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The Chronicle (June 25, 2026) – The Cathedral Newsletter

THE CHRONICLE

YOUR WEEKLY UPDATE ON CATHEDRAL NEWS AND EVENTS

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Cathedral Summer Updates

Clergy Away Dates: Rev. Areeta will be away for continuing education and vacation from June 26 to July 4.

This Sunday, June 28: Join us for our final "Unpacking our Faith" session of the season. Following this week, Sunday formation will take a summer break and resume on September 13.

June 27 Ordinations: Shawn Bullock will be ordained to the Priesthood and Matthew Nichiporuk will be ordained to the Diaconate. Please keep Shawn and Matthew in your prayers as they take this meaningful next step in their ministries.

Indigenous History Month

Music for the National Indigenous Day of Prayer

David Buley's Moosonee Service

To mark the National Indigenous Day of Prayer on Sunday, June 21, during the 10:30am Choral Eucharist, we sang excerpts from David Buley's "Moosonee Service." Some of these movements are included in the...

For more infomation visit:

http://thecathedral.ca/blog/music-for-the-national-indigenous-day-of-prayer

June 2026

Happy Indigenous History Month! What are your plans? Here are a few ideas to get you started...

For more infomation visit:

https://www.stclementschurch.ca/news/indigenous-history-month

Link to St. Clement's Anglican Church

CATHEDRAL LIFE

Welcome Sarah!

A summer seminary student from Cambridge University

Dear Siblings in Christ,

We are delighted to welcome Sarah Coe, an ordinand and first year seminary student at Cambridge University, UK. Sarah will be doing a 4-week placement in Vancouver. Her time in B.C. will be shared with...

For more infomation visit:

http://thecathedral.ca/blog/welcome-sarah

Workbook Giveaway at Coffee Hour!

Join us at the table outside during Coffee Hour this Sunday to browse a collection of free preschool and elementary school workbooks.

Cathedral Week at Sorrento Centre

Sacred Shores: Pilgrimage Across the Celtic North: In 2026, we continue the journey we began last summer, tracing ancient wells and living waters into new terrain. Guided by Dean Christopher Pappas and Dr. Neil Cockburn, our week draws pilgrims into...

For more infomation visit:

http://thecathedral.ca/news/july-2026-cathedral-week-at-sorrento-centre

Music Notes: Mass in G minor

Submitted by Stephen Wright

When Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) began composing at the beginning of the twentieth century the musical traditions of his own country were moribund. “A land without music” in the derisive words of...

For more infomation visit:

http://thecathedral.ca/blog/music-notes-mass-in-g-minor

Finding God in Movies

Date: Friday, July 17th
Time: 2 PM
Location: The Park Room

For our next film, we will be showing Breaking the Waves (158 minutes). Directed by the acclaimed Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, the film is...

For more infomation visit:

http://thecathedral.ca/events/finding-god-in-movies--667/2026-07-17

Deepen Your Faith, Connect in Community

Explore the Cathedral's spiritual formation groups—from daily online prayers to Sunday small groups and children's ministries. No matter where you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.

As we move into the summer season, please click the "Read More" button below for the latest infromation about the formation program that interests you.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.thecathedral.ca/pages/exploring-our-faith

CreaTREEvity – what is it and how can you be part of it?

Submitted by Cathedral CATS (Climate Action Through Stewarding)

Cathedral CATS invites all Cathedral parishioners to join us in sharing how we express our love of trees, our concern for...

For more infomation visit:

http://thecathedral.ca/blog/creatreevity-what-is-it-and-how-can-you-be-part-of-it

Diocesan eNewsletter

For more infomation visit:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Diocesan-News.html?soid=1102181436570&aid=wEDUCf-lZ-8

June 24th Edition

FIFA World Cup Events

FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver is the city’s official destination to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live. Across 28 days, more than 70 matches will be...

For more infomation visit:

https://vancouverfwc26.ca/fifa-fan-festival/schedule?utm_campaign=FWC26FFF2026Issue4Apr272026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=DOI

Link to FIFA Vancouver

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

Susan Wagner

We are giving thanks for the life of Sue Wagner who passed away on June 11, 2026.

Sue's life was one of service to others: as a teacher and school psychologist, as an active member of Christ Church Cathedral, as a citizen, and as a friend.

A memorial service for Sue will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, and we will share the details once the date has been set.

SAVE THE DATE

Fellowship for Parishioners of African Descent | Last Saturday of each month | 5:00 to 7:00pm

SEND US YOUR PRAYER REQUEST

Those 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.