September 2023
In all places and at all times
A friend told me that his son, who works with the United Nations in the Middle East, is frequently asked, “Where do you pray,” meaning …
Will it be God or Mammon? Contesting the religion of market capitalism
Self-deception — many in North America engage in it when they claim not to be religious. Many churchgoers also deceive themselves when we say that …
Barbie, memento mori and liberation
Just as one envisions a skull in a classical monk’s cell, as a memento mori – a reminder of one’s mortality — so too the …
Taking care of ourselves and each other
We are still recovering from the pandemic closures of 2020 and afterwards. Thankfully, we can now return to in-person church services and gather with our …
St Andrew, Sandwick celebrates its 150th anniversary
On June 17, 2023, St Andrew, Sandwick, the “mother church” of North Vancouver Island, celebrated its 150th anniversary. Beginning as a mission chapel in about …
Walking and breathing our prayers – a Forest Prayer Walk
St Christopher, Saturna Island is a small faith community that offers regular Sunday services. For those who love the forest and the idea of …
Stitched: A Fibre Arts Exhibition
The Kariton Art Gallery, on the shore of Mill Lake in Abbotsford, hosted my first art show as a textile artist. Stitched: A Fibre Arts …
International Buy A Priest A Beer Day! (Sept. 9, 2023)
Celebrating clergy in the Comox Valley on International Buy A Priest A Beer Day! They’re ordained, they’re thirsty, and they’d love to have a …
Explorer’s Weekend at Vancouver School of Theology (Oct. 5—7, 2023)
VANCOUVER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY EXPLORER’S WEEKEND 2023 Thursday to Saturday, October 5—7, 2023 Do you feel a call to engage your faith more deeply? …
Seeking clergy artists for a research project
The Rev. Dawn Léger, a PhD candidate at Martin Luther University College, is conducting research on creative practice and sense of vocation among Anglican Church …
Intersections – A Moderated Discussion Series at St Peter, Quamichan (Sept. 15 to Nov. 3, 2023)
Please click here to view or to download this announcement. This fall, St Peter, Quamichan will be offering Intersections: A Dialogue Series to all …
Diocesan Women’s Fall Retreat (Oct. 13 to 15, 2023)
We are holding our first retreat at Camp Imadene on Mesachie Lake (just outside of Lake Cowichan) from Oct. 13 to 15. The theme …
Order of the Diocese of British Columbia Investiture Service (Oct. 21, 2023)
Order of the Diocese of British Columbia Investiture Service Christ Church Cathedral, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. On October 21, Bishop Anna …
Seeking volunteers for the diocesan archives
This fall, the diocesan archives is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of projects. Projects include creating and updating inventory lists of …
Job Posting — Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria and Dean of Columbia
The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia seeks a full-time Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria and Dean of Columbia. Following the …
Bishop's Column
God’s call to newness
I was heartened by how many of you have responded positively to my charge at synod in which I said that “the future is not …
The future is bright
This text is from the charge delivered by Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee during her sermon at the opening eucharist at the 101st synod held in May …
New relationships with our land and neighbours
The Diocese of Islands and Inlets has title to 46 church properties. How these properties came to be part of our diocese are stories we …
Reflections
In all places and at all times
A friend told me that his son, who works with the United Nations in the Middle East, is frequently asked, “Where do you pray,” meaning …
My Journey
“I had no more excuses”
When I was in my teens living in Baltimore, I was very involved in the Episcopal Church. At that time, I felt called to be …
Diocesan Theologian
Will it be God or Mammon? Contesting the religion of market capitalism
Self-deception — many in North America engage in it when they claim not to be religious. Many churchgoers also deceive themselves when we say that …
