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Fourth Sunday of Lent

Fourth Sunday of Lent

As we continue through Lent, Fr Bill challenges us to reconsider the meaning of repentance - this week in the context of the prodigal son. Thank you to Christina for the music and the team for running the AV equipment to bring the live stream service to all. Take care...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 27thMarch 2022 , Lent 4First reading: Joshua 5.9-12Psalm 32Second reading: 2 Corinthians 5.16-21.Gospel: Luke 15.1-3, 11b-32 Welcome to Spring!! This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. You must register to attend,and the...

Third Sunday of Lent

Third Sunday of Lent

Fr Matt led the liturgy today with help from Bryan, Christina and MJ. He recalls us to remember that in this season of Lent and these times of loss, grief and indeed "crap", our Father remains with us even as we move toward the sorrow of the cross. This is also the...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 20thMarch 2022 , Lent 3First reading: Isaiah 55.1-9Psalm 63.1-8Second reading: 1 Corinthians 10.1-13.Gospel: Luke 13.1-9 This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. You must register to attend,and the link for this is attached...

Second Sunday of Lent

Second Sunday of Lent

Please join us for today's service of Holy Eucharist celebrating the Second Sunday of Lent. Fr Bill offers two short sermons based on the Gospel reading. Sermon one addresses the openness and respect the Pharisees showed to Jesus in warning him about Harrod's intent...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 13th March 2022, Lent 2First reading: Genesis 15.1-12, 17-18Psalm 27Second reading: Phillipians 3.17-4.1.Gospel: Luke 13.31-35 This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. You must register to attend,and the link for this has...

First Sunday of Lent

First Sunday of Lent

Lent - the time to repent moving toward that time of hope. Fr Bill suggests that in this Lenten season, we repent and find ways to ignore and banish the accuser who seeks to undermine our confidence in knowing our identity as God's own beloved. Let us reflect on and...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 6thMarch 2022 , Lent 1First reading: Deuteronomy 26.1-11Psalm 91. 1-2, 9-16Second reading: Romans 10.8b-13.Gospel: Luke 4.1-13 This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. You must register to attend,and the link for this has...

Transfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration - "and while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed and his clothes became a dazzling white..." As we experience anger and grief for the war in Ukraine today, Fr Bill counsels that we can these emotions to light the fire of transformational...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 27thFebruary 2022 , Epiphany 8, Transfiguration SundayFirst reading: Exodus 34.29-35Psalm 99Second reading: 2 Corinthians 3.12 - 4.2.Gospel: Luke 9.28-35 This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am., you must register to...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

Are you ashamed when you don't behave like the Christian you think you should be? Worried that you are not good enough when you don't give everything you have to others, when you aren't kind to every stranger you meet, when you are selfish? Fr Bill reminds us that it...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 20th February 2022 , Epiphany 7 First reading: Genesis 45.3-11, 15. Psalm 37. 1-11, 39-40 Second reading: 1 Corinthians 15.35-38, 42-50. Gospel: Luke 6.27-38 This Sunday in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. As...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

Alleluia! In person worship has resumed here at St. Jude's and it was great to see our brothers and sisters in Christ today. Live streaming and archived services will continue for those joining us from home. Fr Bill focused on the Beatitudes this week - as we are all...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 13th February 2022 , Epiphany 6 First reading: Jeremiah 17.5-10. Psalm 1 Second reading: 1Corinthians 15.12-20. Gospel: Luke 6.17-26 This Sunday we can return to in-person services, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. As before, you must register to attend, and...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 6th February 2022 , Epiphany 5 First reading: Jeremiah 1.4-10. Psalm 71.1-6 Second reading: 1Corinthians 13.1-13. Gospel: Luke 4.22-40 This Sunday a service of Morning Prayer at 9.30 am followed by the 2022 Annual Vestry Meeting, conducted via...

Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Walls - to keep things in and to keep things out. On this frigid Sunday morning, Fr Bill invites us to consider why and how we use walls. And perhaps consider that if we are to love as Jesus loves, the walls need to come down. Please take a look at today's service -...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 30th January 2022 , Epiphany 4 First reading: Jeremiah 1.4-10. Psalm 71.1-6 Second reading: 1Corinthians 13.1-13. Gospel: Luke 4.22-40 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for Anne; Annie; Derek; Pat; Barb; Margaret, Phyllis; Dave and...

