Bishop Anna would like to extend her thanks to all of the delegates who attended Synod 2024. Many of you travelled from across these islands and inlets and made the 102nd Synod a great success. 

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Brock Lupton, a retired Anglican priest who served as a choir director at St Peter's, Campbell River, and as an honourary priest at St John the Divine, Courtenay, has passed away. 

Born on January 24, 1948, in Kelowna, BC, Brock earned a Bachelor of Music degree from UBC in 1970 and later a Master of Divinity from the Vancouver School of Theology in 1980. He was ordained as an Anglican priest in 1980 and served in various parishes, including the Diocese of Yukon, the Shuswap Lake area and Oliver, BC. In 1994, Brock returned to university to become a music teacher, a role he fulfilled until retirement. In retirement, he continued teaching and served on the board of directors of the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre. Brock is survived by his four children: Rebecca, Hannah, Jessica and Matthew.

His celebration of life will take place at St John the Divine, Courtenay on Saturday, November 23 at 1pm. There will be a light tea reception to follow.

His obituary can be found at DIGNITY MEMORIAL.

Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, is hosting a tribute to honour and remember Herbert O'Driscoll through readings, hymns and anthems. The tribute will take place on Sunday, November 17 at 4pm. 

John Thatamanil, Anglican priest and diocesan theologian, was invited to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, at the White House. In an article for ABC, John reflects on a vision of two different Americas that he encountered while travelling from New York to Washington, DC.

To read the full article, CLICK HERE.

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The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia seeks a part-time (.6FTE) incumbent for the Parish of Salt Spring Island. The parish profile can be obtained from Jenny Replogle, Canon for Lay-led Parishes and Parishes-in-Transition. Deadline for applications is December 1. For more information, click READ MORE.