"By the gift of water you nourish and sustain all living things," we pray in our baptismal rite, which unites us with every other Christian past and present.
When John immersed Jesus in the Jordan River, the Holy Spirit anointed him as Christ — launching his radical ministry.
Water symbolizes a lot in our faith: In the beginning, God's Spirit moved over the waters; through water, God led the Jewish people "out of slavery to freedom"; cleansed in baptism, we find "new birth in the family of the Church."
You can be baptized at any age, but only once; Christians share one united baptism. (You can however be Confirmed to renew your vows). Learn more
Jesus instituted his other foundational Sacrament by inviting us to "do this in remembrance of me" (Lk 22).
All are welcome at God's table, just as we are, no matter who we are — joining with countless other faithful across time and space in this ancient Eucharist ("thanksgiving") liturgy.
More information about this Sacrament and what it means to us can be found here.
We've held discussion circles on a wide variety of topics related to living our faith in the world, including:
- Lord, Teach Us To Pray: The Church of England's Pilgrim Journeys: The Lord's Prayer 40-day study.
- Lent With Leonard Cohen: Diocese of New Westminster's five-week listening guide to songs of the beloved Canadian Jewish songwriter.
- Jesus and the Mystic Poets: A contemplative Lenten study by our own Kim Seary.
- Transforming Questions: Our Diocese's video-led exploration on who Jesus is, ways to pray, reading the Bible, suffering, doubts the Church & more.
Through monthly potlucks, coffee & snacks after service, Christmas dinner, and many other chances to connect with each other, we nurture a welcoming and inclusive community at St. Mary Magdalene's.
Visitors are always welcome — check out our events.
- Pastoral care & prayer (email Rev. Tasha)
- Holy Oil anointing (Weds. after Communion)
- Marriage & vow renewal (contact us for info)
- Funerals, memorials & celebrations of life
- Discernment towards ordained ministry
Advent starts our liturgical year, as we wait in hope for the Messiah's coming.
Christmas recalls in story & song Jesus' miraculous birth to Jewish refugees in Roman-occupied Palestine.
Epiphany celebrates the mystery of baby Jesus' incarnation among us, a light shining in darkness.
Lent is 40 days of inward reflection & discipline from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday — culminating in Jesus' arrest, torture & execution by Roman and religious authorities.
Easter celebrates Christ's resurrection, when we light a fire outside St. Mary Magdalene's. It lasts until Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit blessed Jesus' followers, birthing the Church.
Season after Pentecost retells Jesus' radical life & teachings. It includes the ecumenical Season of Creation to "renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation … in prayer and action."
The Feast of St Mary Magdalene (July 22) honours the first to encounter Jesus after he died, when he told her: "Do not be afraid … Go and tell" the others of his return. That's why we call her "Apostle to the Apostles"
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