Mission Conference 2026

Each parish can send up to five participants to the Mission Conference on May 30. To register, please contact St. John's office: stjohnnv@telus.net / 604-986-1151

The Mission Conference Weekend, May 29–31, 2026, invites Anglicans from across the diocese to gather around that discernment. Centred on the theme “Moved by Mission, Guided by Spirit,” the weekend will be a time of prayer, learning, and imagination as we explore how the Church is being called to live more deeply into God’s mission in this moment.

“This weekend will bring our diocesan family together. It is an opportunity to deepen our shared sense of purpose and to imagine the future of ministry in our communities.”

— Archbishop John Stephens, Diocese of New Westminster

Participants can expect a rich and varied program shaped by voices both from within the diocese and from the wider church. Through workshops and shared conversations, the conference will explore some of the most pressing questions: from proclaiming the Gospel in fresh ways, to the Church’s journey of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, to what it means to be truly missional in our neighbourhoods and among new generations. The conference will also include Open Space gatherings, offering opportunities for reflection and creative engagement.

Underlying the entire weekend is a shared recognition that the Church is living through a time of change — but also a time of great possibility.

May 29, 7:30pm - "Sing Without Ceasing" Choir Festival at Christ Church Cathedral

May 30, 8:30am-4:00pm - Mission Conference at Diocesan Office (contact St. John's office to register)

May 31, 10:30am - Choral Eucharist at Christ Church Cathedral