The Archbishop has appointed the Revd Philip Cochrane, FRSA as the next Rector of St Paul, Vancouver, effective March 1, 2019. Philip comes to us from the Diocese of Oxford in the Church of England. His induction will be on Monday, March 4 at 7pm -- just in advance of Lent. The Venerable Kevin Hunt, Archdeacon of Burrard will preach. The liturgical colour will be green.

Dates and locations are confirmed. Each date is linked to its REGISTRATION PAGE, please click to begin the registration process

February 23 -- St Mary, South Hill

March 30 -- St John the Evangelist, North Vancouver

PLEASE ENCOURAGE LAY LEADERS FROM YOUR PARISH TO PARTICIPATE.

RELIGIOUS HARDWARE, VESTMENTS, ETC.

The Archbishop will be making a visit to our Companion Diocese of Northern Philippines departing February 17.

We know first-hand that EDNP is growing with many new missions and preaching stations. We can assist them in providing resources. The Companion Diocese Committee is asking you to have a look in your sacristy cupboards for any items (religious hardware, vestments, linens, etc) in good condition that we might send with the Archbishop to be used by missions in EDNP.

Please bring any items to the Synod Office no later than Monday, February 11 so that they can be securely packed for transport.

LENTEN RESOURCES 2019 - A Select Menu

This Lent, choose from a number of recommended resources to take the journey from Ash Wednesday to Holy Week (March 6 - April 14, 2019). Whether it's a small group gathering or an individual study, online or in print, we hope there's something here for you. Keep an eye on your inbox for emails from the Reverend Jessica Schaap, Missioner for Christian Formation with more information about these Lenten program "menu selections" and how you can order resources. Follow this link to the diocesan website.

ANGLICAN JOURNAL AND TOPIC SUBSCRIPTIONS

Following the receipt of the June (Summer) issues of the Anglican Journal and Topic members of parishes will no longer be automatically subscribed to the national and diocesan publications. In order to receive print copies, folks will need to subscribe. Subscribing is very simple and there are four easy to follow options.

As wardens and clergy you are encouraged to share this information with those in your communities, through your pew bulletins, newsletters and electronic communications, and particularly with those who do not use digital media and those newcomers to your communities who may not be aware of the Anglican Journal and Topic.

Everything you need to know about subscribing is available here on the diocesan website.

The print copies of the two periodicals will also include detailed information on how readers can subscribe.

DIOCESAN STEWARDSHIP DAY, MARCH 16

Celebrating Generous Communities - Practical tools for Encouraging Giving is the title of the Stewardship Day 2019 taking place March 16. You'll learn about Capital Campaigns (St. Hilda); Annual Campaigns (St. Faith); A Culture of Stewardship (The Rev. Tellison Glover); constructing a Narrative Budget with members of the Parish of St. George, Maple Ridge and treasurer, Dawn Parrott . And, you'll get to plan your Stewardship Campaign for 2019. Click this link for more information and links to registration and fee information.

PARISH DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

The grant process for 2020 funding has now opened! Parishes can apply for funds for a 1 – 3 year period to support projects which help their development into healthier, more faithful, and more effective communities of faith. The process begins with the completion of an Intent to Apply form , and these forms are due on April 5, 2019. More details on the criteria and process for Parish Development Grants can be found on this page of the diocesan website or by connecting with the Revd Tellison Glover at the Diocesan Offices.

DIOCESAN SYNOD - MAY 24 & MAY 25, ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTRE

from Frances Fagan, Synod Planning Committee Chair:

The theme for Diocesan Synod 2019 (May 24 & 25) is Love One Another: Christ’s Body, the Church (John 15:12). It is both the gospel lesson for the day and the beginning of the verses our Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, uses as foundational scripture to his work, The Heartbeat of the Church. We are fortunate that our Primate will be with us at our 119th Synod, preaching at Morning Prayer and speaking to us about our church’s ministry and witness nationally and globally.

 

The theme, Love One and Other: Christ’s Body, the Church , draws our attention to our Diocesan Vision Priority “ Our God entrusts us with the stewardship of our lives and our communities.”

           One bread, one body

           One Lord of all

           One cup of blessing which we bless

           And we, though many

           Throughout the earth

           We are one body in this one Lord         [Common Praise, #73]

 

As one faithful body we embrace the opportunity to learn about the remarkable work taking places in ministries around our diocese and the revision and updating of our Constitution and Canons. Interactive presentations, table discussions and feed-back will be used to encourage an atmosphere or learning, discovery and discussion.

 

OXFORD UNIVERSITY THEOLOGICAL SUMMER SCHOOL AUGUST 4-17

Theme - The Meaning of Sacrifice

Here is an exciting opportunity to study theology with leading academics from Oxford University and elsewhere in the beautiful setting of Christ Church, Oxford. The Oxford University Theology Summer School, organized by the Department for Continuing Education, has been running for 25 years and draws participants from all over the world and from a wide variety of Christian denominations. Many of our participants come back year on year, but we are always eager to spread the news about the summer school and you may know of groups or individuals who would find this an enriching experience.

Participants may apply for either for one week or for both.

Deadline for applications is May 1

Here is the link to the post on diocesan website events pages with links to detailed information and the application process and form.

THE MOST REVD FREDERICK JAMES HILTZ SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This scholarship has been established by the Diocese of Toronto to support study programs to be undertaken at Saint George’s College, Jerusalem The scholarship fund has been named to honour and recognize the commitment and faithful support shown by the Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada for the mission of the Diocese of Jerusalem and of Saint George’s College. 

All clergy applications must have the approval of the applicant’s Diocesan Bishop. Lay applications require the approval of their parish priest. Applications are due April 30, 2019 and may be sent to the Bishops Office Diocese of Toronto 135 Adelaide Street East, Toronto Ontario M5C iL8 and tagged The Hiltz Scholarships.

ST. GEORGES COLLEGE GRANT APPLICATION COVER LETTER FOR HILTZ SCHOLARSHIP IN WORD

APPLICATION FORM IN PDF

Building Manager, part time - Synod Office

Parish Administrator, part time - St. John the Apostle, Port Moody

Worship Pastor, part time - St. George, Maple Ridge

Youth Pastor, part time - St. George, Maple Ridge

Parish Coordinator, full time - St. Mary's, Kerrisdale

2020

The next issue of Parish Mail is scheduled to be distributed Tuesday, February 19

Grace and peace,

February 6 7:30pm, Canadian Memorial United Church

February 8 7:30pm, Lanalous, Powell Street, Vancouver

$10 DONATION

February 8 7:30pm, St. James'

TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED

February 12, 7pm, St. Catherine, Capilano

TICKET PURCHASE AT THE DOOR

February 14, 11am, Carnegie Centre, Main and Hastings, DTES

February 19 and 26, 7pm, Trendell Lounge at the Synod Office/SJS

February 23, Start Time TBA, St. John the Evangelist, North Vancouver

REGISTRATION FOR PARTICIPATION

February 26, 4pm, Flying Angel Club Port of Vancouver, Waterfront Road

March 1, 1pm, Holy Trinity, New Westminster

March 2, 9am, St. Stephen, Burnaby

REGISTRATION AND FEES REQUIRED

March 2, 7pm, St. Anselm's

$20 DONATION

March 6, 7pm, Metro Theatre, Marpole

TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED

March 9, 10am, St. Faith's

TICKET PURCHASE

March 9, 5:30pm, St. Augustine's

TICKET PURCHASE AT DOOR