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Welcome to the November 2, 2023 E-NewsThe All Saints festival of November 1 (it is celebrated within an 'octave' - 8 days of observance) had its origins in the fourth century, when churches in the East began to celebrate “the feast of the martyrs of the whole world” on the Sunday after Pentecost. Several Western churches adopted this festival and kept it on various dates in April or May, but in the early Middle Ages the church of Rome assigned it the much later date of November first and broadened the feast to include all the saints. Western Christendom has followed this custom ever since. |
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Redesigned, Updated and Revamped Diocesan WebsiteAnnouncing the redesigned diocesan website. The diocesan website has undergone a makeover, featuring a streamlined and user-friendly design. The mission was to continue making it simple for newcomers and longtimers to explore the Anglican tradition and diocesan community. Discover the latest news and access resources for parish administration and faith formation easily. We invite you to check out the revamped website and stay connected as we strive to serve our communities with faith and inclusivity. |
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DYM Sponsored Youth Events 2023-2024 |
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Raising Funds for our Neighbours in YellowknifeIn the wake of the heartbreaking wildfire that swept through Yellowknife, the compassionate congregation of St. Matthew, Abbotsford extended their heartfelt support and prayers to the affected community. |
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St. Hilda's Pioneer Cemetery and Memorial GardenThe St. Hilda’s Pioneer Cemetery and Memorial Garden is located on the unceded ancestral swiya of the shíshálh Nation.
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November 2023 Issue of TopicDownload a websized PDF here. Submissions for Topic are encouraged, please access the 2024 Topic Deadlines and Guidelines document linked here . Please send submissions via email Upcoming Deadlines
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What's the story behind the A-frame church in Halfmoon Bay? |
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Settlement approved in Ralph Rowe class-action lawsuit |
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Preaching the Gospel to a wary world |
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HOLDING THE CONTRADICTIONS LIGHTLYSeveral months after moving from our much-loved spacious home in a semi-rural location, we thought it might be emotionally safe to return there to visit with neighbours. We had lived there for so many years. It had been painful but necessary to leave. We thought we had detached ourselves sufficiently.
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Jobs and Ministry Positions |
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Sampling of Events |
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Fall Fairs and Christmas Bazaars Around the Diocese for 2023NOVEMBER 4 Fall Bazaar, St. John the Apostle, Port Moody, 10am-2:30pm NOVEMBER 18 Christmas Creations Craft Fair, All Saints, Mission, 10am-3pm Quality Fair Bazaar, St. Laurence, Coquitlam, 10am-3pm NOVEMBER 25 Christmas Sale and Silent Auction, All Saints, Burnaby, 10am-2pm DECEMBER 2 Annual ACW Bazaar, St. George, Fort Langley, 10am-2pm Christmas Fair, St. David, Tsawwassen, 10am-2pm |
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PWRDF Solidarity GalaTICKETS VIA EVENTBRITETickets: $65.00 (+ fees, includes a $40.00 PWRDF tax receipt) |
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Water From a Rock2023-2024 schedule begins November 5. |
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Light the NightJoin us for an action-packed youth event! We'll start with icebreakers to get everyone mingling, followed by some time to get creative and make an advent-themed craft. Then, get ready for a scavenger hunt before we fill up with some pizza. Then we will have some time for contemplative worship. |
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A Welcoming Place of Worship for 150 yearsChilliwack’s St. Thomas' Anglican Church, celebrating its 150th birthday in 2023, began unofficially as St. Mark’s in the gold rush town of Port Douglas at the northern tip of Harrison Lake. Completed by Royal Engineers in 1859, a few short years later, the gold rush route was changed, and Port Douglas became a ghost town. The abandoned St. Mark’s was offered to the new community of Chilliwack, seventy miles south, provided that the building could be moved. |
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Have Your Say - Metro Vancouver Climate ActionClimate Action Dialogues
Join us in creating a sustainable, resilient future! |
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Dismantling Racism SeminarRegistration deadline for a seminar is on the Monday prior. A minimum of 15 participants will be required for a seminar to be held.
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The Web of LifeWith teacher Heather Ruce and special online appearance with Cynthia Bourgeault to help us unpack this incredibly important topic. The retreat and practices will be facilitated by Lorie Martin and others. How do contemplatives engage the world when forest fires, floods, and political uproar are happening in our own backyards? How do we stand in contemplative wisdom and be present in depth to the beauty and suffering inherent to the web of life on this blue-green planet?
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Celebration of a New Ministry in West VancouverCelebrating the appointment of the Reverend Jonathan Pinkney as Rector of the Parish of St. Christopher, West Vancouver. |
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Bishop's ScheduleSaturday, November 4 - Deacons’ Day, Synod Office Sunday, November 5 - Episcopal Visit to All Saints, Mission Monday 6, November 6 and Wednesday, November 8 - Bishop’s Retreat for Clergy, Loon Lake Conference Centre Tuesday, November 7 - Speaking at the Launch of the BC Climate Emergency Campaign Report Card, 312 Main Street, Vancouver Thursday, November 16 - Clergy Day, Synod Office Saturday, November 18 -150th Anniversary Dinner, St Thomas, Chilliwack Sunday, November 19 - Episcopal Visit to St Thomas, Chilliwack Monday, November 20 to Wednesday, November 22 - Ecclesiastical Province of BC and Yukon Summit Meeting (Synod Office)
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