A Prayer from our Bishop

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A Prayer from our Bishop Vicdavid Mbuyi Bipungu

Further to the mass shooting that has shattered the Community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia and the murder suicide in Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg, with a broken heart, let us stand together in faith, hope and love.

We offer our deepest condolences to those grieving. I seek from across our diocese prayers for the families of the victims of this horrific situation that is impossible to comprehend, and for the first responders. May God keep them and grant them peace. May His light surround and uphold them.

We also express our solidarity to our brothers and sisters of the diocese of Caledonia (Bishop David Lehmann) who have to keep courage and strength in proclaiming the Good News of love in such challenging context.

May the souls of the departed ones rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.

-Bishop Victor David Mbuyi Bipungu

Suite à la fusillade de masse qui a bouleversé la communauté de Tumbler Ridge, en Colombie-Britannique, et le meurtre-suicide à Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg, même si nous avons le cœur brisé, restons unis dans la foi, l'espoir et l'amour.

Nous adressons nos plus sincères condoléances à ceux qui sont dans le deuil. Je demande à tous les membres de notre diocèse de prier pour les familles des victimes de cette situation horrible et incompréhensible, ainsi que pour les premiers intervenants. Que Dieu les protège et leur accorde la paix. Que Sa lumière les entoure et les soutienne.

Nous exprimons également notre solidarité à nos frères et sœurs du diocèse de Caledonia (Mgr David Lehmann) qui doivent garder courage et force pour proclamer la Bonne Nouvelle de l'amour dans un contexte aussi difficile. Que les âmes des défunts reposent en paix et ressuscitent dans la gloire. Amen.

Évêque Victor David Mbuyi Bipungu


Let's Talk About Safe Church!

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Calling all leaders and advocates in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry,

You are warmly invited to join an online forum with Executive Archdeacon Deborah Meister for an important conversation about Safe Church.

📅 Thursday, February 26
🕡 6:30 p.m. (EST)
💻 Online

This evening forum is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage together around creating safer, healthier ministry spaces for children, youth, and families.

We hope you’ll join us for this timely and meaningful conversation.

RSVP for the link

Thinking About Ordination?

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Ordination Process

Ordination into Holy Orders in Christ’s Holy Catholic Church, and specifically in the Anglican Church of Canada, is a privilege not a right. Every Christian is called by God through baptism to minister by the effective use of his or her spiritual gifts in life’s context. The ordained ministry is only one of many ways in which God calls the baptized to serve Christ.  To learn more about the ordained ministry, we invite you to see the brochure "The Ordained Ministry — Is It For You? ". 

For more details about the Discernment Process:

Our Ombudsperson is Here for You!

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The Diocese of Montreal wishes our communities to be free of harassment, abuse, and other conduct harmful to our members. The ombudsperson is an impartial, independent official tasked with receiving and investigating these complaints. The service is free and confidential.

Learn more / Contact Ombudsperson ombuds@montreal.anglican.ca

(514) 843-6577 ext 280

Helping people find our churches // Aider nos voisins à trouver nos églises

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Dear Clergy / Parish Communicators

We encourage you to complete this short survey, entitled, "Helping People Find our Churches".  If you are responsible for more than one parish, we kindly ask that you submit a separate survey for each.

English Survey HERE

Chers membres du clergé / responsables de la communication paroissiale,

Nous vous encourageons à répondre à cette brève enquête intitulée « Aider les gens à trouver nos églises ». Si vous êtes responsable de plusieurs paroisses, nous vous demandons de bien vouloir remplir un questionnaire distinct pour chacune d'entre elles.

enquête française ici