November 2023
“Tusitala” — “Teller of Tales”
Not that many years ago (says he defensively), I was assembling some material for a pilgrimage I had been asked to lead. I had decided ...
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 ...
The first annual O’Driscoll Forum (July 2023)
Faithful readers of Faith Tides, and its predecessor the Diocesan Post, will know that for many years, one of its best-loved regular features has been ...
Good things come in small packages — making a mini prayer book
As an admirer of ecclesiastical art and a crafter of handmade books, I combined my two interests to create a miniature illuminated prayer book. A ...
St Cecilia’s Day Musical Open House and Market (Nov. 25)
St Cecilia’s Day Musical Open House and Market Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wall to wall free concerts at Christ Church Cathedral ...
A human voice — a deacon’s voice
For this short reflection, let’s use the word voice to define “a person’s expression of personal experience or opinion.” Humans are born with the ...
“To do things of great courage”
Not many of us know what a “collation” is. Even Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee who presided at such an event, held on Sept. 27 at Christ ...
“And all the company of Heaven…”
Our church year set this time aside to honour those who have gone before us — All Hallows Eve on October 31, All Saints ...
St Paul, Nanaimo celebrates ACW legacy
At its September meeting, the Women’s Group at St Paul, Nanaimo decided to no longer be formally affiliated with the Anglican Church Women of Canada. ...
Thirty “remarkable individuals” – The ODBC investiture 2023
In recognition of their services to their individual parishes, to the diocese or to the Anglican Church of Canada, 30 men and women were ...
St Peter’s Life Stories Project — remembering lives well lived
So often we attend memorial services and are amazed by the obituaries we hear. We discover we sometimes really knew very little about the ...
Diocesan Women’s Fall Retreat — resources
This year, the Diocesan Women’s Fall Retreat took place from Oct. 13 to 15 at Camp Imadene on Mesachie Lake. A list of resources ...
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 ...
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