We Together is our regular (once every other year) diocesan conference to remind us of the ways we are connected; we are stronger together. We are bound in countless ways, in our structures, in our prayers, and through the stories we tell. We are each other's concern, and we are each other's gift.

This year the theme is God is not Elsewhere: The God of our scriptures and stories, the God of our traditions and rites, the God who whispers through music and poetry, is the God moving here and now. Not just in times and places long ago and far away, but within our places, our communities and our people. This years We-Together will highlight the gifts of a selection of people from our diocese, as we reflect together on some of the ways that the God who is in our midst is stirring and calling us on our journey together. We will eat and laugh, we will learn and be challenged, and together we will be nourished for our journey. 

The conference will begin on Friday evening November 14th with an evening banquet at St Paul's in Nanaimo followed by an opening address. On Saturday we will gather at St. Paul's for a full day of workshops featuring our speakers John Thatamanil, Jonathan Thomas, Jenny Replogle, Brendon Neilson, Christine Conkin, Gordon Smith, and Denise Doerksen.

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The Rev. Dr. Norman Knowles joined our diocese in July as the incumbent of St John's in Duncan and St. Michael's in Chemainus. Welcome Norman!

Norman holds degrees in History from Huron University College at Western, Queen’s and York. He joined the St. Mary’s University community as one of its founding faculty in 1997. His areas of teaching and research are the history of ideas and 19th-century and early 20th-century North American social, cultural and religious history. He is the author, co-author or editor of eight books. He has contributed essays to many academic journals and anthologies over the years. Most recently, he co-authored a two-volume history of “Canada, Conflict and Compromise” published by the University of Toronto Press. He is currently completing a biography of a 19th-century Muskego missionary in Rupert’s Land, James Settee.

If you would like to welcome Norman to our diocese you can email him at nknowles@bc.anglican.ca.

The Rev. Theo Robinson began his ministry and St. Peter in Quamichan this past Sunday. Below is a little note from Theo. Welcome!

Hello! My name is Reverend Theo Robinson. I was born and raised in Winnipeg and have a Bachelor of Theology from the University of Winnipeg. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from the College of Emmanuel and St Chad in Saskatoon. My partner Cass and my two kids, Kathleen and Elijah, have remained in Winnipeg for the time being, although I hope they will visit frequently! We also have two cats, Stache and Minou, and two dogs, Freida and Blue. I miss them all dearly! I enjoy reading all types of books, playing and singing music, and building with Lego. I hope one day to be a writer so I practice using my blog, which you can follow at tjrobinson@blogspot.com. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

If you would like to welcome Theo to our diocese you can email him at trobinson@bc.anglican.ca.

Please join Dawson Heights Housing and our many partners to celebrate the Grand Opening of The Woodlands on September 10, 2025 from 1:30-3:30pm at 3700 Cedar Hill Road. The opening ceremony will be held outdoors at the front entrance of The Woodlands and refreshments will follow on the first floor common room. 

A formal invitation is attached below.

Join the Fall Diocesan Women's Retreat September 26-28, 2025 at Camp Pringle as they dive into Keeping the Faith in the Turbulent 2020's with Bishop Anna and Rev. Christine Conkin. 

Deadline to Register: September 5, 2025

St. Paul's Nanaimo is seeking a Facility and Communications Coordinator. For more information, click Read More.