Our Anglican traditions

Sorrento Centre is a gathering place for all… a place of abundance and belonging…

Founded in 1963 by visionaries within the Anglican Church of Canada, the Sorrento Centre has grown over the years from its beginnings as a lay ministry training centre to its current role as a gathering place for all.

Situated on a beautiful historic 24-acre main campus, with a private waterfront on the Shuswap, hiking trails and nearby biking routes, Sorrento Centre has evolved into a values-based retreat and conference centre, welcoming small groups and individual guests for courses and retreats throughout the year.

We are proud of our Anglican traditions. Ecumenical and interfaith in expression, offering warm and inclusive welcome, and generous hospitality to all.

Six years of diaconal ministry

Sorrento Centre ED Michael Shapcott looks back and looks ahead Six years ago - on December 4, 2016 - Michael ...
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Toujours Pret – always ready

This article was published on Nov. 16, 2022. A warm crackling fire draws together friends and family ... and the ...
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Remembering our past… to build our future…

...a Remembrance Day Address by Rev. Michael Shapcott, Sorrento Centre More than 100 people gathered at Sorrento Memorial Hall on ...
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Sorrento Centre is a gathering place for all… a place of abundance and belonging… Founded in 1963 by visionaries within ...
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Connectedness, relatedness

The wisdom of Hildegard of Bingen “Everything that is in the heavens, on earth, and under the earth is penetrated ...
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Happy Easter 2022!

It’s a miracle… every spring It’s a miracle… every spring. The air above the Sorrento Centre is filled with sweet ...
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Spreading Christmas cheer

Turkey meals for families in need Plate with roasted turkey on white background This article was published on December 14, ...
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Green retreat with Hildegard of Bingen

With thanks to Archbishop Lynne McNaughton This article was published on October 24, 2021. Viriditas - a powerful word coined ...
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Abiding in God‘s Presence

A spectacular week of programming and sunshine wrapped up Sorrento Centre's fifth week of summer programming in Aug. 2021. Facilitators, ...
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Blessing upon blessing

Thank you, Jeff Stockton Blessing upon blessing - that was the theme of the week that Juno-award-winning musician and Gealic ...
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Throughout the year, we welcome thousands of day visitors and overnight guests for specialized programs offered by our beloved Centre, for a wide variety of events and activities from fibre arts to music to writing, and for those seeking healing and rest and relaxation in one of the most beautiful parts of Canada.