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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:
The Rev'd David Burrows, Incumbent Priest
The Rev'd Suzanne Basek, Assistant Priest
The Rev'd Marcella Mugford, Assistant Priest
Sunday Meal
The Free Sunday Meal Program is being offered every Sunday at St. Saviour’s from 2-4 pm beginning October 13th for anyone who can use a meal. If you know someone please let them know.
The Free Sunday Meal Program is being offered every Sunday at St. Saviour’s from 2-4 pm beginning October 13th for anyone who can use a meal. If you know someone please let them know.
We also need volunteers to help prepare the meal on Saturday's and Serve the meal on Sunday afternoons. If you can help email us at: kokaneeanglicans@gmail.com |
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Mountain Reflection
Mountain Reflection ~ November 6, 2024
Grounded and Open . . . . . .
Have you ever had a time, perhaps a moment, day, week, month, or even a year that left you reeling? As I’ve moved through life, periodically, and often without warning, I’ve found myself in chaotic circumstances, feeling that the ground beneath me is unstable, forcing me either to stop or at least make adjustments to my regular routine. Continue reading here...
Grounded and Open . . . . . .
Have you ever had a time, perhaps a moment, day, week, month, or even a year that left you reeling? As I’ve moved through life, periodically, and often without warning, I’ve found myself in chaotic circumstances, feeling that the ground beneath me is unstable, forcing me either to stop or at least make adjustments to my regular routine. 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 mornings, 10:30am until noon, while the faith community gathers for worship, children and young people are invited to explore these themes:
November 3 - All Saints and All Souls - How God works through regular people - family, friends, mentors, teachers, prophets, showing us the light of peace, love and forgiveness
December 1 - Advent and the Feast of St. Nicholas - How we prepare for the Season of Christmas - Ways in which we celebrate and give thanks through preparing, sharing, giving, and receiving
January 5 - Epiphany - How God's message is shared through Jesus from the Manger to the Church, from the church to the world.
Leaders of this ministry have experience working with children and vulnerable populations, and have been suitably veted, trained and prepared according to provincial and safe church standards. 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 mornings, 10:30am until noon, while the faith community gathers for worship, children and young people are invited to explore these themes:
November 3 - All Saints and All Souls - How God works through regular people - family, friends, mentors, teachers, prophets, showing us the light of peace, love and forgiveness
December 1 - Advent and the Feast of St. Nicholas - How we prepare for the Season of Christmas - Ways in which we celebrate and give thanks through preparing, sharing, giving, and receiving
January 5 - Epiphany - How God's message is shared through Jesus from the Manger to the Church, from the church to the world.
Leaders of this ministry have experience working with children and vulnerable populations, and have been suitably veted, trained and prepared according to provincial and safe church standards. Parents/Guardians are invited to experience this opportunity with their children, or to gather with the wider community for worship and refreshments.
Fall Book Study
During October and November, St. Saviour's Nelson will be offering times for prayer and reflection on Thursday mornings 10 - 12. We will be using prayer from the Iona Community's Wee Worship Book, and exploring the book ‘The Rebirthing of God: Christianity's Struggle for New Beginnings’ by John Philip Newell. We will meet weekly until Nov. 21st.
St. Saviour's, NelsonSunday Morning Service at 10:30 am
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St. Mark's, KasloSunday Morning Service at 10:00 am
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 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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Anglican Diocese of Kootenay Newsletters
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PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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
t. 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. |