Third Sunday after Epiphany

A snowy cold January morning this past Sunday. Fr Bill reflects on the dreams and hopes of Martin Luther King Jr., Bishop Michael Curry, and Jesus. In meeting God's promise today and everyday "to bring good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, recovery...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 23rd January 2022 , Epiphany 3 First reading: Nehemiah 8.1-3, 5-6, 8-10. Psalm 19 Second reading: 1Corinthians 2.12-31a. Gospel: Luke 4.14-21 Prayer and Pastoral Care Cycle of Prayer for January The Fifth Mark of Mission Treasure – Safeguard and...

Second Sunday after Epiphany

Second Sunday after Epiphany

We continue to worship together apart through live streaming technology. Unfortunately we were unable to view the accompanying slides due to a projector malfunction. Given the frigid temperatures, many parishioners are happy to join the service from home. God's...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

We are able to worship together again this week through our live streaming technology while in-church services are suspended. The focus of the homily this week is where to find hope in these days of darkness - real hope, not false hope. As it was in the time of Isaiah...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 9th January 2022 , The Baptism of the Lord First reading: Isaiah 60.1-6 Psalm 29 Second reading: Ephesians 3.1-12. Gospel: Matthew 2.1-12 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for Derek; Pat; Barb; Margaret, Phyllis; Dave and Marylynn;...

Service of Morning Prayer

Service of Morning Prayer

On this snowy Sunday morning, we are thankful to worship together apart with our new live streaming equipment. Thank you to Licensed Lay Reader Sharon for leading the Morning Prayer liturgy, Bryan for reading and the Prayers of the People, and to Christina for the...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 2nd January 2022 First reading: Jeremiah 31.7-14 Psalm 147.12-20 Second reading: Ephesians 1.3-14. Gospel: John 1.1-18 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for Derek, Elaine; Pat; Barb; Margaret, Phyllis; Dave and Marylynn; Nelson; Ruth;...

In Church Services Suspended

In Church Services Suspended

From Fr Bill - It is with sadness, and out of an abundance of caution that a decision has been made to suspend all in person worship at St. Jude's until further notice.  We have all seen the concerning increase in case numbers of COVID.  Public health is urging all of...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Christmas Eve, 24th December First Reading: Isaiah 9.2-7 This Friday, Christmas Eve, 24th December , two in-person services are offered, at 7.00 and 9.00 pm, still with limited numbers, and pre-registration is required. Those attending must sign in as...

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Come Jesus Come! The anticipation, the much needed hope for our troubled and tired world. The fourth Advent candle - peace. How we long for peace of mind, peace between warring nations, peace between those who believe in Covid and those who don't. With the long...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 19th December, Advent 4 First reading: Micah 5.2-5a Psalm 80. 1-7. Second reading: Hebrews 10.5-10. Gospel: Luke 1.35-45 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for Derek, Elaine; Pat; Roger; Barb; Margaret, Phyllis; Dave and Marylynn;...

Service for the Third Sunday of Advent

Service for the Third Sunday of Advent

A beautiful, sunny December morning as we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent. While we await the coming birth of Christ, Fr Bill asks each of us to reflect in thought and prayer about how we can live our lives more fully in the knowledge and love of Christ. Today's...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday December 12th, Advent 3 First reading: Zephaniah 3.14-20 Canticle 3, Song of Thanksgiving. Second reading: Philippians 4.4-7. Gospel: Luke 3.7-18 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Elaine; Pat; Roger; Barb; Margaret, Phyllis; Dave...

Second Sunday of Advent

Second Sunday of Advent

How glorious to sing the Lord's Prayer together in these early days of Advent, even with wearing masks. Our licensed lay reader Sharon reviews the meaning of the Advent candles and how we can embody Christ's love in the world. Many thanks to Anne for the Word,...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 5th December, Advent 2First reading: Baruch 5.1-9Canticle 19 (Luke 1.68-79).Second reading: Philippians 1.3-11.Gospel: Luke 3.1-6 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for:Pat; Roger; Barb; Margaret, Phyllis; Dave and Marylynn; Nelson;...

