The Family of Anglican Churches
Serving the Communities of Nelson, North Shore and Kaslo
Diocese of Kootenay, British Columbia

Our purpose is to "seek Truth, nurture the Sacred and bless with Love."
​Assistant Clergy:
The Rev. Marcella Mugford        The Rev. Suzanne Basek      
The Rev. Mark Mealing
​The Rev. Neil Elliot - Acting Incumbent

St. Saviour's Pro-Cathedral, 701 Ward St, Nelson

                  

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St. Mark's, 601 5th Street, Kaslo

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Palm Sunday ~ in-person Eucharist Service at St. Saviour’s, Nelson at 10:30 am 
​and at St. Mark's, Kaslo at 10:00 am 

Maundy Thursday ~ in-person Ecumenical Service at Ascension Lutheran Church, Nelson
together with St. Saviour’s and Nelson United Church at 7:00 pm.
and in-person service at St. Mark's, Kaslo

Good Friday ~ Zoom Kokanee Parish Morning Prayer Service at 10:30 am.
 
Stations of the Cross ~ drop-in event Friday afternoon (time not yet established), this is an opportunity for quiet meditative walk through the Station of the Cross in the church. There is no formal service.

Easter Sunday ~ in-person Easter Eucharist Service at St. Saviour’s, Nelson at 10:30 am
and at St. Mark's Kaslo at 10:00 am 
and a Parish Zoom Morning Prayer Service on Easter Sunday at 10:30 am

Regular Sunday Services
​The 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month are in-person Eucharist services:
    >  Eucharist at St. Saviour's Nelson begins at 10:30 am, everyone welcome.
    >  Eucharist at St. Mark's Kaslo begins at 10:00 am, everyone welcome.
​The 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month are parish Morning Prayer services via zoom at 10:30 am 
​Please email the parish office if you would like to attend our zoom service: kokaneeanglicans@gmail.com

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The St. Saviour's Food Pantry is open every Friday
(including stat holidays)
9:00 - 11:00 AM
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To learn more CLICK HERE

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Anglican Indigenous Relations

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Truth & Reconciliation
(click to learn more)

Learn more about the Anglican Church of Canada's work toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities and the actions being taken toward healing and building a new relationship with our Indigenous brothers and sisters based on listening, learning, gratitude and respect, and a just and equal sharing of all God's gifts in creation.

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Learn about Anglican Indigenous Ministries

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Learn more about the Primate's World Relief & Development Fund
Indigenous Support Programs

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The Living Apology from The Anglican Church of Canada on Vimeo.

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Anglican Diocese of Kootenay Newsletters
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW

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Greening our Church - Reducing our Carbon Footprint
​In 2017, St. Saviour's and three other Nelson-area spiritual communities committed to going 100% renewable  energy by 2050. CBC’s national news program, The World This Weekend, features a story by reporter Bob Keating. Listen to the audio program by clicking here or click on the image of the church above. 

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Jewel of the Kootenays
​St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral is an excellent example of a Gothic Perpendicular church in stone, and thus reminiscent of many English churches. Visitors are amazed by the jewel-like stained glass windows that depict stories from the Bible and, by their dedications, provide a connection to the history of families that helped build Nelson. The history of the stained glass windows are told in a beautiful coloured booklet entitled Cathedral Whispers – the Stained Glass Windows of St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral published in June 2012, and are available at the entrance for a donation of $5.00. You may browse the booklet below:

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Interfaith Sunday for Climate Action

t. Saviour’s congregation began in 1890 when Nelson was a raw mining town. In the early days St. Saviour’s was likely a haven for homesick English men and women far from their homes.  The words and music of the traditional Church of England services, no doubt, brought great comfort. A Mission Room was erected in 1892 and the stone church was opened in 1899. The church burned to its granite walls in 1928 and was rebuilt in 1929. The stained glass windows that grace the church were donated after the fire.  St. Saviour’s is still one of Nelson’s best loved heritage buildings.

Over the years, St. Saviour’s has changed steadily. As part of the Diocese of Kootenay, we were innovators in changing to a service in contemporary English and using a variety of worship music. Today you will find a warm welcome in a caring congregation that worships Sundays at 10:30 am and includes a children's program. On special occasions we celebrate with "Messy Church" for the whole family, a Christmas pageant, and the blessing of pets for St. Francis Day.​ ​

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St. Mark’s 
Anglican Church
Kaslo, BC

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St. Marks Anglican Church is located in the historic village of Kaslo, on the shores of Kootenay Lake, and dates back to 1895, and shares a great history with the silver mining boom of the district. The church building has been renovated a number of times over the years. The Miller Room was constructed in the 1980's, which gave St. Mark's a church hall, and the cement foundation was upgraded, during the early 1990's. Recently we put a new cedar shake roof on, and had the entire outside of the church repainted.  

Our congregation meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:00 AM for worship. Music plays a central part in our worship services and we offer Sunday School for children. We all join together as one church family around the altar for the celebration of the Eucharist.​

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St. Michael and All Angels'
Balfour, BC

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The old church building is now St. Michael's and All Angels' Chapel and Performance Centre. 

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Peace Pole Dedication

St. Saviour’s is a church for the new millennium, strongly rooted in the Anglican tradition and reaching out to bring the love of Jesus Christ to the Nelson community and the world. All are welcome to find community and spiritual nourishment here. We explore our faith and spirituality through a contemplative group and a book study group among other programs. We are also actively involved in the inter-faith community. 

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Garden Labyrinth at St. Mark's Kaslo

St. Mark's is also renowned for its special services, including a blessing of the animals on St. Francis of Assisi Day, our Christmas and Epiphany services with a unique children's pageant, and a full Easter week schedule including a foot-washing service and a Saturday Evening Vigil.  

​St. Mark's presents a number of special activities each Christian year. We have our St. Nicholas Party for the congregation on December 6th each year. We also enjoy the Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, which is open to all.  This past year St Marks added a St. Patrick's Day potluck supper, which included music and Irish entertainment.  

Every year we sponsor an ecumenical Bible or Christian book study, most recently a video and discussion study of the Book of Revelation. The study sessions are very well attended, and everyone is welcome to participate.

A few years ago, a labyrinth was constructed on the outside grounds behind the hall using the cobbles that are so common in our lake shore community. All are welcome to seek peace and clarity by walking the labyrinth. 

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​As of June 6, 2022, St. Michael's was deconsecrated by Archbishop Lynne McNaughton. The residents of Balfour continue to be part of the larger Anglican family of Kokanee Parish, which includes St. Saviour's Pro-Cathedral in Nelson, and St. Mark's Kaslo.

​St. Michael and All Angels' History: 
The first church service in Balfour was conducted by Bishop Sillitoe, the first Bishop of Kootenay, in the summer of 1891. Another early service was conducted on May 12, 1892 in a storeroom belonging to Charles W. Busk, a pioneer in the area, who contributed generously to the church, the Boy Scouts, and the community.  St. Michael’s church was built during 1892 built on land donated by Mr. Busk. The first service was held in the church on St, Stephen’s Day (December 26th) 1892.