November has often been called “the month of the dead.” It begins with the great festival of All Saints, which celebrates all the faithful departed, but quickly moves to the observance of “All Souls,” which is more sombre in tone.

This year, we are keeping All Saints on Sunday morning, November 2; and we are adding a service of Evensong at 4.00 p.m. This service will be an opportunity to pray by name for those who have gone before us, and to commend them to the continued care of God.

This Sunday please see the sheet posted in the narthex, where you can add the name(s) of your loved ones to be remembered on this sacred day.

Over the years, many have found the observance of All Souls to be a great comfort.

Please pass the word.

Following the service last Sunday a surprise celebration was held for our tireless Bishop's Warden Stan Willow, who was one of the recipients awarded this year's Order of the Diocese of BC awards.

Stan received his honour at the fourth investiture of Members and Officers into the Order, at a ceremony held at Christ Chuch Cathedral last Saturday. The purpose of this honour is to give special recognition to members of the diocese who have given outstanding service to their parish, the diocese, and/or community over a significant period of time; and in the case of honorary awards, to recognize those beyond our diocese, of any faith, for their work in the wider community in accordance with the ideals of the diocese. 

Congratulations Stan, and many thanks for all you do for our parish and our community at large.

The full ceremony can be viewed HERE

Our talented 'card sharks' have been busy again, lending their creative gifts to prepare beautiful, hand-crafted Christmas cards for you to share with your friends, neighbours and loved ones during the Festive Season.

Call for Donations for "Everything Christmas Sale” to be held on Nov.22nd.

Donations of Christmas-themed items can now be brought to the outside covered alcove of the hall or to the stage when the hall is open.

Jewellery, vintage decorations, books,music - all with a Christmas focus please...It's EVERYTHING Christmas!

Our annual Purdy's Christmas Chocolate Fundraiser has been launched!

Please pick up an order brochure in the church Narthex. Order forms are due on Saturday, November 29 by noon. Cheques to be made payable to Terry Willow (sealed envelope) or an e-transfer to tjwillow@telus. Cash is also accepted in a sealed envelope with the order form. A large manilla envelope is on the Narthex bulletin board to place your orders in. 

Delivery on December 11th. 

Please contact Terry Willow with any questions.  

We Together, the bi-annual diocesan conference, is taking place on November 14-15 at St. Paul's, Nanaimo. The second, full day will feature a series of workshops. In the morning, We Together attendees will have the choice between workshops with Denise Doerksen and Gordon T Smith. Find our more about their workshops below.

Art Can Save Us! with Rev. Denise Doerksen, incumbent at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in North Saanich.

Hopeful Realism and the Call to Mutual Encouragement with Gordon T Smith, Gordon T Smith is the executive director of Christian Higher Education Canada and a Teaching Fellow at Regent College, Vancouver. 

REGISTER

Our Sunday 8:30am service is shaped by the 1962 Book of Common Prayer. The lilt and rhythm of old English finds its way into this liturgy, and some beautiful turns of phrase illuminate this service where there is no music. While the service itself is quiet, regular attendees are lively, friendly and very welcoming.

Our Sunday 10:30am service, shaped by the Book of Alternative Services, includes music and more contemporary language and images for understanding God. This service is normally recorded and available for view on Sunday afternoon on the website.

WATCH the Service HERE

There are several email addresses setup for your convenience contacting the church.  Please refer to the list below and feel free to reach out when you need to.