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St. Saviour's Pro-Cathedral, Nelson BC
St. Mark's, Kaslo BC
Serving the Communities of Nelson, South Slocan, North Shore and Kaslo
in the Diocese of Kootenay, British Columbia
Our purpose is to "seek Truth, nurture the Sacred and bless with Love."
Clergy:
Incumbent Priest: The Rev'd David Burrows
Assistant Priests: The Rev'd Suzanne Basek and The Rev'd Marcella Mugford
Welcome to Kokanee Parish’s Tuesday Lenten Dialogues.
Over the next five weeks until Tuesday April 8th, we will be engaged in dialogue with different members of the wider community, who will bring their expertise, lived experience, and passion concerning themes of; Inclusion, Forgiveness, Justice, Love, and Compassion. Here is a link to the download at PDF of the service booklet ~ The Wee Worship Book, used in the Dialogues (all rights reserved: Wildgose Resource Group):
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Sunday Service at St. Saviour's, Nelson
Livestream Link: CLICK HERE
Thank you for joining our service on live stream. To follow along the service you will need a blue Common Praise hymn book. If you are a church member, and need a hymn book please email the office and request a copy. You will also need the Lent Season Bulletin and the weekly bulletin insert with the hymn numbers, readings and psalm. Here are the links to download the Lent Season bulletin PDF and the weekly service insert PDF below:
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Sunday Meal for the Hungry
We offer a free meal every at St. Saviour’s from 2 - 4 pm for anyone who is hungry. If you know someone please let them know.
We also welcome volunteers to help prepare the meal on Saturday's and serve the meal on Sundays.
If you can help out please email us to let us know at: kokaneeanglicans@gmail.com
Thank you to the Anglican Foundation for their generous sponsorship grant for St. Saviour's Sunday Meal Program!
We offer a free meal every at St. Saviour’s from 2 - 4 pm for anyone who is hungry. If you know someone please let them know.
We also welcome volunteers to help prepare the meal on Saturday's and serve the meal on Sundays.
If you can help out please email us to let us know at: kokaneeanglicans@gmail.com
Thank you to the Anglican Foundation for their generous sponsorship grant for St. Saviour's Sunday Meal Program!
Mountain Reflection
Mountain Reflection ~ March 21, 2025
Unfolding Existence
Today I find myself slowing down, searching for calm and peace, for quiet space within the busyness. It is Friday, the fifteenth day of Lent; today marks the Spring Equinox and, amid gentle rain showers in the Kootenays, I once again find myself pondering this journey of life, the gift of love, the struggle of grief, and the pursuit of hope.
This life is a momentous gift. As Spring unfolds we sense and witness life’s intricacy and glory: its scents and tastes, emerging vistas, and melodious sounds. In my palm I cradle the beauty and creative potential of the Holy One as I plant seeds, collect smooth stones from distant beaches, and am hugged by beloved friends. My life today reverberates with a heartfelt ‘Thank You,’ as Spring unfolds. Continue reading here...
Unfolding Existence
Today I find myself slowing down, searching for calm and peace, for quiet space within the busyness. It is Friday, the fifteenth day of Lent; today marks the Spring Equinox and, amid gentle rain showers in the Kootenays, I once again find myself pondering this journey of life, the gift of love, the struggle of grief, and the pursuit of hope.
This life is a momentous gift. As Spring unfolds we sense and witness life’s intricacy and glory: its scents and tastes, emerging vistas, and melodious sounds. In my palm I cradle the beauty and creative potential of the Holy One as I plant seeds, collect smooth stones from distant beaches, and am hugged by beloved friends. My life today reverberates with a heartfelt ‘Thank You,’ as Spring unfolds. Continue reading here...
Sunday Spirituality Exploration for Children and Teens
St. Saviour's Nelson is an open, welcoming faith community that affirms the inherent dignity and worth of every human being. We explore our spirituality from an engaging, progressive view of Christianity that welcomes the influence of Science, History, Justice and Ethics.
