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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL SERVING THE DIOCESE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MARCH 2013
12 year old spearheads clothing drive in Comox
Rosanne Lyster
Can a 12 year old make a difference
in his community? In
the days of mid fall 2012, Jarrod
Lehman, a 12 year old from
St. Peter’s in the Comox Valley
decided that the answer is yes!
One day, he realized that he
could make a difference n the
lives of others.
One night while watching
the news, Jarrod saw a commercial
about a charity that was
making a difference in people’s
lives. Something clicked for
him - and he realized that he too
could make a difference.
Many charities ask for money,
but Lehman thought that
people must be tired of being
asked to empty their pockets.
Instead, they might be more
open to something that would
be equally beneficial. Donating
items that they already had
- blankets and clothing.
After talking to his mom
about his idea - they came up
with the idea of helping people
who live at the Maple Pool
Campground. This campground
used to be for recreational
camping. Now it provides a
form of housing all year long
for low-income people. Twelve
months of the year, people live
there in trailers and in tents.
The idea of collecting items
of clothing that could help
make the winter more bearable
seemed like a good fit, so Jarrod
took action. He asked people
from three locations in Comox
to donate articles of warm winter
clothing for the Maple Pool
residents. The people from his
school - École Robb Road Elementary,
his church - St. Peter’s,
and the local Curves were
generous! The result was astounding
- and even a bit overwhelming
as way more than
he ever expected arrived. In
the end, over 40 large garbage
bags full of blankets, mitts and
toques, jacket and other clothing
were collected - there was
even a tent.
The volume collected was
more than Maple Pool could
use, so his mother, Barbara,
sorted it all into categories. She
first set aside what would be the
most useful at Maple Pool. Other
donations were then made
to Dawn to Dawn - an organi-
Jarrod Lehman with some of the clothing he collected
zation that works with people
who live on the streets, the
Unity Cupboard at St. Peter’s,
the local soup kitchen and the
Transition Society. Barbara was
overwhelmed by the community’s
response - but impressed
with its giving heart.
Photo: Ed Lewis
Ecumenical service marks Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The week of Prayer for Christian Unity was celebrated at Christ Church Cathedral with a special Coral
Evensong on January 20. Presider for the service was the Rt. Rev. James A. J. Cowan, Diocesan
Bishop. The preacher was the Most Rev. Richard Gagnon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of
Victoria.
Taking part in the service with Bishops Cowan and Gagnon were special guests: (L-R) the Rev.
Bill Cantelon, Victoria Presbytery Chair of the United Church of Canada;The Rev. Laura Hargrove,
Presbytery Clerk of the Presbyterian Church of Canada; Bishop Cowan; Bishop Gagnon; the Rev.
Gerald Mitchinson, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and The Rev. Jeremy Bell, Executive
Minister for the Baptist Conference of Western Canada. Following the service there was a time
of fellowship in the Chapter room during which members of the congregation had opportunity to
speaking with the guest clergy.
Jarrod and his family delivered
the items to Maple Pool.
They weren’t quite sure what to
expect. Jin Lin, the campground
manger was quite pleased - and
also surprised with the volume
of items brought. What started
out as a small idea - turned into
Photo: Submitted
something big! By bringing together
a bunch of people - and
asking each one to contribute in
a fairly small way - a big impact
was made. Jarrod discovered
that with the help of God and
his community, even a 12 year
old can make a real difference.
Induction at St. Mary the Virgin,
Oak Bay.
When the Rev. Anne
Privett began her ministry
in the Parish of St.
Mary the Virgin, Oak
Bay in September, the
parish gifted her with a
homemade fishing rod
asking her to go out
and fish for people in
the waters of the parish
neighbourhood.
In the sermon during
her induction service
on January 13,
Rev. Privett gave the
parishioners a challenge,
“because each of
us has been called into
the new life in Christ in
our baptism, we will go
fishing together. This is
Photo: Ed Lewis
our ministry and we will do this together. So, in just a few moments,
I will gift the wardens and parish with our fishing rod that instead of
having a hook on the end has small icon of the baptism of Jesus. It depicts
John and Jesus and ancient water god of chaos as well a boat full
of the disciples fishing. The work of evangelism, the hope of growth
and transformation, belongs to all of us who have been baptized by
water and the spirit.”
The accompanying picture shows the wardens, Kat McCann and
Catherine Young receiving the parish fishing rod from their rector,
the Rev. Anne Privett.

2 THE DIOCESAN POST
Reflections
Holy Thursday: The Decision
Herbert O’Driscoll
This morning I’m scheduled
to be with a group of clergy in
the Church of St Peter in Gallicantu
(Cock Crow) south of
the old city in Jerusalem.
I’ve arrived early so I walk a
few yards to where I am looking
down a long grassy slope
that draws my eyes first to the
end of the Tyropean Valley,
then up the lower slopes of the
Mount of Olives and finally to
its summit.
I know that the worn ancient
steps below me, now half hidden
in the soil, once provided
a way for people to climb from
the lower city in our Lord’s
day. As my eyes focus on the
south end of the Tyropean
valley I recall that many think
it likely that the house where
our Lord shared supper with
his friends was somewhere in
this area. As I look beyond to
the Mount of Olives I recall
that two thousand years ago
it would have been thickly
wooded.
It was at this moment that I
had an experience I have never
forgotten, giving me a sense
of the presence of Jesus as
no other experience ever has.
Because it was Holy Thursday
I began to imagine what that
long ago Thursday must have
been like for him.
I thought about how painful
that meal must have been
for him, both by the looming
shadow of a dreadful death, but
also by the knowledge that he
had been betrayed by a close
friend. Then I remembered that
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late in the meal he suggested
that they leave the house and
move towards the lower slopes
of the Mount, to what in those
days was a public garden area.
At some stage in that walk
Jesus seems to have changed
his mind about wishing the full
band of the disciples to accompany
him. He indicates that he
wishes that only a few continue
with him. Then, taking with
him Peter, James, and John, he
proceeds further up the slope.
At this point we know that he
paused once again, turned to
the three, and asked them to
allow him to go on alone.
