Events
Upcoming Events
The Longest Night
Thursday, December 18
6-7pm
This gentle service is for any who long for a quiet space of reflection amidst the holiday season and/or find the season challenging: for those who carry pain and loss juxtaposed with celebration; for those who are unsettled by bright lights, loud music, and over-activity; for those who are exhausted by the festive and often hectic atmosphere; for those who find that busyness has overshadowed the meaning of the season or overwhelmed any simple joy it might bring.
This is time and space for quiet and rest; for acknowledging loss; for sitting with sorrow; for attending to silence; for naming our longings; and for hoping in the peace, love, and true joy of the season.
All are warmly welcome.
Photo courtesy of Sandra Vander Schaaf.
Poems & Carols
Sunday, December 21
1-2pm
Join us for St. Hildegard’s Sanctuary’s annual Christmas celebration, combining seasonal poetry and carols with the Nativity story.
Light refreshments follow. All are warmly welcome!
Past Events
ILLUMINATE Gala
Friday, November 14
6-9pm
Save the date, get your tickets, and plan to join in for an evening of performances and art at the annual ILLUMINATE Gala!
The ILLUMINATE Gala is St. Hildegard’s Sanctuary’s main annual fundraising event, and has been highly lauded and greatly enjoyed. We are delighted to host this pre-Advent event.
The evening showcases performances and art by community members and long-standing friends of St. Hildegard’s Sanctuary. The event includes a Silent Auction of assorted art and related items, both lovely and whimsical at price ranges for all. And delectable refreshments.
This year we are delighted to feature the Drag stylings of Bona Seraphina and Delica Cee! Also joining us are friends and community favourites Celeste Snowber – dancer, poet, writer, and Cal Morgan – singer, songwriter, Celtic harpist.
So, put on your Advent blue, invite a friend, and plan to join us!
To pay by cheque or e-transfer you can contact the office at 604-266-8011.
If you would like to make a direct donation you can visit our website here. Please note “ILLUMINATE” in message line.
Detail from “Blue Christ” by Wendy L. Fletcher. Photo by Sandra Vander Schaaf.