St. Michael & All Angels
Chemainus BC
V0R 1K0
Who we are
The Anglican parish of St Michael and All Angels doesn't 'go it alone'. We see ourselves as partners in God's mission in the world, along with all people of faith. More formally, though, we are part of a larger family. We are a proud part of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia; those Anglican churches found on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands of the Salish Sea (Strait of Georgia), Broughton Archipelago and Kingcome Inlet.
Informally, some have taken to calling us ‘the diocese of the islands and inlets’. As a diocese, we are also part of the Anglican Church of Canada and the worldwide Anglican Communion. The Anglican Church of Canada is also in a ‘full communion’ partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
Mission Statement:
Joyfully to know Christ
Share that knowledge
And show His love to others.
Informally, some have taken to calling us ‘the diocese of the islands and inlets’. As a diocese, we are also part of the Anglican Church of Canada and the worldwide Anglican Communion. The Anglican Church of Canada is also in a ‘full communion’ partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
Mission Statement:
Joyfully to know Christ
Share that knowledge
And show His love to others.
Location of worship
2858 Mill Street
Chemainus,
BC
V0R 1K0
Canada
Phone: 250-246-4470
Fax: 250-246-9209
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Church Pastor
Rev Michael J. Wimmer
Rector
2858 Mill Street
Chemainus,
BC
V0R 1K0
Canada
Phone: 250-246-4470
Fax: 250-246-9209
Click here to contact Rev Michael J. Wimmer
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev Michael J. Wimmer
Leader Position:
Rector
Phone:
Fax:
250-246-9209
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Michael grew up in South Africa. He met his future wife Pat in Johannesburg as a young man, and went on to University. In 1965 he went to the United Kingdom for theological studies at the Community of Resurrection in Yorkshire, England. Michael married Pat in London in 1967. They now have 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren.
Michael was ordained Deacon in the Suffolk Cathedral of England in 1967. He served in parishes in South Africa from 1967-1983. In Canada he was located first in Haida Gwaii from 1984-1985, and then from 1985-1993 he was assigned as the Dean of the Cathedral in Prince Rupert. He served as senior chaplain to Missions to Seamen in Vancouver from 1993-1998. During this time he also served 2 years as the Executive Officer for the Diocese of Edmonton.
Michael retired in 2005 and moved to Nanaimo where he did relief work in the Diocese of British Columbia from 2006-2007. He was appointment Rector of St. Michael and All Angels in 2008.
His favourite colour is green. His favourite soft drink is Coke. His favourite sport is Cricket. In his spare time he enjoys model trains and has a passion for motor cars.
Michael was ordained Deacon in the Suffolk Cathedral of England in 1967. He served in parishes in South Africa from 1967-1983. In Canada he was located first in Haida Gwaii from 1984-1985, and then from 1985-1993 he was assigned as the Dean of the Cathedral in Prince Rupert. He served as senior chaplain to Missions to Seamen in Vancouver from 1993-1998. During this time he also served 2 years as the Executive Officer for the Diocese of Edmonton.
Michael retired in 2005 and moved to Nanaimo where he did relief work in the Diocese of British Columbia from 2006-2007. He was appointment Rector of St. Michael and All Angels in 2008.
His favourite colour is green. His favourite soft drink is Coke. His favourite sport is Cricket. In his spare time he enjoys model trains and has a passion for motor cars.
Administration
Admin Name:
Sophie Ward
Admin Position:
Council Secretary
Phone:
Fax:
250-246-9209
Admin Email:
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Mailing Address
PO BOX 463
Chemainus BC
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Chemainus BC
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Parking
Parking is in our parking lot located behind the church
St. Michael & All Angels Service Times
WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES
Sunday services: 10am
Wednesday services: 10am
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Wednesday services: 10am
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St. Michael & All Angels History
Chemainus was served by a missionary at Cowichan during the early 1860s. By 1866, a resident priest was assigned to Chemainus, Chemainus Mill and Salt Spring Island. Services ceased in 1887. In 1890, a missionary was appointed to Chemainus. The Church of St. Michael was built in 1891 and consecrated on August 29, of that year.
Chemainus and Westholme parishes were subsequently paired and were affiliated with Cedar from 1895 until 1897, when Cedar was separated. Chemainus was served by the Archdeacon for Victoria in 1899 and by the Assistant Curate of Christ Church Cathedral in 1901, followed once again by the Archdeacon. Chemainus, Crofton and Westholme were formed into a parish in 1907.
In 1928, the parish was known as "St. Michael's, Chemainus and All Saints', Westholme with Crofton." The Church of All Saints' was destroyed by fire in the late 1970s. (Services have continued in a church hall at Crofton.) As of 1986 (and earlier?) the congregation was served with the congregation of All Saints, Westholme. As of 1995 it was titled St. Michael and All Angels, Chemainus with All Saints, Westholme / Crofton.
Chemainus and Westholme parishes were subsequently paired and were affiliated with Cedar from 1895 until 1897, when Cedar was separated. Chemainus was served by the Archdeacon for Victoria in 1899 and by the Assistant Curate of Christ Church Cathedral in 1901, followed once again by the Archdeacon. Chemainus, Crofton and Westholme were formed into a parish in 1907.
In 1928, the parish was known as "St. Michael's, Chemainus and All Saints', Westholme with Crofton." The Church of All Saints' was destroyed by fire in the late 1970s. (Services have continued in a church hall at Crofton.) As of 1986 (and earlier?) the congregation was served with the congregation of All Saints, Westholme. As of 1995 it was titled St. Michael and All Angels, Chemainus with All Saints, Westholme / Crofton.
Help my unbelief
Dear God, help my unbelief. When I'm in pain, I forget that you care about me. I forget that you have helped me through my trials. I forget that you hold me in your arms to keep me safe. I forget that you are feeling my pain with me. I forget that you love me, I forget that I am important to you. Show me your presence - let me feel your enveloping love. Heal my hurting soul. Thank you for staying with me even in my unbelief.
St. Michael & All Angels listing was last updated on the 12th of November, 2023
