The Venerable Sean Love

Archdeacon for the Lower Mainland and Interior of BC

Diocesan Ordination Chaplain

Rev. Sean Love serves as Rector of St. John's Richmond Church in Richmond, B.C. and the Archdeacon for the Lower Mainland and Interior of BC.

Along with a core group, Sean planted SJR beginning in 2005. SJR is the first Parish welcomed into ANiC, and Sean was one of the first two clergy licensed by Bishop Don Harvey. Sean is a Vancouverite by birth and trained in geography and high school education. He lived in New Mexico for nine years where he was a youth minister and High School teacher. Sean returned to Vancouver in 2002 and completed his MDiv at Regent College, as well as an apprenticeship with Artizo. He is married to Penny and has three sons, Graham, Thomas (married to Audrey), and Dylan.

Sean likes trains, planes, and automobiles (and ships), is an avid sailor, has driven tour buses, enjoys exploring God's creation, and appreciates good urban design. He serves on the Board of the Artizo Institute, and as the Diocesan Ordination Chaplain.