Events
Upcoming Events
Sanctuary Circle
Thursdays, 11-12:15pm, February 26-March 19
Join in the gentle practice of lectio poetica for Lent. Simple embodied prayer combined with poetry for contemplation. The time will include fellowship and community prayer.
Art supplies to support your contemplation. Tea and treats provided.
Four Thursdays: Feb 26, March 5, March 12, March 19 from 11:00am-12:15pm
In-Person with Zoom option. Email info@sthildegards.ca for Zoom link.
Between the Immensities
Sundays, March 15 & 22, 2:30-4pm
Join in a time of gentle hands-on creative contemplation. Reflecting on the transformational journey of caterpillar to butterfly, we will consider themes of change, transition, and loss, while handcrafting butterflies to celebrate new life. This is a creative contemplative space for Lent.
Participants will complete felted Easter butterflies. All supplies provided.
Two Sunday afternoons: March 15 and March 22 from 2:30-4:00PM
Cost $10 to cover supplies. (Please email info@sthildegards.ca if cost is prohibitive.)
Facilitated by Kerry Baisley and Melanie Calabrigo with music by Cal Morgan.
Easter Vigil
April 4th, 2026 from 7-8pm
On Holy Saturday at 7pm we celebrate the Easter Vigil, led by St. Hildegard’s Sanctuary. All are warmly invited to join in sharing the First Eucharist of Easter! With fire and light, with water and word, with bread and wine, we will celebrate the new life that Christ shares with us.
A live stream of the Easter Vigil will also be available on YouTube.
Photo courtesy of Sandra VanderSchaaf
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.