December 2023 Archives - Faith Tides

Embrace Discovery — an online pre-Lenten retreat for men

G. Wayne Short — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:04:58 +0000

Join us on Feb. 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. AST for an enlightening online pre-Lenten retreat entitled “Embrace Discovery.” This retreat will guide us to be more open with ourselves, others and God. Our retreat will delve into the profound themes of vulnerability, self-awareness and self-care. […]

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Star Sunday at St Barnabas, Victoria (Dec. 10)

Travis O'Brian — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:24:59 +0000

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 at St Barnabas, Victoria. There are over 20 crafting stations located in the church, in the hall, and around the St Barnabas precinct, where children of all ages can make […]

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Our well wishes to Kelly Duncan!

Roland Hui — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:56:21 +0000

Faith Tides extends its congratulations to Kelly Duncan as the new rector of St Andrew, Sidney. She was inducted on Nov. 25 by Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee. Kelly attended the University of British Columbia where she received a degree in commerce. However, she was inspired to study theology afterwards and obtained a Master of Divinity at […]

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A place of remembrance

Mark Oldnall — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:25:59 +0000

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 gardens. I assist the cemetery committees with administration and act as a liaison between the synod office and individual parishes. I also administrate cemetery sites that are not attached to […]

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St Luke, Cedar Hill honours its veterans

Barb Prescott — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:24:39 +0000

Through research by Cemetery Committee members and information from family members, St Luke, Cedar Hill has found that at least 161 veterans are buried or commemorated in its cemetery. Each November, we hold several events to honour these veterans and we invite the community to take part in these events. Prior to our Service of […]

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AFC giving — legacy gifts “lift all boats”

Faith Tides — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:23:53 +0000

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, develop, and enrich sacred music in the Anglican Church of Canada. Since then, the A.E.J. Fulford Trust for Sacred Music has awarded more than $580,000 in grants, which have supported […]

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The Saint Martin’s Day Lantern Walk

Roland Hui — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:23:35 +0000

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. This annual celebration is in honour of Saint Martin of Tours, also known as Saint Martin the Merciful. Born in the 4th century, Martin, a citizen of the Roman Empire, […]

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Celebrate the season at Christ Church Cathedral (Dec. 9 and Dec. 17)

Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:21:45 +0000

Messiah from Scratch A singalong fundraiser with Donald Hunt, the Emily Carr String Quartet… and YOU! Saturday, Dec. 9, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Now’s your chance to lift your voice in song, as we present the ever-popular “Messiah from Scratch!” Come join a team of some of Victoria’s best singers and instrumentalists […]

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Leading the liturgy of the word — Lay Leadership in Worship course this spring (March to May 2024)

Ingrid Andersen — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:20:01 +0000

Many of the parishes in the diocese are “in transition” and do not necessarily have a priest to celebrate the Eucharist each Sunday. Additionally, parishes are rediscovering the daily office and considering ways to have lay-led weekday services. Lay-led services are an opportunity for renewal: to encourage lay people to live into the vows they […]

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A joint appeal for Gaza from Archbishops Hosam Naoum and Justin Welby

Faith Tides — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:55:02 +0000

To download the joint appeal for Gaza from Archbishop Hosam Elias Naoum and Archbishop Justin Welby, please click here. ________________________ International Partners receiving donations for this appeal: American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (USA) JMECA (UK) Friends of the Holy Land (UK, Joint Anglican-Roman Catholic) Canadian Companions (Canada) The Primate’s […]

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