We are pleased to welcome Shantal Hetlinger to the synod office staff as the new Executive Assistant to the Bishop. Shantal has over 12 years experience in administrative and office roles. Shantal will handle the Bishop's schedule, write correspondence and support the Bishop in other projects as required. Contact Shantal at bishopadmin@bc.anglican.ca. 

On Saturday, January 18, 2025 the House of Bishops and the Provincial Council of the Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia and Yukon elected Bishop John Stephens as their new Metropolitan.

With his election as Metropolitan, Archbishop John Stephens remains the head of the Diocese of New Westminster. He adds to his duties and responsibilities for the Ecclesiastical Province of BC and Yukon.

John Thatamanil, diocesan priest and theologian, has written a column for the Times Colonist about what it means to practice a spirituality of 'we,' not just 'me.' To read the column, CLICK HERE.

Bishop Anna has penciled in Sunday, May 4, 2025 for diocesan-wide confirmations at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria. Let the Bishop’s Executive Assistant know by February 15 if your parish has candidates, in order to discern if confirmations are going ahead this year.

The 2025 diocesan Women's Spring Retreat will take place on April 25–27 at Camp Pringle. The theme is "Still I Rise." The facilitator will be Rev. Jacqueline Stober, Senior Associate at Christ Church Cathedral, and the spiritual director will be Rev. Colleen Lissamer, rector of St. Matthias, Victoria. More information and registration to follow.

St. Mary's Anglican Church, Nanoose Bay is looking to hire a part-time permanent Parish Administrator to assist in their church office. For more information about the role and how to apply, click READ MORE.

St. Peter's, Comox is seeking a part-time Parish Administrator. The Parish Administrator works interactively as part of a team with clergy, wardens, parishioners, and community partners to serve both the church and the neighborhood. The incumbent and a warden are jointly responsible for the overall supervision of the Parish Administrative Assistant. The primary responsibility is to assist the incumbent and wardens in the administration of the parish.  

For more information about the role, click READ MORE.