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Call to prayer
The National House of Bishops is gathered this week at Mount Carmel in Niagara Falls.
On Wednesday, April 2, following the celebration of Holy Eucharist, the Order of Bishops will meet in camera and by a secret balloting process nominate between three and five bishops for the office of Primate.
Acting Primate Anne Germond has issued a letter inviting the whole church to pray for the bishops as they select nominees. A letter from the Acting Primate and a prayer for the bishops can be found here.
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Chrism Mass and Installation of Metropolitan
The formal installation of Archbishop John Stephens as the Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia and Yukon will take place during the Chrism Mass at Christ Church Cathedral on April 15. The Mass starts at 12:15pm.
Bishop David Lehman will be the installing bishop. Former metropolitan, Bishop Lynne McNaughton will preach.
Lunch for clergy will follow the service. Clergy can pick up oils for their parish after the service.
No RSVP required for lunch.
Help us reuse empty oil jars from previous years. If you have old oil jars bring them with you - empty, clean and dried. We'll give you a new jar with this year's oils and reuse your old jars for next year's oils.
Please note: an earlier communique incorrectly stated the date as April 14.
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Anglican Foundation Call for Proposals
The Anglican Foundation of Canada’s 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Ministry Partnerships has been announced!
This year, The Anglican Foundation of Canada is looking for transformational initiatives that establish or expand community partnerships and bring people together in meaningful ways.
Now is the time to start dreaming, planning, and building connections! There is $50,000 in funding available, and applications open September 1—so take the next few months to explore opportunities, gather your team, and get ready to apply!
Applications open Sept. 1
Further details available here.
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Join a Choir !
Christ Church Cathedral is delighted to announce an expanded range of choral opportunities, under the leadership of the new Director of Music, Dr. Neil Cockburn.
There are five choral groups, each with a different repertoire focus, with some aimed at those with little or no prior choral experience, ranging up to the advanced-level Cathedral Choir. Each ensemble has a different time commitment, so we hope that even the busiest of singers may find something to fit within their schedule. Full information is shown on the Cathedral web site
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SAVE THE DATE: IMPORTANT DIOCESAN DATES 2025
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May 5-7: Clergy Conference
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May 30 - 31 Diocesan Synod at the Italian Cultural Centre.
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June 14: Confirmations
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June 21: Ordinations
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November 17-19: Clergy Retreat
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The Rev. Robert (Bob) Wild
The Rev. Robert (Bob) Wild has died. He was ordained in Ontario and served in farming communities. He went on to serve as Diocesan Secretary Treasurer and traveling missionary with the Synod Office in Saskatoon and later Anglican Chaplain at the University of Saskatchewan. In 1969 he returned to parish work at St. Francis-in-the-Wood in West Vancouver. During his ten years at St. Francis-in-the-Wood he also completed a Master’s Degree in Theology from Trinity College, Toronto. He retired to Salt Spring Island in 1989 where he was a founding member of the Salt Spring Documentary Film Festival and led retreats and spoke at conferences.
Bob was predeceased by his wife Audrey by 10 days. A joint service is planned for both Bob and his wife on Saturday, May 3 at All Saints, Salt Spring Island. Time to be confirmed. Read the full obituary for Rev. Wild here.
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WHAT'S ON
A full listing of upcoming events is available here.
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Confirmation Preparation Day
The diocese invites youth and adults being confirmed, reaffirmed or received into the Anglican Church this year to join us for a day of learning, conversation and worship.
The day will include prayer, exploring Anglican identity, seeing the process of confirmation, reflecting on our baptism and spiritual gifts, and lots of conversation and interactive activity.
If you have questions about whether this day might be for you, talk with your parish priest or deacon to get more information and discern a decision.
WHEN: May 10
WHERE: Diocesan Office, 1410 Nanton Ave
TIME: 10am to 3pm
Lunch will be provided.
Details and registration HERE.
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Licensed Lay Ministry Day
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: May 10
WHERE: St. Matthew's 2010 Guilford Drive
TIME: 2pm to 5pm
Details and registration HERE.
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
A full listing of upcoming events is available here.
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ST PHILIP'S LECTURE SERIES
St Philip's Centennial Lecture Series continues with John Helliwell speaking on "Caring and Sharing: A Global Analysis of Happiness and Kindness"
John Helliwell of the Vancouver School of Economics, is one of the founding editors of the World Happiness Report.
This lecture is free, but you are asked to reserve a ticket here.
WHEN: Friday, April 4, 7:00 pm, St Philip’s Church, 3737 W 27th Ave.
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New Worship Service at Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral is pleased to offer Sundays@4, a new weekly Evening Prayer service with music in a variety of styles, including traditional Choral Evensong, Taizé, Holden Evening Prayer, Organ Vespers, and Broadway Vespers.
These services take place at 4pm. They are led by the Cathedral Clergy and run in-person only (no livestream) for about 45 minutes, under the musical direction of Dr. Neil Cockburn. All are welcome to attend.
The full schedule is available Cathedral web site:
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Archbishop's Calendar
March 31 to April 4 - National House of Bishops
April 6 - St. John the Divine, Maple Ridge
April 13 - St. George, Ft. Langley
April 17 - Maundy Thursday at Christ Church Cathedral
April 18 - Good Friday at Christ Church Cathedral
April 19 - Easter Vigil at Christ Church Cathedral
April 20 - Christ Church Cathedral
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POSITION: Rector
CHURCH: Church of the Epiphany, Surrey
DEADLINE: April 24, 2025
The Bishop of the Diocese of New Westminster is seeking applications for the position of Rector of the Church of the Epiphany, Surrey. This is a full-time, permanent position.
To learn more about the parish community, read the full job description and get application details, click HERE.
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POSITION: Rector
CHURCH: St. Hilda's, Sechelt
DEADLINE: April 24, 2025
The Bishop of the Diocese of New Westminster is seeking applications for the position of Rector of the Parish of St Hilda, Sechelt. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The full job description, parish profile and application details are available HERE.
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POSITION: Children's Ministry Assistant
CHURCH: Christ Church Cathedral
DEADLINE: until filled
Christ Church Cathedral is hiring a part-time Children's Ministry Assistant.
The Children’s Ministry Assistant will work with children, their families, clergy, volunteers and
other staff members to provide opportunities for children to learn, grow and work together for
the transformation of the world.
Full job description and application details available HERE.
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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
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