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She comes sailing on the wind

Anna Greenwood-Lee — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:09:07 +0000

My job title is bishop of the islands and inlets. I grew up sailing with my grandfather and father and met my husband while crewing on a tall ship. It was only a matter of time before the temptation of a boat to call my own got the better of me. It took a […]

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‘I’m laying down burdens’: an interview with Canon Ian Alexander

Naomi Racz — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:08:18 +0000

Earlier this year, the 2025 recipients of the Anglican Award of Merit, which recognizes outstanding contributions by Anglican laypeople, were announced. Included in that list of names is Ian Alexander, a parishioner at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, and a lay canon of the diocese. Ian will be presented with his award by Archbishop Shane Parker, […]

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Welcoming Naod

Rosamund Soares — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:07:54 +0000

This August, several members of the St. George’s community found themselves in the chill of the early morning, with the stars still out, at the entrance to the small Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo St. Gabriel Church in Esquimalt. We were awake well before the break of dawn to witness and celebrate the baptism of baby Naod. […]

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Cathedral welcomes three new ‘gap year’ scholars

Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:06:21 +0000

A “gap year” is a term common in the UK, referring to a year off full-time education between high school and university. After an intensive few years of high school, terminating in examinations, many young adults in the UK opt to spend a year abroad, immersing themselves in new places and cultures. Many of these […]

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Anglican youth are rooted and rising

Sharon Hallsor — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:05:15 +0000

Every two years, Anglican and Lutheran youth (aged 14-19) come together from all parts of Canada to celebrate their relationships with Christ and forge new relationships with one another. It is a remarkable experience, offering faith, fun and adventure. Of course, I am talking about CLAY: the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth gathering. This summer, the […]

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