Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay

Regular religious/eucharist services (both in person and virtual) in church and in care facilities; funerals/weddings/baptisms as needed. Christian education which including bible study; education for ministry; spirituality groups; and adult study/lecture series. Pastoral care for the sick shut-in and hospitalized for parishioners and adherents. Columbarium maintained and niches provided for anglicans. Operation by volunteers under government guidelines. Facilities provide at subsidized or no cost for good food box saturday lunch program for those in need in the community. Financial support provided for related and community charities. Eg. Pwrdf precious jewels diocesan projects outreach in the form of food hampers and financial support to those in need in the community when appropriate. Clergy and volunteers when able provide counselling and financial assistance to those in need in the community. Efforts continued to be made to reach out through the internet to attract visitors and newcomers to the parish and to keep the congregation informed. Eg. Website facebook twitter etc. The healing ministry continues. Healing prayer now occurs one sunday a month and provides individual prayer when needed. Group meets regularly for support. Training is becoming formalized for all lay ministers.