Whether he continued into
the wooded area only a short
distance - Mark speaks of Jesus
going “a little further” –or
whether they kept him in sight
because of their concern for
his obvious distress, we have a
record of the agonized struggle
A Letter from Luke (This letter relates to the Lenten Study on page 7)
Dear Friends:
As you read, recite, reflect
upon and respond to my Gospel
this Lent, I hope you are
gaining new insights into the
life and teachings of our Lord
Jesus, and finding fresh ways to
bring the Gospel alive in your
daily living.
Last month I introduced myself
briefly. This time I want to
highlight several special features
which I purposely included
in writing my gospel. You
may have noticed some of these
already.
My vocabulary and language
are those of the people
for whom I was writing; hopefully
the readers can then better
understand the message of
Jesus.
I included details about the
birth and childhood of Jesus
which the other gospel narrators
did not mention.
You may have noticed that
I maintained the importance of
God’s Holy Spirit in Jesus’ life;
this should serve as a guide and
inspiration for future Christian
communities.
The triumph of God’s love
and the joy of our Lord’s belief
and practice are recurring
themes in my gospel. I did this
as a guidepost for those who
would become followers of Jesus
in the future and form the
communities you call ‘churches’.
I emphasized prayer as a
central and vital factor in the
life of Jesus.
My gospel has a universal
perspective and appeal which
could break down and supersede
traditional cultural and racial
barriers.
Women and children received
prominent positions and
attention in my gospel, because
Jesus was interested in all people,
not just the men, as traditions
seem to have dictated.
I was fortunate to have discovered
and heard several new
parables which Jesus had told
in his ministry. My favourites
are the stories of the Prodigal
Son and the Good Samaritan.
I emphasized Jesus’ concern
and advocacy for the outcasts in
society.
I trust that reading, thinking
about and reacting to my gospel
this Lent has helped you gain
more insights into the teachings
of Jesus Christ and have
strengthened your faith and
commitment to God. Now you
should be ready to rededicate
yourself as you celebrate Easter.
Your co-worker in Christ,
LUKE
(Luke’s letter was communicated
through the fingers of Hollis Hiscock).
DISCIPLES OF LENT
we haven’t felt
those desert days
when the devil
drove Christ’s hunger
proffered kingdoms
and security
we only hear
the call to follow
and walk the path
of dust and trial
to its awful end
on God’s own Friday
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that took place in that dark
rock-strewn clearing, and we
also know the sublime climax
of that struggle in Jesus’ saying
“Not my will but yours be
done”.
As I stand at the railing this
morning I suddenly become
aware of a pattern. I become
almost certain that the sequence
in our Lord’s behaviour
– needing the company of
friends, and then wishing for
only a few, then wanting to be
alone – portrays him struggling
with a decision that he dares
not share with any of them,
even those closest to him.
I look again at the Mount
of Olives, trying to imagine it
that night. The upper slopes
would have led deeper and
deeper into trees and thick
undergrowth. An active thirtyyear-old
could have reached
that summit very quickly, had
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he chosen to. From there he
could be far out in the Judean
desert in an hour or two. It is
highly unlikely he would have
been pursued. If Jesus had
fled, a seasoned politician like
Caiaphas would have known
that the teacher from Galilee
would have forfeited any possibility
of ever again leading a
significant political or religious
movement.
I cannot help but think he
had to wrestle with this temptation.
If I am to accept his utter
humanity then I must assume
that he dreaded the hideous
death that he knew was imminent.
But as I stand by this
railing on this Holy Thursday
I also know that I stand here
as a Christian only because he
did not give into the temptation
to flee. For this, you and I
and millions of Christians are
inexpressibly grateful.
The Bishop’s Visitation Schedule
During the next few weeks Bishop James
will be taking part in the following events.
March
7 Induction of the Rev. Rob Szo at St. Mary’s Church, Saanichton
- 7:00 pm
9 Ordinations of the Rev’s Gordon Strain, Anthony Divinagracia
and Austin Spry at Christ Church Cathedral - 2:00
pm
13-18 Council of General Synod Meetings
23 Diocesan Council at St. Philip’s Church, Oak Bay
30 The Great Vigil of Easter - Christ Church Cathedral - 8:00
pm
31 Easter Sunday - Christ Church Cathedral 9:15 am and
11:00 am
Poets Corner
EVENING WITH FRIENDS
only a cup of wine is needed
Martha only a listener at my knee
Mary we’ll pass the cup hand to hand
talk and stare the flames to embers
we could let the dark come down
along the road to Bethany
and watch as day approaches
on the hills of far Jerusalem
but we’ll turn our backs tonight
and dream awhile together
this time of bread and wine
will be for future sunsets
to sunrise in a garden
wine and two listeners
Mary and dear Martha
wine and two listeners
Joanna M. Weston is a member of the parish of St. John,
Cobble Hill
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Volume 47, No 3

MARCH 2013
Ladysmith Church acting out sensitive
evangelism in the midst of change
Elizabeth Murphy
In the midst of change and
upheaval the Holy Spirit is at
work amongst the parishioners
of St. John the Evangelist
Church in Ladysmith!
In September 2012, the parish
responded to a need in Ladysmith.
The Outreach Team
initiated an event known as The
Open Table; a supper provided
monthly for people in Ladysmith
who are down on their
luck. The idea for this event
came from a Church member
who had experienced being
down a number of years ago.
It took a couple of years for the
idea to come to fruition however,
once it did, it has taken off!
The dates for The Open
Table are selected to coincide
with the time when funds run
low just before the monthly
welfare cheque is due. The Outreach
Team has partnered with
the local Food Bank; they invite
those who are most in need.
Rather than just another free
supper it is a special experience
for the guests; a place where
they can come and feel welcomed.
The evening is planned
in much the same as one would
plan an at-home dinner party.
Each month there is a theme
with decorations to match. The
nutritious and delicious menu
changes monthly and there is
usually enough for seconds!
The Church Hall provides
the perfect place for a safe,
friendly, fun and anonymous
environment. Proof of the success
of The Open Table is the
growing number of visitors.
The team hopes to expand the
event to two sittings that will
provide an evening out for 120
people.
The first Open Table drew attention
from the local newspaper,
the Ladysmith Chronicle,
which did a special story about
the meal. Since then Ladysmith
businesses have offered support
of discounted or free food
as well as monthly door prizes.
