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!
Wisdom of Water and Trees - Part 2
Join together to do some native plantings around the Watch House. Snacks will be provided.
This is the second event in this series, but don’t worry if you didn’t attend the first one. All are welcome!
Watch House on Burnaby Mountain:
Forest Grove Park
8505 Forest Grove Dr, Burnaby
St. Francis Worship and Petting Zoo
Join Salal + Cedar at St. Clement in North Vancouver for St. Francis Day worship. Following the service, there will also be a petting zoo to further celebrate our relationship with creatures of all kinds.
A Service of Holy Communion
Location: St. Mark's Ocean Park, 12953 - 20th Ave, Surrey, BC
Worship using the Book of Common Prayer in St. Mark's forest chapel.
Powell River Field Trip
As part of our year-long Reading Scripture with the Land project Salal + Cedar is planning a second road trip to Powell River with a focus on Reaping and Harvesting.
This will involve Saturday afternoon and evening program of worship, learning and farm work at Blueberry Commons Farm and Co-housing community.
Then Sunday morning will include worship with St. David and St. Paul Anglican parish as part of their celebration of the Season of Creation.
If you are interested in joining us on this trip, contact Laurel for more details and registration availability.
10th Birthday Party
Celebrate 10 years of Salal + Cedar!
This year marks our tenth birthday. We invite you to celebrate Salal + Cedar’s work with us online or in person!
Sign our online "Birthday Card" by sharing your stories of gifts you've received from the S+C community and a "birthday blessing" for our continued work. Your submissions will be shared with the community on our website.
Bring your own party hat, and join us in person for a birthday bbq on August 16th. Samaritan House, 4:30 - 7:00. We will provide meat and veggie options for burgers, hotdogs, buns, and fixings--as well as birthday cake! Feel free to bring a potluck contribution of a salad, appetizer, side, etc. to share.
Please contact Benjamin to RSVP or with any questions. RSVPs are appreciated, but not required!
Reading Scripture with the Land
Location: Powell River
Details are TBD. Please check your Community Update email or this website closer to the date for more details.
Ecopilgrimage and Eucharist
Sparrowcreek Farm - 23000 Rawlison Cres, Langley
The Parish of St. George announces the Spring Eco-Pilgrimage on Saturday, May 17, at Sparrowcreek Farm. It is a quiet, prayerful walk in nature. Time slots will be every 20 minutes starting at 8:30. There will be a Eucharist and supper later in the day.
Please register for the pilgrimage and/or the Eucharist and Supper at the Church by email.
S+C at Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral - 690 Burrard St., Vancouver
Laurel will preach or provide content at 8, 9, 10:30 and 1:30
Lenten Bible Study
There will be an online Lenten study on Biblical Animals
Tuesdays at 6PM during Lent.
Email Laurel for more information
Worship and AGM/Vestry
Location: Zoom
4PM online worship (45 min)
5PM meeting (90 min)
Salal + Cedar makes decisions by consensus. Anyone who attends Salal + Cedar events online or in person, who contributes financially or with time, who is invested in our work is encouraged to attend. For the zoom link, check your recent Community Update email or contact us.
Solstice Potluck and Outdoor Eucharist
Location: St. Phillip’s Church in Dunbar
3737 27th Ave West
Celebration of Life for Vikki Marie
St. James Anglican Church - 303 E Cordova St. Vancouver.
All are welcome. Many of Vikki’s paintings will be on site and all are encouraged to take them to share with the world.
A memorial Mass of Resurrection for Vikki Marie
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Samaritan House 1143 E. Pender and over Zoom,
led by Bishop Jane Kryzanowski, Roman Catholic Women Priests Canada.
Space is very limited for in person attendance.
Email vancouvercatholicworker@yahoo.ca for a Zoom link.
Contemplative Walk
Location: Maplewood Flats, North Vancouver
Let Elizabeth know you plan to attend
Soap Making Workshop
Soap-making workshop with Micaela
At St. Phillip’s Church in Dunbar - 3737 27th Ave West
There are a limited number of spots please contact Micaela to sign up
Engaging Racial Justice (Copy)
Location: United Churches of Langley
21562 Old Yale Rd
Led by Sandy Hwang
Worship, Lunch, and Learn
All Hallows/Samhain
A joint event with with St Clement Church
Location: St. Clement Church
3400 Institute Rd, North Vancouver, BC
Drop in or stay the whole time
5 PM pot luck
6 PM church doors open
6:30 prayer stations and crafting altars
7:15 reflection and sharing
This Is My Body: workshop series
Mondays, October 21, 28 and Nov 4, 8 pm
Location: Zoom
Open Way Community Church is hosting a workshop series called “This is My Body: Resurrecting Self-Sovereignty, Embodiment & Pleasure” - led by Jess DeVries (Beloved Coaching) & Kori Doty (Soft Touch Bodies). Sessions will be held online, and sliding scale is offered for registration costs. More information & registration HERE!
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.
Worship at St. James
Location: St. James - 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
Laurel will be preaching
9 AM Home Liturgy via Zoom
10:30 AM Solemn High Mass
Soul Food Sunday: Eco-focused Breakfast Church
Location: St. Catherine’s
1058 Ridgewood Dr. North Vancouver
Led by Laurel and Caitlin.
Bring a breakfast item to share
Outdoor Eucharist
Location: Robert’s Creek Provincial Park Picnic Area
Flume Rd. and Beach Ave
Robert’s Creek, BC
Wildlife Congregations Book Event
Location: Sechelt Public Library
5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt
Register with the library (walk-ins welcome)
Phone – 604-885-3260 / Email – info@sechelt.bclibrary.ca
Equinox FUNdraiser Cabaret
Location: St. Clement Church in North Vancouver
Salal + Cedar is hosting an Equinox FUNdraiser Cabaret.
There will be desserts, music, speakers, a silent auction and a chance to connect with S+C’s community of supporters. This is our ONLY in-person fundraiser of the year and our bank account is at an all-time low. Please plan to attend but at least as important, please issue a personal invitation to friends of yours who might want to support the work of Salal + Cedar. Tell them why you care, promise them a good time -they won’t be disappointed
Facebook Event Link.
Community Events in Powell River
Saturday, September 21 to Sunday September 22
Saturday Sept. 21 2PM
Wildlife Congregations Book Event
First Credit Union Community Room
Powell River Public Library
6975 Alberni St #100, Powell River
Saturday Sept. 21 5PM
Outdoor Eucharist and Potluck
Blueberry Commons Farm & CoHousing
6619 King Avenue, Powell River
Sunday Sept 22 10AM
Worship indoors
St. David and St. Paul Anglican Church
6310 Sycamore St, Powell River
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.
Contemplative Walk
Location: Deer Lake Park
Meet at Sperling Ave parking lot
Let Elizabeth know you plan to attend