June 17, 2025

Diocesan Confirmations at Christ Church Cathedral

On Saturday, June 14, Archbishop John Stephens confirmed 52 people in a service held at Christ Church Cathedral. He also received three into the Anglican Communion and reaffirmed two Anglicans.

Archbishop Stephens said candidates being confirmed, reaffirmed and received were marking “a point on their life journey where a deeper connection to the Gospel of Christ is awakening them to a deeper trust in God.”

News & Updates

Ordinations

On June 21 at Christ Church Cathedral at 10:30am, Archbishop John Stephens will ordain four candidates to the transitional diaconate:

Dara Crandall
Neil Jongbloed
Sarah Lehman
Claude St-Denis

The Rev. Canon Dr. Martin Brokenleg will preach at the service and the dioceses' Elder-in-Residence Rikki Kooy will be present to give the land acknowledgement.

Clergy are invited to vest. The liturgical colour is red.

Following their ordinations, the newly ordained transitional deacons will move into curacies at these parishes:

Sarah Lehaman - St. Catherine's, North Vancouver

Dara Crandall - St. Mark's, Ocean Park

Neil Jongbloed - St. Stephen's, Burnaby and St. Timothy's, Brentwood.

Claude St-Denis - Christ Church Cathedral

National Indigenous Day of Prayer

June 21 is the National Indigenous Day of Prayer. National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper has preared a video message for the day. You can watch and download the video HERE. Propers for the day (BAS) can be found HERE.

Clergy News

Archbishop John Stephens has appointed the Rev. Anne Privett as Rector of St. Philip's, Dunbar, effective July 1. Rev. Privett had been serving as interim priest-in-charge at St. Philip's.

Vestments Needed

Do you have vestments you no longer need and would be willing to donate?

The Indigenous Ministries of the Anglican Church of Canada is seeking vestments for their clergy. Specifically the following items are being requested:

stoles, chasubles, albs, tippets, cassocks, surplices, copes and any other items anyone is willing to donate.

Any donations of vestments can be brought to the Synod office. The diocese will forward vestments to National Indigenous Ministries

NOTICE

From June 22 to July 21 Archbishop John Stephens will be away.

During that time, Executive Archdeacon Nick Pang will be the Commissary. Should matters arise that require urgent attention, contact the executive archdeacon.

SAVE THE DATE: IMPORTANT DIOCESAN DATES 2025

June 21: Ordinations
November 17-19: Clergy Retreat

FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

O'DRISCOLL FORUM ON PREACHING & THE ARTS

Join VST’s very own Rev. Dr. Joni Sancken and celebrated textile artist Thomas Roach for an evening of exploration into how rips and tears—physical and metaphorical—can be opportunities for newness and beauty born of the Holy Spirit.

WHEN: July 17 TIME: 7pm WHERE: Online and at Epiphany Chapel (VST)

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

A full listing of upcoming events is available here.

Events

June 16 to 20 - Labyrinth Week at Christ Church Cathedral

June 19 - Corpus Christi Procession and Mass. 6:30pm at St. James

June 20 - Music of the Labyrinth. 7:30 pm at Christ Church Cathedral.

June 21 - Ordinations. 10:30am at Christ Church Cathedral. Clergy are invited to vest. Liturgical colour is red.

June 21 - Early Music Vancouver concert & Strawberry Social. 1pm at St. Anselm's, Point Grey.

June 22 - Screening of "Uncorrupted: The Story of Rose Prince". 1:30pm at St. James.

June 22 - Diocesan Youth Movement BBQ. 12:30pm at Hume Park

June 22 - Madrigal-a-Thon. 2pm at St. Titus.

June 28 - Strawberry Tea. 2pm at All Saints, Burnaby.

June 29 - End of School Celebration & Farewell to Neil Jongbloed. 10am at St. Alban's, Burnaby.

June 17 to 30 - Soul Care in the Community. Retreat at Rivendell Centre. Register by June 19.

June 30 - The Path to Purposeful Ageing. 1pm at St. George, Maple Ridge.

Archbishop's Calendar

June 21 - Ordinations - Christ Church Cathedral

June 23 to 29 - General Synod, Anglican Church of Canada

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

POSITION: Rector

CHURCH: St. James

The Archbishop of the Diocese of New Westminster is seeking applications for the position of Rector of the Parish of St James, Vancouver. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Application deadline is Thursday, July 24.

Full position profile and applications details are available HERE.

POSITION: Musician (part-time)

CHURCH: St. Helen, Surrey

St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Surrey, BC, seeks a qualified musician on piano and pipe organ for the parish's Music Ministry. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Rector in planning liturgy, music, and hymn selections for each season. Over time, as the choir develops, additional rehearsal time led by the musician may be required. Remuneration commensurate with experience and qualifications, as described in the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) Salary Guidelines.

Applications, with a resume and three references included, will be received until June 30, 2025, or until the post is filled. Full job description and application details HERE

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 on-line events calendar? Send us details three weeks before your event.

-Something newsworthy happening 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