1st Sunday of Advent

1st Sunday of Advent

On this snowy Sunday morning, we worshiped together and acknowledged the onset of this Advent season of preparing - with hope. Fr Bill reflects that we don't have to wait for God's heavenly kingdom - rather, God is here with us in this earthly kingdom. We give thanks...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Happy New (Episcopal) Year as we enter into Year C of the Church’s calendar. Readings for Sunday 28th November, Advent 1 First reading: Jeremiah 33.14-16. Psalm 25.1-10 Second reading: Thessalonians 3.9-15. Gospel: Luke 21.25-36 Prayer and Pastoral Care Anglican...

Weekly Update

We Pray for our fellow Canadians in BC suffering from significant rain with flooding, and mud slides. May all who have have been impacted find support and comfort in their time of need. We pray that all the displaced, isolated, and fearful people find a safe haven and...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

Welcome to our service of Holy Eucharist on a snowy Sunday. Focus this week is on Hannah's story - in the music, the psalm and Licensed Lay Reader Sharon's homily. Fr Matt joined us this week to lead the liturgy and thank you to Eileen for the reading of the Word....

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 14th November, Pentecost 25 First reading: 1 Samuel 1.4-20 Psalm 16 Second reading: Hebrews 10.11-14, 19-25. Gospel : Mark 13.1-8 Learning Together Bible Study. Fr. Bill’s on-line Bible study, via Zoom, continues Thursday 11th November at 7.00 pm,...

Service of Remembrance and All Saints

Service of Remembrance and All Saints

A beautiful fall morning in the sanctuary in a service of remembrance for those who gave their lives for us to live in peace and freedom - less we forget. Also today, Fr Bill reminds us that in living as Jesus taught us, we will bring heaven into today's world. Thank...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

The All Soul's Service of November 2nd can be seen on this website under Worship. Reminder: Fall time change this weekend - reset clocks back an hour Saturday night/Sunday am to avoid being at church early on Sunday morning. Readings for Sunday 7th November, All...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

Today we celebrate our Patron saint St. Jude along with his buddy, St. Simon! Christina sings "St. Jude's Boat" as the final hymn - a song composed specifically for our church by a couple of talented members. Fr Bill reflects on what it means to live into the image...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 31st October, St. Simon and St. Jude (Pentecost 23) First reading: Deuteronomy 32.1-4. Psalm 119.89-96 Second reading: Ephesians 2.13.22 Gospel: John 15.17-27 All Souls' Day will be celebrated in the church on Tuesday 2nd November at 7:30 pm. ...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

A beautiful crisp fall morning to celebrate together in the sanctuary. What "treasures" have worth in the kingdom of God? Fr Bill's homily this week challenges us to consider what we are willing to give and give up in the depth of our faith. Thank you to Christina for...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

A little late this week but here it goes. Readings for Sunday 24th October, (Pentecost 22) First reading : Job 42.1-6, 10-17. Psalm 34.1-8 Second reading : Hebrews 7.23-28. Gospel : Mark 10.46-52   Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Bill; Barb;...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

A beautiful fall morning for this service of Holy Eucharist. Great to see members in the sanctuary and glad you are able to join us from home. Our Licensed Lay Reader Cyndi was the homilist today and reminded us to look to Jesus as we are all beloved children of the...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 17th October, (Pentecost 21) First reading : Job 38.1-7. Psalm 104 Second reading : Hebrews 5.1-10. Gospel : Mark 10.35-45 Outreach Ministry of the Month for October is the Christmas bale. For many years the ACW has paid the shipping costs to send...

Service of Harvest Thanksgiving

Service of Harvest Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to you and those you care for! Another challenging Gospel to consider in the service this week. Don't worry - God will provide all things you need. Fr Bill suggests that this is a very hard promise to hold onto in our world and suggests how we might...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 10th October, Thanksgiving (Pentecost 20) First reading : Joel 2.21-27. Psalm 126 Second reading : 1 Timothy 2.1-7. Gospel : Matthew 6.25-33 Bible study. Fr. Bill has started an on-line Bible study, via Zoom, and invites everyone to take part. It...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

After a couple of weeks of tech challenges we are able to bring you the recording of today's service of Holy Eucharist from the sanctuary. And in the near future, we will be providing live streaming so you can experience the service in real time. For now, we are glad...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Welcome to Fall 2021!! Bet you didn’t think it would come this quickly, but the blue jays have been warning us for a week now. Bit wet, though.   Readings for Sunday 26th September, Pentecost 18 First reading : Esther 7.1-6, 9-10. 9.20-22. Psalm 124 Second reading :...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

