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-September 14, 2022-
September 14 - Holy Cross Day
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the Cross that he might draw the whole world to himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Bishop's Letter
September 14, 2022
Dear People of Kootenay,
I write this just a day after we have heard the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth. It has become a time of remembering the events and immense changes in the world in the past seventy years, mourning not only her death but the loss of a time of seeming stability. Watching old footage of Queen Elizabeth walking through those changes is instructive, seeing her grace and dignity and, at times, struggle as the world became aware of the costs of colonization, nations reclaimed their own sovereignty and left the Commonwealth, attitudes changed, the church became less influential. She listened and learned, and held onto her faith and her high ideals of service and duty.
She sent greetings to the Lambeth conference a few weeks ago, noting the challenges facing the world and the church, and encouraging us in our ministry. In closing she said:
Throughout my life, the message and teachings of Christ have been my guide and in them I find hope. It is my heartfelt prayer that you will continue to be sustained by your faith in times of trial and encouraged by hope at times of despair.
Full text is here: https://anglican.ink/2022/08/04/letter-to-the-lambeth-conference-from-queen-elizabeth-ii/
May her example of faithful discipleship and service strengthen our own.
Yours in Christ,
+Lynne
National Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022. 3:00pm Eastern
St. James Cathedral, Toronto.
The service will be live-streamed HERE.
The service will be live-streamed HERE.
Diocesan Service to Commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II
Tuesday, September 27th, 2022. 7:00pm Pacific
The Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Kelowna.
The service will be live-streamed on The Cathedral's YouTube channel
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A pastoral letter from Bishop Lynne on the death of the Queen HERE
Diocesan News
Farewell to Rev. Trevor Fisher
Rev. Trevor Fisher (pictured right), Incumbent at St. Francis Lake Country, held his last service on August 28 before he retired and relocated to New Zealand. The congregation held a potluck following the service to bid him farewell. Thank you to Rev. Trevor for his faithful service. Prayers and blessings for this next chapter of life. Rev. Paul Martinson and Rev. Jane Bourcet will continue to provide leadership to the St. Francis congregation.
If you are not a synod delegate or invited guest, you will still have the opportunity to view a livestream of the meeting on our YouTube page HERE. A draft synod agenda has been included below for your reference.
We encourage parishes to share the names of their synod delegates in their church bulletins so that the congregation may pray for them in advance of synod.
Important Special Session of Synod Preparation Dates
- Deadline for Late Resolutions- September 17, 2022
- Synod Package #2- September 26, 2022
- Youth Delegate Online Orientation- September 28, 2022 (6:30pm PDT)
In addition to emails sent to delegates and other invited guests, select Synod information will also be posted HERE on our website.
Find resources to acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation HERE. We encourage everyone to participate in events in their local communities.
The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society has created the “Seven Free Ways to Make a Difference” campaign for First Nations children and their families.
Are you feeling a call to engage your faith more deeply?
Have other people been suggesting to you that you explore a theological education?
Wonder what it’s like to be a student at theology school?
Then be an Explorer! LEARN MORE
Have other people been suggesting to you that you explore a theological education?
Wonder what it’s like to be a student at theology school?
Then be an Explorer! LEARN MORE
Sexual Misconduct Policy-
Now Available for
Electronic Signature
The sexual misconduct policy was revised and distributed in June. It has now been added to Praesidium so that all staff and volunteers can review it and sign off on it electronically. If you need help accessing Praesidium or you need an account set up, please email admin@kootenay.info
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
- 2022 Season of Creation Celebration Guide
- 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.
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Schedule Highlights
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September 15 BARDS
September 17 United Church Program Celebration Event at St.Mary's, Sorrento
September 18 Preaching at St. Mary's, Sorrento
September 21-23 Provincial House of Bishops at Sorrento Centre
September 23-24 Provincial Council at Sorrento Centre
September 25 Preaching at St. David's, Celista
September 29 General Clericus
October 1 Diocesan Special Session of Synod
October 5 Eucharist at Christ Church Fernie, Deconsecration Service for All Saints Kimberley
October 9 Preaching at St. Saviour's Penticton
October 16 Preaching at St. John's, Salmon Arm
October 17-20 Clergy Conference
October 24-28 National House of Bishops
November 30 Collation of the Rev. Rita Harrison as Archdeacon
Bishop's 2022 Sermon Schedule
Christ Church Fernie Eucharist- Oct 5
All Saints Kimberley Deconsecration- Oct 5
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- Dec 11
Clergy Birthdays- September
Happy birthday to the Rev. Margaret Sherwood (September 4).
Save the Date
September 1- October 4, 2022: Season of Creation
September 27, 2022: Diocesan Service to Commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II
September 30, 2022: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 1, 2022: Diocesan Special Session of Synod (virtual)
October 17-20, 2022: Clergy Conference at Sorrento Centre
November 24-27, 2022 Advent Retreat with Bishop Lynne at Sorrento Centre
November 30, 2022: Collation of the Rev. Rita Harrison as Archdeacon, 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Find the speaker line-up & more information HERE
Tuesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 22, 7pm (online): Hymn Sing with the Primate on Facebook Live in support of PWRDF's Wild Ride to support refugee work
Beginning Wednesday, September 21, 6pm ET (Kitchener, Ont. or online): Spirituality of Music, offered though the Renison Institute of Ministry
Monday, October 3, 7pm ET (online): The Papal Visit, the Lambeth Conference, and a Reconciled Future, a conversation with Bishop Bruce Myers, Roman Catholic archbishop of Regina Donald Bolen and Bishop Te Kitohi (Kito) Pikaahu (Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia)
Saturday, October 15, 9am ET (Kitchener, Ont.): Sing a New Creation: Exploring the Supplement to Common Praise, a workshop co-sponsored by Renison University College and St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church
Praying with our Partners in Mission- Daily Intercessions
Thank you to Rev. Helen Hall for her work on the prayer cycles!
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 further information or to register, click HERE.
Safe Church Training
& Criminal Records Checks
Program overview and guides HERE
- Is your training current? You must renew it every 5 years as a staff member or volunteer
- Is your criminal record or vulnerable sector check current? You must renew it every 5 years as a staff member or volunteer
- Have you read the new Diocesan Sexual Misconduct Policy and signed off on it?
If you are unsure or need direction, email admin@kootenay.info
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