About

The Centre for Spiritual Renewal is a group of parishes providing a wide variety of spiritual support and practices to help us on our Christian journey. Retreats, conferences, study groups, practitioner groups, prayer groups, spiritual direction, and more are offered. We are about supporting people on their spiritual journey using the riches of Anglican, Christian, and other spiritual traditions to experience God’s love, wisdom, and healing , that we may be a loving engaged presence in community and for the world.

The Centre for Spiritual Renewal is delighted to continue serving a wide and expanding community since 2018! Serving and growing together in ministry is very life-giving as we adapt to respond to the needs of today. Our collaboration of spiritual leaders at our main locations offer a variety of events, facilitators, resources, and a welcoming community. We encourage you to check out our exciting blended Program Guide, assembled twice each year. (The Program Guide is made available each Spring and Fall, at the bottom of this page .)

Frequently asked questions:

What is The Centre for Spiritual Renewal?

The Centre for SPIRITUAL RENEWAL is a Christian Formation coalition that began at the Parish of St. Dunstan’s and has now expanded to include St Andrew’s, St. Thomas,  and our newest partner, St. Paul's in Vancouver.  The Centre invites all people to come together for intentional time with God, to gain insight, growth, and healing in community, and for the world.

What does The Centre do?

We have a strong desire to grow in God’s grace, to be a place where people come to encounter God’s loving presence, and to experience a genuine faith community. The opportunities that The Centre provides are to help deepen and widen our spiritual journey. We invite all to gather, pray, and practice in ways that are meaningful to each person.

How does The Centre work?

The Centre combines existing spiritual formation gatherings at our partner parishes, some weekly and monthly, along with new opportunities to come together. Some of the events are simply drop-in so people can feel free to participate as works for one's schedule. For special events (see our Events section),  participants register to attend,  and if there is a registration fee the payment is offered by way of a suggested donation. Scholarships are provided so all who are interested may attend.

Who is involved in The Centre?

At the parish level, trained leaders and some specialized facilitators offer spiritual practices, studies, workshops, and prayer opportunities for anyone who wishes to participate,  including  families, friends, and others in the community. At times we bring in additional skilled facilitators to encourage our learning and practice.

In 2022 a group of Advisors were invited to meet regularly to listen together and share from their experience, skill sets, and wisdom. This has proven to be very valuable in offering wise insights, ideas, support, and encouragement to the directors of The Centre.

The Advisor Team: Bishop John Stephens, Rev. Tellison Glover, Rev. Jessica Schapp, Rev. Dixie Black, Rev. Anne Crosthwait, Rev. David Taylor, Rev. Lorie Martin, Rev. Andrew Halladay, Katherine Murray, Rev. Philip Cochrane.