March 2026 Archives - Faith Tides

100 years since breaking ground at the cathedral

Justine Soles — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:06:46 +0000

This year is the 100th anniversary of the beginning of construction on Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria. This building is the 3rd iteration of Christ Church. The first wooden building burned down in 1856, and the second (seen in the foreground of the form and order of service programme) was deconsecrated when the new cathedral […]

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Ripples: March 2026

Faith Tides — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:05:40 +0000

Pictured (left) are (l-r) Brendon Neilson, executive director; Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee; and Jenny Replogle at Jenny’s collation as executive archdeacon. And (right) St. Michael and All Angels, Chemainus serves up fluffy pancakes, very berry compote, sizzling sausage and decadent desserts at a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. A woodworking Fantastic Friday Words and photos by Barb […]

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The stories we tell ourselves

Lisa Alexander — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:04:36 +0000

I have a vivid imagination and one of the things I do to entertain myself when I’m waiting is make up stories about people using clues from what they are wearing, their body language, how they are interacting with those around them and whatever else my imagination can grab hold of. These harmless stories entertain […]

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Alongside Hope partners understand the challenges their communities face

Lynn Schumacher — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:03:22 +0000

Alongside Hope supports projects in Canada and around the world in collaboration with local partners. These partners understand the cultural, social, economic and political contexts of the communities and people they serve. This knowledge is invaluable for designing and implementing programs that respond to the specific challenges community members encounter. Action for Rural Women’s Empowerment […]

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How a Salt Spring Island experiment recovered Christian contemplation

Nicholas Fournie — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:02:32 +0000

This article originally appeared in the Anglican Journal and is republished here with the permission of the Journal and the author. When the parish of All Saints by the Sea consecrated its new church in 1994, it did something unusual: it placed meditation and silent prayer at the very centre of the celebration. That choice, […]

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