Calendar of events for children, youth and families

Dear Children and Grownups, 

We are glad you are here! We treasure your belonging to our community and are delighted to be companions in your journey with Jesus.

Here is a list of activities we have planned this year. There is a mix of teaching, community, and worship - in the church and outdoors. This year Christ Church Cathedral will be partnering with our neighbours down the street at St. Andrew's Wesley United Church. 

I look forward to connecting with you and seeing what the Spirit has in store for us!

Peace and many blessings, 

Areeta+

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For children and youth

Sundays: Children are welcome! At the 10.30am service, playmats and an activity cart with books, puzzles and colouring are available at the front of the church. 

Sunday school (staffed nursery opens at 10am and closes at 12pm) - Our wonderful nursery director, Rosemond, and nursery assistants lead engaging stories and crafts related to the Bible readings. The children come up for communion and rejoin their families for the rest of the service. Parents are also welcome to stay in the nursery as the service is live-streamed. If you need directions, please ask a greeter and they’ll be happy to help you find the nursery.  

On the 1st Sunday of the month, the nursery will be open and not staffed. Staff and volunteers will be upstairs on the mats up front for the 10.30am service.

Intergenerational worship events

Sun Sept 8th at the 10.30am service - Blessing of students, teachers, school staff and parents

Sun Sept 15th after the 10.30am service - Parish picnic (including cake!), onsite at the Cathedral, food will be catered

Sat Sept 28th from 9.30am to about 1pm, gather at St. Michael's Multicultural Anglican Church (409 E. Broadway, Vancouver V5T 1W8) - Meet with the our neighbour churches (Anglican diocese are split up into smaller parts called deaneries) to walk, pray and reflect on trees.  

Sat Oct 5th at 12pm outside the Cathedral, on the corner of Burrard St and Georgia St - Blessing of the pets. Bring your pets or pictures of your pets for a blessing and prayers in honour of the Feast of Saint Francis. We'll have treats for animals and humans!

Sat Oct 19th from 9.30-11.30am - Prayer walk - We'll meet at Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge (rain or shine) for prayers, a walk and informal conversation in the beauty of God's creation. 

Sun Oct 27th at the 1030am service - Wear your Hallowe'en costume to church! A family gathering will follow in the Park Room. Food and drinks will be provided. After lunch, kids will watch a short Hallowe'en video, and grown-ups will have some time to get to know one another. 

Worship and dinner for children of all ages and their grownups, 4-6pm

Each gathering will include worship with child-friendly reflection on scripture, music, followed by dinner and time for grownups and children to eat and spend time with friends. 

Sat Nov 30th - Advent (Christian New Year Party!) - St. Andrew’s Wesley 

Sat Jan 11th - Epiphany - Christ Church Cathedral

Sat March 29th - Lent - St. Andrew’s Wesley

Sat May 10th - Easter - Christ Church Cathedral

Grown-up opportunities to connect and receive support

Tuesdays online, once a month from 8.30-9.30pm. At each zoom gathering, we will reflect on scripture which will be related to the theme of the evening. We will have time for check-in and prayer. 

• Tuesday, Sept 10th - Theme: Finding stillness in the storm
• Tuesday, Oct 1st - Theme: How our faith backgrounds shape our parenting journeys
• Tuesday, Nov 5th 
• Tuesday, Dec 3rd

Parent book study - Journey towards wholeness by Suzanne Stabile 

In 2025, we will be hosting a book study online on the Tuesday evenings listed below. This book study will focus on Suzanne Stabile's teaching on the Enneagram (a personality framework often used in religious circles). We will explore each type and reflect on how each type shows up in our family relationships. We will also reflect on spiritual practices that may be helpful for each type. 

• Tuesday, Jan 14
• Tuesday, Jan 21
• Tuesday, Jan 28
• Tuesday, Feb 4
• Tuesday, Feb 11

Save the date:
Sorrento Retreat Centre - July 20-26, 2025

The Cathedral has booked a Cathedral week at the Sorrento Retreat Centre. There is daily programming for children 3 and upwards (mornings only for preschoolers, full days for kindergarten and up). There are opportunities for grownups to relax or to engage in learning or in unbusy Cathedral activities. 

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If you would like to join us for these activities, need a zoom link, or have any questions, please feel free to contact Rev. Areeta. 

God's peace and blessing enfold your family now and always!