September 9, 2026

It is week two of the Season of Creation. Have you ever read or watched news about the climate crisis and felt disheartened because the level of action required seems beyond what the average person can do?

This week, the Rev. Laurel Dykstra debunks that myth. Watch the video for a dose of inspiration to carry into this Season of Creation.

If your parish wants to have a climate response workshop led by the Diocesan Climate Ministry, click here to learn more: https://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/news/equipping-parishes-for-climate-response

News

Fall Grant Cycle Open

Applications are now being accepted for Diocesan Parish Development and Children, Youth & Families grants. The deadline is October 16.

Application forms and deadlines are available here.

Anglican Church Calendars

It's that time of year again: the Anglican Church Women are accepting orders for the 2027 Anglican Church Calendar.

The deadline to order is September 15, 2026. The calendars cost $8 each.

Orders may be mailed with payment or emailed to the Calendar Secretary, Sylvia Enga at sylviaanneenga@gmail.com.

Order forms are available here.

Job Openings

Youth Missioner (Parental Leave Coverage) - Synod Office

Parish Administrator - St. John's, Shaughnessy

Buy Nothing: Church Edition

St. Barnabas in New Westminster is looking for chairs to improve the worship space. About 40 chairs suitable for the sanctuary are needed. The parish wants to borrow the chairs for a time to test how it affects the worship space.

If you have any chairs that might suit this purpose and are able to lend them out for a while, please email Rev. Matthew Nichiporuk

SAVE THE DATE: 2026

Clergy Day on the new Safeguarding Program: September 22 at the Synod Office. (mandatory for active clergy)
November 24-25: 50th Anniversary of the Priesting of Women. Registration open HERE. Hosted by Diocese of Island and Inlets.

FORMATION & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Fall 2026 Program Guide from the Centre for Spiritual Renewal

Becoming the Answer

An afternoon of poetry, reflection, conversation, and sharing on “Becoming the Answer” to the global climate crisis.

Emilie will be speaking about her four-month pilgrimage to last year's UN climate conference, COP30 in Belem, Brazil, her epic poem: Leaf on Drum River.

WHEN: September 12
TIME: 2 pm to 4 pm
WHERE: St. Dunstan's

Cost: $10 or Pay From The Heart, at the door.
Register HERE.

Hands Like Roots: Circle of Grace with Therese Descamps

For 3 Fridays (September 11, 18, and 25) we will focus on Creation - being grounded, having roots, and flourishing as metaphors for the spiritual life. Guest author Therese Descamps joins in on Sept 18.

Fridays include Centering Prayer at 9:30 am, open for drop-in participation and for those interested, a short Eucharist will be offered at 11:00 am.

WHEN: Friday Sept. 18
WHERE: St. Thomas, Chilliwack
TIME: 10 am

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Full event listing available here

September 8 - Getting to Know Our Neighbours. 6pm at St. Thomas, Vancouver.

September 12 - Everything But the Closet Sale. 11am at St. Philip's, Vancouver.

September 13 - Getting to Know Our Neighbours. Guest preacher Gerry Turcotte. 10am at St. Thomas, Vancouver.

September 13 - Hakuna Matata Children's Choir. 7pm at St. Cuthbert's.

September 15 - Getting to Know Our Neighbours: Tuesday Potluck & Conversation. 6pm at St. Thomas, Vancouver.

September 18 - Art Exhibit Opening: Healing My Spirit. Exploring the artwork of Sabian Rawcliffe. 6pm at St. Faith's.

September 19 - Cycling for Seafarers. 7am to 2pm, with BBQ at 11:30am at Mission to Seafarers Waterfront Centre.

September 19 - Trivia Night Fundraiser. 6pm at St. George, Ft. Langley

September 19 - From Westminster Abbey to Vancouver: St. James Music Series with Tina Christiansen. 12:30pm at St. James.

September 20 - Fall Into Music: A Benefit Concert for St. Alban's Outreach programs. 2pm at St. Alban's, Richmond.

September 20 - Getting to Know Our Neighbours. Guest speaker Indy Singh. 10am at St. Thomas, Vancouver.

September 20 - The Gift: Farm Garden with the Rev. Anne Privett. 12:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral.

September 20 - An Evening of Sung Prayer: Joining Creation in Wonder. 7:30pm at St. Dunstan's.

September 23 - Metro Vancouver Alliance Municipal Election Assembly. 7pm at St. Andrew's Wesley.

Archbishop's Calendar

September 13 - St. George, Ft. Langley - 125th Anniversary

September 20 - St. Timothy's, Burnaby

September 27 - St. Dunstan's, Aldergrove

October 4 to 8 - National House of Bishops

HAVE NEWS OR AN UPCOMING EVENT TO SHARE?

-Want to submit an article for Topic? Contact Alicia with your proposal at least eight weeks before the publication date.

-Have an event to include on the diocesan online events calendar? If your parish uses a Tithely website, you can share News and Events directly from your website to ours using the "share" feature. If you don't use a Tithely website, you can submit your event using the form available here. Ideally, aim to submit your event at least three weeks before the event date.

-Something newsworthy coming up in your parish? Contact Alicia with information and we'll find the best way to share it with the diocese.

You can contact Alicia at communications@vancouver.anglican.ca