When Bishop Michael Ingham presented the Reverend Heidi Brear as the new Rector of St. Margaret's Cedar Cottage in east Vancouver, an overflow congregation, stood, applauded and cheered. "Enjoy this moment" quipped the Bishop, "it's not everyday that a Rector gets a standing ovation." But the affection and support for Heidi's ministry was clear and the spirit and life of the congregation was infectious. Clergy from across the diocese joined Heidi's family and friends to fill the beautiful liturgical space: the congregation sat in a circle around the Altar--a symbolic expression of St. Margaret's mission statement Sharing God's Welcome; Food for the Hungry, Life for the Weary. The Reverend Marnie Peterson, the preacher, reminded the congregation of the journey that St. Margaret's has been on since 2008 when Heidi first was appointed as priest in charge: through the diocesan Mission Assessment Process the parish worked hard to look at the mission opportunities within their neighbourhood and after a long period of spiritual discernment have embraced a new vision that values reaching out to the community and growing the congregation as an inclusive, reconciling community. "This is a good news story" Marnie said, "and I'm so excited for you, Heidi!" The community's commitment to inclusion was evident as gifts for ministry were presented to Heidi: a young family presented the Bible, and other gifts were presented by women and men, young and old each bringing forward the symbols of the ministry of the whole people of God. "We have this ministry and we are not discouraged" sang the assembly as the closing hymn, "it is by God's own power that we may live and serve." Not discouraged but enlivened to do God's work: the good news story of St. Margaret's demonstrates how, through prayerful discernment, congregations can find new life and embrace God's mission with enthusiasm and courage. St. Margaret's parish prayer sums it up, "We pray that we be courageous in inviting and welcoming those whom we know are searching for a Christian community, that together we would serve God in our world."