The parishioners of St. John’s
donated ninety-six Christmas
socks stuffed with small presents
for the guests who attended
the Christmas Open Table.
In his New Year’s Day address
delivered at Christ
Church Cathedral in Ottawa,
Archbishop Fred Hiltz said, “In
my travels throughout our beloved
Church I am overjoyed by
the commitment of our people
to provide food and to serve at
soups kitchens, to give children
a good breakfast before they
go to school, to provide a haven
from the cold of winter and
the heat of summer and to turn
church crypts and parish halls
into safe places for people to
sleep. Every night this Church
of ours cares for thousands of
men and women and children.
It is a ministry that is absolutely
integral to a faithful witness to
Jesus Christ. It is what Bishop
Michael Ingham calls sensitive
evangelism. It is diaconal
rather than imperial. It is designed
for service not conquest.
It seeks to show forth the Lord
Jesus in acts of compassion
rather than to win souls deemed
otherwise to be lost.”
The small congregation of
St. John the Evangelist, Ladysmith
is truly engaged in this
outreach project; they are helping
people most in need who are
benefitting from this generosity.
They are acting out “sensitive
evangelism”.
Elizabeth Murphy is chair of the
Outreach Team at St. John the
Evangelist Church in Ladysmith.
2013 John Albert Hall Lectures – Religion in Focus
Leslie Kenny
New ideas meet new technologies
in this revamp of the
John Albert Hall Lecture Series,
a program sponsored by
the Anglican Diocese in partnership
with the University of
Victoria’s Centre for Studies in
Religion and Society.
A central theme of the videotaped
talks, which feature
religious studies experts from a
range of academic disciplines,
is the changing face of Christianity
in Canada as it engages
with First Nations spirituality, a
fast-growing Muslim community,
and increasing numbers of
individuals who describe themselves
as “spiritual but not religious.”
Established in 1933 through
a bequest to the Diocese from
Victoria philanthropist John
Albert Hall, the trust for many
years supported education-
St. John’s Volunteers show off one of their delicious
meals served at their Open Table
al lectureships at the Christ
Church Cathedral for local and
visiting clergy. As dictated in
Hall’s will, the purpose of these
would be “for the propagation
of knowledge of the Christian
religion, with special reference
to the relation of religion
to science and contemporary
thought.”
Following the opening of
the UVic centre in 1992, the
lectures were moved to the university
with the goal of making
them available to the wider
Victoria community. The series
hosted numerous distinguished
scholars of Christianity over the
years, including Sarah Coakley,
John Polkinghorne, Jeffrey
Stout, and Keith Ward, among
others.
More recently, in response to
budget constraints and changing
trends in the public’s appetite
for formal lecture formats,
Photo: Submitted
the series has “morphed” once
again toward what organizers
expect will be a changing
and eclectic menu of lectures,
clergy-focused seminars and
community conversations. A
further aim of the new model
is to expand participation beyond
the geographic boundaries
of Victoria through the use
of video, web, and social media
technologies.
The series continues this
month with a March 14 lecture
by Wendy Fletcher from the
Vancouver School of Theology,
followed by Zayn Kassam on
March 21 and Siobhan Chandler
on April 4. For information
and video recordings of the
lectures visit the centre’s John
Albert Hall webpage at http://
www.csrs.uvic.ca/events/lectures/john_albert_hall.php.
Leslie Kenny is Executive Assistant at
the Centre for Studies in Religion and
Society.
“Your Diocesan
Cathedral”
THE DIOCESAN POST 3
St. Luke’s, Cedar Hill
holding concert in support of
Fiji Theological College
Barb Prescott
Olivia Craster, Volunteer in
Mission (VIM), from St. Luke’s
Church in Victoria is working as
a Librarian at the Pacific Theological
College (PTC) in Suva,
Fiji. The College is an ecumenical
educational institution for
the churches of the Pacific.
After her retirement from
the Vancouver Public Library,
Olivia Craster moved to Victoria
and started attending St.
Luke’s. While in Vancouver she
was a member of the Parish of
St. Mary’s, Kerrisdale and had
applied to the Anglican Church
of Canada to be a Volunteer In
Mission offering her services a
librarian. She was accepted and
left in May 2011 go to Pacific
Theological College in Suva,
Fiji to work in their library as a
volunteer for two years.
Due to funding shortfalls the
Anglican Church of Canada has
since cut its Volunteers In Mission
program and support staff.
Olivia had secured her initial
funding through her former
parish and personal resources.
However the need for prayer
and ongoing contact is important.
Olivia has made us aware
of a problem at the College.
At the lowest part of the College
grounds, storm water fills
the drains and floods the area
adjacent to the block of apartments
and spills over into the
verandas and houses. The leaky
septic tanks also get flooded
Olivia Craster
and discharge sewage into the
bathrooms and the flooded area
in front of the apartments.
Last year the city began a
project to improve and replace
the sewage pipes along the road
beside the College. The College
needs to install pipes from the
area that continually floods to
the new pipes. There is a need
to raise $22,000 to complete the
work.
St. Luke’s Parish is raising
funds for this project through
a concert on Sunday, April 14
in St. Luke’s Church beginning
at 2:30 pm. Performers for the
concert include Lynne and Julian
Greenwood, Roy Bauchman,
Rachel Mitten, Dorothy
Cook, Erika Pryer, Susanne
Reul-Zastre and others.
Suggested Admission is $15.
For more information, please
contact St. Luke’s Church Office
- 250-477-6741.
Barb Prescott is a warden at St.
Luke’s Church, Victoria.
MARCH AT THE CATHEDRAL!
With a Lily in your hand: CapriCCio sings for hospice
Saturday, March 2, 7:30pm
Annual General Meeting
Sunday, March 3
During 10:30am liturgy. Lunch to follow
“In Conversation” & Potluck Supper
Friday, March 15, 6:00pm in the Chapter Room
Spring Garage Sale
Saturday, March 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Christ Church Cathedral School Gym
Anglicanism 101
Tuesdays, March 5, 12 & 19, 7:00 - 8:30pm
in the Chapter Room
Faithful Responses to Food Security Issues
Lenten Study Series
Wednesday evenings March 7, 13 & 20 at 7:30pm
in the Chapter Room
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Victoria BC
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4 THE DIOCESAN POST MARCH 2013
Conversation with…….
