Who we are?
We are a multi-generational, multi-cultural community.
Most of us live, work, study and play in East Van, Burnaby, or New West. We’re a community sent from St. John’s Vancouver Church to plant a new church family worshipping Jesus in the Anglican tradition, and serving our neighbours with warm hospitality and kindness. Our life together is just like any other family: messy, requiring grace and forgiveness, sometimes laughing, sometimes crying. But most of all, everything we do is only because of what Jesus Christ has done for us.
We love because he first loved us.
Jeremy Graham
Lead Pastor
Jeremy has called Vancouver home for more than 30 years. Married to Kim, with three children, he was a pastor at St. John’s Vancouver for ten years before planting King’s Cross. Born into a missionary family, Jeremy loves cross-cultural experiences and the ethnic and cultural diversity of our city.
He’s passionate about creating spaces where people of all ages can have fun together and sharing the good news of Jesus in a way that makes sense to those living in the real world. He loves hiking, movies, board games and asking “why” questions.
He’d love to hear from you at: jeremy@kingscrossvancouver.ca
Rex Tabelisma
Music & Worship Leader
Rex was born and raised in the church in the Philippines. There, he began serving the Lord through music, and continued music ministry later on in different cultures. He loves psalms, hymns and spiritual songs that declare the rich and wondrous truths of God and the finished work of Jesus! Rex is married to Claire, and they have a new baby, Ezekiel. They enjoy food and watching movies and documentaries. Rex enjoys making Youtube cover videos of his favourite music, and loves playing with his son Ezekiel. Today Rex calls Vancouver home, and looks forward to worshipping the Lord with everyone at King’s Cross!
You can reach him at: music@kingscrossvancouver.ca
Ada Baylis
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Ada was born and raised in Vancouver (and finds it hard to imagine living anywhere else!). She and her husband Andrew met at St. John’s Vancouver, where they both attended the evening service for about 15 years prior to joining King’s Cross, and have put their roots down in East Vancouver. She worked full time in administration prior to having her two children and is delighted to be able to serve at King’s Cross coordinating the kids’ ministry program. One of her favourite parts of this job is thinking about how to use simple materials to enable kids to experience the wonder and joy of a relationship with Jesus. Her favourite pastimes include getting outside with her family, baking, and taking naps (when time allows).
You can reach Ada at: kids@kingscrossvancouver.ca
Our Beliefs
We believe that the church is a home for ordinary people seeking answers to big questions, not a religious club for those who already think they’re good enough.
We are a family of Christians who confess Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour and find rest, joy and purpose in his life, death, resurrection, and rule as King.
We are people who are curious to learn more from Jesus and follow in his footsteps.
We believe that God is not far away from us but has come to be with us and remain with us in his Son, Jesus.
We are a community for those who believe and for those who don’t yet know what to believe.
King’s Cross Church is a member of the vibrant worldwide Anglican Communion.
Anglicanism is the third largest association of Christian churches in the world and has its heritage in the Church of England.
Biblical — we hold to the unique authority of the Bible as “God’s Word written”
Creedal — we uphold the teachings of the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed and subscribe to the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Anglican Church.
Liturgical — we use forms of service consistent with the teaching & practice of the Book of Common Prayer (1662)
Evangelical — we are committed to communicating God’s good news to the world. We are connected to the wider Anglican Communion through oversight from bishops in the Anglican Diocese of Canada, a diocese of the Anglican Church in North America.
Parish Council
The council supports the congregation and clergy by seeking to guide and guard the ministry of King’s Cross, keeping a clear focus on our mission: To joyfully love and serve Jesus Christ and share him with our neighbours.
Rector: Rev. Jeremy Graham
Council Members:
Andrew Baylis
Mary-Lynn Jacoby
James Allaway
Steve LaRoy