A beautiful September Sunday morning and we were able to worship together in the sanctuary and visit for a brief time in the parking lot afterwards with fellow parishioners. Fr Bill asks us to consider the concept of greatness as each of the disciples tried to claim...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 19th September, Pentecost 17 First reading : Proverbs 31.10-31 Psalm 1 Second reading: James 3.13 - 4.3, 7-8a Gospel: Mark 9.30-37 This Sunday, 19th September, we continue with two in-person services, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. Numbers must still be...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

Welcome to this service of Holy Eucharist on the 16th Sunday after Pentecost. Question Fr Bill asks this week - What kind of God are you looking for? Thank you to Christina for the music, Eileen, Cyndi and Bryan for your contributions to this week's worship. God's...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 12th September, Pentecost 16 First reading : Proverbs 1.20-33. Psalm 116. 1-9 Second reading : James 3.1-12. Gospel : Mark 8.27-38 This Sunday, 12th September, we continue with two in-person services, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. Numbers must still be...

Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life

On July 31, 2021 Joyce Adam, a long time parishioner of St. Jude's died peacefully in hospital. The Celebration of Life for Joyce was held on August 7, 2021. Due to pandemic restrictions, the number of participants was limited. The service was recorded by Harris...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

We have returned to 2 services on Sunday mornings - a said service at 8:30 am and music added at 10 am. The gospel today is challenging and Fr Bill explores the meaning of Jesus showing his human nature - less than the perfect divine. Perhaps you have had a similar...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

This Sunday, 5th September, we are returning to two in-person services, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. Numbers continue to be limited and pre-registration is preferred to ensure a seat. Readings for Sunday 5th September, Pentecost 15 First reading : Proverbs 22.1-2, 8-9,...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

Welcome to this service of Holy Eucharist celebrated this week with Fr Phil. Do you recognize you shadow side? Jesus reminds us that following all the rules of our religion isn't that important if we don't treat one another well in the spirit of our faith. Thanks to...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 29th August, Pentecost 14 First reading : Song of Solomon 2.8-13. Psalm 15 Second reading : James 1.17-27 Gospel : John 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Fundraising Yard Sale We’re having a Yard sale on September 11th , 8.00 am to Noon. Like other years, people...

Service of Morning Prayer

Service of Morning Prayer

Please join us for this service of Morning Prayer. Our Licensed Lay Reader Cyndi reminds us of the humanity of Jesus - who suffered pain and hurt from the actions of his friends, just as we may have experienced those feelings in our relationships. She recalls us to...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 22nd August, Pentecost 13 First reading : 1 Kings 8.22-30, 41-43. Psalm 34.15-22 Second reading : Ephesians 6.10-20 Gospel : John 6.56-69 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Margaret, Jacqui and Cam; Pat; Anne; Phyllis; Dave and...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

Please join us for this service of Holy Eucharist celebrated with Fr Phil. The focus today is Wisdom - how do we recognized it? What are the examples in the Bible? How do the challenges in our lives help us to gain it? Thank you to Christina, Bryan and Sheila for...

Service of Morning Prayer

Service of Morning Prayer

Please join us for this service of Morning Prayer with the addition of Christina's beautiful soprano voice. Thank you to Sharon, Licensed Lay Reader for leading today's worship and to Betty for the reading of the Word. As we continue to hear about the Bread of Life,...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 8th August, Pentecost 11 First reading : 2 Samuel 18.5-9,15,31-33. Psalm 34.1-8 Second reading : Ephesians 4.25 - 5.2 Gospel : John 6.35, 41-51 This Sunday, 8th August, in-person services continue at the church at 9.30 am, with limited numbers and...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

Who do you believe? Are you listening? Fr Matt suggests that if we listen to the prophets and to Jesus we'll know what to do and how to fulfill our ministry with a lot less time spent in the wilderness. Please join us for the service this week. Thanks to Bryan,...

Holy Eucharist Service

Holy Eucharist Service

What does coming to the table and receiving the eucharist mean to you? This is the question Fr Bill explores in his homily in this week's service. Please join us as we enjoy God's grace in our sunny worship space together. Thanks to Cyndi our Lay Reader and Glenda for...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 25th July, Pentecost 9 First reading : 2 Samuel 11.1-15. Psalm 145.10-18 Second reading : Ephesians 4.1-16 Gospel : John 6.24-35 This Sunday, 25th July, an in-person services continue at the church at 9.30 am, with limited numbers and...

