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THE CHRONICLEBEFORE STARTING TO READ THIS NEWSLETTER, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN UNTIL YOU SEE “VIEW ENTIRE MESSAGE” (OR SIMILAR MESSAGE) AND CLICK ON IT. THIS WILL OPEN THE CHRONICLE ON YOUR DEFAULT BROWSER AND WILL ENSURE THAT YOU DO NOT MISS ANYTHING. If you wish to see something published in this newsletter, please either fill out the Communication Request Form (click to be redirected to the Cathedral website) or email your edited and proofed text to newsletters@thecathedral.ca by Tuesday at Noon. If you have any questions, please email us at newsletters@thecathedral.ca. Please note that these are the only two communication channels used in the creation of this newsletter. If you attend in person on Sundays, a special parking rate is available at the Park Place Parkade. Rate details are available here. The 2026 parking code is 20267650 and is effective for use now.
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Parking at Park PlaceEffective June 1st, the cost of parking at the Park Place on evenings and weekends with the Cathedral discount code will be $6.50 flat rate (tax included). |
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Jerusalem Sunday — Lifting Up a Prayer for PeaceDear Friends, This coming Sunday is set aside in the Anglican Church of Canada as Jerusalem Sunday. The Seventh Sunday of Easter (and for some the Ascension is also transferred to this day) is linked to our prayers for Jerusalem and the Land of the Holy One. A few years ago, Archbishop Fred Hiltz wrote... |
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Still and Still Moving - Retreat Day
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver
Facilitated by the Reverends Areeta Bridgemohan and Lorie Martin. A mini-retreat offered by the Centre for Spiritual Renewal. This contemplative afternoon offers time in silence, lightly guided spiritual practice, and... |
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Children's ministry updateDear Friends, I hope you are enjoying this season of Easter. I pray that it has given you some time to relax into the promise of new life and enjoy some time in sun. I want to share with you some of our plans for the Children's ministry... |
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Sing Without Ceasing: Choir Festival
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C.
We invite choral singers from across the Diocese of New Westminster to form a special Massed Choir for this celebratory event during the Diocesan Mission Conference... |
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Security at the CathedralDuring the lead-up to Easter Sunday, we began a one-month trial of having a security guard at the Cathedral. While we communicated directly with individual ministries affected by this change, we did not broadcast the decision to the general congregation through the Chronicle. We recognize that this should have been shared more broadly in advance, and we will ensure that future operational changes of this kind are communicated more clearly and promptly. The daytime security program was introduced in part because... |
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Eucharistie en françaisLa Cathédrale Christ Church propose une célébration eucharistique dominicale en français. Joignez-vous à nous pour célébrer la liturgie anglicane et fraterniser dans la langue de Molière. Quoi : Eucharistie en français Quand : Tous les dimanches, 17 h 30 Où : La Cathédrale anglicane Christ Church, dans le sanctuaire __________________________________________________ Christ Church Cathedral offers the Holy Eucharist in French on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. every week. Join us for this celebration of our Anglican liturgy and friendship in Molière’s own language. What: French Eucharist When: Every Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Christ Church Cathedral, in the Chancel |
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Godly PlayChildren (ages about 2.5 - 8) are invited to come downstairs to the Park Room for a Godly Play* lesson. The children's time starts at 10:30am in the Park Room and they will come back upstairs and rejoin parents for communion. *Godly Play is a... |
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Upper Zoom Bible StudyThe weekly Upper Zoom Bible Study is held on Thursdays at 7:30 PM. We gather online for a time of learning, reflection, and conversation about the upcoming Sunday's readings, using a method inspired by Lectio Divina. It’s a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith and connect with one another, even from the comfort of home. All are welcome to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) and join! Please email The Rev. Claude St-Denis, claude@thecathedral.ca, if you would like more information. |
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Morning PrayerAre you looking for a way to deepen your spiritual life? Every weekday morning at 9:30 AM the Cathedral holds Morning Prayer. We will follow a simple liturgy with a Psalm, a Reading, Prayer and Silence. This form of regular, daily prayer is used in the Anglican Communion and a number of other church denominations. All are welcome to start the day in prayer with us. Morning Prayer takes place online via Zoom. To join in, please click HERE at 9:30 AM on weekdays. |
