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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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Decolonizing the archives

This year the archives will begin a long-term project of decolonizing its finding aids. These keys to the collection can contain dated language. Combing through ...
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Naomi Racz returns as editor

This issue (February 2024) sees the return of Naomi Racz as the editor of Faith Tides. Naomi spent 2023 on maternity leave, having welcomed a ...
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Star Sunday at St Barnabas, Victoria (Dec. 10)

Star Sunday is a magical afternoon for children and families of craft-making, caroling around a yule fire, and enjoying fresh-made waffles and hot apple cider ...
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A place of remembrance

As Diocesan Cemetery Manager for the Diocese of BC, my duties include oversight of our 19 historic and active cemeteries, as well as eight memorial ...
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AFC giving — legacy gifts “lift all boats”

Name your passion, grow your legacy  In 1973, A.E.J. “Ted” Fulford partnered with the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) to develop a trust to promote, ...
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The Saint Martin’s Day Lantern Walk

  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. ...
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Our shared assets for our shared future

Fall is traditionally the time for stewardship in the church. We should ask of ourselves — what portion of what we have been blessed with, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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“The Holy Spirit was present” – Synod 2023

Our 101st synod was held on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13, 2023­. On the first night, we celebrated the eucharist in person at ...
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Resiliency for the way forward — Clergy Conference 2023

We rolled into beautiful Parksville on Monday, April 24. Various clergy started arriving to check-in at the conference facility, the Bayside Inn. Great reunions began ...
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Comox Earth Day event (April 22)

“Earth Day gives us an opportunity to rejoice in creation. God, in his infinite compassion, lovingly formed our planet and all that lives within and ...
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