Faith Tides is the online, faith-based publication of the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets (BC). Through news stories, reflections and feature articles Faith Tides aims to showcase the work God is doing through our churches. It is a space where people of faith and doubt can walk alongside one another, share their stories and grow together.

Read the September 2025 issue of Faith Tides.

For links to individual articles click on the Read More button below.

"As we grow older into the 'twilight' of life we encounter a kaleidoscope of feelings and experiences such as:  joy, peace, contentment, good health on the one hand, and sadness, grief, fear, poor health on the other. As people of faith how might we come to terms with growing older and how might we be those who 'age well' whatever our circumstances. 

Rev. Bob Gilbert is offering an opportunity to explore and discuss the journey of life in our later years.  We will meet for four or five times, once weekly,  to engage in conversations that relate to 'Aging Well - Growing Old Faithfully'. To assist our discussions there will be on-line and print resources made available.

For St. Columba Church folk, Bob is suggesting we meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 to 3:00 pm, commencing October 14th.  If you are interested kindly print your name and contact information on the sheet of paper located on the desk adjacent to the upstairs washroom.

For St. John's Church folk, they will be meeting Tuesday morning 10:30 to noon, also starting October 14th. Speak to Bob at church to let him know you are interested.

St. John Gualbert, A-Frame Church in Port McNeill is hosting a number of events this fall.

September 20 starting at 3 PM: End of Summer Celebration, afternoon social. All ages activities: music, food and drinks; art and games.

October 17 and 18, Choir workshop lead by Sustin Turner and friends. Sponsored by Wild Heart Music and A-Frame Church. Hoping this will be the start of a Christmas Choir. Fee for each session.

November 7 and 8, Choir workshop led by Wendy Nixon Stothert. Sponsored by Wild Heart Music and A-Frame Church. Fee for each session.

Details on the posters at St. Columba Church or contact Deborah Murray at Deborah(at)nimmobay.com or 250-230-1377

A summary of recent news and upcoming events in the Diocese of Islands and Inlets.

October 4th 10 am to 3 pm. North Island Regional Gathering at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Campbell River. Carpooling available with Robert & Judy Fyles. Pre-registration required. Let Sheila Cook know ASAP if you wish to attend. 

On September 7th Bishop Anna announaced the happy news of The Rev. Anna Rossi’s appointment as Vicar of Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria. Anna will be coming to us from Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and plans to begin her ministry here with us in mid-December. We were very pleased with the quality of candidates that applied for the position and were unanimous in our decision that Anna had the most to offer the Cathedral at this juncture. For the full announcement Click Here.

Order of Diocese of BC: The 2025 Investiture service will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.  The purpose of the Order is to honour and give special recognition to members of the diocese (and in the case of honourary awards, those not part of the diocese) who have given outstanding service over a significant period of time in their baptismal ministry. The service will be livestreamed HERE.

We Together 2025: We Together is our regular (once every other year) diocesan conference to remind us of the ways we are connected; we are stronger together. We are bound in countless ways, in our structures, in our prayers, and through the stories we tell. We are each other's concern, and we are each other's gift. Early bird discount rate deadline September 14; registration deadline November 3. Event is November 14 and 15. For full details Click Here.