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Here are the YouTube sessions for the 2026 BC Christian Ashram retreat on the Lord’s Prayer “Deliver Us from Evil.” 

July 17th sessions 

July 18th sessions 

Talent Show

Don’t miss out!

This Sunday we remember St. James the brother of St. John. He was also known as James the Greater. One of the inner circle of Jesus’ closest disciples. He was the first of the Apostles to be martyred—executed by the sword by King Herod Agrippa I in 44 AD. St. James had a significant influence on the life of his brother John and the other disciples. Of course, St. James has also impacted the lives of those of us who follow Jesus. That’s why we remember him this week.  This Sunday we are also privileged to have the Rev. Brian Shimer, keynote speaker at this years BC Christian Ashram, as our guest preacher. Brian will preach from the Gospel of Mark with a sermon entitled, “Deliver Us From The Evil One.”

So come, join us as we worship the triune God together. Here’s the announcement:

Church @ Church this Sunday—the 19th July at 10:00am

In case you missed it, you can find last week’s service (Seventh Sunday after Pentecost)HERE.

Important Details:

• This coming Sunday: 19th July The Feast of St. James the Apostle Special Guest preacher Brian Shimer. Everyone welcome.
  
• Ladies’ Refresh Prayer at All Saints Church 10:30am every Tuesday. All women are welcome to come for a refreshing time of Scripture reading, fellowship, and prayer. 
  
• Weekly Men’s Fellowship: “Been Around The Word”. An informal gathering for men. 9:30am Wednesdays at “Bean-Around-The-World” coffee shop, White Rock (corner of Johnston Road and Thrift Avenue White Rock). All men welcome.
  
• Prayer and Bible Study: Thursdays at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome. 
  
• Sunday 26^th July Instructional Eucharist. Come and learn why we do what we do. Everyone welcome.
  
• Book Signing “God’s Firestarters: Healing Pioneers” by The Rev. Dr. Canon Ed and Janice Hird. Sunday 2^nd of August after the service. $25. (For each book sale $5 will go to Project Oikos).
  
• Next Community Lunch Sunday 9^th August after the service. Everyone welcome.
  
• Advanced notice: World Bocce Tournament Sunday August 30^th 2:00pm at the Klenners. Bring your own meat for B-B-Q dinner. Everything else provided. Free tickets available soon. Everyone welcome. 

If you have any further questions, or need help in any way, don’t hesitate to contact me.

See you this Sunday.

Thank you Church.

Stay vigilant and prayerful.

Love each other deeply and keep Jesus at the very centre of everything you do.

Blessings on all you do.

The peace of our Lord,

Peter Klenner

Bishop and Pastor 

All Saints Community Church

Crescent Beach

(604) 209-5570

John Adams: Man of Peace

By Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird
In this age of complicated, unpredictable American Presidents, it is easy to lose sight of our amazing peace with our southern neighbours since the war of 1812. 
Continue reading…

Bishop Malcom Harding: Gentleness and Courage
by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird
The late Bishop Malcolm Harding deeply loved Canada and the Anglican Church, even with their flaws.  He had a contagious joy in the Lord with an unforgettable twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. 
Continue reading…

The deadline for in-person attending our 53rd annual BC Christian Ashram retreat is today June 30th, as TWU needs our numbers for booking food.   The food by the way is delicious. There is air conditioning this year in both the dorms and the conference meeting rooms.

It is three weeks before our retreat on Friday July 17th 2pm until Saturday July 18th 8pm.

You can attend this hybrid retreat either in person or online. Don’t miss out. You can register today by clicking on  https://bcchristianashram.com/shop/

Feel free to check out our Pentecost article.  

You can also read my latest Pentecost sermon  https://edhird.com/2026/05/24/come-holy-spirit/

Or watch it by video

Dear friends,

It is less than one month before our 53rd annual BC Christian Ashram on Friday July 17th 2pm until Saturday July 18th 8pm.

The deadline for in-person attending is on June 30th, as TWU needs our numbers for booking food. The food by the way is delicious. There is air conditioning this year in both the dorms and the conference meeting rooms.

You will really enjoy hearing from our Church in Action speaker Florence Nsenga Drent who has a powerful ministry bringing healing to the survivors of the Rwandan genocide, bringing many to know the forgiveness and restoration in Jesus Christ.

You can attend this hybrid retreat either in person or online. Don’t miss out. You can register today by clicking on https://bcchristianashram.com/shop/

Rev Ed Hird, Director

https://bcchristianashram.com

p.s. If you already registered, please pray about whom you might invite to join you. It could change their life.