Lt. (N) the Rev. Jeannine Friesen
As we continue with our conversations,
this month we are
speaking with Lt. (N) the Rev.
Jeannine Friesen who is a Fleet
Chaplain stationed at Canadian
Forces Base – Esquimalt.
DP: I understand you
are a relatively new Naval
Chaplain. Tell us about your
background and what you
did before becoming an ordained
minister.
JF: I was ordained in 1985
and was Curate at a church in
Brockville, ON, before marrying
Doug Friesen in 1988.
Doug was a Chaplain in the
Canadian Forces. I grew up in
a military family and always
vowed I would never marry
anyone in the military or join
myself. God has a terrific sense
of humour! Over the course
of the time that I’ve been a
Chaplain’s wife, I’ve worked
in a number of civilian parishes
in BC, Alberta and Ontario.
I’ve been very blessed to have
found fruitful, meaningful
ministry everywhere we’ve
been posted. My time as a
military spouse has certainly
given me a unique perspective
on military life. I know both its
stresses and its great rewards.
I bring all this experience
with me in my position as a
Chaplain when I meet with the
sailors and their families.
DP: How long have you
been in the Chaplaincy?
JF: I joined the Chaplaincy
in 2009. I’d often been asked
why I wasn’t a Chaplain. For
a long time I felt that one military
member in the house was
enough. But a few years ago
someone asked again and I realized
that this was something I
really needed to think and pray
about. The time was right.
DP: Where have you
served?
JF: My current position as a
Fleet Chaplain in Esquimalt is
my first posting. We are being
posted to Ottawa this summer
and, although I will miss
sailing with the Pacific Fleet, I
look forward to seeing a different
part of the Chaplaincy.
DP: What is your role as a
Fleet Chaplain?
JF: As a Fleet Chaplain,
my primary role is to go to sea
with the ships. Chaplains are
in the very privileged position
of being deployed with the
sailors, soldiers and air men
and women wherever they are
sent around the world and in
whatever circumstances. I am
expected to get to know the
men and women on the ship
and assist them with spiritual
or social issues that may arise.
Chaplains also are involved in
compassionate situations that
develop. For example, once
on a sail it was my sad duty to
inform a sailor that one of his
parents had died. This type of
notification is difficult but it
certainly is at a time like that
when the work and ministry of
a Chaplain is particularly appreciated.
DP: You have recently
been on a tour of duty
aboard HMCS OTTAWA.
Where did it take you, and
how long were you at sea,
etc?
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Come and enjoy our final concert in this years’ series!
On March 17, we present the Vox Humana Choir as they perform David
Lang’s reflective setting of The Little Match Girl. Based on the short story by
Hans Christian Andersen, it combines the original story with influences from
various sources, including Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.
JF: During the past seven
months I was at sea for the
better part of four months with
HMCS OTTAWA. I sailed with
the ship during RIMPAC, an
international exercise involving
militaries of many nations.
This RIMPAC was the largest
ever and involved Canadian
air, land and sea assets. Later
in the year I deployed with
OTTAWA for Op Caribbe,
an operation focused on drug
interdiction.
DP: What would be a
day’s routine while at sea?
JF: One of the wonderful
things about being a Chaplain
on a ship is that I get to go
pretty much wherever I want
to go. The Padre gets around
and chats with the crew in
order to build up a pastoral
presence and become familiar
with what is happening.
Sometimes Chaplains refer to
this as “Loitering With Intent”.
The goal is to let the crew get
to know you so that when they
have something they need to
discuss they will feel comfortable
coming to see you. I
made it part of my routine to
take part in PT every morning
and to help serve meals in the
galley. I set aside some time to
pray and read each day. I held
a Church service every Sunday
and would spend time during
the week planning my homily
and arranging for music. I also
would work my way around
the ship chatting with folks in
their work spaces and asking
them about their jobs.
DP: Can you tell us an
exciting story or two from
your trips?
JF: During RIMPAC all of
the ships involved met in Pearl
Harbour for a number of days.
I participated in an Interna-
Photo: Submitted
Lt. (N) the Rev. Jeannine Friesen
en route to HMCS Ottawa via
Sea King helicopter
tional Chaplains Conference
and was part of a panel of
Chaplains discussing how this
ministry differs from nation
to nation. It was an interesting
discussion. While much of our
work is similar there are some
important differences. For example,
Canadian and American
Chaplains are not permitted
to carry weapons. Australian
Chaplains can decide whether
or not they will carry a weapon
with the understanding that
their choice may dictate where
they are permitted to go.
American Chaplains travel
with a Religious Programming
Specialist (a non-officer
member of the US Navy) who
carries a weapon and provides
protection for the Chaplain and
him/herself.
While alongside in Pearl
Harbour a number of folks
from the ship decided to go
skydiving over the north coast
of Oahu. They said, “The Padre
needs a jump!” So I went with
them and did a tandem dive
from 12,000 ft. It was exhilarating
and I am very happy I
decided to pay for pictures and
video! What a great souvenir.
During Op Caribbe the OT-
TAWA intercepted a fishing
boat near Costa Rica carrying
over 1000 kg of cocaine. It was
very interesting and unique to
see that process unfold.
DP: When you are here
at home base, what are your
daily duties? - Do they vary
from those at sea?
Padre Friesen onboard HMCS Ottawa during the recent RIMPAC exercise.
JF: My primary role when
alongside is to meet with and
counsel and support military
members and their families
in need. I also get around and
visit on the ships when they
are in port. The Chaplains all
take turns doing Duty when we
are in port as well as officiating
and preaching at St Peter’s
Naval Chapel in Belmont Park.
DP: What are the challenges
facing a Naval Chaplain
today?
JF: One challenge is the
increasingly diverse religious
face of the Canadian Forces.
The CF reflects what is happening
throughout the whole
of Canadian society. There are
more Muslims, Jews, Hindus
and an array of other faith
groups evident in the military
now in a way there certainly
was not when I was growing
up. The Chaplain needs to
have an understanding of faiths
other than her/his own. Also,
more and more members of the
CF report that they belong to
that group known as “No Religious
Expression”. A question
Chaplains routinely ask these
days is how we can be relevant
and minister to this part of
our military. These challenges
provide many opportunities
for new insights and learning
for the Chaplains. We really do
have a great job.
