St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church
Mayne Island BC
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Who we are
St Mary Magdalene is an inclusive, open Christian community. Being the only church on Mayne Island, we welcome and celebrate people from all traditions, styles and practices. Our services are founded in the Anglican tradition, based in the Iona Celtic style, but include elements from many other traditions, as well.
Those who worship with us come from a wide variety of places and backgrounds, but as we gather in one place together Sunday by Sunday, week by week, we are united by our common faith in Christ and in our desire to hear and to follow Christ’s way in the world. This means we strive to live into the Great Commandment, to love God and love all of our neighbours as ourselves.
Our church is located on the traditional lands of the Tsartlip First Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. We give thanks for all who have gone before us and for the many blessings of this place.
Wherever you are on your faith journey, we invite you inside our doors! Based on our baptismal vow to “respect the dignity of every human being,” here at St. Mary Magdalene, we affirm diversity and embrace inclusiveness. We think we have something to offer you and we know we can learn something from you. Join us – let’s journey together!
Faith Tradition
Although we are an Anglican parish, many of our members are from other faith traditions- United Church of Canada, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, and so many more. We welcome everyone and embrace our diversity as another gift from our Creator. No matter what faith tradition you may be from, or if you have no faith tradition, you are more than welcome!
The Usher Will Welcome You
We don’t pounce, but we do want you to feel welcomed and are ready to answer any questions you may have. Ushers will offer you a service bulletin and can answer your questions. You will be invited to sign our guest book, if you wish to do so.
Washrooms
As the church was built in 1898, there are washrooms only in Church House- which is open before, during and after the service. Please feel free to leave the service at any time that you wish to do so, and then come back in at your convenience. We are a very casual lot- no one will be offended.
Seating
Once you enter the worship space, choose a seat anywhere you feel most comfortable. There are no “assigned” seats. Here you will notice our diverse parish family, as some will be happily greeting and catching up with each other while some will be sitting quietly and praying. Before the service begins, our rector, Eric, will invite the congregation into some silence to prepare our hearts for worship.
Worship
We follow the rich Anglican liturgy in the Iona (Celtic) tradition and we sing our hymns out of two hymnals, one the Anglican hymnal and the other a United Church hymnal. Our Psalms and some other parts of the service can be found in the Book of Alternative Services. All three books will be in the book-rack in front of you and your bulletin will guide you. Our worship leaders will also announce which book we will be next looking at, and you will also find that people sitting near you will be happy to point you in the right direction as we go along.
If you are not familiar with a liturgical style of worship, we believe you will find it meaningful as everything we do or say has purpose and the service flows from one piece to the next in a rhythm that quickly becomes very familiar. There will be times that we all sit and times that we stand or kneel. In any of these times, you will see that some people choose to continue to sit, or stand, even when others are doing something else. There is no “right way” to worship God- and you are welcome to do whatever feels most comfortable for you.
We Celebrate the Eucharist Every Sunday
At the centre of who we are as a parish family is our celebration and receiving of the Holy Eucharist, also known as The Lord’s Supper or Communion. It is our tradition that all are welcome at God’s altar and are invited to receive Communion.
The Ushers direct us when it is our turn to come to the altar. Some will kneel at the altar rail and some will stand. You will be offered both bread and wine. To receive the bread, simply place one hand on top of the other, palms open and up and the bread will be placed on your top hand. To receive the wine, you may drink from the cup or if you prefer, simply place your finger-tips on the base of the cup. If you prefer not to receive one or both simply cross your arms in front of you. This will indicate that you prefer a blessing, which the priest will offer. After you receive, return to your seat.
Children are welcome at the altar. Parents can indicate to the priest whether the children are to receive a blessing or participate in the bread and wine (or just the bread).
The Peace and Fellowship
Our liturgy begins with music and scripture reading followed by a Sermon. The service includes a time when we pray for our needs and the needs of others, and an opportunity to greet one another and offer “The Peace of the Lord” to each other.
Some will stay at their seats and offer this greeting to those close by while others will step out into the aisle to greet others. You will hear some joyful voices during this time. After the Peace is exchanged, we will proceed with the Eucharist.
At the end of the service, we have a local tradition of holding hands and singing a farewell song. If you feel comfortable holding hands, please do so. But you will also note that some choose not to hold hands as we sing; that is fine, as well.
After the service ends, we enjoy some refreshments together. We hope you will want to stay for a few minutes, but if you need to be on your way, we certainly understand. We are just glad you have joined us!
