Bring your dancing shoes to enjoy an evening of swing music and dancing. Expert dance lessons begin at 6:30 pm, followed by live swing music played by Original Blend. All ages are welcome. Cover charge is $10.

The annual gathering of the North Vancouver Lutheran and Anglican churches will take place on June 9, Pentecost Sunday at 10:30 am This is a popular annual event bringing together members of seven local congregations to enjoy worship and fellowship. This year the host congregation is Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Drive.

There will be no services at St Agnes on June 9.

Our coffee time after the 10:15 am service is made possible by a small and dedicated group of volunteers. They make the coffee, set out the treats, and wash the dishes afterwards.

You too can be part of this elite group! Please volunteer to help - training is provided. See the sign up sheet at the church or call Laura at 604 987-0432 to let her know you're interested.

A special screening of the film WAJD - Songs of Separation as a fundraiser to support refugees. Sutherland Secondary at 6:30 pm on June 4 & 7. Inspired by the traditional sacred music of Syria, filmmaker Amar Chebib travelled to Damascus and Aleppo in 2010. Six months later the revolution began, escalating into a bloody civil war and the largest humanitarian crisis of our time. Touched by the harrowing experiences of the friends he made, Wajd transformed into the stories of three musicians turned refugees.

The 119th Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster met last week. It was a full event over two days with many significant decisions made. The diocesan website has a full report - click below.