DP: How do you find personnel
react to working with
a female chaplain?
JF: I’ve never really encountered
any issues because
I am a female Chaplain. The
only question I get asked as
a result of being a woman is
if I should be called Padre.
I’m happy to be called Padre.
Although it is a male term, the
sailors use it because it describes
my role.
DP: We wish you God’s
Blessing as you continue your
work and as you get ready to
move to Ottawa.
Photo: Submitted

MARCH 2013 THE DIOCESAN POST 5
Su McLeod
Diocesan Family Ministry Facilitator
A vision for ministry with and
among the children and youth
in the Diocese of
British Columbia
On Saturday January 26, a group of young people
and youth workers from the Diocese gathered at
St Peter’s, Quamichan, for the first of what will be
many connecting moments and opportunities for
personal reflection, growth and development as
well as ministry development and learnings.
We reviewed the document ‘Our Values for Ministry
With and Among Children and Young People in The Anglican
Diocese of BC’ that had originally been drafted at a
national gathering of youth workers called ‘Stronger
Together’ in 2011.
This document was intended as, and remains to
be, a vision for ministry with and among children
and youth. Those who were gathered at St. Peter’s
received the document and re-worked it to make it
relevant to this place and ministry.
The document is a vision, a statement to our
commitment as a Church, to its ministry with and
amongst the children and youth in our midst. For
us all, it’s a foundation to be working from and a
standard to be working towards.
We look forward to hearing from you as you share
your stories on how this Vision is being lived out in
the ministries in which you are engaged.
If you have a story to share, please send it to Su
McLeod at family@bc.anglican.ca
Anti - Kipper
a column for young people
Our Values for Ministry With and Among Children and Young
People in The Anglican Diocese of BC
Children and youth ministry is the responsibility of the whole Church to participate in God’s
action with and among young people.
1) Knowing God
In all we do, we never forget who we are: humans, beautiful, broken and loved, created in
the image of God.
2) Living In n Christ
Our work is anchored in a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and sharing that way of life.
3) Missional Direction
Our work is to empower young people to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world.
4) Sharing Stories, Inspiring Hope
Stories of effective ministry with and among young people inspire expectation and hope
among Anglicans. We will share these stories and invite the church to move beyond
survival and fear, to trust God and claim what is life-giving.
5) God Conversations
We are intentional about having God conversations with young people, equipping and
encouraging them to share the story of their faith with the wider community.
6) Fostering Bold Opportunities
We foster experimentation, recognizing the gifts that flow from our rootedness in our rich
heritage and story. Our ministries with, and among, young people are environments that
empower creativity, leave room for failure and provide opportunities for learning and
growth.
7) Spiritual Practice
We commit to re-affirming and renewing our faith through worship, the study of scripture
and spiritual practices.
8) Individual, In Community
We will meet each individual young person where they are and accompany them on their
faith and spiritual journey. We will always keep in mind the reality that somewhere there is a
young person who is yearning to deepen their relationship with God and is waiting to be
connected to a transforming Christian community.
Chapel at Vancouver Island Correctional Centre
gets new artwork
Kevin Arndt
This fabric art wall hanging is located in the newly renovated Multi-Faith Chapel
at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre in Victoria. The quilt
was funded in part by the Sacred Arts Trust Fund of the Anglican Foundation.
The artist is Coreen Zerr, a Vancouver Island artist who also created a series of
fabric art pieces for St. Philip’s-by-the-Sea Church in Lantzville.
The piece is intended to invite viewers – inmates and corrections staff alike
– into a moment of reflection, and to refresh the human spirit by its colours,
textures and images.
The single Arbutus tree on the rocky island reaches high towards the Light,
and sinks its roots deep into the sea and soil in search of elements that
ground us and give us Life.
Ghosted into the sky and landscape are the religious symbols of twelve faith
traditions and the constellation Orion, which remind us that the things which
nourish the Spirit can be found all around us, if we choose to look for them.
Below the waterline, the vibrant undersea community is a reminder that
there is often much depth and richness just beneath the surface of things,
which we will miss if we fail to take the time to look a little deeper.
Photo: Submitted
Reviewed 26 th January 2013

6 THE DIOCESAN POST MARCH 2013
Nurturing Healthy Communities: Compassion and Action
Nancy Ford
A dream which took a group
of people from a Lenten series
on Addictions and Spirituality,
to Compassionate Conversations
grew into the Nurturing
Healthy Communities Conference
held at Christ Church
Cathedral, January 24-27.
The Charter for Compassion
was the over arching concept
for the work. One of the objectives
for the conference was
: “Through learning, conversations,
and desire we hope to
move from communities separated
by ignorance and anger,
to communities who cultivate
an informed empathy with the
suffering of all human beings.
We plan to create and affirm
strategies for action.”
The conference began on
Thursday afternoon with a
multi-faith service. People
were welcomed to Coast Salish
territory and readings from
the sacred teachings of First
Nations, Hindu, Sikh, Islam,
Judaism, and Christianity were
shared. Candles were lit as participants
gave voice to hopes,
concerns and desires for the
conference. The closing hymn
encompassed the words spoken.
“O for a world where goods are
shared and misery relieved.
Where truth is spoken, children
spared, equality achieved.”
After dinner the participants
listened to the keynote speaker,
the Rev. Alisdair Smith, Deacon
and Business Chaplain
from Christ Church Cathedral,
Vancouver, who spoke on Compassion
in the 21st Century. He
challenged people to engage in
radical openness and be less reliant
on institutions. He spoke
of the power of the individual
as an agent of change.
On Friday, workshops were
offered on the themes of poverty,
food security, homelessness
and mental health/addictions.
The workshops were 90
minutes in length, enabling participants
to delve deeply into
the issues and engage in discussion
with the presenters.
Congratulations to Michael
Coleman, Diocesan Registrar,
and to Constance Isherwood,
Diocesan Chancellor, who
have recently been awarded
the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Medal.
Congratulations to the Rev.
