Dear Friends in Christ: And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed…….Romans 12:2 Not only have my brother bishops empowered me to write this message on their behalf, but it is being sent to you without them having opportunity to see it in advance. That indicates a level of trust that I [...]
Anglican Network in Canada
Pastoral Letter from Bishop & Moderator, the Rt. Rev. Don Harvey
June 18, 2011 – 10:20 am
My dear friends in Christ Jesus: When the history of our Church is written, the date of June 16th will receive very special mention. It was on that day, nine years ago that a relatively few members of the Synod of New Westminster made the fateful decision that they no longer were able to remain [...]
Lenten Letter from Bishop Don Harvey
March 8, 2011 – 10:36 am
Ash Wednesday – 2011 My dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Many of you are aware that, after our launch as a Church several years ago, I continued my practice of writing a Lenten Pastoral Letter and requesting that it be read in all congregations, preferably on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. While this may [...]
Prayer for Christchurch (+Donald)
February 23, 2011 – 1:27 pm
Yesterday, Archbishop Bob Duncan and I wrote Bishop Victoria Matthews – formerly bishop of Edmonton and now bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand – assuring her of our prayer and support for the people of her diocese who have been devastated by a second – far more destructive – earthquake in less than six months. Reports [...]
Synod 2010 Highlights
November 18, 2010 – 8:56 am
Synod 2010 highlights For those of you who were able to stay current on the progress of ANiC’s synod by reading the AEC blog, the following will not be news. But for others, these highlights – condensing 2½ full and productive days – might be of interest. A more detailed account of each day of [...]
Legal Update (Sept 12)
September 13, 2010 – 7:47 am
As you are probably aware, on Monday morning, the BC Court of Appeal will begin hearing the appeal in the case of the four ANiC parishes (St. John’s, St. Matthews, Good Shepherd and St. Matthias & St. Luke) v the Diocese of New Westminster. The appeal will be heard in the Vancouver courthouse at 800 [...]
Church Planting Workshop with Canon Ron McCrary
August 21, 2010 – 3:13 pm
All clergy and lay people interested in church planting are invited to take advantage of this rare opportunity to network and learn more without having to travel outside of BC. The time is September 9 (Thursday), 10am-4pm. The location is the Delta Town & Country Inn (Terrace Room), 6005 Highway #17, Delta, BC. Pre-register by contacting [...]
ANiC Newletter for August
August 18, 2010 – 10:00 am
Articles in the August edition include…More information on the visit of the Primate of South East Asia to Vancouver September 18-19, donations needed for the Southern Cone, announcements of new ordinations, registration details on a church planting workshop planned for September 9 in Delta, BC, and news of Bishop Trevor’s recent ministry in England. Click [...]
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Don
August 18, 2010 – 9:59 am
Greetings in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ! As our ANiC family continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly difficult for us to communicate effectively (and economically) with one another. This is hardly surprising, since our area now covers the whole country and makes us geographically the largest Anglican Diocese in the world. While [...]
