St. Simon's Church, North Vancouver

Introduction

St. Simon's Church is an Anglican parish located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It has been serving the community since 1945 and is known for its strong sense of fellowship and community outreach.

History

The first group of Anglicans gathered in 1940 in the back of a grocery store on Gallant Avenue, marking the beginnings of St. Simon's Church[2]. Over time, the church grew and became an integral part of the North Vancouver community, formally establishing itself as a parish in 1945[3].

Mission and Activities

At the heart of St. Simon's vision are the principles of Praising, Serving, and Sharing Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit[4]. The church is actively involved in various outreach programs, including community events and worship services.

Worship Services

St. Simon's Church conducts regular services, including a Sunday Holy Communion at 9:30 AM, preceded by a reflective prayer session at 9:15 AM[3]. The church also participates in special events like Christmas Communion and caroling.

Community Outreach

The church has been involved in significant community efforts, including participation in the Vancouver March for Jesus and organizing worship bands and choirs. St. Simon's has a history of visiting care centers to provide Holy Communion and engage in festive activities like caroling[4].

Musical and Cultural Programs

St. Simon's has a strong musical tradition, fostered by its past music directors who have developed numerous choirs and worship bands. The church also supports cultural activities, including drama programs and community performances[4].

[1] http://stpeterstsimon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2014_05_07_History_for_website.pdf [2] https://www.stsimonschurch.ca/2023/07/08/beginnings-of-st-simons-church/ [3] https://www.stsimonschurch.ca [4] https://edhird.com/2011/06/03/st-simons-north-vancouver-activities-outreach/ [5] https://dioceseofcanada.ca/churches/2018/8/28/st-simons-church