Canon John Steele who
recently received his Doctor of
Ministry Degree from Vancouver
School of Theology and to
the Rev. David Peterson who
received his Bachelor of Edu-
Poverty: Mike Eso, community
activist and labour leader
addressed the need to adopt a
living wage strategy. Malcolm
Crockett, a social worker with
the Ministry of Children and
Families spoke about caring
for caregivers in the Sandwich
Generation. Don Evans, Executive
Director of Our Place Society
brought stories from the
street about how people living
in poverty experience “poor
bashing” and the importance of
creating respectful partnerships
with vulnerable people.
Food security: Linda Geggie,
Coordinator of the Capital
Region Food and Agriculture
Initiatives Roundtable (CR-
FAIR) engaged participants in
an animated discussion about
community efforts to undertake
research and education, create
hands-on solutions and move
forward government policy to
both encourage healthy eating
and support local farmers. Judy
Walsh, a tenant support worker
with the Nanaimo Affordable
Housing Society explored the
barriers to food security experienced
by people in social
housing and the importance of
engaging community members
in addressing these barriers.
Janelle Hatch, a community
nutritionist with the Vancouver
Island Health Authority worked
with participants to map out a
strategy for responding to food
insecurity at the organizational,
community and individual
level.
Homelessness: was addressed
in three quite different
ways, engaging and challenging
participants to understand some
of the underlying causes. Kelly
Newhook, Executive Director
of the Together Against Poverty
Society (TAPS) introduced the
concept of legislated poverty
arising from provincial legislation
guiding the administration
of income assistance and disability
benefits. A dynamic team
of speakers from the Cool Aid
Society - Lori Ferguson, Donna
McKenna and Gary MacDoug-
cation degree from the University
of Victoria on January 28.
Bishop James Cowan has
made the following announcements:
The resignation of the Rev.
Lyn Oldale as Chaplain of
Queen Margaret School effective
January 31 and the
appointment of the Rev.
Deborah Rivet to that position
effective February 1.
The appointment of the Rev.
all - shared their personal stories
as well as the work of the
Society in integrating services
related to housing, health care,
support and emergency shelter.
Hannah Rabinovitch from the
Greater Victoria Coalition to
End Homelessness, and Trudy
Norman, a doctoral student, focused
on social inclusion from
both a research perspective and
the reality of the stigma and
presumptions that keep homeless
people from full participation
in decision making.
Mental health and Addictions:
Gordon Harper, Executive
Director of the Umbrella
Society, speaking from both
a personal and organizational
perspective, championed education
and advocacy in addition
to individual assistance. Bernie
Pauly and Kate Vallance from
the University of Victoria challenged
participants to compare
their own values with those outlined
in harm reduction strategies,
and to increase awareness
of the hidden assumptions
in media coverage of drug use
and service planning. Patricia
Vickers, a psychotherapist with
training in traditional cleansing,
spiritual healing and transforming
trauma led the group
gently and warmly to an increased
understanding of land-
based ceremony and healing in
First Nations Communities.
During lunch and coffee
breaks Bruce Saunders showed
an NFB produced DVD on the
conference themes.
The Venerable Anthony Dancer,
Social Justice Commissioner
for The Social Justice Commission
of the Anglican Church
of Aotearoa & Polynesia spoke
on “Working together to build
strong families and communities,”,
and participated as a
panel member at the Public
Forum Friday evening.
A public forum was held on
Friday evening. This was an
opportunity to move from the
workshop conversations and
engage the wider community.
The question for panel discussion
was: If we accept the universal
ethic as embodied in the
Charter for Compassion, how
then do we implement actions
which “treat everybody without
exception with absolute justice,
equity and respect?”
Panel members were Elizabeth
May, MP and Leader of the
Green Party; Murray Rankin,
MP; Carole James, MLA; Dean
Fortin, Mayor of Victoria; and
the Ven. Dr. Anthony Dancer
Social Justice Commissioner.
The moderator was Dr. Rick
Kool of Royal Roads Univer-
Photo: Catherine Allen
Panelists (L-R) the Ven. Dr. Anthony Dancer, Elizabeth May, Carole James, Murray Rankin, and Dean
Fortin listen to introductions by the moderator Dr. Rick Kool
Personnel Notes
Gil Shoesmith as Deacon Assistant
at the Parish of Central
Saanich effective February 1.
The resignation of Chris
Pease, Diocesan Asset Manager
effective February 14. Pease
is pursuing another opportunity
offered to him by the City of
Colwood.
The Induction of the Rev.
Rob Szo at 7:00 pm on March
7 at St. Mary’s Church, Saanichton.
The Rev.’s Gordon Strain
and Austin Spry will be
ordained priests and the Rev.
Anthony Divinagracia’s
priesthood will be received on
Saturday, March 9 at 2:00 pm
at Christ Church Cathedral,
Victoria.
The induction/covenanting
of the Rev. Joan Scandrett
took place on Sunday, Feb 17
at St. Martin of Tours, Gabriola
Island.
sity. There was lively and fruitful
conversation and discussion.
Saturday saw the action part
of the conference with Rupert
Downing of the Community
Social Planning Council of
Greater Victoria leading the
participants through a conversation
and commitments to next
steps. Watch for manifestations
of what is to happen next. It has
already begun!
The students at Christ
Church Cathedral School were
represented at the conference
through their art and written
reflections on various aspects
of compassion. Participants
and Workshop Presenters were
moved to tears by the students’
art and writing that were on display
in the conference hall.
Both Anthony Dancer and
Alisdair Smith summed up the
conference with some final
thoughts: 1) under plan; 2)making
changes means doing what
you can now; 3) as you watch
for neonatal ideas be aware of
the need for palliative care for
that which may be dying; 4)
never doubt that a small group
of individuals can change the
world; and 5) listen and seek
what moves you and then do it.
The Rev. Jack Rose will be
priest-in-charge of the parish of
St. Matthias during a leave of
absence of the Rev. Dr. Robert
J. Arril from that parish.
The Post extends sincere
sympathy to the family and
friends of the Rev. Dr. Wee
Chong Tan, a retired priest of
this Diocese who died January
10.

MARCH 2013 THE DIOCESAN POST 7
Spend LENT with LUKE
(Part two – Friday, March 8 to Easter Saturday, March 30, 2013)
A daily devotion for each day of Lent intended for individuals,
couples and small groups, which will cover the
entire Gospel of Luke.
These devotions have been prepared for the readers
of the Niagara Anglican and are being shared with the
Diocesan Post complements of the Rev. Hollis Hiscock,
Editor of the Niagara Anglican.
