July 29, 2025

New Feature for Tithely Websites

Parishes with Tithely websites can now share content with the Diocese with one click. This new feature allows parishes to push news and events posts from their website directly to the diocesan website. The diocesan website can also push content to the websites of parishes on Tithely Sites.

If your parish website is a Tithely site, you will see this new feature when you are in editing mode. When you click on the green pencil icon, you will see a new menu item: “Share Event” or “Share News”. When you click on “share” you will then see a list of websites you can share your content with. The list includes the Diocesan website and other parishes and diocesan organizations that use Tithely sites.

When you share your content, the administrator of the website you are sharing with will get an email notification. They will be able to choose whether to accept your content.

We hope this feature will make it easier for parishes to share news and events with the diocese.

While the main goal is to make it easier to share news and events with the diocesan website, this feature does allow parishes using Tithely websites to push content to other parishes also using Tithely Sites. Before you share content with other parishes, please contact the clergy leadership and/or website administrator of the parish you want to share content with. Together, you should agree upon the type of news and events to share on each other’s websites.

A reminder: job postings need to be reviewed by Executive Archdeacon Nick Pang before being posted on the diocesan website.

Questions about this new feature for Tithely websites? Contact Alicia Ambrosio, the diocesan Communications Manager.

News & Updates

Synod Office Notable Dates

OFFICE CLOSED

The Synod Office will be closed on Thursday, July 31. Staff will be taking part in First Aid training.

ARCHIVES SUMMER CLOSURE

The Diocesan Archives will be closed from August 20-22.

Celebration of New Ministry - The Rev. Vineet Samuel

On Wednesday July 30 at 7pm, the Rev. Vineet Samuel will be formally installed as Vicar of St. John the Divine, Maple Ridge and Holy Spirit, Whonnock.

The service will take place at St. John the Divine, Maple Ridge. All are welcome.

Clergy are welcome to vest. The liturgical colour is green.

2026 Church Calendar Pre-Order

The ACW is pleased to offer the Anglican Church Calendar for 2026.

The 2026 Canadian Anglican Church Calendar is now in its 120th year. The calendar continues the tradition of showcasing beloved Anglican churches from coast to coast.

The funds raised will assist the Anglican Church Women to continue with their many outreach programs. We appreciate your help with these commitments. Order form and payment details HERE.

SAVE THE DATE: IMPORTANT DIOCESAN DATES 2025-2026

October 7 - Clergy Day
November 17-19: Clergy Retreat
May 30: Mission Conference, 2026

FROM THE LEARNING CENTRE

Knowing & Unknowing: Ministry in a Liminal Time

Some call this a ‘liminal season’ — a time when individuals and institutions are struggling with surprising forces inside and out. Leadership in ministry today requires dexterity in navigating the ‘known and the unknown’ of this time.

This VST conference brings together ministry leaders and preachers to offer wisdom into this liminal season from a variety of perspectives.

WHEN: August 25 to 27 Details and registration HERE.

Exploring Licensed Lay Ministry

The diocese has recently expanded the possibilities for licensed lay ministry. Are you discerning whether you are called to one of them? Or wondering if this might be a good thing in your parish? Come for a day of discernment, information, and conversation.

WHEN: Saturday, September 6 WHERE: Christ Church Cathedral

Details & Registration HERE

AROUND THE DIOCESE

A full listing of upcoming events is available here.

Events

August 9 - Summer Retreat Day. 9:30am at Eden Drive, Chilliwack. (St. Thomas, Chiliwack) Register by August 4.

August 10 - Evensong. 5pm at Church of the Holy Trinity, White Rock.

August 15 - Solemn Mass: Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 7pm at Church of the Holy Trinity, White Rock.

August 26 - Camp Artaban for Clergy

September 12 to 14 - Praying on the Go. Weekend retreat at Loon Lake offered by Centre for Spiritual Renewal.

September 13 - Cycle for Seafarers. 8am, Mission to Seafarers Centre.

September 13 - To Everything There is a Season. 10am at St. Philip's, Dunbar.

Archbishop's Calendar

July 30 - Induction of the Rev. Vineet Samuel, St. John the Divine, Maple Ridge.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Clergy Positions

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.

Lay Positions

POSITION:Children, Youth & Family Minister

CHURCH: Church of the Holy Trinity, White Rock

The Church of the Holy Trinity is growing and is ready to make an investment in the spiritual formation of our congregation by hiring a Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) minister. We are looking for a creative individual who will share our vision and be committed to the growth of the CYF ministry and the spiritual development of our congregation.

Full job description and application details available 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