Columns
Bishop’s Column: Walking home by another road (pg. 1)
As 2026 begins, Bishop Anna urges everyone to be honest with themselves about any grievances they are holding on to, and to let go of these “accumulated grievances.”
Learning to be curious (pg. 2)
In the first of a series of posts, Lisa Alexander, Canon for Pastoral Support, writes about how we can use curiosity to upend our assumptions and improve communication with others.
The church and the culture of addiction (pg. 6)
Our Diocesan Theologian reflects on our culture of addiction, fueled by social media companies and algorithms, and the role that the church can play in fostering connection and offering an antidote to addiction.
Alongside Hope resource offers education for reconciliation (pg. 8)
The first of a regular column “Alongside Hope corner” — find out more about the Mapping the Ground We Stand On workshop.
Parish News
Writing letters for social justice (pg. 4)
In December, parishioners gathered at Christ Church Cathedral to write letters to leaders around the world to call for the release of those unjustly imprisoned or suffering human rights abuses.
St. John’s parishioners tour local restaurants to share food and fellowship (pg. 5)
Meet “The Restaurantours” — a group of parishioners at St. John the Divine, Courtenay, who meet regularly to try different restaurants and encourage fellowship.
