Category Archives: Messages from the Revd.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,   In the past few weeks that I have been preparing for the Christmas Season, I have constantly encountered the work “kindness” in some of my reading materials. I believe many people, including our … Continue reading →

Dear Parishioners and Friends,   The worship services this coming Sunday, 8:30 and 10am,  would focus on our Thanksgiving to God for the unceasing love and blessings he has continued to shower us and our families. The Sundays Hymns and … Continue reading →

On Thursday, we celebrate those mysterious beings which Scripture calls “angels,” a name which comes from the Greek word for “messengers”.  Messengers from God can be visible or invisible, and may take human or non-human forms.  Christians have always felt … Continue reading →

Our Diocesan Bishop, The Right Reverend Melissa Skelton, has issued a PASTORAL LETTER REGARDING ORLANDO AND THE MURDER OF ROBERT HALL. You can read the full message at http://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/news/pastoral-letter-regarding-orlando-and-the-murder-of-robert-hall In his letter following the tragedy in Orlando, Florida, Archbishop Fred … Continue reading →

Children’s and Youth Ministry is an area in our parish that continues to flourish with continuing conversation among ourselves and with the support of our parish leadership team. Perhaps, an effective way to get our young people going is prayer, … Continue reading →

“What are you doing for the youth of our church?”  At our recently concluded Annual Vestry Meeting, someone from the congregation asked Bishop Skelton, “What are you doing for the youth? There are few youth in our church.  There are … Continue reading →

“Jesus is not here, but has risen”    Luke. 24:5 N.R.S.V.   Easter is a celebration in the Christian faith which denotes new life and new beginnings. A festive time in the church year were we all sing “Christ the … Continue reading →

This morning we celebrate the feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the temple at Jerusalem. Luke the evangelist tells us that Jesus was presented in the house of God, as the Law of Moses required. He also records … Continue reading →

A Reflection on the Meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion in Canterbury, England, January 11-15, 2016 by FRED HILTZ, ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE on JANUARY 19, 2016 “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it” (1 Corinthians … Continue reading →