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Synod 2024 — ‘Together on the path’

On Nov. 1–2, 2024, the Anglican Synod of the Diocese of British Columbia met for the 102nd Synod. That mouthful is our full, official name, ...
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Photo gallery: All Saints Synod 2024 opening worship

Below is a gallery of images from the opening worship service for Synod 2024, held on Nov. 1, the Feast of All Saints. It is ...
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Jonathan Thomas installed as dean of the diocese and rector of Christ Church Cathedral

Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 marked the 95th feast of the dedication of Christ Church Cathedral. A fitting day, then, for the installation and induction of ...
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‘What it means to be the church today’: interview with Jenny Replogle

In September, the diocese welcomed Jenny Replogle as the canon for lay-led parishes and parishes in transition. Faith Tides editor Naomi Racz talked to Jenny ...
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‘A love affair with church’: interview with Rebecca Yeo

Where did you grow up and what were your early religious influences and experiences? I was born and raised on the Saanich Peninsula (unceded W̱SÁNEĆ ...
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PWRDF announces new name

On Oct. 15, in a special members meeting, PWRDF approved a new name for the organisation: Alongside Hope. The organisation’s new tagline is “Anglicans and ...
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Anglican Church Women meet in Stratford for presidents’ conference

The Diocese of Huron hosted the Anglican Church Women’s 2024 presidents’ conference in Stratford, ON, on Sept. 26–29 (the theme was “Let your light shine”). ...
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Rebecca Yeo and Mona Smart ordained to the sacred order of deacon

On Sept. 15, Rebecca (Reba) Yeo and Mona Smart were ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon (transitional) at Christ Church Cathedral. Mona Smart lives ...
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Synods and canons

As we begin another program year, please take a moment to glance through The Year Ahead webpage that outlines the major diocesan events of the ...
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Remembering Herbert O’Driscoll

October 17, 1928 – July 25, 2024  With immeasurable sadness, we announce that the Rev. Canon Dr. Thomas Herbert O’Driscoll (known to many as Herb) ...
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Day school Survivor calls for justice and true reconciliation

Between 1865 and the turn of the millennium, 699 federally-funded day schools operated in almost every Indigenous reserve across Canada. Unlike at residential schools, students ...
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Primate visits the diocese

From April 19 to 24, Archbishop Linda Nicholls, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, visited the Diocese of Islands and Inlets. During that time, ...
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Cathedral appoints new Dean and Canon

Following Ansley Tucker’s retirement in October 2022, a cathedral search committee and Bishop Anna undertook an extensive search process to find and appoint a new ...
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Clara Plamondon installed as the second bishop of the Territory

On January 25, Clara Plamondon became the second bishop of the Territory of the People. Clara hails from northern Alberta. After several years working in ...
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The harvest is plentiful

“The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few” (Matthew 9:37)   It has been such a joy to begin 2024 with the very happy news ...
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