We attempt to engage learning so that individuals and families can gain and hone skills of compassion, resilience, care for humanity and care for nature. We use the curricula:
A Joyful Path: A Spiritual Curriculum for Young Hearts and Minds.
Sunday School is the First Sunday of the Month at 10:30am until noon.
While the faith community gathers for worship, children and young people are invited to explore themes.
Parents/Guardians are invited to experience this opportunity with their children, or to gather with the wider community for worship and refreshments.
We attempt to engage learning so that individuals and families can gain and hone skills of compassion, resilience, care for humanity and care for nature. We use the curricula:
A Joyful Path: A Spiritual Curriculum for Young Hearts and Minds.
Sunday School is the First Sunday of the Month at 10:30am until noon.
While the faith community gathers for worship, children and young people are invited to explore themes.
Parents/Guardians are invited to experience this opportunity with their children, or to gather with the wider community for worship and refreshments.
St. Saviour's Food Pantry 25 Year Anniversary!
25 Years ago in February of 2000, Katherine Hough, the Anglican minister of St. Saviour’s at the time, identified a need in the community to help our neighbours who were having trouble making ends meet, with an idea to offering free food.
Every Friday morning since, St. Saviour’s Food Pantry has been feeding our neighbours at this Friday food bank. Since the beginning, it has been a volunteer organization, this way 100% of donations goes towards buying food.
We represent volunteers, local organizations, local farmers, local merchants, local food producers, and so many people who have supported the St. Saviours Food Pantry over the last 25 years.
This village has generously served those in need of food in our area for 1,300 Friday mornings over the last 25 years!
Thank you Nelson neighbours!!!
Every Friday morning since, St. Saviour’s Food Pantry has been feeding our neighbours at this Friday food bank. Since the beginning, it has been a volunteer organization, this way 100% of donations goes towards buying food.
We represent volunteers, local organizations, local farmers, local merchants, local food producers, and so many people who have supported the St. Saviours Food Pantry over the last 25 years.
This village has generously served those in need of food in our area for 1,300 Friday mornings over the last 25 years!
Thank you Nelson neighbours!!!
St. Saviour's, NelsonSunday Morning Service is at 10:30 am
HOLY WEEK SERVICES IN NELSON: Palm Sunday April 13 at 10:30 am Maundy Thursday April 17 at 7 pm Good Friday April 18 at 2 pm Holy Sat. Easter Vigil April 19 at 7 pm Easter Sunday April 20 at 10:30 am |
St. Mark's, KasloSunday Morning Service at 10:00 am
HOLY WEEK SERVICES IN KASLO: Palm Sunday April 13 at 10 am Wednesday Morning Prayer April 16 at 11am Maundy Thursday April 17 at 10 am Good Friday April 18 at 7 pm Easter Sunday April 20 at 1 pm |
 St. Saviour's Pro-Cathedral, 701 Ward St, Nelson
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 St. Mark's, 601 5th Street, Kaslo
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Nelson's Friday Morning Food Bank
St. Saviour's Food Pantry opens it's doors every Friday
Truth & Reconciliation
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Learn more about the Anglican Church of Canada's work toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities and the actions being taken toward healing and building a new relationship with our Indigenous brothers and sisters based on listening, learning, gratitude and respect, and a just and equal sharing of all God's gifts in creation.
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Learn more about the Anglican Church of Canada's work toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities and the actions being taken toward healing and building a new relationship with our Indigenous brothers and sisters based on listening, learning, gratitude and respect, and a just and equal sharing of all God's gifts in creation.
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Greening our Church - Reducing our Carbon Footprint
In 2017, St. Saviour's and three other Nelson-area spiritual communities committed to going 100% renewable energy by 2050. CBC’s national news program, The World This Weekend, features a story by reporter Bob Keating. Listen to the audio program by clicking here or click on the image of the church above.
In 2017, St. Saviour's and three other Nelson-area spiritual communities committed to going 100% renewable energy by 2050. CBC’s national news program, The World This Weekend, features a story by reporter Bob Keating. Listen to the audio program by clicking here or click on the image of the church above.
