Aug 12 was the final day of our "Guardians of the natural world " summer program for children age 6 to 12.
We explored the gifts of nature this week with hands on activity, art, play, music, walks etc. This last day we had with us our guest Elizabeth Mathers from "Salal and cedar" to help and direct the installation of a pollinator garden facing south in front of the church! 
This was made possible by a grant from the diocese, as well by the generous donation of beautiful plants from our local garden centre "Grow And Gather" on Dewdney Trunk
Stay tuned, there are more photos and stories to follow about our fun and meaningful week!
Guardins of the Natural World
Vacation Bible School
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Anglican clergy power
The Induction Ceremony for Rev. Miranda 
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A full house (covid style) for the induction of The Rev Miranda Sutherland as priest at Holy Spirit

Church gardening and beautification
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Tree planting with Rev. Miranda and Wim Hunfeld
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Rev. Miranda "builds up the church" (or tears out an old retaining wall) during garden refurbishment during the church's centennial year.
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Our gardens get a facelift for the centennial of our church building, thanks to may hard-working volunteers
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Easter Sunday was joyful but Rev Miranda was a solitary figure as it was an online service.
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Holy Spirit Humour
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​"Bernie got the Bible Study Memo and has arrived very early."


Winter Warmth on our Sock Tree
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100 items of warm winter wear were collected from parishioners and neighbours who hung items on our outdoor tree. These will be distributed by agencies supporting those who need these items
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Rev Miranda displays the 100 items of warm winter wear collected on our sock tree. They are en route to those who need them.
Cheer Bags for Covid-Isolated Seniors
PictureFrom left: Mimi Hunfeld, Mary Blackstock, Deborah Sproule, Jean Davidson, and Tom Kerr, with the cheer bags.
Members of Holy Spirit prepare gift bags for seniors as part of our 'Because We Care' project. 
Holy Spirit Anglican Church put together 112 packages after receiving a $25,000 grant from the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors program that provides funding for projects that make a difference in the lives of seniors









Bell Ringing for Peace at Holy Spirit
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​Our next door neighbours, Earl, and Aamir and Ahmad from the Garden of Heaven mosque; our MP, Marc Dalton; the Vice-President of the Whonnock Community Association, Bernard; and eight members of Holy Spirit parish, all masked and distanced, rang the steeple bell 102 times on November 11.  The neighbourhood, which is usually asked to come and help ring, were instead invited to go outside and listen or tune in online.  This has become a significant event on the community calendar.  Several stories were shared of wartime courage of participants' family members in seeking peace - as a paratrooper, a resistance worker, a nurse, and shell-shock victims after WWI  trenches.
Bishop Melissa Skelton visits Holy Spirit Anglican Church
PictureBishop Melissa at the launch of the Holy Spirit Centennial and Revitalization projects on September 13th, 2020
PictureThe official unveiling of the Revitalization and 100th Anniversary logos
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Festive decor and local flowers set the scene for a 'Parking Lot Picnic' with the Archbishop
Planning for our Centennial gets underway
Holy Spirit hosts Centennial Celebration Community Coffee Party co-sponsored by Whonnock Community Association
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Co-ordinator Jean Davidson explaining the plan to Secretary Helmi of the Whonnock Community Association ​ and her husband Fred, Historian.
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Jean explains to guests about our plans, inviting all to submit "100 Ideas" for consideration.
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MLA Bob D'Eith heard of our Coffee Party and visited as he was in the area, Here he is participating by writing his idea.
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Rev. Miranda meets the Imam

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Rev Miranda visited our neighbours at the mosque for prayers and conversation
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