Church growth and ways and means of achieving it will be the focus of "Parish Alive!," an event next month sponsored by the Diocesan Evangelism Unit.
Canon Harold Percy will be returning to minister in the Diocese of New Westminster for the first time since 2000 when he comes as the keynote speaker on Saturday, November 11, at St. Philip's,
Harold Percy |
In addition to Percy's practical teaching, the event will feature presentations from leaders of five growing parishes in the diocese - Christ Church Cathedral, Christ the Redeemer, Surrey, St. Alban's,
Percy, who has been rector of Trinity, Streetsville, in
"We are delighted that Harold is returning to
"Parish Alive!" will include both a conference from 9:30 am. to 4 pm on November 11, and an open evening outreach service, beginning at 7:30 pm. Registration for the conference will cost $15 per person, with special rates for parish groups. For registration/further information, please contact the Rev. John Oakes at 604-731-3221 or evangelismunit@hotmail.com.