Welcome!
We hope that you will find the information about our Diocese useful and that you will find some helpful resources for ministry. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you might have.
Our Diocesan Vision statement.
Please email us your thoughts and comments.
In the News...
March 2010 Synod Minutes - Revised
Myanmar Alert
The Bishop sadly informs the Diocese that the invitation to visit Myanmar later this year is postponed due to elections taking place in that country this Fall. We'll let you know as soon as we have further news.
Women's Fall Weekend 2010 ...
"Road to Emmaus" is the theme for this year's Women's Fall Weekend being held October 22-24 at Camp Pringle. Click here for poster and registration form.
Employment Opportunities.........
The Bishop seeks to appoint an incumbent to the Parish of St. Mary of the Incarnation, Metchosin. See Employment Opportunities under Quick Links for details.
The Bishop seeks to appoint an incumbent to the Parish of St. Philip, Cedar. See Employment Opportunities under Quick Links for details.
Bishop's Gospel Choir ...
Invites you to a very special event Sep 12, 2010 in support of Aboriginal Students in the Diocese. For invitation click here. For poster click here.
Three Saints Appointments...
Dear Friends in Christ; I write with delight to inform you that after consultation with the members of the Three Saints Parishes Transition Team I am able to announce that The Reverend Canon Christopher Parsons and The Reverend Scott McLeod have accepted my appointment of them to be Associate Priests in the Parishes of St. Peter, Lakehill, St. Michael and all Angels, Royal Oak, and St. David, Cordova Bay. ... MORE
Synod Office hours change...
Dear Friends in Ministry, As you know the diocesan office is going through a process of downsizing. As a direct result, the diocesan office will only be open to members of the Diocese and the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
As well, the office will be closed on Fridays. Some staff may be in the office working on Fridays, but they are available only by appointment. The meeting room is still available for meetings on Fridays but access to the rest of the office will be limited.
Please share this information with your Wardens and members of your congregations.
Sincerely,
+ Bruce Bryant-Scott
Bishop's Announcements of celebrations & people on the move...
"Please hold the following individuals, their families, their parish families and myself in prayer during these times of transition." ~ + James
~ With sadness and regret we say goodbye to Sr. Doreen McGuff and Sr. Louise Manson ... MORE
~ With pleasure I write to inform you that the Reverend Sarah Belknap has accepted my appointment of her as half-time Associate Priest at St. John the Divine, Victoria, effective July 15th, 2010. Sarah last worked in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles where she served in small parishes, as a university chaplain, and as a member of the staff in larger congregations. Sarah is married to Charles and they live on Salt Spring Island.
~ With delight I write to inform you of the appointment of Anne Privett as Assistant Curate at the Parish of St. Paul, Nanaimo, effective September 1st, 2010. Anne is a recent graduate of Trinity College, Toronto, and was ordained by me to the Diaconate on January 10, 2010. During the summer months Anne will, as part of her internship, work in the Diocese of Keewatin before joining us.