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Welcome to the November 23, 2023 E-NewsThe Feast of Christ the King (Reign of Christ) November 26, 2023 For those Protestant denominations that follow the Common Lectionary of which the Anglican Church is one, the Feast of Christ the King is observed on the last Sunday before Advent Sunday. It is the end of the liturgical year and in some Lutheran churches it is referred to as Judgement Sunday, but for many Anglicans it is referred to as Stir Up Sunday. A name inspired by the Collect in the Book of Common Prayer for that Feast Day:
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/blog/the-feast-of-christ-the-king-reign-of-christ
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Late Autumn Sunrise Over St. James'Photo: Jane Ditrich, ODNW |
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E-News Advent and Christmas Hiatus
The E-News seasonal break will come a little earlier this year due to Synod staff transitions. Last edition before the break will be Thursday, November 30, 2023. The E-News will be back early in 2024. |
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Confirmation Service at Holy Spirit, WhonnockA combined Celebration of the Eucharist with St. Matthew, Abbotsford, October 22 This fall, both St. Matthew and Holy Spirit parishes saw a surge of interest from all age groups in Confirmation Preparation and commitment to Christ through the Anglican Church. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/confirmation-service-at-holy-spirit-whonnock
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Land AcknowledgementsMissioner for Indigenous Justice, Kerry Baisley, ODNW reports on the discussion after Sunday worship at St. Anne, Steveston Following worship on November 19, 2023 I was delighted to have more than 30 parishioners from St. Anne’s Steveston spend time with me exploring what Land Acknowledgements are and what they can be.
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St. Hilda’s Invests in Insulation
This fall, with an eye to reducing the church’s carbon footprint as well as its heating costs, The Parish of St Hilda’s, Sechelt has been preparing for winter cold by increasing its insulation in key spots.
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/st-hilda-s-invests-in-insulation
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You Always Find Your Way to the CentreInterview with Regan Gorman, Building Administrator, diocese of New Westminster; Verger, Parish of St. Mary’s, Kerrisdale. It was May of 2019, when Regan Gorman began his association with the diocese of New Westminster. He was appointed Building Administrator of the Synod offices at 1410 Nanton Avenue by senior Synod staff and he was hired to be Verger of St. John’s, Shaughnessy (SJS) at 1490 Nanton Avenue by that parish’s lay and clergy leadership in a combined hiring...
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/you-always-find-your-way-to-the-centre
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Interim Priest Appointed to Coquitlam Parish
On November 16, 2023, the Reverend Joanne Epply-Schmidt began a one-year term as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of St. Laurence, Coquitlam. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/interim-priest-appointed-to-coquitlam-parish
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Focus on gifts of flora at St. David's FairSaturday, December 2 10am-4pm, St. David's, Tsawwassen Nature plays a key role in the ancient nectars, evergreen boughs, wreaths and swags, and multi-purpose items hewn from reclaimed wood, offered at St. David’s Christmas Fair, December 2. IMAGE Elinor Attalla decants nectar from amazing fireweed plant, known as the ‘Champagne of Honey’ for its distinct qualities. Mary Horton looks on with jars of quince jam sealed for Christmas sale. Photo by Elizabeth Murray
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/focus-on-gifts-of-flora-at-st-davids-fair/2023-12-02
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Clergy Day – Contemporary Liturgical Resources
Thursday, November 16 was the final Clergy Day gathering for 2023. Active Clergy of the diocese are expected to attend these sessions held in the Conference Room at the Synod Office three or four times a year. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/news/clergy-day-contemporary-liturgical-resources
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Diocesan Cycles of Prayer for 2023-2024
Follow this link to find downloadable PDFs of the current Diocesan Cycles of Prayer 2023-2024. Go to the link, scroll down, click on the Cycles of Prayer 2023-2024 icon and download the PDFs.
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All are WelcomeTo attend Advent and Christmas worship around the Diocese of New Westminster E-News subscribers are enthusiastically invited to share the following information to let people know that worshipping in parishes of the Diocese of New Westminster is open to ALL. Here is a link to the Find-A-Church module the diocesan website where 62 easy to access parish pages grouped in 11 deanery sections with regional location information on the entry page graphics and detailed location information for each parish may be found. |
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Lest we forgetby Leslie Buck One Sunday in the middle of November 2023, the morning Eucharist began with the singing of “O God our help in ages past”. It was Remembrance Sunday. Having begun with that traditional prologue, the liturgy ended with the traditional epilogue: a bugler playing The Last Post, a bagpiper playing a Scottish lament, and an Act of Remembrance. Unlike many similar occasions in the past, there was no display of flags, no singing the National Anthem, no listening to John McCrae’s exhortation to “Take up our quarrel with the foe”.
