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As part of our 135 Celebrations, we welcome the Director of Indigenous Studies at VST,  The Reverend Dr. Ray Aldred ThD, as guest preacher at the 8am and 10:30am services on Sunday, October 6, 2024. 

Ray and his daughter, Cat, will be hosting a 40-minute forum in the Park Room from 9.15-10am. Books and Indigenous art, created by Catherine, will also be available for purchase during the 40-minute forum and following the 10.30am service. 

During the week of October 5-11, we will focus on our response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action. You can find that document in the hallway as you enter from the lower Burrard Street doors.

We look forward to seeing you there as we continue to celebrate the place of Christ Church Cathedral in the heart of the city for the last 135 years.

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A little bit about The Reverend Dr. Ray Aldred

Reverend Doctor Ray Aldred is a husband, father, and grandfather. He was first ordained with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada and is now ordained with the Anglican Church of Canada. He is Cree from, Treaty 8.  Born in Northern Alberta, he now resides with his wife in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.  Ray is the director of the Indigenous Studies Program at the Vancouver School of Theology whose mission is to partner with the Indigenous Church around theological education.

Ray and Elaine have been married for 45 years. Together they have worked to strengthen people’s relationships. For the last 20 years Ray and his wife, Elaine have also been involved in ministry to help train people to facilitate support groups for people who have suffered trauma. 

Ray and Elaine have four adult children, Jenny, who has graduated from the University of Regina and the Alliance University College, a schoolteacher, is married and lives in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada; Raymond, who is pursuing a PhD in Philosophy at McGill University; Catherine, is an artist and has earned an MA in Religions Studies at McGill University; and Rueben who works in the Oil Field in Northern Alberta.