Bishop Anna, Jenny Replogle, and nine members of the Diocese of Islands and Inlets are currently in Whitehorse to teach and participate in the Provincial School for Congregational Development. The Provincial School for Congregational Development is a collaborative initiative of the six dioceses in the Ecclesiastical Province of BC and Yukon that supports lay and clergy leaders by offering training in congregational and organization development, while facilitating relationship-building amongst leaders throughout the province. Members and clergy from St. Philip, Cedar, Church of the Advent, Colwood, St. Mary, Nanoose Bay and St. Edmund, Parksville are among the participants in the school this year. 

To learn more about the Provincial School for Congregational Development: CLICK HERE

The school is hosted by a different diocese at each gathering, and this week Christ Church Cathedral in Whitehorse has welcomed members from across the province. The members of the Diocese of Islands and Inlets are pictured in front of one of the beautiful stained glass windows by Ted Harrison that can be found in the cathedral.

To learn more about Ted Harrison: CLICK HERE

To watch Bishop Anna's sermon (the sermon begins at 14:15): CLICK HERE

In the September issue of Faith Tides read Bishop Anna's column on 'The empires of the world and the kingdom of God,' check out the new regular column 'Ripples' to see what's been happening across the diocese, take a look at photos from summer events, and meet the new incumbent at St. John’s, Duncan and St. Michael’s, Chemainus, the Rev. Norman Knowles. And more! 

To read the September issue of Faith Tides: CLICK HERE

Faith Tides is the online, faith-based publication of the Diocese of Islands and Inlets. Through news stories, reflections and feature articles Faith Tides aims to showcase the work God is doing through our churches. It is a space where people of faith and doubt can walk alongside one another, share their stories and grow together. Find out more: CLICK HERE

The 2025 Investiture service will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria. All are welcome to attend the service.

The purpose of the Order is to honour and give special recognition to members of the diocese (and in the case of honourary awards, those not part of the diocese) who have given outstanding service over a significant period of time in their baptismal ministry. 

To watch the livestream of this service: CLICK HERE

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia and the Bishop of the British Columbia Synod (ELCIC) seek a part-time incumbent/pastor for the parish of Holy Trinity Anglican + Lutheran, Port Alberni.  

The parish profile can be obtained from the Rev. Canon Jenny Replogle, Canon for Lay-led Parishes and Parishes-in-Transition, at jreplogle@bc.anglican.ca. Deadline for applications is October 5, 2025. 

www.trinityportalberni.ca

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia seeks a full-time incumbent for the parish of St. Peter’s in Comox, British Columbia.   

If you are interested in learning more about sharing in ministry with St. Peter’s, Comox, we want to hear from you. The parish profile can be obtained from the Rev. Canon Jenny Replogle, Canon for Lay-led Parishes and Parishes-in-Transition, at jreplogle@bc.anglican.ca. Deadline for applications is October 10, 2025. 

www.stpeterscomox.ca