March 2023
The medicine of truth
It is fascinating to see how many of the therapies of our time have much in common, though their language seems to differ. For instance, ...
Written by
Herbert O’Driscoll
Anytime is a good time to be inspired
Any day, any age is a good time to be inspired. A young doctor, after completing two of five years of surgeon residency training, felt ...
Written by
Wally Eamer
Parenthood and Faith
There is an old Thomistic adage that grace does not destroy nature but rather perfects it. This means in part that God uses the ordinary ...
Written by
Kieran Wilson
Draw closer: A diocesan women’s retreat this April
Almost 30 years ago, I became a Christian. My journey of faith was the result of an intense year of exploration through a course offered ...
Written by
Selinde Krayenhoff
Bill Tarter as a canon at Christ Church Cathedral
On Sunday, March 5, Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee will install Bill Tarter as a canon of the chapter of Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria. The service begins ...
Allen Doerksen as incumbent of St Philip, Oak Bay
Faith Tides congratulates Allen Doerksen, as incumbent of St Philip, Oak Bay, beginning on March 15, 2023. Allen attended Simon Fraser University where he studied ...
The Anglican Foundation of Canada in action
“Aboriginal Neighbours and the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) are very grateful to AFC for the grants provided to support FPCC’s Mentor-Apprentice Indigenous language learning ...
Land, Law, Religion and Reconciliation: A Colloquium (May 4 – 6)
In collaboration with the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society (CSRS) at the University of Victoria (UVIC), the diocese is pleased to continue our ...
Refugee Program Update
Since the diocese announced our plans to not renew our SAH (Settlement Agreement Holder) status with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), staff have been ...
“Go to a place I will show you”
What would it be like if your rector retired after over 30 years as your priest and pastor? Ask the people of St Philip, Victoria. ...
Nominations for the Order of the Diocese of BC
Do you know someone deserving of the Order of the Diocese of BC? On Oct. 21, 2023, Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee will invest the next group ...