April 28, 2026

Primate's Visit to Diocese: Clergy Morning

The primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop Shane Parker, will be visiting the diocese from May 15 to 19.

As part of his visit, he will take part in a Clergy Morning on Tuesday May 19 at 10am. All Clergy, including retired clergy, are invited to attend this open conversation about matters relevant to the national church. The gathering will take place at the Synod Office (1410 Nanton Ave.)

News

Confirmation

Clergy Deadline to register candidates: May 1

Clergy who have persons prepared for confirmation/reaffirmation/reception must register their candidates with the needed information in order to ensure they can be confirmed on May 9th at the Cathedral. We will not accept on site registrations.

Clergy must register their confirmands using the link HERE.

Confirmands (or their legal guardians) must fill out the photo/video consent form HERE.

Mission Conference 2026: Registration Open

Mission Conference 2026 takes place Saturday, May 30. The theme is “Moving in Mission, Guided by Spirit.” Archbishop Michael Curry, former presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, is the keynote speaker. Full conference details, including breakout session presenters, are available here.

All are welcome to register for this free conference. Register HERE.

Sing Without Ceasing

Sing Without Ceasing is a Diocesan Choir Festival taking place at Christ Church Cathedral on May 29, 2026 as part of the Mission Conference Weekend.

The evening will bring together singers from across the Diocese to form a Diocesan Mass Choir, alongside congregational singing, readings and other elements of worship.

The festival is being offered in collaboration with Neil Cockbourn, Director of Music at Christ Church Cathedral and will include a guest address from Bishop Michael Curry.

Help Welcome Soccer Fans of All Nations to the Cathedral

The Cathedral is planning to be open as a sanctuary for prayer seven days a week from 9:30am to 8:30pm from June 10 to July 10, when soccer fans from around the world will be in our city to watch the beautiful game.

Volunteers are needed to help make this possible.

Do you like interacting with people? Perhaps you have cultural ties with the nations we know will play in Vancouver. Or even speak a language other than English? Your interests, talents and background can make the Cathedral an even more welcome place for visitors!

Sign-up to join us on Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 pm for an on-line information session to learn how you can get involved in what promises to be an interesting time for the city and the Cathedral.

Buy Nothing: Church Edition

St. Laurence Anglican Church, Coquitlam - seeking a grand piano

St. Laurence, Coquitlam, is looking for a grand or baby grand piano to support our vibrant music ministry.

If you or someone in your network is downsizing and has a quality grand or baby grand you would consider donating or selling, we would love to hear from you. A charitable donation receipt can be provided for gifted instruments.

Please contact the Parish Office at 604-936-5423 or office@saintlaurence.ca.

Job Opening

Holy Trinity Cathedral is looking for a part-time Music Director.

Full job description and application details are available HERE.

SAVE THE DATE: IMPORTANT DIOCESAN DATES 2026

May 4 to 6 - Clergy Conference. Register HERE by April 20.
May 9: Confirmations. 10:30am At Christ Church Cathedral
May 30: Mission Conference
August 4 - 6: "You are the Salt of the Earth," Diocese of Islands and Inlets Summer Retreat.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Full event listing available here

April 26 - Evensong Series. 4pm at St. Mary's Kerrisdale

April 26 - Choral Evensong. 7pm at St. John's, Sardis.

May 1 - Faith in Disaster: Reading & Conversation. 7:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral.

May 9 - Blooms & Baking. From 11am at St. Philip's, Dunbar.

May 15-19 - My Beloved- Creativity & Awe Reatreat. At Loon Lake, Maple Ridge.

May 16 - Still & Still Moving: An Afternoon Retreat. 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral.

May 23 - St. Laurence Big Book Sale. 10am to 2pm at St. Laurence, Coquitlam.

May 23 - Pilgrimage Walk. 2:30pm to 4:30pm with St. Dunstans at Aldergrove Regional Park.

July 2-5 - Whitehorse Worship Arts Festival & Contemplative Retreat.

July 11 - Water & Wonder Day Retreat. 9:30am to 3:30pm at Cultus Lake with Rev. Lorie Martin.

Archbishop's Calendar

May 10 - All Saints, Mission

May 15 to 20 - Primate's Visit to the Diocese

May 24 - St. Clement's, Lynn Valley

June 7 - Peace Arch Deanery Picnic

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