KOOTENAY CONTACT
-July 7, 2022-
July 10- Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and, that we may receive what we ask, teach us by your Holy Spirit to ask only those things that are pleasing to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the same Spirit lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Bishop's Letter
July 7, 2022
Dear People of the Diocese of Kootenay,
Last week I spent two days at OAC (Okanagan Anglican Camp). Camp Director Ian Dixon, The Rev. Canon Chris Harwood-Jones and I led the staff training for the Summer Staff and the Junior Cabin leaders (volunteers known as J.C.’s). This includes everything from Safe Church and anti-bullying training, emergency procedures, communications and community building. The staff for our summer camps, amazing young adults and older teens, are an energetic, enthusiastic, and committed group who will create a great camping experience for over 500 kids this summer!
I am hoping you will join me in praying for OAC over the next 7 weeks. Please pray for:
- Ian Dixon, Camp Director
All the staff and volunteers including:
- Program staff: waterfront, crafts, games, faith time, nature
- The cook and kitchen staff
- The nurse
- Maintenance
- All the chaplains
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- All the campers
- Physical health and safety, good sleep, energy and resilience
- Friendships: new and old
- Fun
- Good weather
- Meaningful worship
- Each person to encounter God through the beauty of nature, worship life, singing, community life, friendships, acceptance, silence to hear trees, birds and the lake
- Christian community life that exhibits God’s love through respect for each person, respect for diversity, kindness, beauty and awe in nature, compassion, and forgiveness
- Laughter and joy
I hope your prayers for OAC brings both good memories of camp and a rich, restful, and restorative summer for you. The summer chaplain schedule can be viewed below.
Blessings,
+Lynne
Diocesan News
A Celebration of the Life of Jeffrey Donnelly
Service of Remembrance, July 2, 2022
St. Saviour's Pro-Cathedral, Nelson, British Columbia
Link for sharing the below service recording: https://youtu.be/EfUdda5pmM0
In Loving Memory
The Rev. David Edward Hughesman
passed away in Sooke, BC on April 23, 2022.
Born in Winnipeg, MB March 22, 1938,
he was ordained priest in the Diocese of Yukon in 1995. In the Diocese of Kootenay, he served in Keremeos from 1999-2004 and as interim priest in Penticton from 2006-2007. Predeceased by his wife, Jan Armour. Survived by sons Russell (Mariko), Daniel (Merinda), Christopher (Carolyn), Donald (Tara), and step-daughters, Karen and Kathy.
Safe Church Training + Criminal Records Program
The Safe Church and Criminal Records programs have been reviewed and revised. These changes and a letter from Bishop Lynne are posted to our website here and have been distributed to clergy, wardens, and parish administrators. If you are a parish staff member or volunteer and you are unsure if your training or criminal record check status have expired, please email admin@kootenay.info. If you are a volunteer, please include your role/parish in the email. Training and criminal record checks must be renewed every 5 years.
The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Artist: Jesus Mafa
"Mary, More than a Maybe!"
Advent Retreat with Bishop Lynne
November 24-27, 2022
Bishop Lynne + music minister Rev. Juanita L. Austin will lead an advent retreat at Sorrento Centre.
For an event description and further information, click HERE. Please register through Sorrento Centre.
Facebook Night Prayer
With the exception of Monday evenings, night prayer will be on hold from July 23-September 4, 2022. The Bishop will be at Lambeth Conference and also has personal vacation time scheduled while overseas. Thank you to Linda Lagroix & Cindy Corrigan who will continue to lead prayer on Mondays through to end of August.
Praying with our Partners in Mission- Daily Intercessions
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Schedule Highlights
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July 10 Sermon at St.Paul's Golden
July 11-15 Chaplain at Camp OAC
July 19- Staff Meeting
July 21 Synod Planning Committee, Staff Meeting, Finance Meeting
July 22- KSM Meeting
July 24- Aug 31 Bishop will travel to England for Lambeth + stay for vacation
Bishop's 2022 Sermon Schedule
St. Paul's Golden- July 10
St. Mary's Sorrento- Sept 18
St. David's Celista- Sept 25
St. Saviour's Penticton- Oct 9
St. John's Salmon Arm- Oct 16
All Saints Vernon- Nov 13
Clergy Birthdays- July
Happy birthday to our Executive Officer Rev. Rita Harrison (July 10) and Rev. Richard Simpson (July 21).
Save the Date
September 1- October 4, 2022: Season of Creation
October 1, 2022: Diocesan Synod (virtual)
October 17-20, 2022: Clergy Conference at Sorrento Centre
**There will be no clericus meetings held in July or August**
Additional Events/Resources
The Ecclesiastical Province of BC & Yukon has launched a quarterly newsletter, the Provincial Post. The first issue is available here. To subscribe, sign-up on the provincial website or email office@province-bcyukon.anglican.ca
"Archbishop of Canterbury issues call to prayer for the fifteenth Lambeth Conference"
Bishop Lynne and her spouse will be attending Lambeth Conference this summer! View the prayer guide HERE
Summer Programs at Sorrento Centre
Sorrento Centre is hosting a variety of camps and events for children, teens and adults. Click here for event info and registration.
2022 Season of Creation Resources
The season starts 1 September, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and ends 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian denominations.
- Includes prayers and resources for current and previous years
- Includes resources on "how to have a conversation about climate" and "self care as creation care", connection to advocacy options
- A resource for preachers, which offers thoughts and reflections on each Sunday’s Revised Common Lectionary readings viewed through the lens of the Anglican Five Marks of Mission – in particular on caring for people and planet.
News & Resources
The Highway
The HighWay has launched a new website making it easy to view and share articles and news online.
Diocese of Kootenay Website
A few of the resources available...
- Staff Directory, Committee Listings
- Safe Church Training
- Sermons & Lections
- Mental Health & Wellness
- National Truth & Reconciliation
- Find a Church
- Pathways & Ministries
- Events Calendar
- Forms
Last Laugh
If you are clergy, warden, parish treasurer or LLM and you have not been receiving communications related to these roles, please email admin@kootenay.info to advise of your role and which parish you are associated with so we can add you to our contact lists. Please ensure you check your junk email folder as well.