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September 2022
				Summer Listening
			This summer included a week serving as chaplain to Camp OAC together with my spouse Leanne, where we enjoyed being part of the dedicated camp ...		
				 
					Written by
										
						David Tiessen					
				Prayers for Special Synod 2022
			Lord, Have Mercy … on our Special Synod Our first-ever “Special Synod” is just a month away. As for previous Synods, we are all invited ...		
				 
					Written by
										
						Catherine Ripley					
				Celebration of Life
			The Rev Jeffrey Donnelly A Celebration of the Life of Jeffrey Donnelly was held on July 2, 2022 at St Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, Nelson. Lay people ...		
				 
					Written by
										
						John Lavender					
				Is the Church Really a Family?
			Many churches identify themselves as a “family church.” It sounds warm and cozy: we are friendly, welcoming, open, big–hearted. Be part of our family; it’s ...		
				 
					Written by
										
						Yme Woensdregt					
				Servanthood
			Servant’s Heart from the desk of a deacon The parable of the Good Samaritan came up in our lectionary, back in July, and reading it ...		
				 
					Written by
										
						Christine Ross					
				Dean Nissa Basbaum’s Retirement Celebration
			Dean David Tiessen heartily and warmly welcomed former Dean Nissa to our 8:00 am and 10:00 am services, Sunday, June 26 at the Cathedral Church ...		
				 
					Written by
										
						Wendy Soon					
				Deconsecrated
			St Michael & All Angels, Balfour A Service of Deconsecration was held at St Michael & All Angels, Balfour on June 6, 2022.” This service ...		
				 
					Written by
										
						John Lavender					
				 
				
 
					



