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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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Jacqueline Stober coming to Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria

  Faith Tides is pleased to share the news that Jacqueline Stober has been appointed to be Senior Associate of Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, beginning ...
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Welcome to Paula Blundell

  As the new HR administrator and executive assistant to Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee, Paula Blundell works with the clergy to fill vacancies, does staff onboarding ...
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From St Paul, Minnesota to Vancouver Island

I am thrilled to find myself on Vancouver Island in the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets writing this article. If I think of my ...
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Seeking clergy artists for a research project

The Rev. Dawn Léger, a PhD candidate at Martin Luther University College, is conducting research on creative practice and sense of vocation among Anglican Church ...
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Seeking volunteers for the diocesan archives

  This fall, the diocesan archives is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of projects. Projects include creating and updating inventory lists of ...
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