Service of Holy Eucharist

Service of Holy Eucharist

This service of Holy Eucharist took place in the Sanctuary with a limited capacity of parishioners. Please watch from your home and enjoy the singing of music director Christina, readings by Cathy and Prayers of the People with Sharon. Fr Bill highlights Christ's...

Service of Morning Prayer July 12th

Service of Morning Prayer July 12th

While there were a few technical glitches on the day of the service and in getting the recorded service up on the web this week, we were once again together in the Sanctuary for a service of Morning Prayer. Many thanks to Lay Reader Bryan for leading the service and...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 18th July, Pentecost 8 First reading : 2 Samuel 7.1-14a. Psalm 89 Second reading : Ephesians 2.11-22 Gospel : Mark 6.30-34, 53-56 This Sunday, 18th July, an in-person service will be at the church at 9:30 am, with limited numbers and...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

This Sunday, 11th July, in-person services will continue at the church, with limited numbers and pre-registration required. Fr. Bill has emailed the link for registration for the service, and registrations will be on a first come, first served basis. Registration can...

Holy Eucharist Service

Holy Eucharist Service

Alleluia - we worshipped in the Sanctuary this past Sunday. Fr Bill questioned why Mark told the story in his gospel about Jesus being unable to affect those in his hometown as he did the crowds when he travelled afar - and suggests that it was in order to start the...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

In-church services resume this Sunday July 4th at 9:30 am. Due to the pandemic, numbers will be limited and pre-registration required. The service will be recorded and available on this site later Sunday for those wishing to worship from a distance. Please join with...

We Walk in Their Honour

We Walk in Their Honour

On Canada Day - July 1st - join in solidarity to recognize the lives lost in the residential school systems in Canada. The walk begins at 10 am in Victoria Park. Why wear orange on that day? This is the colour to highlight the impact of residential schools on...

Morning Prayer Service

Morning Prayer Service

In a world where we continue to be bombarded with bad news - buildings collapsing, finding unmarked graves of over 700 people, hateful messages, burning churches - we find hope in the Word, in music and fellowship. Please join our service of Morning Prayer and be...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 27th June, Pentecost 5 First reading : 1 Samuel 1.1, 17-27. Psalm 130 Second reading : 2 Corinthians 8.7-15 Gospel : Mark 5.21-43 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Joyce; Pat; Cyndi; Anne; Jan and Bob; Phyllis; Dave and Marylynn;...

Morning Prayer Service

Morning Prayer Service

Faith and trust while facing raging storms and rough waters - join us for a service of music, readings and reflections to consider the themes for this week. We may have heard the story of the father and son walking through a violent storm or that of Jesus on the rough...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Great New! Plans announced today for the return to in church services Sunday July 4th. Pandemic restrictions will be in place for one 9:30 am service which will be recorded and available later that same day. Readings for Sunday 20th June, Pentecost 4 First reading: 1...

Morning Prayer Service

Morning Prayer Service

After a few weeks of shock, sorrow, anger, grief and soul searching, we come together in worship to find comfort, hope and love. Fr Bill suggests that as in the parable about the mustard seed and the weeds, we will never be rid of evil in our world. However, if we...

Multi-faith Walk Against Hate

Multi-faith Walk Against Hate

Join with others from across the city Friday June 11 at 7 pm to walk from the site where a Muslim family were killed to the Mosque where they practiced their faith. Join the walk anywhere along the route south on Hyde Park Road and east on Oxford Street.

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Fr. Bill’s powerful sermon from last Sunday bears re-watching, several times, and reflecting on. It can be found on the church’s website, or in YouTube at https://youtu.be/n3-vZirEej0. Words to remember: “How shall we love thee, holy hidden being, If we love not the...

“In love and mercy guide us”

“In love and mercy guide us”

This is the sermon delivered by our rector, Fr Bill Ward, in response to the discovery of the remains of 215 indigenous children in Kamloops. Listen again to the words from that first hymn that Christina sang this morning but this time I invite you to listen to them...

Morning Prayer Service

Morning Prayer Service

Together apart we worship on this 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. The music and Fr Bill's sermon are calling us to learn and to take action with regards to the systemic injustice which impacts our indigenous brothers and sisters daily. We are silent for 215 seconds during...

