Feast of Pentecost at St. James'

On Sunday, May 28, the Feast of Pentecost, Bishop John Stephens made an episcopal visit to his Parish of St. James', Vancouver. During the liturgy there were five confirmations and one new reception into the Anglican Communion.
Many thanks to Warden, Peggy Smyth for these excellent photos and also to the parish's assistant curate, the Reverend Mother Amanda Ruston for the topnotch photo editing.
Enjoy the photos

(Trustee) Ross Hornby (newly received); Joanna Lam (confirmand); Bryce Winter (confirmand); Bishop John; Eric Velestuk (confirmand); Samantha Orne (confirmand); Christopher Price (confirmand)
Congratulations and many Blessings!

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• Warden, Leah Postman, Liturgical Assistant and recently confirmed, Joanna Lam, Bishop John and the Reverend Mtr. Amanda Ruston.
• A view of the nave and chancel from the west end crossing.
• Bishop John at St. James' on the Feast of Pentecost.
• Bishop John with the Rector of St. James', the Venerable Fr. Kevin Hunt. Fr. Kevin serves the diocese as Archdeacon of Burrard.
• Bishop John with the Reverend Fr. Matthew Johnson. Fr. Matthew is priest associate at the DTES parish and is also Street Priest of the Street Outreach Initiative.
• Processing in with the confirmands.