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THE CHRONICLENewsletter Submissions: Parking Code Missed a service? |
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Our Music Ministry: Gratitude and a New ChapterDear friends, Music gives voice to so much of our life together at the Cathedral: our joy and sorrow, our longing and thanksgiving, our faith and hope. It is with gratitude for this shared ministry that I write to tell you about a significant transition in our music team. Our Director of Music, Dr. Neil Cockburn, has been recruited by the University of Glasgow and has accepted the prestigious position of University Organist. This appointment is a... |
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Beware the WormtongueLately, as part of my own spiritual reading, I have returned to a rather unexpected set of books: The Hobbit and J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. I have even suggested to the Finding God in the Movies group that... |
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Becoming Fully Alive in GodI’ve been thinking lately about what we’re actually trying to accomplish as Christians. We spend a good deal of time in the Church talking about sin, repentance, forgiveness, and becoming better people. We encourage people to... |
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The Cathedral Scroll of Remembrance 2026On Sunday, November 8, 2026, we will be remembering loved ones who have passed away. If you would like the name of a deceased loved one added to the Scroll of Remembrance that will be placed on the Altar, please complete our Google Form here. (Deadline for submissions is Monday, November 2, 2026) Those who have had their memorial or funeral at the Cathedral between November 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026, will be remembered in the Prayers of the People. |
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Unpacking Our FaithThe Chosen is back! Join us to continue watching the popular series 'The Chosen'. Grab a... |
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Young-ish adult gatheringJoin this gathering for young-ish adults (roughly between 25 and 40 - and open to anyone who identifies with this category) at the Cathedral following the... |
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Finding God in MoviesDate: Friday, October 30 For our next showing, we are offering One Life, a biographical drama film starring Anthony Hopkins and directed by... |
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Deepen Your Faith, Connect in CommunityExplore 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. For full details on our Cathedral formation programs, please click the "Read More" button below. |
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Maundy Café Christmas Gift BagsAs many of you know, the Cathedral serves lunch three times a week to those in need in our downtown community. This holiday season, our Maundy Café volunteers will be putting together and distributing 160 Christmas gift bags for our guests. To help make their winter a little warmer, we are gratefully accepting donations of new warm socks, mitts/gloves, scarves, and hats (for men or women). You can place your donations in the basket in the Narthex on any Sunday through November: Nov 1, 8, and 15. Prefer to let us do the shopping? You can make a financial contribution by marking your envelope Maundy Café Christmas Gift Bags. Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping care for our guests this winter! |
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Supporting the Kits Community PantryAs part of our ongoing commitment to our wider community, Dean Chris recently launched a food drive to help stock the Kits Community Pantry, a wonderful local initiative serving the immediate area. A parishioner stepped in to... |
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40-min forum: Strategic plan updateJoin Dean Chris and strategic planning co-chairs, Jennifer Barr and Jane Osler, to learn about the priorities and values for the Cathedral's mission over the... |
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40-min forum: Digital securityJoin us for an enlightening forum by a cyber security specialist and Maundy volunteer, Dr. Logan Schmidt. Logan will provide an introduction to current common scams and tips on... |
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A Record of the PastAmongst the myriad of materials on YouTube can be found most of a long-playing record from 1967 titled Evensong For All Saints’ Day, likely the first commercial recording produced by the Cathedral. This is... |
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2027 Anglican Church Calendars Now Available!Pick up your 2027 Anglican Church Calendar at the Cathedral office (open weekdays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Each calendar is $15, and all proceeds will go toward purchasing beautiful poinsettias to decorate the church this Christmas. Help us save the bank charges. Cash (exact change) is preferred and appreciated! Thank you for your support! |
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Cathedral Welcomes New Musician to Its Music MinistryChrist Church Cathedral is delighted to announce the appointment of Sharon Chu as Assistant Director of Music (30 hours/ week). Sharon will begin her ministry in mid-November. She brings exceptional musical gifts, extensive experience in church music, and a commitment to the rich traditions of Anglican worship. Sharon Chu – Assistant Director of MusicSharon Chu is an accomplished conductor, organist, and choral musician whose musical journey has been deeply rooted in the Anglican Church. She holds a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of British Columbia, where she also completed undergraduate studies in Music and Psychology. During her time at UBC, Sharon conducted several university ensembles, including the Oriana, Vox, and Chamber Choirs. She currently holds leadership roles with the Vancouver Cantonese Choir, Vancouver Xiaoping Chorus, and Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society. Her musical experience spans Hong Kong and Canada, including service as a conductor, organist, and chorister in Anglican churches in both countries. Sharon brings particular strengths in choral leadership, musical formation, and cross-cultural engagement. As Assistant Director of Music, she will help lead the Cathedral’s choirs, support rehearsals and musical programming, and contribute to the ongoing development of the Cathedral’s liturgical and musical life. Looking Ahead“Music is central to the Cathedral’s worship, identity, and mission. I am particularly excited about the breadth of experience, diverse perspectives, and fresh energy that Sharon brings to our community. Her gifts will help us continue to build upon our rich musical traditions while exploring new possibilities for music as an expression of faith, beauty, and welcome.” — The Very Reverend Christopher A. Pappas, Dean and Rector We look forward to welcoming Sharon into the Cathedral community and invite everyone to extend a warm welcome as she begin her new ministries. |