“Our Hearts Are Broken”

“Our Hearts Are Broken”

The pastoral letter from Bishop Todd on the discovery of the remains of 215 indigenous children in Kamloops this past week. Dear friends, It has been just over a week since the discovery of the bodies of 215 Indigenous children at the site of former Kamloops Indian...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 6th June, Pentecost 2 First reading:1 Samuel 8.4-11,16-20. Psalm 130 Second reading: 2 Corinthians 4.13-5.1 Gospel : Mark 3.20-35 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Joyce; Pat; Cyndi; Anne; Joyce; Jan and Bob; Phyllis; Dave and...

Trinity Sunday Service

Trinity Sunday Service

Welcome to this service of Morning Prayer as we continue to worship together over the Zoom platform. Thank you to Christina, Bryan, Glenda and Fr Bill for leading the service and to all who were able to join us. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 30th May, Trinity Sunday First reading : Isaiah 6.1-8. Psalm 29 Second reading : Romans 8.12-17. Gospel : John 3.1-17 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Bob and Marie plus Cindy; Pat; Cyndi; Anne; Joyce; Paul and Judy, Jan and Bob;...

Morning Prayer Service

Morning Prayer Service

Pentecost - The Holy Spirit comes over the apostles. We continue to worship together over Zoom and celebrate this transition out of the the Easter season. While there were a few glitches this week with the internet, we were still able to hear God's word, sing his...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Readings for Sunday 23rd May, The Day of Pentecost First reading: Acts 2.1-21 Psalm 104.24-34, 35b Second reading: Romans 8.22-271 John 5.9-13 Gospel : John 15. 26-27; 16.4b-15 The service of Morning Prayer for this Sunday, 23rd May , will be on Zoom from the church...

Say Yes to Kids

Say Yes to Kids

Dear Friends,As the Anglican Foundation of Canada’s Huron representative, I am excited about anew project launched by AFC called Say Yes! to Kids.The plan is to raise $100,000 across Canada from now until the end of June. In the fall,AFC will accept applications for...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Christ is Risen!! He is Risen indeed. Alleluia!! Readings for Sunday 16th May, Easter 7 First reading : Acts 1.15-17, 21-26 Psalm 1 Second reading : 1 John 5.9-13.Gospel : John 17.6-19 The service of Morning Prayer this Sunday, 16th May , will be streamed from the...

Morning Prayer Service

Morning Prayer Service

Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia! On this 6th Sunday of Easter we worshipped together safely in our homes via Zoom. Great to see familiar faces without masks and while we muted the sound, we could see that parishioners were singing along with Christina....

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Christ is Risen!! He is Risen indeed. Alleluia!! Readings for Sunday 9th May, Easter 6 First reading: Acts 10.44-48 Psalm 98 Second reading:1 John 5.1-6 Gospel:John 15.9-17 The service of Morning Prayer this Sunday, 9th May , will again be streamed at 10.00 am via...

Morning Prayer Service

Morning Prayer Service

Alleluia! Alleluia! The Lord is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! Welcome to our second live service over the Zoom platform on this 5th Sunday of Easter. What a wonderful way for us to worship together safely and to see familiar faces without masks throughout the service. The...

Morning Prayer Service

Morning Prayer Service

For the 4th Sunday of Easter, welcome to our first live Zoom service. We give thanks for all who joined us on Sunday April 25th for the service and for the after service virtual coffee hour. Fr Bill led a discussion about the meaning of the Shepherd in our lives - an...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Christ is Risen!! He is Risen indeed. Alleluia!! Readings for Sunday 2nd May, Easter 5 First reading: Acts 8.26-40 Psalm 22.25-31 Second reading:1 John 4.7-21 Gospel: John 15.1-8 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Pat; Anne; Joyce; Paul and Judy, Jan...

Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Christ is Risen!! He is Risen indeed. Alleluia!! Readings for Sunday 25th April, Easter 4 First reading: Acts 4.5-12. Psalm 23 Second reading:1 John 3.16-24. Gospel:John 10.11-18 “We are an Easter people and we proclaim a message of resurrection and new life. No...

Morning Prayer Service

Morning Prayer Service

Christ is Risen! Alleluia! The Lord is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! This service for the 3rd Sunday of Easter is available for us to worship together safely from our homes. Our Lay Reader Cyndi is the homilist today and suggests that the lessons Christ taught the disciples...