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What on earth is going on?Stephen Rowe Whenever I speak to my neighbours we have a good grumble about the weather. She is an excellent gardener and we say it is too hot, or there is not enough rain but still each year her garden is a joy to behold. The other thing we moan about is the Canucks. Year after year we say how bad the team is or the coach or both. For more infomation visit:
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INTIMATIONSHerbert O'Driscoll More than anyone else I know, Wordsworth wrote most tellingly and beautifully of the precious years of childhood. In his “Ode on the Intimations of Immortality… in Early Childhood “ he writes
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Not Amusements or DistractionsWe must risk delight - Hannah Main van der Kamp Some winter mornings, I wake up to a view of Vancouver Island’s mountains. Their stunning silhouettes, both the Vancouver Island Range and Beaufort Range, are lit up on snowy peaks by light from the east. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/blog/not-amusements-or-distractions
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DYM Sponsored Youth Events 2023-2024
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Jobs and Ministry PositionsCurrent jobs posted on the diocesan website's JOBS section |
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Sampling of EventsRegistration and participation, online opportunities. |
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Baroque SoiréeFriday, November 24, 7pm at St. Titus, Oakridge Join us for an evening of great works from the Baroque period. Reception to follow. Tickets: $20 |
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Fall Fairs and Christmas Bazaars Around the Diocese for 2023Click the link to view the event poster or event posting NOVEMBER 25 Poinsettia Bazaar, All Saints, Ladner, 9:30am-1:30pm Christmas Sale and Silent Auction, All Saints, Burnaby, 10am-2pm Christmas Fair, St. Agnes, North Vancouver, 10am-1pm Christmas Fair, St. John's, North Vancouver, 10am-1pm DECEMBER 2 Annual ACW Bazaar, St. George, Fort Langley, 10am-2pm Christmas Fair, St. David, Tsawwassen, 10am-2pm Christmas Bazaar, St. Helen, Surrey, 11am - 3pm St. Philip's Christmas Fair, 11am-2pm Christmas Market, St. Alban the Martyr, Burnaby, 11am-4pm DECEMBER 9 |
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A Million Alien GospelsChrist Church Cathedral, Saturday, November 25, 2-4pm |
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Celebration of a New Ministry in West VancouverMonday, November 27, 7pm at St. Christopher's, West Vancouver Celebrating the appointment of the Reverend Jonathan Pinkney as Rector of the Parish of St. Christopher, West Vancouver. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/celebration-of-a-new-ministry-in-west-vancouver--2895/2023-11-27
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ILLUMINATE GalaFriday, December 1, 7pm at St. Faith, Vancouver The ILLUMINATE Gala is St. Hildegard's Sanctuary’s main annual fundraising event, and has been highly lauded and greatly enjoyed. We are delighted to host this pre-Advent event. PURCHASE TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/illuminate-gala--2913/2023-12-01
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Advent Lessons and CarolsSunday, December 3, 4pm, St. James', Vancouver Advent is a season of reflection and joyful expectation. In this service of Lessons and Carols, the story of the coming of Christ gradually unfolds and deepens our understanding of God’s message of love and redemption. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/advent-lessons-and-carols--2920/2023-12-03
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Advent Lessons and CarolsDec. 3, 5pm, The Church of the Holy Trinity, White Rock, 15115 Roper |
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Advent Lessons & CarolsSunday, December 3, 4pm, Christ Church Cathedral Mark the start of Advent with this traditional, candlelight, service. The award-winning Cathedral choir fills the traditional Advent repertoire. Scripture readings tell the story of God’s love for humanity and presence in the world. All are welcome. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/advent-lessons-carols--2927/2023-12-03
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Water From a RockYoung Adults Worship in Langley 2023-2024 schedule Next gathering is December 3 |
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ACW Christmas Open HouseTuesday, December 5 |
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Christmas Dinner in Advent at Holy Spirit, WhonnockDecember 8, 6:30pm Email address in poster is not linked, click here to access. |
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Songs for the SeasonDecember 8, 7pm at St. Alban's, Richmond |
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Christmas Lullaby - Maddalena's Descant Women's ChoirSaturday, December 9, 3pm, St. Titus An afternoon of gorgeous women's choir music for Christmastime. Kevin Zakresky, conductor. Angelique Po, organist. Tickets: $20 |
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Christmas for AllSunday, December 10, 2:30pm at St. James', Vancouver The Parish of St. James is offering this all-ages event for the second year in a row, and look forward to celebrating together with new and existing friends alike.
For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/christmas-for-all--2921/2023-12-10
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Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria
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A Christmas Carol has sold out. Thank you for your support of this beloved event.
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Advent Quiet DayUsing the songs of Canadian musician, Bruce Cockburn, we will spend a day in quiet, in reflection, Saturday, December 23, 10am-4pm, St. Barnabas |
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Using Family Systems Theory in MinistryIntroductory Course - Tuesdays 7pm via Zoom, January 16 - February 20, 2024 This course will introduce clergy and faith leaders to the concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory, to begin thinking about their own role and function within their family as well as their role within their faith communities. Follow this link to the Living Systems website with detailed information on this course. For more infomation visit: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/events/using-family-systems-theory-in-ministry--2936/2024-01-16
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Current sermon posted on the diocesan website
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The font is the starting place that marks us as Christ’s own foreverSermon preached by Bishop John Stephens at the Parish of St. Thomas, Chilliwack, November 19 The Parish of St. Thomas, Chilliwack celebrated it's 150th Anniversary over two days, November 18 and 19, 2023. Bishop John Stephens attended the Open House and Celebration dinner, Saturday, November 18 and presided and preached at the Eucharist on November 19. During the liturgy, 5 members of the parish were Confirmed, 1 was Received into the Anglican Church and 1 Reaffirmed her Confirmation.
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Bishop's Schedule
Saturday, November 25, 1:30pm - Funeral of The Reverend Helen Hill Sunday, November 26 - Episcopal Visit to St Stephen, West Vancouver Monday, November 27 - Celebration of New Ministry, St Christopher, West Vancouver Wednesday, November 29 - Chairing Diocesan Council Thursday, November 30 am - Visit to Native Education Centre, Vancouver; pm - Meeting of Archdeacons, Dean and Leadership Team Sunday December 3 - Episcopal Visit to St Helen, West Point Grey |