See you next time!
Those who worship with us come from a wide variety of places and backgrounds, but as we gather in one place together Sunday by Sunday, week by week, we are united by our common faith in Christ and in our desire to hear and to follow Christ’s way in the world. This means we strive to live into the Great Commandment, to love God and love all of our neighbours as ourselves.
Our church is located on the traditional lands of the Tsartlip First Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. We give thanks for all who have gone before us and for the many blessings of this place.
Wherever you are on your faith journey, we invite you inside our doors! Based on our baptismal vow to “respect the dignity of every human being,” here at St. Mary Magdalene, we affirm diversity and embrace inclusiveness. We think we have something to offer you and we know we can learn something from you. Join us – let’s journey together!
Although we are an Anglican parish, many of our members are from other faith traditions- United Church of Canada, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, and so many more. We welcome everyone and embrace our diversity as another gift from our Creator. No matter what faith tradition you may be from, or if you have no faith tradition, you are more than welcome!
The Usher Will Welcome You
We don’t pounce, but we do want you to feel welcomed and are ready to answer any questions you may have. Ushers will offer you a service bulletin and can answer your questions. You will be invited to sign our guest book, if you wish to do so.
Washrooms
As the church was built in 1898, there are washrooms only in Church House- which is open before, during and after the service. Please feel free to leave the service at any time that you wish to do so, and then come back in at your convenience. We are a very casual lot- no one will be offended.
Once you enter the worship space, choose a seat anywhere you feel most comfortable. There are no “assigned” seats. Here you will notice our diverse parish family, as some will be happily greeting and catching up with each other while some will be sitting quietly and praying. Before the service begins, our rector, Eric, will invite the congregation into some silence to prepare our hearts for worship.
Worship
We follow the rich Anglican liturgy in the Iona (Celtic) tradition and we sing our hymns out of two hymnals, one the Anglican hymnal and the other a United Church hymnal. Our Psalms and some other parts of the service can be found in the Book of Alternative Services. All three books will be in the book-rack in front of you and your bulletin will guide you. Our worship leaders will also announce which book we will be next looking at, and you will also find that people sitting near you will be happy to point you in the right direction as we go along.
If you are not familiar with a liturgical style of worship, we believe you will find it meaningful as everything we do or say has purpose and the service flows from one piece to the next in a rhythm that quickly becomes very familiar. There will be times that we all sit and times that we stand or kneel. In any of these times, you will see that some people choose to continue to sit, or stand, even when others are doing something else. There is no “right way” to worship God- and you are welcome to do whatever feels most comfortable for you.
At the centre of who we are as a parish family is our celebration and receiving of the Holy Eucharist, also known as The Lord’s Supper or Communion. It is our tradition that all are welcome at God’s altar and are invited to receive Communion.
The Ushers direct us when it is our turn to come to the altar. Some will kneel at the altar rail and some will stand. You will be offered both bread and wine. To receive the bread, simply place one hand on top of the other, palms open and up and the bread will be placed on your top hand. To receive the wine, you may drink from the cup or if you prefer, simply place your finger-tips on the base of the cup. If you prefer not to receive one or both simply cross your arms in front of you. This will indicate that you prefer a blessing, which the priest will offer. After you receive, return to your seat.
Children are welcome at the altar. Parents can indicate to the priest whether the children are to receive a blessing or participate in the bread and wine (or just the bread).
Our liturgy begins with music and scripture reading followed by a Sermon. The service includes a time when we pray for our needs and the needs of others, and an opportunity to greet one another and offer “The Peace of the Lord” to each other.
Some will stay at their seats and offer this greeting to those close by while others will step out into the aisle to greet others. You will hear some joyful voices during this time. After the Peace is exchanged, we will proceed with the Eucharist.
At the end of the service, we have a local tradition of holding hands and singing a farewell song. If you feel comfortable holding hands, please do so. But you will also note that some choose not to hold hands as we sing; that is fine, as well.
After the service ends, we enjoy some refreshments together. We hope you will want to stay for a few minutes, but if you need to be on your way, we certainly understand. We are just glad you have joined us!
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Reverend Canon Dr. Blair Haggart
Leader Position:
Minister
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Other Church Leaders:
Associate Priest: The Rev. Thomi Glover
Administration
Admin Name:
Janet Guy
Admin Position:
Secretary
Phone:
Admin Email:
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Mailing Address
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Galiano Island, BC
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Galiano Island, BC
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Driving Directions to St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church
Travel/Direction Tips
If you require a ride to church on Sunday morning or know of someone who does, please contact Pat Gasston (250-539-5519, [email protected]) who will make arrangements for transportation.
