Who we are:
St John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church, Vancouver is a community of Christians dedicated to the exposition and teaching of the Word of God, to the spreading of the good news of the Gospel at home and abroad, and to the application of God's purpose in our own lives and families.
“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalm 46:10
In the last year, when Anglican churches voted to seek temporary Episcopal oversight under ANiC (The Anglican Network in Canada) various dioceses of the Anglican Church of Canada responded by seeking to seize properties and replace elected trustees. The purpose of joining ANiC was to remain in communion with the worldwide Anglican Church and receive leadership from an orthodox bishop. St. John’s and three other local ANiC churches have asked the Supreme Court of B.C. to clarify who are the proper trustees of our congregations (the ones we elected or the ones appointed by the diocese) and for what purposes the buildings are held in trust. The trial finished on Jun 11, 2009.
The Honorable Stephen Kelleher delivered his decision to clarify who are the proper trustees of our congregation and for what purposes the buildings are held in trust on Nov 25, 2009.
Read the Nov 25, 2009 Letter from St. John's Leadership 
Read the Nov 25, 2009 ANiC press release
Justice Kelleher's Reasons for Judgment: PDF 
Anglican Network in Canada (ANiC) parishes Appeal Court Decision
Dec 24, 2009 ANiC press release
Parish Discernment Meetings
As a parish, we have much to think through and pray about regarding our future ministry and whether or not to appeal the judgment from Justice Kelleher. To this end, the Trustees scheduled several Parish Discernment Meetings in two “Rounds” during December and January. The Discernment Meetings have now been completed. Please continue to pray as we consider God's will.
Other background information
The pages on the left answer questions that people might be having about the trial such as basic background information, helpful reminders, information for during the trial and after the trial.
If you would like to be put on an email list for updates please email Krista Friebel with your name, address and phone number.
If you still have questions please feel free to contact our office to speak to someone or pick up updates that will be made available in print form.
If you have specific questions or concerns you can call the office at 604.731.4966 and we will connect you with one of the following or you may talk to them directly:
Lesley Bentley, David Avren, Christine Klukas, Krista Friebel, Andrew Konnert, Rev. David Short, Rev. Jim Salladin, or Joanne Lawrie.
