Faith Tides: May 2026

Faith Tides is the online, faith-based publication of the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets (BC). Through news stories, reflections and feature articles Faith Tides aims to showcase the work God is doing through our churches. It is a space where people of faith and doubt can walk alongside one another, share their stories and grow together.

Read the May 2026 issue of Faith Tides 

In this issue:

Bishop's Column: Reaching across diocesan boundaries to work together
Bishop Anna shares some of the work being done at the provincial level to share knowledge and resources across the dioceses of the ecclesiastical province. 

Young adult ministry gaining momentum at St. Barnabas
St. Barnabas young adults’ group “Sanctum” is led by young adults for young adults, and is seeing a growing number of young people seeking belonging and connection. 

Ripples – May 2026
This month we share ripples from churches celebrating World Day of Prayer and marking Holy Week.

Let’s dream big on music education
Christ Church Cathedral director of music Donald Hunt invites us to dream with him of a cathedral where young peoples’ passion for music is ignited and soars. 

Wondering together at the ecclesiastical province summit in Kelowna
Andrew Stephens-Rennie, a member of the committee organizing the upcoming provincial summit, shares some of his hopes for the summit. 

From the Archives: Saving paper the 19th century way
Diocesan archivist Justine Soles shares an intriguing find from the archives — and an ingenious method for saving paper!