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Where God might be calling us next

Anna Greenwood-Lee — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:52:50 +0000

About a month ago, all the clergy of the diocese gathered (on Zoom, of course) and, together, we pondered the question of where God might be calling us next. As we slowly move out of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions (was I the only one who felt strange having a cup of coffee after church again?), we would […]

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CoGS releases statement on #ACCtoo letter

Naomi Racz — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:52:28 +0000

This article addresses sexual misconduct and abuse within the church. On Ash Wednesday, March 2, a letter appeared online from a group called #ACCtoo. The letter details allegations that a senior official in the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) breached the confidentiality of three survivors of sexual abuse perpetrated by clergy in the ACC. The […]

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More changes as Faith Tides unveils new download format

Naomi Racz — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:51:14 +0000

The beginning of 2022 saw the launch of Faith Tides and a new website for the diocesan publication, and last month saw yet more changes at the newspaper. While we have been gradually moving away from print since 2020, we continued, for two years, to create a full-colour, 8.5 x 11-inch printable version of […]

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A labyrinth for the community

Naomi Racz — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:50:26 +0000

While you might associate images of twisting labyrinthine patterns with pagan and Celtic spirituality, labyrinths have had a presence in Christian spirituality since at least the fourth century. The most well-known example of a Christian labyrinth is in Chartres Cathedral, which dates from the early 13th century. At that time, pilgrimage was an important part […]

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St Andrew, Sidney parishioners on retreat, sharing food and friendship on the streets

Marks McAvity — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:49:38 +0000

Pandemic-delayed retreat finally goes ahead By Marks McAvity As you will see from the picture above, four red cars full of the Holy Spirit drove 14 parishioners of St Andrew, Sidney into a desert experience at Rivendell Retreat Centre. The centre is at the top of Cates Hill on Bowen Island, near Horseshoe Bay. Our […]

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