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St. Peter’s renovates its rectory for new incumbent

Naomi Racz — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:57:50 +0000

When Sulin Milne announced her resignation as incumbent of St. Peter, Comox, in July 2025, the church began the process of discernment and seeking a new incumbent. But they knew they had at least one thing in their favour: a rectory. As with many parts of the island, average house prices in Comox have doubled […]

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‘Hopes and dreams and visions’: St. Mark, Qualicum celebrate 100 years

Sue Smith — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:06:06 +0000

“Let us build a house where love can dwell And all can safely live, A place where saints and children tell How hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions, Rock of faith and vault of grace; Here the love of Christ shall end divisions: All are welcome in this place.” The […]

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St. Luke’s a ‘beacon in the community’ for seniors, youth and children

Brenda Morgan — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:05:33 +0000

St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Cedar Hill describes itself as “a beacon in the community.” In this article, St. Luke members Brenda Morgan and Barb Prescott share some of the ways St. Luke’s is acting out this vision: through a seniors social program, and a summer camp for young children where youth can also learn to […]

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Final Accessible Camino pilgrimage brings lessons and miracles

Lyn Makepeace — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:04:27 +0000

“Yo soy el camino, la verdad y la vida.” (John 14:6) In June 2026 I was privileged to be a member of the final Accessible Camino group to walk or roll the final 111km of the Camino Francés from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. Accessible Camino was born out of a 2014 walk by Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck along the full Camino Frances, […]

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Ripples: September 2026

Faith Tides — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:02:57 +0000

An old organ gets a fresh start as beautiful crosses As part of the fundraiser for a new organ at St. Paul, Nanaimo, talented parishioners John Collishaw-Baker and Doug Slowski turned the wood of the old organ, Cassie, who served the church for over 80 years, into crosses, wooden pens and sofa tables. If you […]

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Ripples: June 2026

Faith Tides — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:17:02 +0000

Primate visits the diocese In May, Archibishop Shane Parker visited the diocese. On Wednesday, May 20 Archbishop Shane preached at evensong at the cathedral. On Thursday evening and Friday, Archbishop Shane took part in the conference on homelessness hosted by the cathedral. Thursday night’s event was a John Albert Hall lecture by Dr. Siobhan Garrigan. […]

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Young adult ministry gaining momentum at St. Barnabas

Sarah Evans — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:15:10 +0000

Young people are looking for spiritual life and they’re looking for spiritual life made for them. At St. Barnabas, we’ve had the gift of young adults, seeking a rich tradition of worship and faith, pouring through our door. Nearly every week, there’s a new young adult wandering into our hall with a story about seeking […]

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Ripples – May 2026

Faith Tides — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:14:50 +0000

World Day of Prayer St. Peter, Quamichan Pictured are (left) Trish Pebbles, who co-led the World Day of Prayer service; and (right) gathering for tea, coffee and fellowship. Image credit: Karen McCullough. On Thursday, March 5, St. Peter, Quamichan hosted an ecumenical service for World Day of Prayer. A total of 66 participants from […]

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Let’s dream big on music education

Donald Hunt — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:13:31 +0000

On April 11, the world-famous Choir of King’s College, Cambridge gave a sensational, inspirational and, I believe, transformative performance at Christ Church Cathedral. This group of impressive young people also sang with the Victoria Symphony on the back of a full Easter season back home. As I reflect on the weekend and my conversations with […]

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Saving paper the 19th century way

Justine Soles — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:11:04 +0000

The item featured in this month’s post is unusual, not in content, but in the way it was written. This is an example of a crossed letter, a rare and exciting find in the archives. Letter writers in the 19th century would use this technique of cross-writing or cross-hatching to save on limited stationery and […]

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