Dear Friends,
All are invited to join:
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Why: Hear about how God calls us to ordination
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When: Saturday, November 5, 9:00am - 12:30pm
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Where: University of Victoria Multifaith Centre,
(West Campus Gate, near Finnerty Gardens)
Bishop Anna and a panel of speakers will each share a unique story about God's call to ordination.
Each will speak for 12 minutes, allowing time for questions or comments;
Join in this special time to celebrate and inspire others to take the first step towards ordained ministry.
Who should attend Vocations Day?
- anyone interested (or even just a little curious) in becoming a priest or deacon
- anyone who may sit on a Discernment Committee to help others become a priest or deacon
- anyone who want to know more about identifying and supporting others interested in being a priest or deacon, and raising them up in ministry
- anyone who's curious about learning about the career paths of the panel speakers
Speakers:
- The Very Rev Ansley Tucker, dean of Christ Church Cathedral (recently retired)
- The Ven Eric Partridge, executive archdeacon
- The Ven Elizabeth Northcott, regional archdeacon
- The Rev Canon Ian Powell, bi-vocational priest and priest to the city of Victoria
- The Rev Bill Tarter, priest and Guardian of the Community of Francis and Clare (a contemporary, vowed community expression of the Franciscan tradition)
- The Rev Juli Mallet, priest
- The Rev Colleen Lissamer, priest (recently ordained)
- The Rev Wally Eamer, deacon of the diocese
Light refreshments will be available.
Expect lots of time for discussion & questions.
Pre-registration is required by
Monday, October 24. Register here!
I am looking forward to meeting you and sharing this special day together.
Blessings,
Bishop Anna
