Roland Hui, Author at Faith Tides

Pressing forward — High Church Anglicanism in print and practice

Roland Hui — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:49:22 +0000

During their time at St John the Evangelist, Montreal a few years ago, I had the pleasure to know Arlie Coles and Kieran Wilson. Both had come to the city and to the parish from afar, and both were greatly devoted to the Anglo-Catholic worship of St John’s as parishioners, altar servers, and members of […]

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Our well wishes to Kelly Duncan!

Roland Hui — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:56:21 +0000

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 Greenwood-Lee. Kelly attended the University of British Columbia where she received a degree in commerce. However, she was inspired to study theology afterwards and obtained a Master of Divinity at […]

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The Saint Martin’s Day Lantern Walk

Roland Hui — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:23:35 +0000

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. This annual celebration is in honour of Saint Martin of Tours, also known as Saint Martin the Merciful. Born in the 4th century, Martin, a citizen of the Roman Empire, […]

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“Falling in love with God” — monasticism in the 21st century

Roland Hui — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:03:10 +0000

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 interview him. Br. James is the Superior of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE), a monastic community in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information about the SSJE please visit: […]

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“To do things of great courage”

Roland Hui — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:12:31 +0000

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 Church Cathedral, Victoria, admitted that it was “one of the funny words” used in the church. She assured the congregation gathered at the special evensong that it had “nothing to […]

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Thirty “remarkable individuals” – The ODBC investiture 2023

Roland Hui — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:11:12 +0000

In recognition of their services to their individual parishes, to the diocese or to the Anglican Church of Canada, 30 men and women were invested into the Order of the Diocese of British Columbia on Oct. 21. While they gathered with friends and family at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, the homilist, Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee, […]

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Good things come in small packages — making a mini prayer book

Roland Hui — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:05:05 +0000

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 good friend of mine was being confirmed on Michaelmas, and I, as his sponsor, thought this would make an ideal gift for his special day. To make the pages of […]

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Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee visits St Luke, Cedar Hill

Roland Hui — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:38:04 +0000

Last month, St Luke, Cedar Hill hosted a visit from Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee. We present two articles about this event. ______________ “New ways of being” — Bishop Anna at St Luke, Cedar Hill By Roland Hui On Sept. 10, St Luke, Cedar Hill welcomed Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee. As part of her visit, […]

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Congratulations to Lynn Mills and Leslie Flynn

Roland Hui — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:37:12 +0000

Faith Tides congratulates Lynn Mills and Leslie Flynn who were ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria on Sept. 14. As the ordinations fell on Holy Cross Day, Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee, who presided, spoke to the congregation of its origin. She recounted the story of Constantine, who inspired by a […]

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Faith Tides goes on summer break

Roland Hui — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 14:49:17 +0000

For the months of July and August, Faith Tides will be taking a summer break. My appreciation to all our contributors and readers! In the meantime, Faith Tides is happy to accept submissions for upcoming issues when we resume in September. The guidelines can be found here. And of course, comments and suggestions are […]

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