Join Us

We gather for contemplative worship out of doors all year round, rain or shine, at different locations around our watershed.

We meet most Saturdays in person or online. Through outdoor worship, we seek transformative encounters with the species and geography of the Fraser River to Salish Sea basin, and the wider Cascadia bioregion. We explore wilderness, sustainability, and justice themes in Christian scriptures, sacrament and social teaching, and we learn about our roots and roles as individuals and as a church, in the multi-racial, labour, and Indigenous-Settler history of lower-mainland British Columbia. We mark the ancient Quarter and cross-Quarter Days (equinox, solstice and the mid-points between) with special celebrations.

To find out when and where we are meeting next, check out our upcoming events below or email Laurel. If you’d like to receive our bulletin of events every two weeks, sign up for our email list at the bottom of this page!

Community Hike & Picnic
Jun.
22

Community Hike & Picnic

We will aim to walk for at an hour and half, starting and ending in the same spot. We will be walking together once a month, on the third Saturday of the month, in all weather conditions. All ages are welcome.

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Community Hike
Apr.
20

Community Hike

We will aim to walk for at an hour and half, starting and ending in the same spot. We will be walking together once a month, on the third Saturday of the month, in all weather conditions. All ages are welcome.

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Holy Week Compline at St. Mary's Kerrisdale
Mar.
25
to Mar. 27

Holy Week Compline at St. Mary's Kerrisdale

Location: St. Mary's Kerrisdale and online

Join us to celebrate holy week with climate-focused preaching featuring Salal + Cedar folks during Compline services on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week.

25 March Monday – Sandy Hwang
26 March Tuesday –  Caitlin Beck
27 March Wednesday – Laurel Dykstra

If you would like to join via zoom, check your email bulletin for details or contact Laurel.

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Equinox & Service Celebration
Mar.
23

Equinox & Service Celebration

Join us to celebrate the Equinox, and to celebrate Caitlin's service as a long-term warden.

4 pm service, 5:30 meal and celebration
Location: Cottonwood Gardens, meal and celebration at Samaritan House

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Worship + Vestry / AGM
Feb.
24

Worship + Vestry / AGM

Location: Online, at our usual zoom link. Check your bulletin or contact Laurel if you need the link.

Everyone who comes to Salal + Cedar events is encouraged to attend our annual general meeting -- where the budget is reviewed and new members of the leadership team are affirmed.

We will have worship beginning at 4pm and Vestry will begin at 5:30.

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Community Hike
Feb.
17

Community Hike

We will aim to walk for at an hour and half, starting and ending in the same spot. We will be walking together once a month, on the third Saturday of the month, in all weather conditions. All ages are welcome.

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Contemplative Walk
Feb.
15

Contemplative Walk

We will gather to walk in the forest round Rice Lake, looking for the signs of early Spring. Reach the gazebo by driving to the end of Lillooet Road; there is parking and washrooms. Alternatively, walk across Pipeline Bridge from the end of Lynn Valley Road (just past End of the Line general store). 228 bus will get you there from Lonsdale Quay.  

Contact Elizabeth with questions.

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Induction of Alecia Greenfield
Feb.
13

Induction of Alecia Greenfield

Location: St. Anselm's, 5210 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC

Join us for the Induction of Alecia Greenfield as Rector of St. Anselm's in Vancouver.  We will celebrate this event on Tuesday, February 13 at 7 pm.  Laurel will be preaching.

Shrove Tuesday pancakes will be served beginning at 5 pm.

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Community Hike
Jan.
28

Community Hike

We will aim to walk for at an hour and half, starting and ending in the same spot. We will be walking together once a month, on the third Saturday of the month, in all weather conditions. All ages are welcome.

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Community Hike
Dec.
16

Community Hike

We will aim to walk for at an hour and half, starting and ending in the same spot. We will be walking together once a month, on the third Saturday of the month, in all weather conditions. All ages are welcome.

The trails in Pacific Spirit Park are relatively flat. Folks are advised to wear sturdy walking or hiking shoes, or hiking boots as we may encounter muddy and slippery sections, large puddles, or recently fallen branches. Contact Francis with questions.

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Prayer Circle
Dec.
9

Prayer Circle

Join us at the Burnaby Mountain Watch House for a time of prayer and contemplation. Bring a snack to share if you’d like and a candle for the Light a Candle for COP28 vigil.

Link to map here

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Community Hike
Nov.
18

Community Hike

We will aim to walk for at an hour and half, starting and ending in the same spot. We will be walking together once a month, on the third Saturday of the month, in all weather conditions. All ages are welcome.

The trails in Pacific Spirit Park are relatively flat. Folks are advised to wear sturdy walking or hiking shoes, or hiking boots as we may encounter muddy and slippery sections, large puddles, or recently fallen branches. Contact Francis with questions.

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All Souls
Nov.
1

All Souls

S+C Council member Francis will join others at Mountainview Cemetary to honour All Souls. If you'd like to meet up with Francis, he will be gathering people at 6:45 with the intention of joining the 7 pm walk. Contact Francis with questions and for meet up coordination.

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