The Rt. Rev. Shane Parker, Bishop of Ottawa, was elected the 15^th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada on June 26, 2025, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ontario, during the 44^th session of the General Synod.

Primate-elect Parker has served as the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa since 2020. Prior to that, he was dean of the Diocese of Ottawa and rector of Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa for two decades. He has a master’s degree in sociology from Carleton University, as well as an honorary doctorate from Saint Paul University, where he has served as a part-time professor of pastoral ministry and chairs its Anglican Studies Advisory Committee.

The Primate is the spiritual leader of the Anglican church, the chief executive officer of the church’s national staff team and a member of every national committee, council and board. The Primate represents the church nationally and internationally.

Following the retirement of Primate Linda Nicholls on Sept. 15, 2024, the Anglican Church of Canada has an acting Primate, Archbishop Anne Germond. Primate-elect Parker will be installed in his new role during a worship service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ontario, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Read all about it HERE.

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

Worship Leader: Rev Philip Wadham

Readings:

• 2 Kings 5:1-14
• Psalm 30
• Galatians 6:1-16
• Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families. Our Sunday school program welcomes children of all ages and abilities. Bible stories, games and crafts keep everybody busy. We’ve got something that works for everyone.

Many of St. Mary’s folk know that our priest, Lynn Mills is a member of the new-monastic community, Emmaus Community and AbbeyChurch.  AbbeyChurch is ministry of the Emmaus Community and is a shared ministry of the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada.

AbbeyChurch is offering a series of four services which explore their liturgy. Each week will explore the four parts of their services through conversations among 3 or more AbbeyChurch folk. The services are on Sundays at 4 pm at 932 Balmoral Road (corner of Balmoral and Quadra) in the United Commons building. It’s a big brick church. There is some parking behind the church and along the street.

The services are as follows:

• July 6th: We will explore the first part of the service, We Gather.
• July 20th: We will explore the second part of the service, We Proclaim, when we read the scriptures, preach, and pray.
• August 3rd: We will explore the third part of the service, We Feast, the Eucharist.
• August 17th: We will explore the fourth part of the service, We are Sent.

For more information on the Emmaus Community click Here

For more information on AbbeyChurch click Here.

The 2025 Victoria Pride parade will take place on Sunday, July 6. This year Synod staff will be walking in the parade and we encourage parishes to march with us. If you would like to join us, please fill out the registration form provided.

In June, the Victoria Pride Society will send more information about where the meet up point is, a map of the parade route etc., to everyone who registers.

The deadline to register is July 1, 2025.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Leader: Rev. Lynn Mills

Readings:

• Amos 7:7-17
• Psalm 82
• Colossians 1:1-14
• Luke 10:25-37

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families.

Join us for some good old-fashioned community fun every
Third Friday of the month from 7– 9PM
at St. Mary's in Metchosin, 4125 Metchosin Rd.

Groove to some good tunes, mingle with neighbours,
and maybe meet some new friends!

*By Donation*

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Leader: Blaine Thauberger
Readings:

• Amos 8:1-12
• Psalm 52
• Colossians 1:15-28
• Luke 10:38-42

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families.

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Leader: Rev. Lynn Mills

Readings:

• Hosea 1:2-10
• Psalm 85
• Colossians 2:6-19
• Luke 11:1-13

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families.

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

Worship Leader: Rev Philip Wadham

Readings:

• Hosea 11:1-11
• Psalm 107:1-9, 43
• Colossians 3:1-11
• Luke 12:13-21

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families.

To the clergy and staff of the diocese of islands and inlets;

We've outlined important dates and events coming up in the next program year. Please take a moment to mark the following dates in your calendar. To view The Year Ahead schedule, please CLICK HERE.