Lent is the season of 40 days leading up to Easter. This season is a time of intentional reflection when we make space in our lives for God to change our hearts in preparation for the new life that awaits us in the resurrection.

Click the link below to watch the second in our lenten series, Staying Grounded in Times of Chaos. A new video will be released every Wednesday between now and Holy Week. In this series, voices from across our diocese will share practices from our tradition that help us live out our faith when the world feels crazy. In this week's video, Kirsten Evenden (incumbent at St Mary's, Nanoose Bay, and and St. Anne and St. Edmund's, Parksville) shares a grounding prayer practice. 

To watch this week's video, please click on the link below.

Our annual Wardens and Treasurers Day will take place on Saturday, March 22 from 10am to 3pm at St. Paul’s in Nanaimo. This event is designed for wardens and treasurers; however others in leadership at your parish who may benefit from these topics are welcome to attend. 

Although we asked attendees to register by March 3, if you haven't yet registered and plan to attend, please register by emailing synod@bc.anglican.ca. Please note: if you are registering after the deadline you will need to bring your own lunch. 

If you are in need of a hotel, we recommend the Best Western hotel across the street from St. Paul's Anglican Church.

If you are travelling to this event, here’s a link to the Diocesan Travel Reimbursement Policy.

The Rev. Dr. John Thatamanil, our diocesan theologian, was invited to speak last month at The Riverside Church in New York. To watch his sermon from the livestream, please click on the link below. 

The next Diocesan Book Club meeting is on Thursday, 20 March!

March 20- Week 3: Power and Its Alternatives with Allen Doerksen
March 27- Week 4: Love-tangles of Theology with Juli Mallet 

St. Peter’s, Duncan is seeking a permanent, part-time Administrative Assistant.

Initially, we are looking for someone to work 20 hours per week from April 25-May 23, 2025. Thereafter, this person would work up to 4 hours per week and cover holiday and sick time as needed. This position is the public face of our lively church community. We are seeking a compassionate person with strong office management skills who is ready to welcome visitors and church goers alike. Applicants must be comfortable with iMac computers. Familiarity with the Anglican church would be an asset.

If you or someone you know is interested, please send a cover letter and a resume to lwilliams@stpeterduncan.ca. 

Christ Church Cathedral School is currently seeking its next Finance Director. The Director of Finance plays a strategic role, guiding the school’s long-term financial direction and sustainability. The Finance Director is responsible for managing all financial operations, including budgeting, financial planning, accounting and reporting, while also acting as an ambassador of the school with a commitment to building on community relations. 

For more information about the role, required qualifications and how to apply, CLICK HERE. 

Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) is a coalition of diverse organizations from across Greater Victoria that work together to advocate for issues of common concern. Our Diocese of Islands and Inlets is a member organization of GVAT. Together, we are building a fairer, more sustainable Victoria region.

GVAT has worked on raising awareness about mental health and addictions, improving access to transit, safer cycling infrastructure, affordable and supportive housing, protecting old growth and food security in the region.

GVAT is currently engaging its member organizations and beyond in a Listening Campaign, with the goal of identifying the issues we need to work on together. Following the campaign, we will develop teams to research and initiate focused action on particular issues. Discerning the most important issues in our time and place is the critical first step. What are our most heartfelt anxieties? What keeps us up at night?

The format will be that of "table talks." Participants will have the opportunity to share stories about their most important concerns, with the focus not on church-issues per se, but rather our concerns about the communities and environment we live in.

This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as Anglicans in Greater Victoria, to be the church, alongside others in our communities.

You are invited to join for about an hour at:

St. George's in Cadboro Bay

Tuesday, March 25 at 1:00pm

Please indicate your intention to attend by contacting Amanda in St. George's parish office: 250-472-2090; admin@stgeorgecadborobay.ca

We look forward to seeing you there!