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Job posting — Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria and Dean of Columbia

April 29, 2023

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia seeks a full-time Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria and Dean of Columbia. Following the ...

Faith Tides goes on summer break

April 23, 2023

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 Anglican Foundation of Canada in action

March 1, 2023

“Aboriginal Neighbours and the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) are very grateful to AFC for the grants provided to support FPCC’s Mentor-Apprentice Indigenous language learning ...

Refugee Program Update

March 1, 2023

Since the diocese announced our plans to not renew our SAH (Settlement Agreement Holder) status with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), staff have been ...

Coming soon: The Oaks at Dawson Heights

February 1, 2023

In 1949, philanthropist Percy Dawson made a generous donation to St. Luke, Victoria to provide affordable housing for senior widows. His legacy continues to this ...

Holly Ratcliffe at work in her studio,with samples of her work: a moss green urn and platter from her Collection présences and a large bowl from her Collection Shino.

A conversation with Holly Ratcliffe

February 1, 2023

Holly Ratcliffe wears many hats. Not only is she a theologian, an anthropologist and an associate priest at St George, Montreal, she is also a ...

Advertise your parish events on Faith Tides

January 10, 2023

Did you know you can advertise your diocesan or parish event for free on the Faith Tides website? Send your ad to [email protected] (see below ...

New developments in the diocese’s refugee program

January 2, 2023

Last month, Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee, Rabbi Harry Brechner and Imam Zoheir Tahar co-authored an opinion piece in The Globe and Mail about the impact of ...

Christopher A. Harper, Diocesan Bishop of Saskatoon. Image courtesy of the Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon.

A new appointment for Christopher A. Harper

January 2, 2023

Christopher A. Harper, Diocesan Bishop of Saskatoon has been named National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop and Presiding Elder of the Sacred Circle with pastoral oversight over ...

Nominations for the Order of the Diocese of BC

January 2, 2023

Do you know someone deserving of the Order of the Diocese of BC? On Oct. 21, 2023, Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee will invest the next group ...

Waiting on Advent

November 30, 2022

Advent, the first season of the liturgical year, is a season of waiting. But it’s not a passive or a bored or an empty waiting. ...

Redeveloping our future

November 30, 2022

One of the realities of church life and being church leaders, whether clergy or lay, is that we inevitably get wrapped up in property issues. ...

Faith Tides welcomes Interim Editor

November 30, 2022

Naomi — As of the beginning of December, I will be handing over the editorship of Faith Tides to our Interim Editor, Roland Hui. I ...

The story and the glory – a Christmas bouquet

November 30, 2022

William Blake once wrote that it would be wonderful “to hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.” Many years ...

Update on the diocese’s refugee sponsorship program

November 30, 2022

The Diocese of Islands and Inlets has played a pivotal role in sponsoring thousands of refugees. As a Sponsorship Agreement Holder, the diocese has established ...