The Reverend John Stephens, Bishop Coadjutor-elect began the first phase of his new ministry at the Synod Office on January 11.
His email address is jstephens@vancouver.anglican.ca and his phone number is 604. 684 6306 ext. 218.
Rev. Stephens will be on retreat through Thursday, January 14 in preparation for his consecration on January 23. I know that you will keep John in your prayers as he takes this time apart.
The Archbishop has made Martha Cameron a Postulant for the Diaconate. Martha is currently a member of St Barnabas, New Westminster.
The Reverend Canon Simbarashe Basvi, Rector of St David, Tsawwassen and his family have safely arrived from Zimbabwe and completed their quarantine on Wednesday, January 13. We welcome them to the diocese. An Induction will be planned when conditions allow.
The Reverend Stuart Hallam, Rector of St. Philip, Dunbar has signified to the Archbishop and the Parish that he will resign with his last Sunday on February 28. We wish Stuart and his family well as they return to England.
The Reverend Scott Gould concluded his appointment as Rector of St Helen, Point Grey on December 31.
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