Jeanne Forte resigns
The Bishop has accepted the resignation of Jeanne Forte so that she may retire from her part-time role in Tofino. Her ministry there has been fruitful and life giving, and we are grateful for the ways in which she got that congregation going again after COVID-19. Jeannine Friesen is looking forward to beginning in Tofino after Jeanne leaves at the end of February.

The St Dunstan's church property in Gordon Head will be listed for sale in the new year (2025). The St Dunstan's parish community will continue to worship together at the Two Saints parish church of St Peter's from Epiphany to Easter.

To read a pastoral letter from Bishop Anna, click READ MORE. To keep up to date with St Dunstan's and other property developments, CLICK HERE.

Please note the synod office will be closed for Christmas from December 23, 2024 until January 1, 2025. The office will reopen January 2, 2025.

Click READ MORE to watch the Christmas message from Bishop Anna. Bishop Anna asks us to pay attention as we listen to the Christmas story this year, and to hear its message of how to respond to unexpected news during turbulent times. 

Join us for an engaging evening with Bishop Anna. Build relationships across the diocese, delve into her vision for a bright future, and explore the life-giving ministry thriving within the Islands and Inlets.

This 1st annual dinner will highlight and raise funds for our ministry in the North Island. Hear stories of the work of truth telling, reconciliation and rebuilding that is happening in our churches in Port Hardy, Port McNeil and ‘Yalis (Alert Bay) - true centers of community, hope, and outreach.

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
6:00pm | Terrace Ballroom, Inn at Laurel Point
Tickets: $200 individual | $1500 for a table of 8

Tax receipts issued for $100 per ticket and for $700 for a table.

Limited Tickets available for purchase on Eventbrite here.

Faith Tides is the online, faith-based publications of the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets (BC). 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.

In this issue

Bishop's Column: May Christ be born anew
Lay leadership in worship course to run in spring 2025
Churches in the diocese host a year of prayer in the style of Taizé
What price, a blanket?
Baby Jesus in a walnut shell
Historical St Stephen’s a hidden gem
All Saints by-the-Sea celebrates 30th anniversary
On Scrooge, the prophets and God’s love
Acting Primate signs letter to PM on Gaza, Canadian Christian declaration on antisemitism

To read the December issue online or download a PDF version, CLICK HERE.