December 2023
A child’s Christmas
The word “Christmas” is more than a mere word. In the world of music, a chord is composed of notes, but it is infinitely richer ...
“Falling in love with God” — monasticism in the 21st century
In anticipation of Brother James Koester’s visit to the diocese to host a workshop for the clergy this December, Faith Tides had the pleasure to ...
A ministry of action in liturgy, word and charity
As a deacon in the Diocese of Islands and Inlets, I work alongside some fantastic people at the Cowichan Valley Basket Society (CVBS), also known ...
December — joyful and challenging
We are at the opening of the Christian year, a time of reflection in Advent, of joy and celebration at Christmas and entering into a ...
Our well wishes to Kelly Duncan!
Faith Tides extends its congratulations to Kelly Duncan as the new rector of St Andrew, Sidney. She was inducted on Nov. 25 by Bishop Anna ...
A place of remembrance
As Diocesan Cemetery Manager for the Diocese of BC, my duties include oversight of our 19 historic and active cemeteries, as well as eight memorial ...
St Luke, Cedar Hill honours its veterans
Through research by Cemetery Committee members and information from family members, St Luke, Cedar Hill has found that at least 161 veterans are buried or ...
AFC giving — legacy gifts “lift all boats”
Name your passion, grow your legacy In 1973, A.E.J. “Ted” Fulford partnered with the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) to develop a trust to promote, ...
The Saint Martin’s Day Lantern Walk
On the evening of Nov. 11, the streets around St Barnabas, Victoria were lit up by colourful lanterns carried by the children of the parish. ...
Celebrate the season at Christ Church Cathedral (Dec. 9 and Dec. 17, 2023)
Messiah from Scratch A singalong fundraiser with Donald Hunt, the Emily Carr String Quartet… and YOU! Saturday, Dec. 9, from 2 p.m. to 5 ...
Leading the liturgy of the word — Lay Leadership in Worship course this spring (March to May 2024)
Many of the parishes in the diocese are “in transition” and do not necessarily have a priest to celebrate the Eucharist each Sunday. Additionally, parishes ...
Embrace Discovery — an online pre-Lenten retreat for men (Feb. 2024)
Join us on Feb. 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Atlantic Time) for an enlightening online ...
A joint appeal for Gaza from Archbishops Hosam Naoum and Justin Welby
To download the joint appeal for Gaza from Archbishop Hosam Elias Naoum and Archbishop Justin Welby, please click here. ________________________ International Partners receiving ...
Bishop's Column
Be present and celebrate
Words are not enough. We are coming again to that time in the church year when we celebrate the Word that becomes flesh and dwells ...
Our shared assets for our shared future
Fall is traditionally the time for stewardship in the church. We should ask of ourselves — what portion of what we have been blessed with, ...
Live gently on the Earth
I looked at the earth, and it was formless and empty; and at the heavens, and their light was gone. I looked at the mountains, ...
Reflections
A child’s Christmas
The word “Christmas” is more than a mere word. In the world of music, a chord is composed of notes, but it is infinitely richer ...
My Journey
“Falling in love with God” — monasticism in the 21st century
In anticipation of Brother James Koester’s visit to the diocese to host a workshop for the clergy this December, Faith Tides had the pleasure to ...
Diocesan Theologian
Breaking bread together — practices for the church in an interreligious era
As someone committed to the work of interreligious dialogue, I take it for granted that others walk their own valid paths to ultimate reality. But ...
