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In this week's Crossroads, you will find information on:
Sunday School Dates
Thank You
Times Colonist article
”By Heart” - add your name to the book order
In-Person Worship
Read Ahead
This Week at Church of the Cross
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The deadline for all Crossroads submissions is Wednesday at 12 noon.
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Kids are welcome to join us for Sunday School January 8, 22, 29, at 10 AM.
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Thank you to everyone who helped make Advennt & Christmas worship
and celebrations beautiful and filled with joy.
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First Nations Translation of the Bible brings fresh insight and perspective to Christmas story
The following link of the article by Pastor Lyle McKenzie was published in the print and online edition of the Times Colonist on Saturday, December 24, 2022
First Nations Translation of the Bible brings fresh insight and perspective to Christmas story
timescolonist.com
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By Heart: Lutheran Faith Formation
“I want to deepen my faith and learn more about the Lutheran tradition,” is something we’ve heard from a few folks this fall.
We’ve heard this both from people newer to Church of the Cross and folks who have been here longer. “By Heart” is a great resource because it has got something for everyone. A refresher of Luther’s Small Catechism, beautiful art inlays, historical commentary, synopsis of Lutheran theology, bubbles with background info. And it’s a relatively small softcover book, not a massive tomb to slog through.
We are taking book orders now for $28 (includes shipping). You can order a copy of the book as a personal devotion resource even if you decide not to join the discussion group. We will be finding a day and time that works for most folks when we have an idea who may be interested in joining a discussion group. Chapters are relatively short. Like any book group, you would be welcome to come whether you’ve done all the reading or skimmed the chapter beforehand.
To order your copy of “By Heart” contact us at the church office. By e-mail at lutheranchurchofthecross@shaw.ca or by phone at 250-477-6222.
Click here to view a sample of the book.
Talk to Pr. Lyle or Pr. Lyndon for more info. Growing together, deepening our spiritual practices and faith formation, is a lifelong pursuit as followers of Jesus. And it can include art, joy, and conversation 
Example of chapter beginning, based upon Martin Luther’s Small Catechism working through the Ten Commandments, Creed, and description of Sacraments.
Example of a background bubble.
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In-Person Worship, Sunday, January 1, 10 AM PST
Covid-19 and Worship
- We offer worship in both live (in-person) and livestream (online) formats.
- We rejoice in the gift of vaccination and encourage everyone to be / stay vaccinated & boosted if you are eligible.
- To protect vulnerable persons, we currently encourage the wearing of masks during worship, especially while singing.
- If you test positive, or have symptoms for Covid-19, please stay home (and worship via live-stream)!
- The Church Council reviews our COVID protocols and practices on a regular basis and will amend them when needed.
Church Council
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This Week at Church of the Cross
Morning Prayer resumes Tuesday, January 3, 8 AM PST.
Blessings to everyone this Christmas season.
Visit the Church Calendar
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