May 2022

Parish of Salt Spring Island looks to the future

May 1, 2022

Even though it is the largest of the Gulf Islands, there are a surprising number of churches on Salt Spring Island. The Anglican parish alone ...

Women’s Retreat quietly building community

May 1, 2022

The Women’s Retreat has been running since 2004, when it was established by Pam Orman, a retired priest of the diocese. It was originally coordinated ...

Q&A with a military chaplain

May 1, 2022

Sarah Priebe is a military chaplain at CFB Esquimalt and a parishioner of the Church of the Advent, Colwood. Faith Tides editor Naomi Racz spoke ...

St Peter celebrates Earth Day

May 1, 2022

On April 22, St Peter, Comox, transformed its gardens into a celebration for Earth Day. For any who have been discouraged by hearing so much ...

Diocesan council approves property sales, puts refugee sponsorship on hold

May 1, 2022

Diocesan council met online on Thursday, April 27, 2022. Bishop Anna opened the meeting by introducing the Stockdale paradox, which is the ability to have unfailing ...

Staff departures at the synod office

May 1, 2022

Catherine Pate is no longer serving as communications officer for the diocese. We are grateful to Catherine for the work she has done for the ...