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Parking—NEW CODE!
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 20260073.

Missed a service?
You can watch past live-streamed services on our YouTube channel — click to watch the ones you missed or rewatch the ones you enjoyed!

As a church family, we want everyone to feel welcome, included, and able to fully participate in our services.

To help make this possible, multiple language captions will be available on both our livestreams and previously recorded services beginning September 1, 2026. We've created a...

Christians sometimes speak as though care for creation were a recent addition to the life of the Church. It is not. For centuries, the Orthodox Church has begun its ecclesiastical year on September 1, the Feast of the Indiction, with prayer that embraces the whole created order. In 1989...

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I am delighted to welcome the Reverend Dr. Charles Meeks to our clergy team as an Honourary Assistant Priest.

Charles and his family are new to Vancouver, having recently made the move west as he takes up his new role at the Vancouver School of Theology as Associate Professor and Director of Anglican Formation and Studies. At VST, Charles will...

Clergy Away Dates: Rev. Areeta will be away from August 17—September 8. Deacon Kevin will be away away from August 28—September 13. Dean Chris is away August 24—September 3.

Maundy Café Summer Break: The Maundy Café is currently on summer break. We will reopen on Thursday, September 10.

Cathedral Coffee Hour Update: We have a new Cookie Ministry Coordinator, Michael Burnside! You can contact Michael at burnside604@gmail.com for any questions or concerns. We are still looking for a Coffee Hour Ministry Coordinator. If you're interested, please email Nicky Seppala at volunteer@thecathedral.ca.

• New Parking Code: Due to a meter update, a new code is now active (20260073, valid until January 1, 2027; the old code is now deactivated).

• Elevator Lobby Refresh (Aug 20 – Oct 11): Phased upgrade work (demolition, tiling, and painting) is starting in the parkade elevator lobbies. To minimize disruption, work will happen nightly (from 7:00 p.m.) and on weekends. Please watch for on-site signage regarding temporary access adjustments.

Questions? Please reach out to Precise ParkLink BC at 604-235-1380 or monthlyparkingbc@precisebi.com.

When the world shut down in Covid, the Spirit called St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Kelowna into the ministry of organic, urban farming. A new relationship with the land grew a new way of being church together.

Sponsored by Cathedral CATS (Climate Action Through Stewarding). Join us along with the Rev’d Anne Privett for the...

Date: Friday, August 28th, 2026    
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7:00pm
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
Admission: By donation at the door.

Join us in the sanctuary of Christ Church Cathedral for a special concert showcasing the remarkable journey of one of British Columbia's emerging young opera singers. At just 19, North Vancouver soprano Keava McCormack has already shared the stage with world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, made her professional opera debut with Vancouver Opera, and emerged as one of the...

As part of our ongoing evaluation process, Blackbird Security has been invited to provide support to our staff and volunteers on a trial basis, beginning September 16, 2026.

We are comparing security services as we discern the best long-term fit for the Cathedral.

We anticipate a more casual presence—you will initially see Blackbird guards in polo shirts displaying their company logo, although a more visible security presence can be provided if needed. These guards are trained in both first aid and Naloxone administration, and one of our goals for the trial is to have the same personnel assigned to the Cathedral as consistently as possible.

First Baptist uses Blackbird’s services and has provided us with an excellent reference.

Safe Harbor Security remains a valued partner and is available to support us in the future if needed. We are very grateful for their service to this community, and you will continue to see their staff on-site through September 15.

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.

For the latest details on our Cathedral formation programs this summer, please click the "Read More" button below.

This four-part series is offered at St Philip's on four Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. $25 for all four sessions and take-home materials included.  Registration is limited to 50 participants.

All the details about this series can be found on the St. Philip's website by clicking the button below.

The third in a series of Pilgrimages sponsored by the Ecclesiastical Province of BC/Yukon in collaboration with the Parish of Kokanee in the Anglican Diocese of Kootenay.

From September 14th to...

What Rev. Helen says:

Well, it's official: I am now on Instagram in my capacity as a priest.

You are very welcome to follow along. I've dubbed the account @whatreverendhelensaid. It's my attempt to connect progressive Christian theology with...

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.

Our community hopes to raise $2,000. Every donation, no matter the size, will help provide reliable power for this essential hospital. Thanks to a generous donor, every gift to Light for St. Luke's Wild Ride donations will be matched dollar for dollar.

We are taking on the "Watt's Possible" challenge by walking, cycling, running, embroidering, and using our many talents to support this important project.

Join the Walk!

As one way of participating in this campaign, we invite everyone to join us for a community walk on Saturday, August 29 at 10:00 a.m. We will meet at the side door on Burrard Street, and everyone is welcome.

More information will be available during coffee hour following the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Donations can be made online here.

St. Jude’s Anglican Home Society is currently recruiting for new Board Members. St. Jude’s is a not for profit Long term care facility, primarily serving elderly residents assigned by Vancouver Coastal Health who have nursing and dementia care needs. St. Jude’s has a reputation for excellent quality care in a home like setting. The volunteer Board is a largely hands-off board relying on professional staff to handle all day to day medical, housekeeping, building and accounting needs. 

The Board meets for approximately two - three hours every second month, and is primarily focussed on a leadership role supporting and guiding the professional staff, and ensuring the long term viability of the property and organization that has been serving Vancouver elderly residents for nearly 80 years.

If you are interested in this satisfying opportunity, and for further information, please contact Board Chair, Neil Horne at neil_horne@telus.net or Treasurer, Ian Birtwell at ianbirtwell43@gmail.com. 

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

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.

The Cathedral Office is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday–Friday. Staff contact information is available here. 

REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICES

Holy Communion | 8:00 a.m.

Choral Eucharist | 10:30 a.m.

Sundays@4 Choral Service | 4:00 p.m.

La Sainte Eucharistie en Français | 5:30 p.m.

Compline | 8:00 p.m.

WEEKDAY SERVICES

Holy Eucharist | Monday—Friday
12:15 p.m.

Holy Eucharist | Thursday
7:30 a.m. (with breakfast following)

Rite of Reconciliation (Confession) | 4th Wednesday
11:00 a.m.—Noon

Healing Prayers & Anointing | Wednesday
Following the 12:15 p.m. Eucharist

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