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There is a lot happening! We hope you'll join us around the diocese.
We have a lot to be thankful for with so many opportunities over the coming weeks to celebrate, learn and grow together in our faith. This e-news highlights just some of the diocesan events and news. Be sure to visit our website regularly to stay up-to-date. DID YOU KNOW? There are also lots of resources and important diocesan information on the website. For example, did you know there is a whole section about what it means to be an Anglican (including terminology, practices and beliefs)? For more infomation visit:
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100 Years of Loss: Residential Schools SeriesWednesday, October 17, UVic Interfaith Chapel, 7:00PM Come and learn the history of residential schools to better understand the need for healing and reconciliation with First Nations peoples. Event includes an art installation by Susan Point For more infomation visit: http://bc.anglican.ca/events/100-years-of-loss-residential-schools-series/2018-10-17
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Order of the Diocese of British Columbia ServiceSaturday, October 20, Christ Church Cathedral, 10:30AM We hope you plan to join us in a service of celebration for the founding of our new diocesan Order "The Order of the Diocese of British Columbia" and the investing into the order of the first group of faithful volunteers. Bishop Logan McMenamie presiding. For more infomation visit: http://bc.anglican.ca/events/order-of-the-diocese-of-british-columbia-service/2018-10-20
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Induction, Clara PlamondonWednesday, October 24, St Paul, Nanaimo, 4:30PM Join us for the induction of The Venerable Clara Plamondon as incumbent. Clergy note: liturgical colour is red. For more infomation visit: http://bc.anglican.ca/events/induction-clara-plamondon/2018-10-24
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94 Calls to Action WorkshopOct 27, 28, Nov 17 (three locations) How Shall We Understand the Calls: Practice, Listening, Engaging, Responding Join Melanie Delva, Anglican Church of Canada reconciliation animator and the diocesan Reconciliation & Beyond Vision Implementation Team at this interactive workshop. For more infomation visit:
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Resurrect::: an emerging community learning partyNovember 1-3, St Mary the Virgin, Oak Bay Resurrect 2018 is an inaugural conversation about how the Holy Spirit is moving in emerging forms of church here on the West Coast of Canada. Resurrect is meant both for practitioners and the curious. We'll be talking about church plants/starts (in many forms), Indigenous-settler partnerships, micro-industries, re-visioning space for arts and mission, intentional communities and the renewal of the local parish in our neighbourhoods, villages and towns in our Cascadian and Canadian Contexts. We'll worship with emerging communities. We'll dream, listen, pray. For more infomation visit: http://bc.anglican.ca/events/resurrect-an-emerging-community-learning-party/2018-11-01
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Ross Bliss appointed vicar, Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria
The bishop has appointed Ross Bliss as vicar to Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, effective January 1, 2019. Ross comes to us from the Diocese of New Westminster where he serves at Christ Church Cathedral as curate. Prior to entering ordained ministry, Ross worked at the Vancouver Public Library in lending and circulation services. He is passionate about learning, teaching and sharing ideas and is very drawn to icons and how they work as 'visual theology'. He also holds a BA in jazz studies and is a jazz guitarist who specializes in Gypsy Jazz. He also likes dogs. For more infomation visit: http://bc.anglican.ca/news/ross-bliss-appointed-vicar-christ-church-cathedral-victoria
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Cindy Corrigan appointed deacon-in-transition to St Mary, Nanoose Bay
The bishop has appointed Cindy Corrigan, deacon in transition to St. Mary, Nanoose Bay, effective Sep 26, 2018. Cindy comes to us from the Diocese of Kootenay. Cindy has been married for 35 years to Kerry, (a retired coal miner). Both were born and raised in Fernie, BC and are blessed with a son, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. For more infomation visit: http://bc.anglican.ca/news/cindy-corrigan-appointed-deacon-in-transition-to-st-mary-nanoose-bay
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Synod 2018 Photo Gallery
It's been a couple of weeks since we were together as the diocese at our 98th session of Synod. Here's a look back in photos. For more infomation visit:
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New Synod 2018 Video Released
This video, produced by Matthew McCormick and Gwendolyn Stoker, gives a taste of the community spirit, optimism and sense of unity we experienced together that weekend. Enjoy! For more infomation visit:
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