Bible – Use your own copy, download an app or get
free Bibles from www.biblegateway.com
Plan – Clip this page of the paper and carry it with you
or place in your Bible for easy access. You can also find
the page on the internet by going to www.bc.anglican.ca/
the-diocesan-post. There you can see the March issue of
Friday, March 8
READ – Luke 11:1-13 – Teachings about Prayer.
REPEAT – Lord, teach me to pray.
REFLECT – What is the value of “persisting” in prayer?
REACT – Say this version of the Lord’s Prayer 3 times
today.
Saturday, March 9
READ – Luke 11:14 - 36 – Signs of the Kingdom.
REPEAT – Jesus Christ is the light of my life.
REFLECT – What are the “signs” that God is still in our
world?
REACT – Light a candle and think about where it needs
to shine in your life.
Monday, March 11
READ – Luke 11:37 – 12:12 – Pharisees and Lawyers.
REPEAT – I will love God and show justice to people.
REFLECT – What instructions does Jesus give his followers
to prepare them for the hostility they will face?
REACT – Forgive someone who has been hostile to you.
Tuesday, March 12
READ – Luke 12:13-59 – Dependence on God.
REPEAT – Today is my “worry-free” day.
REFLECT – Of what help to you is Jesus’ story about
the rich fool in setting priorities in your own life?
REACT – Make a donation to a food box as a thanksgiving
for your “worry-free” day.
Wednesday, March 13
READ – Luke 13:1-17 – Spiritual Wholeness.
REPEAT – I celebrate the good times of life.
REFLECT – What is God like according to the events
and stories in this chapter?
REACT – Make a list of 5 good things God has done in
your life.
Thursday, March 14
READ – Luke 13:18-35 – The Life of Faith.
REPEAT – God bless Jesus who comes in the name of
the Lord.
REFLECT – What do the stories of the mustard seed,
yeast and narrow door tell us about God’s community or
church?
REACT – Reach out and comfort someone who is hurting.
Friday, March 15
READ – Luke 14:1-34 – Kingdom Priorities.
REPEAT – I have ears, help me to listen.
REFLECT – What do these stories tell us about integrating
people into God’s church?
REACT – Invite a person to worship or to your church
group or activity.
Saturday, March 16
READ – Luke 15:1-32 – The “lost” Parables.
REPEAT – I am a sinner – I have repented.
REFLECT – How do you feel about welcoming back
those who have strayed from the church? What are these
stories saying to you?
REACT – Next time you attend worship, speak to a
person you do not know.
the Post. Click on it and scroll down to this page, and then
bookmark it for your daily use.
Format – Four easy steps to follow each day …
1. READ - the passage from St. Luke’s gospel for the day;
2. REPEAT - special words for you to repeat
at least 3 times throughout the day;
3. REFLECT – take a few minutes to ponder the question,
especially its application for your own life;
4. REACT - a practical something coming out of the reading
for you to do.
Sundays - You will notice that there is no reading for
Sundays, which traditionally were not part of Lent, so you
can follow the Bible readings at Church or read any you
Monday, March 18
READ – Luke 16:1-31 – The Use of This World’s
Goods.
REPEAT – I am faithful to God.
REFLECT – Why is the shrewd manager praised and the
rich man not granted his wish?
REACT – Help someone in need today – contribute to
an individual or a community service.
Tuesday, March 19
READ – Luke 17:1-37 – The Marks of a Servant.
REPEAT – Make my faith stronger.
REFLECT – What marks of a follower of God can you
identify in this chapter?
REACT – Thank God for 5 people who have done something
for you.
Wednesday, March 20
READ – Luke 18:1-17 – Prayer and Self Righteousness.
REPEAT – I will pray and never become discouraged.
REFLECT – Why is the tax collector and not the Pharisee
justified? What does it mean for us?
REACT – Say a kind word to or think a generous
thought about a child you know.
Thursday, March 21
READ – Luke 18:18-34 – The Gift of Eternal Life.
REPEAT – First love God, and then love other people.
REFLECT – Why did Jesus respond to the rich ruler so
stringently? What are the implications for us?
REACT – Go through the stuff you have and give some
away.
Friday, March 22
READ – Luke 18:35-19:27 – Healing and Salvation.
REPEAT – Lord, have mercy on me.
REFLECT – Each person was given the same “coinage”
… how was it used and what is the message for us?
REACT – Think of 3 talents you have and how you use
them for God and people.
Saturday, March 23
READ – Luke 19:28-48 – Entry into Jerusalem.
REPEAT – My temple (my body) is a house of prayer.
REFLECT – What characteristics of God did Jesus portray
in the “Palm Sunday” parade?
REACT – Tomorrow, take a palm branch from your
church to a shut in.
Monday in Holy Week, March 25
READ – Luke 20:1-44 – Jesus’ Identity.
REPEAT – I will pay to God what belongs to God.
REFLECT – Look at the answers Jesus gave to different
questions – were the answers satisfactory?
REACT – Decide to whom you will give a “gift” as a
thanksgiving at Easter.
Tuesday in Holy Week, March 26
READ – Luke 20:45-21:38 - Resurrection.
REPEAT – God give me strength to deal with life’s situations.
REFLECT – How are Jesus’ followers to live with all
the horrors happening around them?
REACT – Give a “widow’s offering” to your church or
a charity.
missed during the week.
Feedback – We appreciate your comments, suggestions
or questions. Contact Hollis Hiscock at editor@
niagara.anglican.ca or 905-635-9463 or 710 Ashley Ave,
Burlington, ON, L7R2Z3.
We hope your life and the lives of others will be blessed
through this experience.
Prepared by Hollis Hiscock and based on “PASSPORT TO
LIFE, a forty day journey following the Gospel story according to
Luke” written by Olivia Lee who lives in Toronto. She has written
similar commentaries on the other gospels, Acts of the Apostles
and New Testament letters. For copies of her books and other information,
she can be contacted at molhdl@rogers.com or through
the Editor of the Niagara Anglican.
Wednesday in Holy Week, March 27
READ – Luke 22:1-38 – The Last Supper.
REPEAT – “Do this in memory of me” (Jesus).
