We Together, the bi-annual diocesan conference, is taking place on November 14-15 at St Paul's, Nanaimo. The second, full day will feature a series of workshops. In the morning, participants can choose between workshops with Jonathan Thomas and Jenny Replogle. Find our more about their workshops below.

Wondering Through the Bible: A Primer on Children's Spirituality with Jonathan Thomas

Children's formation needs to begin by simply teaching them to know and love the foundational stories of our faith. To do that, they need to not only hear the stories, but enter into them, embody them, and learn that they are their stories. Using the "wondering questions" technique from the Godly Play Foundation, we will explore how to lead children (and adults new to the faith) deeper into the stories.

Jonathan is dean and rector of Christ Church Cathedral, and a trained Godly Play instructor.

God is Not Elsewhere: The Benedictine Life in Congregations with Jenny Replogle

During this workshop, we will draw on the principles of the Benedictine Life and explore together what they have to offer to those called to lead the church today. As we explore this way of life together, we will draw on both the depths of our faith tradition as well as organization development and change processes to enable us as clergy to lead and thrive in the places we are called. 

Jenny serves as Canon for Lay-led Parishes and Parishes-in-Transition and Interim Executive Archdeacon. 

The Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets (British Columbia) is excited to invite you to be part of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the priesting of women in the Anglican Church of Canada. Come and join us as we give thanks for the many ways women have contributed to the life of the Church as presbyters and look to the future to examine the challenges that lie ahead for women in the Church and Canadian society.

Dates: 23-26 November 2026 (travel dates inclusive)
Location: beautiful Victoria, British Columbia

Interested in helping with the event? Contact The Rev’d Canon Jeannine Friesen at jfriesen@bc.anglican.ca.