Faith Tides

New things in our midst

Anna Greenwood-Lee — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:05:39 +0000

The people of the Diocese of Islands and Inlets recognize that God is always and everywhere doing new things in our midst. We commit to living out our baptismal covenant in the beauty and brokenness of our communities. As parishes and people of faith we work together as the body of Christ to build communities […]

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An Anglican woman cleric in a Roman Catholic city

Selinde Krayenhoff — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:04:54 +0000

Every year, over half a million pilgrims walk into the huge cathedral square in Santiago, Spain. They come along different paths, from different countries, with different life stories and intentions for walking the Camino. In English, the Spanish word camino literally translates into “path, road or way,” but these days “camino” most often refers to […]

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Putting on the (Under) Armour of God

Sulin Milne — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:03:55 +0000

When a church wants to press into outreach and make new partnerships in the community, the Lord opens our eyes to existing connections. Trinity Church in Port Alberni found themselves standing between two facts: that many families and unhoused individuals in the town are struggling financially; and that through interim minister Sulin Milne’s secular job […]

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A day in the life of a UVic spiritual care provider

Naomi Racz — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:02:53 +0000

Rebecca Yeo was ordained a priest in this diocese on June 8, 2025. They currently serve as a spiritual care provider, or chaplain, at the University of Victoria’s Multifaith Centre, and as a curate at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Sidney. Faith Tides editor Naomi Racz sat down (virtually) with Rebecca on Oct. 20 to talk […]

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You can’t love your neighbour without loving yourself

Lisa Alexander — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:01:56 +0000

Last weekend, my two-year-old friend Frankie introduced me to a song called “I Love my Body” by the artist Mother Moon. Frankie and her parents sing it every day. I’ve started to sing it to myself as well — it’s a very catchy tune and I love the song’s message of loving and celebrating yourself and […]

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Ripples: November 2026

Faith Tides — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Blessing of the animals at St. Luke Cedar Hill By Claire White On Oct. 4, the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the sun streamed into St. Luke’s church and lit up the altar as we waited to see who would come through our doors on two or four legs. We were not disappointed […]

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The life and legacy of Arthur O’Meara

Anna Greenwood-Lee — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:27 +0000

As I was preparing for the presentation on the colonial history of Cowichan that I gave at St Peter, Quamichan on Sept. 30, the name Arthur O’Meara kept coming up. O’Meara was both a lawyer and a priest of this diocese. From 1910, when he was transfered to this diocese from the Yukon, to his […]

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Provincial School for Congregational Development graduates first cohort, enters third year

Naomi Racz — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:59:25 +0000

In May, the first cohort of just over 30 students, both lay and clergy, representing all the dioceses across the ecclesiastical province, graduated from the Provincial School for Congregational Development. Starting in September 2024, the students and four trainers — Bishop Anna, Jenny Replogle, Marnie Peterson (Diocese of New Westminster) and Andrew Stephens-Rennie (Diocese of […]

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A journey from fear to hope

Soreti Hussein — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:58:27 +0000

My name is Soreti, and I was born in 1998 in Wachu Town, Harar Zone, Ethiopia. As a young girl, I dreamed of finishing school and building a better future. I attended school until Grade 8, but my dreams were taken away when I was only 14 years old. My parents forced me to marry […]

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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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