REFLECT – How is the Last Supper different from
or similar to the Holy Communion celebrated in your
church on a Sunday morning?
REACT – Plan to attend a weekday (not Sunday) Holy
Communion this week.
Maundy Thursday, March 28
READ – Luke 22:39 -23:25 – Arrest and Trial.
REPEAT – Jesus suffered for me.
REFLECT – Imagine you are part of the crowd; how
would you react to the treatment of Jesus?
REACT – Spend some extra time thinking about what
Jesus did for you.
Good Friday, March 29
READ – Luke 23:26-56 – The Crucifixion.
REPEAT – “Father, into your hands I commend my
spirit”.
REFLECT – What do we learn from what happened on
the first “Good Friday”?
REACT – Spend some extra time thinking about what
Jesus did on the cross for you.
Holy Saturday, March 30
READ – Luke 24:1-52 –The Resurrection.
REPEAT – Jesus is not here, Jesus is raised from the
dead.
REFLECT – What effect did the resurrection of Jesus
have on the people who witnessed the happenings?
REACT – Plan to attend worship tomorrow – Easter Day
– and rededicate your life to the risen Lord.
March 31 is Easter Day – celebrate by attending worship
or praying and share the good news with others –
Jesus Christ is Risen from the dead, Alleluia.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES
MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Holy Eucharist ............................................................................. 7:30am
Family Meal ................................................................................. 5:30pm
Solemn High Mass & Stripping of the Altar ............................7:30pm
Guest Preacher at 7:30pm: The Ven. Christopher Page
GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 29
Procession of the Cross through the City ................................ 9:00am
Contemporary Meditations through song & dance ..............10:30am
Meditations on the Cross ..........................................................12:00pm
Guest Preacher at 12:00pm: The Ven. Christopher Page
MESSIAH PARTS 2 & 3
With the Cathedral Orchestra & Choir ..................................... 7:30pm
Tickets $20 (more info on website)
HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 30
The Great Vigil of Easter with Baptisms & Confirmations .....8:00pm
Guest Preacher: The Ven. Christopher Page
EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31
Sunrise Service at Howe St. & Dallas Road ..............................6:45am
Holy Eucharist...............................................................................8:00am
Contemporary Holy Eucharist ...................................................9:15am
Choral Holy Eucharist ...............................................................11:00am
Holy Eucharist ............................................................................. 4:30pm
“Your Diocesan
Cathedral”
Quadra @ Rockland
Victoria BC
250.383.2714
www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

8 THE DIOCESAN POST MARCH 2013
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Nurturing the Spirit Within
“You increase my strength of soul” Psalm 138:3b RSV
Fervent in the Spirit
Serving the Lord
Anglican Church Women
invite women of the Diocese to
attend the Annual
at St. Paul’s Church, Nanaimo
May 6-7
Contact : Barb Coleman – b52coleman@shaw.ca
or Gloria Hockley – yukon_gloria@shaw.ca
Church of St. Mary the Virgin
1701 Elgin Road
Oak Bay
Music for a Sacred Season
Wednesdays 12:10 — 12:50pm
March 6 Reflections in Lent
Choir of St. Mary the Virgin
(Curt Bergen, conductor)
March 13 Music of the Season
Hector’s Friends (Male Septet)
(Michael Denton, conductor, Stephen Shields, accompanist)
March 20 Extravaganza
for Keyboard Instruments
Curt Bergen and guests
Tel: 250-382-5814
March 27 Sacred Music for Holy Week
Ensemble Laude
(Elizabeth MacIsaac, conductor)
Donations go to the B.C. Cancer Foundation
WOMEN’S SPRING WEEKEND
Spirituality on the edges
Camp Pringle April 5 - 7
Facilitator
The Rev. Dr. Martin Brokenleg
Worship Leader The Rev. Nancy Ford
Music Leader Diane Bell
Cost $140.00
($50 cancellation fee)
Registration deadline March 15
Registration forms available from your parish office
or: Brenda Dhaene,
2291 Calais Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5V2
Email: birish@shaw.ca
Telephone: 250 748-7183
SPRING
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, March 16, 2013, 9:00am - 12:00pm
CCC School Gym, 912 Vancouver St.
Household items, jewellery, attic treasures, toys, clothing, books,
DVDs, Linens, and so much more!
“Your Diocesan
Cathedral”
Quadra @ Rockland
Victoria BC
250.383.2714
www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
Church of the Advent
510 Mt. View Ave.
(off Sooke Road)
Colwood
Garage Sale
Saturday, May 4
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Items galore! Miscellaneous, plants, bake table, furniture etc.
Huge Annual Event
Come for lunch!
More info? Contact the office – 474-3031
2012/13 John Albert Hall Lectures
ReLigion in Focus
A five-part videotaped series featuring expert perspectives
on the changing role of religion in contemporary society.
LectuRe 1 | giving testimony: the Production of truth
in Response to Religious and traumatic experience
Thursday, 27 September, 4:30 pm
Social Sciences and Math Building, Room A104
tamsin Jones, Senior Instructor, UVic Religious Studies Program
LectuRe 2 | smoke is still Rising: the eclipse of
christianity and Resurgence of indigenous spirituality
among First nations in canada
Thursday, 14 February, 4:30 pm
Social Sciences and Math Building, Room A110
taiaiake Alfred, UVic Indigenous Governance
LectuRe 3 | nowhere to Run, nowhere to Hide:
How now for christianity in canada?
Thursday, 14 March, 4:30 pm
Social Sciences and Math Building, Room A110
Wendy Fletcher, Professor of Church History, Vancouver School of Theology
LectuRe 4 | Representations of Muslim Women:
image and Reality
Thursday, 21 March, 7:00 pm
Human and Social Development Building, Room A240
Zayn R. Kassam, Department of Religious Studies, Pomona College, Claremont, CA
LectuRe 5 | spiritual but not Religious: navel gazing
or a new Paradigm for Religious Faith in Modern times?
Thursday, 4 April, 4:30 pm
Social Sciences and Math Building, Room A110
siobhan chandler, Wilfrid Laurier University Department
of Religion and Culture
Support for this series is generously provided by the Anglican Diocese of BC John Albert Hall Trust.
Video recordings of the talks may be viewed at www.csrs.uvic.ca/events/lectures/john_albert_hall.php
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