Jewel of the Kootenays
St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral is an excellent example of a Gothic Perpendicular church in stone, and thus reminiscent of many English churches. Visitors are amazed by the jewel-like stained glass windows that depict stories from the Bible and, by their dedications, provide a connection to the history of families that helped build Nelson. The history of the stained glass windows are told in a beautiful coloured booklet entitled Cathedral Whispers – the Stained Glass Windows of St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral published in June 2012, and are available at the entrance for a donation of $5.00. You may browse the booklet below:
St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral is an excellent example of a Gothic Perpendicular church in stone, and thus reminiscent of many English churches. Visitors are amazed by the jewel-like stained glass windows that depict stories from the Bible and, by their dedications, provide a connection to the history of families that helped build Nelson. The history of the stained glass windows are told in a beautiful coloured booklet entitled Cathedral Whispers – the Stained Glass Windows of St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral published in June 2012, and are available at the entrance for a donation of $5.00. You may browse the booklet below:
Interfaith Sunday for Climate Action
St. Saviour’s congregation began in 1890 when Nelson was a raw mining town. In the early days St. Saviour’s was likely a haven for homesick English men and women far from their homes. The words and music of the traditional Church of England services, no doubt, brought great comfort. A Mission Room was erected in 1892 and the stone church was opened in 1899. The church burned to its granite walls in 1928 and was rebuilt in 1929. The stained glass windows that grace the church were donated after the fire. St. Saviour’s is still one of Nelson’s best loved heritage buildings.
Over the years, St. Saviour’s has changed steadily. As part of the Diocese of Kootenay, we were innovators in changing to a service in contemporary English and using a variety of worship music. Today you will find a warm welcome in a caring congregation that worships Sundays at 10:30 am and includes a children's program. On special occasions we celebrate with "Messy Church" for the whole family, a Christmas pageant, and the blessing of pets for St. Francis Day. St. Mark’s
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Peace Pole Dedication
St. Saviour’s is a church for the new millennium, strongly rooted in the Anglican tradition and reaching out to bring the love of Jesus Christ to the Nelson community and the world. All are welcome to find community and spiritual nourishment here. We explore our faith and spirituality through a contemplative group and a book study group among other programs. We are also actively involved in the inter-faith community.
Garden Labyrinth at St. Mark's Kaslo
St. Mark's is also renowned for its special services, including a blessing of the animals on St. Francis of Assisi Day, our Christmas and Epiphany services with a unique children's pageant, and a full Easter week schedule including a foot-washing service and a Saturday Evening Vigil.
St. Mark's presents a number of special activities each Christian year. We have our St. Nicholas Party for the congregation on December 6th each year. We also enjoy the Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, which is open to all. This past year St Marks added a St. Patrick's Day potluck supper, which included music and Irish entertainment. Every year we sponsor an ecumenical Bible or Christian book study, most recently a video and discussion study of the Book of Revelation. The study sessions are very well attended, and everyone is welcome to participate. A few years ago, a labyrinth was constructed on the outside grounds behind the hall using the cobbles that are so common in our lake shore community. All are welcome to seek peace and clarity by walking the labyrinth.
As of June 6, 2022, St. Michael's was deconsecrated by Archbishop Lynne McNaughton. The residents of Balfour continue to be part of the larger Anglican family of Kokanee Parish, which includes St. Saviour's Pro-Cathedral in Nelson, and St. Mark's Kaslo. St. Michael and All Angels' History: The first church service in Balfour was conducted by Bishop Sillitoe, the first Bishop of Kootenay, in the summer of 1891. Another early service was conducted on May 12, 1892 in a storeroom belonging to Charles W. Busk, a pioneer in the area, who contributed generously to the church, the Boy Scouts, and the community. St. Michael’s church was built during 1892 built on land donated by Mr. Busk. The first service was held in the church on St, Stephen’s Day (December 26th) 1892. |
