Here is a June 27 photo from Bishop John's Facebook feed:
Five of the nine members of the DofNW's delegation.

Lay: Sarah Lehman and Jane Hope, both from Christ Church Cathedral

Clergy: the Reverend Laurel Dahill, Vicar of St. John the Divine, Maple Ridge and Regional Dean of Golden Ears; the Venerable Luisito Engnan, Vicar of Christ the Redeemer and St. Michael's, Surrey and Archdeacon of Fraser.

Bishop: The Right Reverend John Stephens

They are joined by the Reverend Marnie Peterson, Rector of St. Anne's, Steveston and the Diocese of New Westminster's Council of General Synod Rep; Danilla Severin, ODNW, parishioner at St. Michael, Vancouver; and the Youth Rep is Clarence Palome also of St. Michael's, Vancouver

For those of you who are interested and haven't found the link here is access to the livestream

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This photo was submitted by the Reverend Margaret Marquardt, Chair of the Diocesan Justice and Peace Unit. Margaret worships at Christ Church Cathedral and is a member of that parish's "Support Shiba's Family" committee. Members of the Committee, Bill and Lorna Orr and Margaret joined by Shannon Muir, ODNW, the Chair of the Diocesan Refugee Unit met the newly arrived family and their friends at YVR on Thursday, June 15.

Here is a link to the video of Archbishop Linda Nicholls's opening words of the 43rd General Synod, "Let there be greening."

Opportunities occasionally come along where lessons learned can become gifts offered.  Making salves and felted heart pins at the Noone’s Creek Hatchery in Port Moody was such an opportunity.

Deacon, the Reverend Anne Anchor of St. John the Apostle, Port Moody introduced Missioner for Indigenous Justice, Kerry Baisley to Tasha Faye Evans and the project In the Presence of Ancestors, creating and installing five Salish House Posts along Port Moody’s Shoreline Trail.

On Friday, June 16, the Anglican Parish of St. Laurence partnered with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to host the Folk Fiesta, an evening of Latin American food, folk music, and fundraising to support our shared youth ministry in a trip to CLAY (Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth) this August. It was a wonderful evening and a beautiful weaving-together of several threads from the last year.

The weekend of June 24 and 25 was a busy one at St. Helen's, Surrey. Not only was the parish preparing to host the first Four Surrey Parish Eucharist and Picnic since June of 2019 on June 25, but also on June 24, the parish held a Strawberry Tea.

Robert James (Jim) Wilson was born August 9, 1939 at home in Swalwell, Alberta to Arthur and Matilda Wilson.  In 1947, at the age of eight his family moved to Mexico as missionaries where he started school and soon became bilingual. Due to his mother’s poor health they returned to Canada in 1949 and settled in Alberta. His education was a mix of public school, correspondence, and in a First Nations school.  In 1952, they moved to British Columbia where his father was ordained.

The Parish of St. Stephen’s, West Vancouver, under the encouragement of the rector, the Reverend Kenneth Vinal, initiated the beginning of the summer early on June 8 with the sounds of music in many forms. This involved people of the North Shore gathering to share their talents.

In 2023, St Michael’s, Vancouver aka St. Michael’s Multicultural (SMM) will celebrate the parish’s 134th anniversary with Bishop John’s episcopal visit on St Michael’s Day, this coming September 24.  In anticipation of this visit, the parish has been reflecting on its evolution over the last twenty years, and on the miracle of the journey from failing church to thriving church.

From L to R  -  Bishop Alex & Grace Wandag, Greg & Michiko Tatchell, Terry & Marg Cutforth, James & Sandra Baldo, and the Reverend Wilmer Toyoken

Photo:  Betha Kollin (Betha was also MC for the June 10 event)

We usually drive far more highways than we use roads. Roads are intimate and local. Roads meander. Roads pause for things. They run under deep groups pf trees and let the shadows play on their surface.

The Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) is inviting all Canadian Anglicans to put on their green-coloured classes and ready their submissions for the 2023 Request for Proposals (RFP) under the theme: Viriditas—God’s Greening Power. 

Over the last few years we have got to know one another and to respect one another. I think, and certainly hope, that this has become mutual. He lives in a world very different to mine.  

Director of Field Education - The Montreal School of Theology

Spiritual Health Practitioner, casual part time - St. Michael's, Centre, Burnaby

Chef, part time, 7 hours a week on Thursdays - St. Augustine's, Marpole (Community Meal)

Director of Advancement - Vancouver School of Theology

At St. James, Vancouver the principal 10:30am Mass for Sunday, July 2 will be celebrated by the Reverend Fr. Neil Gray on the anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. The Very Reverend Peter Elliott will preach.

All are welcome.

Please click to access the VST Summer School flyer that lists the courses offered.

VST website

Hailing from North Carolina, the Royal Voices of Charlotte Choir are en route to Powell River, where they will perform and compete at the International Choral Kathaumixw Festival.

More information

At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam.

If you are interested, contact Jason Wood, St. Laurence's Youth and Family Minister, at stlyouthandfam@gmail.com.

Please click to access the ISP Summer School flyer that lists the courses offered.

VST website

How does one become a Christian believer? By plunging into the waters of baptism and the “living waters” of Christian language and culture. This lecture will trace the patterns and contours of how people come to faith in Christ.

REGISTER NOW

Presented by
The O’Driscoll Forum & The Anglican Foundation of Canada

Here is the registration link.

Looking for something this summer for kids? Always wished there was a place to invite families over the summer to grow deeper in faith, play in community, and grow together in love? Aspire Bible Camp is coming this summer, and we want you!

REGISTER NOW, before it fills up!

Email Lauren or Alex to find out more."

Fee is $100 per child

Click here for the Registration Form

The Vancouver School of Theology and St. Andrew’s Hall are delighted to announce that Andrew Root, PhD, will be the lead speaker at the inaugural Cork Lecture and Workshop.

While there is no charge to attend, registration is required for each of the sessions.

Three celebrated artists in concert with beautiful baroque music, showcasing the virtuosic brilliance of violinist Chloe Kim.

For more information, visit the event page: https://www.sjmusic.ca/events/triptych/2023-08-12

The renowned Polish concert organist Michał Szostak performs on St James’ majestic three-manual Casavant organ.

Admission is by donation, and the event is followed by a reception.

Please confirm your attendance through Eventbrite.

The sermon preached by the Venerable Fr. Kevin Hunt, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Christ Church Cathedral.
Fr. Kevin is the Archdeacon of Burrard and the Rector of St. James, Vancouver. He was Chaplain to the Ordinands.
Bishop John Stephens ordained Kevin de la Mare (now the Reverend Kevin de la Mare) to the diaconate and the Reverend Paul Richards was priested.

This annual event put together by the Surrey parishes of St. Helen's, St. Michael's, Christ the Redeemer and Church of the Epiphany had not taken place since 2019.