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Cookie Providers and/or Coffee ServersDo you enjoy attending “Coffee Hour” each Sunday following the 10:30am Choral Eucharist Service? If your answer is “yes”, we’d like you to consider becoming an active participant in helping to continue our efforts to encourage people to meet one another, engage in conversation and share some simple refreshments. Many volunteers have been contributing for a long time, some have recently joined us. We are always pleased to welcome new recruits so that each participant knows they have the option of “stepping back” if their availability or circumstances change. On the next two Sundays—May 17th and May 24th, during Coffee Hour, if you might be interested in joining our efforts, learning about the ways you could contribute, I will be present and happy to answer any questions you might have. I’ll be wearing a name tag so that you will be able to identify me if you’d like to have a chat. Between now and the end of June, we have some dates where we need additional volunteers. I’m also starting a new roster for the months of July, August and September 2026 and would appreciate it if you could confirm your willingness to serve. I can also be reached at juliebauming@shaw.ca or by phone (604) 986-5389. Thank you for considering this request and I look forward to speaking to you soon. Julie Bauming Coordinator of Cookie Providers and Coffee Servers |
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Africa Sunday 2026Africa Sunday is a celebration held by many churches across the continent and in the African diaspora on the Sunday closest to Africa Day (May 25), which commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963—now the African Union (AU). Africa Sunday offers Christian communities an... |
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Are You Ready? A CATS Emergency Preparedness ForumCathedral Climate Change Through Stewarding presents the second of its series on Are You Ready? This presentation will include a Preparedness video, discussion, and Q&A. Learn about:
Light refreshments will be provided. You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch if you wish, and we'd love it if you'd invite your friends and family! Space is limited so pre-registration here is encouraged. |
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Finding God in MoviesThe next showing in our series will be Shadowlands (1993; 120 minutes) starring Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger Date: Friday, June 5 Discussion afterwards for... |
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Healing TouchHealing Touch, in person, is available for members of the Christ Church Cathedral community, the third Sunday of the month. |
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Crafting a Welcome: Preparing Rosaries for Visitors to the CathedralThe Anglican Rosary Ministry (ARM) began in June 2025 in response to requests from Christ Church Cathedral visitors. Did we sell rosaries? We started small but managed to build a stockpile sufficient to begin selling rosaries in the Narthex. The proceeds from the sales are reinvested back into the ministry to purchase the supplies necessary to make the rosaries. Members volunteer the time spent creating each piece. The ARM needs volunteers to help make rosaries for the Cathedral. Rosaries are for sale by donation in the Cathedral Narthex, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. The ministry has space, supplies, and teachers ready to help anyone who would like to join the group and renew the rosary stockpile for sale during the busy tourist season and beyond! Rosary Ministry members meet once or twice a month in the Cathedral Park Room on a Saturday morning, 9:30am to 1pm. Members attend according to their availability. We would most gratefully welcome new members or donated, hand-made Anglican rosaries. To join us, please sign up here and select "Anglican Rosary Ministry (ARM)" from the list of ministries. Once you have registered, a member of the ARM will reach out to you with more information. |
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Thank You For The MusicCelebrating the Songs of ABBA Join us for a joyful evening of music supporting.... |
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Moira Morgan, ODNWA memorial choral evensong will be held for Moira Morgan at the Cathedral on Wednesday, May 20th at 4:30pm. |
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Jamie PowersA service for Jamie will be held at St. Faith's Anglican Church on May 23rd. Please keep her husband, Dean and daughter, Satinder in your prayers. |
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SAVE THE DATEFellowship for Parishioners of African Descent | Last Saturday of each month | 5:00 to 7:00pm |
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SEND US YOUR PRAYER REQUESTThose seeking prayers for themselves or others may email the Cathedral Prayer Link at prayerlink@thecathedral.ca to have their name added to the list. Please Note: Unless otherwise requested, names are removed from the prayer list after three weeks. The Prayer Link ministry sincerely appreciates any updates on recovery or changes in circumstances. |