Parking
There is ample parking, with some areas closer to the door than others. If you find it easier to be dropped off right at the door, that is fine. Most people enter by the main door (on the ocean side of the building). But some of our folks feel it is easier to enter by the vestry door (along the side of the church nearest the parking lot). The vestry door has no stairs, so it is the wise choice for some. Handicap parking spaces are available as well.
St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church Service Times
Sunday morning worship begins at 10:00 am.
At various times through the year, we also have additional services during the week. These additional services will be listed on the church calendar on this web site.
We are quite relaxed and don’t want you to miss any part of our worship, but if you arrive a little late, please feel free to come on in, anyway! You can always join the worship after we have begun. Ushers will be sitting at the door near the back of the worship space to welcome you. Our Sunday service usually lasts about an hour, after which we have a coffee and tea time in Church House (the other building on the site).
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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At various times through the year, we also have additional services during the week. These additional services will be listed on the church calendar on this web site.
We are quite relaxed and don’t want you to miss any part of our worship, but if you arrive a little late, please feel free to come on in, anyway! You can always join the worship after we have begun. Ushers will be sitting at the door near the back of the worship space to welcome you. Our Sunday service usually lasts about an hour, after which we have a coffee and tea time in Church House (the other building on the site).
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Dress Code
St. Mary Magdalene is a diverse church in so many ways and what we wear each Sunday is one of those ways! Above all we want you to be comfortable. This is Mayne Island and as you may have found, this is a casual and comfortable community. Wear what feels good to you and you will fit right in. Some people will wear their “Sunday Best” while others will be in everything from casual to jeans.
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Other activities & ministries
Men’s Breakfast:
Second Friday of Every Month 8:30 am ~ contact Jim Moore
Women's Auxillary:
1st Monday of every month at 2pm ~ Church House
Second Friday of Every Month 8:30 am ~ contact Jim Moore
Women's Auxillary:
1st Monday of every month at 2pm ~ Church House
Other information
St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church History
In early 1897 construction of the Church was completed. The first service Evensong was held on April 4, 1897.
Bishop Perrin conducted the Consecration service the following year on April 17, 1898.
The Church today is the original, except for the installation of electrical lighting and heating. The Vestry was enlarged for additional storage and for staff changing. The old chimney has been taken down along with the original fireplace. The mantle was relocated to the rear of the Church where it now supports the original Altar Cross.
Warburton Pike, Explorer and Author, donated the land for Church. The original Rectory was the farmhouse of a Mr. Figg. It burned down in 1907 and was rebuilt by Canon Paddon and his sons. William Cain, of Galiano Island, made the oak furniture, revised the Reredos, carved the wall paneling. The present native oak prayer desk is his gift to the Church.
An early Church steeple Cross donated by Bud Bjornfelt and carved by Roy Ross, an Islander is now located on the ocean side of the church. “God and Ocean” are carved in Japanese characters on the Cross identifying the Church and its location adjacent to Active Pass in Miners Bay, Mayne Island, BC Canada.
Bishop Perrin conducted the Consecration service the following year on April 17, 1898.
The Church today is the original, except for the installation of electrical lighting and heating. The Vestry was enlarged for additional storage and for staff changing. The old chimney has been taken down along with the original fireplace. The mantle was relocated to the rear of the Church where it now supports the original Altar Cross.
Warburton Pike, Explorer and Author, donated the land for Church. The original Rectory was the farmhouse of a Mr. Figg. It burned down in 1907 and was rebuilt by Canon Paddon and his sons. William Cain, of Galiano Island, made the oak furniture, revised the Reredos, carved the wall paneling. The present native oak prayer desk is his gift to the Church.
An early Church steeple Cross donated by Bud Bjornfelt and carved by Roy Ross, an Islander is now located on the ocean side of the church. “God and Ocean” are carved in Japanese characters on the Cross identifying the Church and its location adjacent to Active Pass in Miners Bay, Mayne Island, BC Canada.
Grant us grace
0 Lord our God, grant us grace to desire Thee with our whole heart; that, so desiring, we may seek, and seeking find Thee; and so finding Thee may love Thee; and loving Thee, may hate those sins from which Thou hast redeemed us.
St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church listing was last updated on the 7th of August, 2021
