Below you can find updates released by the Diocese of Kootenay to the parishes.
2023 October 01 – Update on Archbishop Lynne
The Archbishop Will be Working Remotely
Dear People of the Diocese of Kootenay,
I am writing this letter on my way to Winnipeg...
2023 August 31 – Letter from Archbishop Lynne
Update on Matters of Diocesan Interest
Dear People of the Diocese of Kootenay,
It has been far too eventful since our last regular issue of Kootenay Contact two weeks ago, with various news bulletins in between...
2023 August 21 – Update on Camp OAC
Update on the State of Camp OAC After the West Kelowna Fire
Dear People of the Diocese of Kootenay,
Below you will find a pastoral letter from Bishop Lynne pertaining to Okanagan Anglican Camp (Camp OAC) as well as an update from Camp Director Ian Dixon.
2023 August 21 – Staffing
New Appointment: Andrew Stephens-Rennie
Below you will find notice of the appointment of Andrew Stephens-Rennie as Director of Missional Renewal for the Diocese of Kootenay.
2023 August 16 – Diocesan Updates
In Loving Memory
Dear People of the Diocese of Kootenay,
It is with shock and sadness we announce the passing of The Rev. Dr. Yme Woensdregt, beloved priest at Christ Church Cranbrook from 2004-2020. An obituary and funeral details will be shared when available.
Please pray for his daughter Yvonne, the people of Christ Church Cranbrook and all those who are grieving. Rest Eternal grant to him, O Lord and let light perpetual shine upon him.
2023 July 16 – Diocesan Updates
In Loving Memory
With sadness, we share the passing of the Rev. Arthur ("Art") Gans on June 15th, 2023. Most recently, Art was an Honourary Assistant at All Saints Vernon.
A memorial service will be held at All Saints Vernon on Friday, August 11 at 10:00 am with a tea reception to follow. The Reverend Jane Bourcet will be the celebrant.
Rest Eternal grant to him, O Lord and let light perpetual shine upon him
2023 July 2 – Diocesan Updates
Dear People of the Diocese of Kootenay,
It is with sadness we announce the passing of the Rev. Dr. Ronald Leslie Barnes on June 10, 2023.
Obituary: dignitymemorial.com/ob...
Rest Eternal grant to him, O Lord and let light perpetual shine upon him.
2023 June 21 – Diocesan Synod Updates
The General Synod established the National Indigenous Day of Prayer on the 21 June in the Calendar of the Anglican Church of Canada enrolled under the heading of Other Major Feasts That Take Precedence of a Sunday and listed within Other Major Feasts on page 16 of the BAS.
"I encourage parishes to consider marking National Indigenous Sunday and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on the closest Sunday to June 21 and September 30. One of the things that excites me about the Diocese of Kootenay is a will to live into our commitments to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and I pray you find creative ways to do this in your community."
-Bishop Lynne McNaughton
2023 May 10 – Notice of Synod
Below you will find a letter from Archbishop Lynne announcing the upcoming Diocesan Synod on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 as well as some of the surrounding work being done to observe the 120th anniversary of the Diocese of Kootenay.
2023 May 03 – Quarterly Financial Update
Below you can find a copy of a letter sent by the Diocesan Treasurer to all Incumbents and Wardens of the Diocese in May 2023.
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