Each spring and fall, gatherings are held across the diocese in each of the five ecclesiastical regions. These regional meetings are an important opportunity for all members of the diocese, but particularly synod delegates to be informed about and have input into our shared work as Christ's body of Anglicans here on these islands and inlets.
Agenda:
9:00 - Land Acknowledgment and call to order
9:02 - Opening Prayer
9:04 - Roundtable introduction of attendees
9:14 - For decision: Election/ appointment of Lay Vice Chair. Nominee: Lynda Clifford, Parish of Central Saanich.
9:20 - For discussion: Proposed Synod changes to canons - Chancellor Robert Gill
10:20 - Bishop’s comments - Bishop Anna
11:05 - For decision: Election of Youth synod rep. Nominee: Ash Blair
11:10 - For decision: Election of lay and clerical reps to diocesan council
11:30 - For discussion: Nominees interested in position of lay and clerical rep to Provincial Synod and National Synod
11:50 - Archdeacon’s comments
12:15 - Closing prayer and The Grace
12:20 - Adjournment
To join the meeting online please contact The Rev. Lon Towstego for the Zoom link and passcode.
Aren't able to attend your region's meeting? Why not join your neighbours? Here are the dates for the other regions:
Tolmie – April 14 at 6:30pm
Nimpkish – April 17 at 1pm
Selkirk – April 21 at 6:30pm
Cowichan/Malaspina – April 24 at 10am