Church Work in British Columbia: Being a Memoir of the Episcopate of Acton Windeyer Silliteo, First Bishop of New Westminster (1899)

""Church Work in British Columbia"" is a historical memoir written by Herbert H. Gowen about the life and work of Acton Windeyer Sillitoe, the first Bishop of New Westminster in British Columbia, Canada. The book chronicles Sillitoe's journey from his appointment as bishop in 1879 to his death in 1896. It details his efforts to establish and grow the Anglican Church in British Columbia, including the construction of new churches, the establishment of schools, and the ordination of new clergy. The book also provides insight into the social and political climate of British Columbia during this time, including the impact of the gold rush and the challenges of ministering to Indigenous communities. Overall, ""Church Work in British Columbia"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering religious figure in Canada's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.