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Coffee Hour Ministry Volunteers Needed!Love a good cup of coffee and community? The Coffee Hour Ministry is looking for friendly faces to help serve coffee on Sundays approximately once every 4 to 6 weeks. If you're interested in helping out, please email reception@thecathedral.ca and we will get you connected! |
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Prayer Shawl MinistryDear friends! Are there knitters in the congregation who would like a simple fall and winter project? Our basket of prayer shawls is empty, and it would be appreciated if all those who can would consider knitting a few. There are plenty of balls of yarn in an office basket that you can access if needed. This is an important ministry that does not entail meetings, zoom calls, or reports! Just knitted (or crocheted) prayer shawls, about 5 feet long and 18 inches wide, made of acrylic and washable yarn. The shawls are blessed by one of our clergy and then made available to folks in hospital, palliative care, or anyone needing an extra bit of “Jesus in their life,” as one of our VST students once said. Contact Andrea Gailus at fagailus@shaw.ca or by telephone at 604-815-7418 for details. The Cathedral has been gifted a generous donation of yarn, wool, embroidery kits, patterns, and needles. We are inviting crafters to come by and take some home. There is yarn suitable for prayer shawls, as well as plenty of materials for lovely garments and other projects. You are welcome to drop by the Cathedral office between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays to take a look and collect what you'd like. Any remaining supplies will be gathered at the beginning of November and donated to a non-profit organization. |
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Job Posting- Parish AdministratorWe are seeking an energetic, engaged, and compassionate communicator to join our parish team. Both people and... |
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Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre is HiringSorrento Retreat and Conference Centre is seeking three responsible, enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated individuals who are...
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Crozier Fund GalaDate: Monday, November 16, 2026 You're invited to the Crozier Fund Gala! What is the Crozier Fund? In the Diocese of New Westminster, there is a special fund that puts resources in the... |
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St. Philip's Christmas FairDate: Saturday, November 21, 2026 |
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All Souls EvensongDate: Monday, November 2, 2026 When the nights are darkest we look towards the light. Come find the comfort and peace of the holy within the beauty of a traditional Anglican evensong service. You are invited to... |
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The Faces of MaryDate: Thursday, December 10, 2026 This evening Advent retreat offers time in the collective with the facilitators bringing fascinating facets of Mary. A variety of quiet, stillness, and hands-on practices will emerge from story and... |
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Community EventsFrom the Pet Blessing to the Christmas Fair, the Carol Sing-Along, and Dickens' A Christmas Carol, there are... |
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Alongside Hope: Light for St. Luke's HospitalThank you for all your support for the solar panels at St. Luke’s Hospital in Nablus, Westbank. The total raised to date is $4838.15. This is from parishioners at the Cathedral and friends and from All Saint’s Ladner, who partnered with us. Thank you to everyone! This is the final week to make your donations through the website here toward this vital Alongside Hope work for the solar panels. Donations will be gratefully accepted until the end of October. It’s a great support as our donation joins donations from parishes across the country with this Alongside Hope (The Anglican Church of Canada’s World Relief and Development Fund) project. You are welcome to visit the website link in this notice if you would still like to donate. You receive an income tax receipt right away. The website will be open until the end of October. St. Luke's Hospital is located in Nablus in the West Bank, under the Palestinian Authority. It serves a population of more than 455,000 people, providing life-saving healthcare and operating as a vital maternity hospital for many in the Palestinian community. Frequent power outages make it difficult to provide consistent, safe medical care. Reliable electricity is essential for neonatal care, oxygen machines, operating rooms, and other critical hospital services. Bring light to St. Luke's through the gift of the sun. Alongside Hope is raising funds to install solar panels so the hospital can have a dependable source of electricity. As part of this effort, the Wild Ride campaign is helping to fund 70 solar panels. Each panel costs $865, which includes installation, maintenance, and associated costs. Every donation, no matter the size, will help provide reliable power for this essential hospital. If you’d like to support this work, please do so by the end of October 2026 by going to the link below connecting you to the website. You will receive a tax receipt to your email. Thanks to a generous donor, every gift to Light for St. Luke's Wild Ride donations will be matched dollar for dollar. Donations can be made online here. |
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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. |
