The Rev. Jacqueline Stober’s two-year appointment as Senior Associate at Christ Church Cathedral will conclude at the end of August. We are deeply grateful for the love, dedication, and wisdom Jacqueline has shared with the Cathedral, the Diocese, and the broader community during her time with us. Her warmth and pastoral presence have been a true gift.

A celebration of her ministry will take place at the Cathedral in late August—details to come.

Effective August 1, the Rev. Rebecca Yeo will begin serving as Curate (half-time) at St. Andrew’s, Sidney. Rebecca will continue their half-time ministry at the University of Victoria. We are delighted to see Rebecca’s ministry continue to flourish in these communities.

Welcome Rebecca!

During May, we have been busy working on updating the diocesan website to make it easier for Synod staff, congregations, clergy, and visitors to find the up-to-date information they need. The redesign also reflects who we are as a diocese and as parishes in the midst of the 2020s. Please visit the diocesan website by clicking the link below, and take a look around. We will be continuing to make updates to the website in the coming weeks. Please email synod@bc.anglican.ca with any questions or concerns.

On Saturday, June 7, Bishop Anna will lead a service celebrating the decades of vibrant ministry at St. Dunstan’s and deconsecrate the space for its use for other purposes. The service will take place at St. Dunstan’s at 11am. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color for the day is white.

The deadline to register for the lunch has passed but we encourage all members of the diocese to attend the service. 

For more information click, READ MORE.

On June 8, 2025 Bishop Anna intends to ordain Rebecca Yeo and Mona Smart to the sacred order of priesthood. The service will take place at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria at 4pm. All are welcome! A reception will follow the service.

If you are a member of the clergy and would like to vest for the service, please register by CLICKING HERE. The liturgical color for this ordination is red.

Photo Credit: J. Abram Photography

The 2025 Victoria Pride parade will take place on Sunday, July 6. This year Synod staff will be walking in the parade and we encourage parishes to march with us. If you would like to join us, please fill out the registration form by CLICKING HERE.

In June, the Victoria Pride Society will send more information about where the meet up point is, a map of the parade route etc., to everyone who registers.

The deadline to register is July 1, 2025.

The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission invites you to join them as they explore worship as refuge, resistance and regeneration June 10-11, 2025 at Carey Centre in Vancouver. Their guest presenter is Rev. Dr. Jesse Zink, Principal of Montreal Diocesan Theological College.

For more information and to register CLICK HERE.

The Vancouver School of Theology presents "Known & Unknown: Ministry Leadership in Liminal Time." This Leadership Conference will take place August 25-27, 2025 in Vancouver. 

For more information and to register CLICK HERE.

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia seeks a full-time incumbent for the parish of St. Michael and All Angels, Royal Oak. 

St. Michael and All Angels is a community of approximately 100 active parishioners centred around the eucharist and actively seeking to act as a tangible witness of God's love through Christian outreach. The parish strives to be an open and affirming community of Christians that welcomes anyone seeking companionship, spiritual nourishment, and opportunity for worship.  

The parish profile can be obtained from the Rev. Canon Jenny Replogle, jreplogle@bc.anglican.ca. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2025. 

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia and the Rector of Christ Church Cathedral seek a full-time Cathedral Vicar. 

Christ Church Cathedral takes seriously its role as a moral voice and spiritual haven in Victoria, as well as its responsibility to resource the parishes of the Diocese. To aid in that work we are searching for a Cathedral Vicar, who will serve in close relationship with the Dean, to oversee and facilitate many of the day-to-day activities and ministries of the cathedral. For more information about the role, click READ MORE. 

To apply, please send a copy of your resume/CV and a cover letter stating what appeals to you about this position and why you would be a good fit to jobs@bc.anglican.ca. You will also need to provide a recent background check and proof of safe church training.