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 ...
Embrace Discovery — an online pre-Lenten retreat for men
Join us on Feb. 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ASTÂ for an enlightening online pre-Lenten retreat ...
Star Sunday at St Barnabas, Victoria (Dec. 10)
Star Sunday is a magical afternoon for children and families of craft-making, caroling around a yule fire, and enjoying fresh-made waffles and hot apple cider ...
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)
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 ...
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