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Churches Support Tamil Migrants











St. Catherine's Port Coquitlam are raising funds to support a Tamil migrant family. Click this link to access the newspaper story
 
Diocesan-led Worship at St. Matthew's Abbotsford
Worship continues in the Parish Hall of St. Matthew's Abbotsford, Sundays at 8am. Holy Eucharist from the Book of Alternative Services. September 12th the Celebrant and Preacher will be the Reverend Helen Tervo and September 19th the community welcomes back the Reverend David Price. For information call the Synod Office, 604.684.6306 and for local assistance email Monte Worthington or Carole Keighley
PWRDF Aid for Pakistan Flood Victims
Please visit the PWRDF Aid to Pakistan webpage to make a donation to the work being done to bring aid to the victims of these devastating floods. 
September Topic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please download a pdf of the September Topic newspaper. Submissions deadline for the October issue has past. The deadline for submissions to be included in the November issue is October 5th, 2010 
 
Trial News Update
There are some new developments in the current case concerning church properties. Please click the link to read Vikki Hopes' August 16th article in the Abbotsford News and click for the July 28th, 2010 update and access a transcript of Mr. Justice Stephen Kelleher's
Oral reasons for Judgment of June 29th, 2010
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Updated Prayer Cycles
The Monthly Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for Weekdays and the Weekly Sunday Cycle of Prayer have both been updated. Please click the links to download. 
Topic is accepting advertising - NOW
TOPIC, the newspaper of the Diocese of New Westminster is now accepting paid advertising. Check out the rate card and advertising policy. The deadline for the September issue is August 3rd. Contact Randy Murray 
General Synod Adopts Statement of Consensus on Human Sexuality
General Synod has adopted a statement.   
Meaning of Mission
Click to view a short film made during the delegate participation segment of Synod 2010 - Moving Back into the Neighbourhood. May 15th, 2010 
Doug's Ride

St. James, Vancouver parishioner Doug Ibbott is four months into his bicycle quest: Burnaby to Istanbul. Things are going very well on the Canadian leg of Doug's fundraising trip. His goal is to raise $50,000 to contribute to Clean Water for EthiopiaFollow Doug's Ride and please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

 
Policy on Vital, Sustainable and Strategic Parish Ministry
Diocesan Council approved the policy on Vital, Sustainable and Strategic Parish Ministry at their December 8, 2009 meeting.
Click POLICY to download a copy of this very important component of the Diocesan Strategic Plan - Plan 2018
 
Diocesan Canons available

The Canons and Regulations of the Diocese are now available in pdf format. Go to the Resources/Downloads page and click on the category 'Canons.'  read more ...
The Primatial Address from General Synod and Vision 2019 Video
Please access Archbishop Fred Hiltz's opening address delivered June 4th in Halifax and the Catch the Buzz Vision 2019 video going viral on youtube 
Shelters List
SHELTERS for the current list of shelters and meals from Judy Graves' office.
If printing copies for hand-outs please use yellow paper as the black icon on yellow paper is recognized as the sign of shelter by homeless in the Greater Vancouver area.
 
Donations accepted for Youth Coordinator Fund
 A voluntary fund set up and authorized June 9th by Diocesan Council to ensure that the Diocesan Youth Coordinator’s position continues through 2010 continues to grow thanks to the generosity of a small number who have pledged matching funds. Donate online by going to this story on the website.
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Skater ACC Church
Click the link to experience Community Engagement - Missional Church at St. James Anglican Church in Perth, Ontario. 
National Church Announces New Philanthropy Initiative

The Anglican Church of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of Acts of Faith; A Guide to Supporting the Ministries of the Anglican Church of Canada. A downloadable pdf of the guide is available by clicking the link.

 

 
Information about same-sex blessings -
Another website is available where you can view information on this topic. read more ...

   
Current News
Last Updated On: 9/7/2010 3:08:35 PM
Posted On: 7/20/2010 11:42:43 AM   Last Updated On: 9/7/2010 3:06:10 PM
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Posted On: 8/31/2010 9:38:06 AM   Last Updated On: 9/7/2010 3:06:27 PM
Fresh from their 50th Anniversary activities the very active Parish of St. Cuthbert will stage another event, September 11th 11am-4pm. The parish Fall Fair features a Chili Competition with cash prizes. Read More ...

Posted On: 9/7/2010 2:40:54 PM   Last Updated On: 9/7/2010 3:06:49 PM
On Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 10am, the Most Reverend Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada will visit St. Christopher, West Vancouver. The principal purpose of his visit is to award St. Christopher's parishioner and Business Administrator for the Diocese of New Westminster Rob Dickson the Anglican Award of Merit. Read More ...

Posted On: 8/12/2010 2:59:03 PM   Last Updated On: 9/7/2010 3:07:17 PM
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Posted On: 8/19/2010 2:15:12 PM   Last Updated On: 9/7/2010 3:07:43 PM
October 2, 2010 -
Holy Trinity Cathedral
New Westminster
10am - 3:30pm

 
 
 
 

GOOD STEWARDS are called to Mission and Service.

Mission and Service requires inspired leadership.

Will YOU be a Servant Leader in Mission & Service?

Guest Speaker/Facilitator -Alan Roxburgh

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Posted On: 8/30/2010 6:09:08 PM   Last Updated On: 9/7/2010 3:08:35 PM
Anglican Church of Canada worship at St. Matthew’s Abbotsford began again on Sunday, August 29th at 8am. The diocesan-led service was a said eucharist from the Book of Alternative Services.   Rev. David Price was the celebrant and the Ven. Stephen Rowe, Archdeacon of Fraser was also present to greet worshippers and hand-out the order of service. 
 
The passing of The Peace at St. Matthew's Parish Hall.
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Serving Our Streets Workshop and Rally, October 2nd, 2010

                   

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