Churches around the world celebrate what St. Francis of Assisi apparently started almost 800 years ago: blessing our animals. St Stephen’s Church
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St Stephen’s 22nd Annual Hymn Sing – A Past Perfect Event
led by talented performer Louise Rose and The Open Door Choir @ Our Place Sunday, July 19th, 2015 at 5:00 pm Rain or Shine Please bring a comfortable lawn chair Indoors in the Church Hall if Inclement Weather A collection…
Caleb Pike / Duncan Lidgate / William Thomson circa 1856
This is the historic St. Stephens Church in Saanichton.
The Lidgate and Thompson families were well known
St. Stephen’s church take grapes from vine to chalice
“St. Stephen’s church in Victoria, diocese of British Columbia, overlooks Mount Newton Valley and has had a working vineyard on the church property since 1996”, said sexton David Scarth, one of the three founders of the vineyard.
Volunteer of the Month ~ April 2008
Sandy O. at St. Stephen’s Church in Saanichton, off Mt. Newton X Road has been opening and closing the Church every day for over 25 years. Apparently there was some trouble with young people going into the church and using…
St Stephen’s Special Event ~ Sept 2009
The Bishop’s Gospel Choir is 40 member, mixed voice, choir (with children) drawn from Anglican congregations across the Greater Victoria area.
Vacation Bible Study for Preschoolers ~ July 2010
St. Stephen’s Church is pleased to have been chosen as the location for a Vacation Bible Study for Preschoolers.
Queen’s Jubilee Medal at St Stephen’s Church ~ March 2012
On Friday, March 16, 2012, along with other members of the Order of Canada, St Stephen’s Norma Sealey received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal, presented by the Lieutenant Governor on behalf of the Governor General.
“But, There’s Nothing I Can Do”
There’s nothing we can do can be instantly, very simply replaced with but, there’s nothing God cannot do.
Amazing Together ~ March 2009
More than 500 of about 2,000 congregations that make up the Anglican Church of Canada responded to a request to come together in song
This is the Expectation that is Advent
This is the Expectation that is Advent © by Diane Raborn
Sunday, November 30th, in the year of our Lord 2014, ushers in the start of Advent in our liturgical calendar.
It is a time of hope. expectation, and waiting. Intentionally and purposefully.
But, most significantly, with the childlike imagination and joy that radiates throughout this meaningful Season.
A Transforming Moment in Time ~
An angel came. An angel transformed. Life will never be the same.
False Evidence Appearing Real ~
It’s a wonderful morning to be alive in God’s grace. And His grace is why we’re here. Christ tells us we will have trouble in this world.