All are invited to join the opening worship for the 103rd Synod at Christ Church Cathedral on November 20th, beginning at 7:00pm. 

The service will be livestreamed through the Cathedral's website at https://www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca/live.

A reception will follow.

As we look towards the upcoming conference celebrating the 50th anniversary of women's ordination to the priesthood in the Anglican Church of Canada, Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee has written a letter on the subject. Within it, she covers a brief history of the ministry of women in the Anglican Church and encourages everyone across the diocese to join the event by attending the closing Eucharist, either in person at Christ Church Cathedral on Wednesday, November 25th at 4pm or online through the cathedral website. 

For the full letter, click Read More.

All are invited to join the closing worship for the 50th Anniversary of the Priesting of Women at Christ Church Cathedral on November 25, beginning at 4:00pm.

The service will be livestreamed through the Cathedral's website at https://www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca/live.

A reception will follow.

In preparation for celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the priesting of women, this panel uses the power of story telling to engage the memories and mentors that brought us to this day, and the messages that they suggest for future generations. Join three clergy with wide-ranging perspectives — the Reverend Canon Jeannine Friesen, The Reverend Dr. Judy Rois and the Very Reverend M. Ansley Tucker, Dean Emerita — in a lively panel conversation moderated by the Venerable Jenny Replogle, Executive Archdeacon of the Diocese. The conversation will be recorded, posted and shared. 

Tuesday, November 17, 12:00pm via Zoom

Join the Rev. Anna Rossi, Vicar at Christ Church Cathedral, for a conversation about the themes of Advent, an introduction to the Eucharist as celebrated at Christ Church Cathedral (customary), and resources for other seasonal offerings. 

This Zoom-based conversation is open to the cathedral and diocese, and is appropriate to clergy and lay leaders — anyone who is looking to prepare seasonal liturgy in whole or in part.

Zoom link to join: https://bc-anglican-ca.zoom.us/j/88022415396

On November 19, the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, join St Peter's, Quamichan for a candlelight vigil at 7:00 PM as we remember those who lost their lives to anti-trans violence, whether directly or through suicide. Worship for the evening will be prayerful and solemn. Please come as a way to show solidarity to the trans community.

Join Greater Victoria Acting Together for an intensive training on the Foundations of Community Organizing on November 19 and 21. The training is interactive, thoughtful and made for people with all levels of experience. As practical as it is theoretical, GVAT teaches the tools to start building public relationships and working through the organizing cycle to solve problems in our communities. You will receive an e-mail with zoom and event details closer to the event. 

This training is free for members of member organizations. The Diocese is a member organization, allowing access via our membership.

For participants who are not members of a member organization, a donation between $40 and $100 is requested. Finances should not be seen as a barrier to participation and can be negotiated with the organizer. 

Use the link below to read more and register.

Those within the diocese not attending the 103rd Synod are invited to join the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria in their 2026 Faith Day, with keynote speaker Dr. Donna M. Beegle presenting on "Who Is My Neighbour? Relationship and Belonging with the Poor." The free event will begin with 9:00am Mass at Sacred Heart Parish, with talks to follow at St Andrew's Regional High School from 10:00am to 3:30pm. Lunch will be provided. 

To read Bishop Gary Gordan's invitation letter and RSVP, click Read More.

The Convening Circular for the 103rd Synod is now available on our website. Synod representatives, please take the time to review these documents, including nominations to Provincial and General Synod, reports, and financials. 

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