October 29-31 | Vancouver, BC
Come to Vancouver
Our annual Diocesan Synod is in Vancouver this year and once again we will be hosted by the good people of Church of the Good Shepherd. We are so grateful for their service and care for us in so many ways and welcoming us again into their church home.
Synod is both a joyous time to encourage and worship with one another, as well as a responsibility as a diocese to gather in unity and continue to help steward the resources and opportunities we have been given. On the Wednesday night (Oct 29) we will have our Opening Eucharist service and it is free and open to anyone. So please come! Whether you are a delegate or an observer or just coming to Opening Eucharist we would love to see you there.
God’s Word Succeeds | Biblically Grounded
Our theme this year is “God’s Word Succeeds” and will be centered around our Diocesan Priority of being churches which are Biblically Grounded. Many of our speakers and presentations will focus on this vital aspect of our life together and we will seek to resource one another in tools and teaching to continue faithfully and effectively grounding all we do in the Bible. This will include features on Bible in a Day, Catechism tools, and more.
Isaiah 55:10-11
Our theme Scripture this year is from Isaiah:
“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven
and do not return there but water the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”
Registration
If you are a clergy delegate or an elected lay delegate please register as soon as possible. If you are not a delegate but would like to attend Synod, you can register as an observer.
Notes:
If you are registering multiple people, please register each person individually.
Registration closes on October 1st.
Refunds are available before October 1st, if necessary, minus the transaction fees.
Venue
Anglican Network Church of the Good Shepherd
189 West 11th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5Y1S8
(604) 872-1884
www.ancgoodshepherd.org
Schedule
We will have more detailed schedules as we get nearer to the event.
However, as usual we are intending to begin each day’s sessions at 9am and conclude each day around 4pm. We are planning to have Opening Eucharist on the Wednesday evening at 7pm. And we will finish Synod by 2pm on Friday.
Livestreaming
We are intending to livestream most of the services and Bible teaching at Synod 2025. You’ll be able to watch on our YouTube channel.
Accommodation & Transportation
Accommodation and transportation are the responsibilities of each attendee. You are welcome to stay wherever you like during synod. However, we do have a group rate with a hotel and many will be staying there.
Hotel Group Rate
We have a group rate with the Holiday Inn on Broadway. Here are the ways you can book with them:
Our Group Rate code is: ADC
Email: info@hivancouver.com
Phone: (604) 879-0511
Web: Book Online
Once you click the link, click on Book Now
Select the date between or during October 26, 2025 as check-in and November 1, 2025 as check-out
The rate preference should show Group Rate and the Group Code should already be inputted as ADC
Select the room type you would prefer
Follow the prompts, enter your IHG Rewards number and pay for the room
Transportation Options
There are many transportation services in Vancouver. If you’re coming from the airport there are a variety of convenient options including the Canada Line trains. You can learn more about all your options on the YVR website.
Synod & Related Resources
