September 2026 Archives - Faith Tides

Ripples: September 2026

Faith Tides — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:02:57 +0000

An old organ becomes beautiful crosses As part of the fundraiser for a new organ at St. Paul, Nanaimo, talented parishioners John Collishaw-Baker and Doug Slowski turned the wood of the old organ, Cassie, who served the church for over 80 years, into crosses, wooden pens and sofa tables. If you would like to purchase […]

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The work of translation

Lisa Alexander — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:01:10 +0000

I was recently asked what I do as the canon for pastoral support and stumbled a bit in my answer. Yes, I work with parish councils teaching them communication skills and effective ways of engaging with change. I help churches prepare for new things they see on the horizon. I work with groups who are clarifying new directions in […]

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‘It’s an exciting time to be a deacon’

Helen Lingham — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:00:31 +0000

Tell us something about your background: where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in England but only lived there until I was about four years old. My father was a pilot, so we travelled extensively during my youth. We moved from Ontario to Nairobi, Kenya, back to Ontario, and […]

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