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In this week's Crossroads, you will find information on:
Continuing Ways to join worship on-line
Covid-19 Update
COVID-19 Urgent Food Support Fund for the Shelbourne Community Kitchen
Dessert and Dialogue on Virtual Holy Communion
Truth & Reconciliation Committee Letter
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Zoom Perk-Me-Up
Flowers in Worship
High School Youth Group (TRY) & Middle School Youth Group Update
Read ahead
The deadline for all Crossroads submissions is Wednesday at noon. Thank you.
Please visit our website for more information about us and our events.
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Continuing Ways to join worship on-line:
Sunday Worship Live Stream, 10 AM PDT:
Go to website: www.lutheranvictoria.ca and click on the livestream link.
We always publish the most up to date links to access the worship live stream on the website. Copies of the bulletin/worship order for each Sunday are available for download, and printing if you wish, on the website.
View past worship videos by visiting “About/Videos” tab of the website:
https://www.lutheranvictoria.ca/about
View Sunday School videos and activities here:
https://www.lutheranvictoria.ca/kids-youth-students/childrens-ministry-sunday-school
Tuesday Morning Prayer, 8:30 AM PDT:
On Facebook Live and you can view past videos here:
https://m.facebook.com/lutheranvictoria/
You do not need a Facebook account to view the church page.
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Covid-19 Update
Following the upcoming long weekend, the Provincial Government will  implement phase two in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with careful and partial reopening of some services and facilities in the province. Phase two makes no specific recommendations or changes for faith communities. While the Premier and the Public Health Officer have responded to questions about worship, the requirements have not changed from phase one: gatherings of not more than 49 people, maintain physical distance, masks if in closer proximity, and specific concerns about singing together. As Pastors and Council Executive, we have been in consultation with the Synod and intend to consult with medical professionals in our own congregation about possible next steps. We remain cautious and will move slowly, not wanting to risk infection for anyone or an outbreak in this or neighbouring communities, especially for many who are more vulnerable in our congregation, Luther Court and elsewhere. We will continue to communicate and seek congregational input in future decisions. If you have comments or concerns, please contact us as Pastors and congregational leadership.
We will continue with livestream-only worship and weekly prayers and offer more programing, meetings and other opportunities to connect online, and stay in contact through regular phone calls to everyone in the congregation. If anyone is in need of additional support, please contact us as Pastors, or congregational leaders.
And again, thank you! to everyone who has been able and made the effort to continue financial support of the congregation during the pandemic. It is greatly appreciated. The Council is carefully monitoring the financial position of the congregation and will keep the community informed.
In grace and peace,
Your Pastors and Council
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COVID-19 Urgent Food Support Fund for the Shelbourne Community Kitchen
 We know that having reliable access to fresh healthy food and people you can call for support can make a world of difference...especially right now. In the past three weeks alone, the Kitchen Pantry program received and filled over 250 requests for food support and they are registering new members every day. And while the team is now a fraction of its original size, they dedicate time every week to call the members who they know are especially vulnerable right now and don't have computers at home to check in. They offer service updates and tell them "Yes! We are still open and here to help in any way we can."
The Shelbourne Community Kitchen might be a small organization, but it has a great big heart. If you are able to do so - please make a donation to the Urgent Food Support Fund today so that the Kitchen can meet the increasing demand. Please see letter below for more information regarding the Kitchen's Urgent Food Support Fund.
Your donation can be made online or be mailed to Shelbourne Community Kitchen at
3541 Shelbourne Street, Victoria V8P 4G6.
Click on the Donate Now button to make at a donation online
to the Urgent Food Support Fund at Canada Helps.
Thank you for your support!!!
Downloads
Shelbourne Community Kitchen COVID-19 Urgent Food Support Fund .pdf
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Dessert and Dialogue on Virtual Holy Communion – Tuesday, May 26, 7 – 8:30 PM
 On May 5, about 40 people participated in the online Dessert and Dialogue on questions related to the possibility of “virtual Holy Communion” during this time of physical restrictions in worship. Thank you to everyone who participated and those who have provided comments on email as well. There was great support for gathering this way again. The next online Dessert and Dialogue on Holy Communion will take place on May 26, 7- 8:30 PM. A Zoom invitation will be sent by email prior to that date.
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Truth & Reconciliation Committee Letter
Below  is a link to a copy of one of the letters members of the Truth & Reconciliation Committee (TRC) of Lutheran Church of the Cross wrote and mailed to Prime Minister Trudeau, Premier Horgan, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Tam, and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. The letter comes in response to ongoing concerns With Wet'suwet'en crisis in Northern BC which continues during this time of COVID-19. As church and community allies, members of TRC feel compelled to speak out as an expression of love of neighbour and Christian witness. If you have questions feel free to get in touch with the letter signatories, including Craig Knight, TRC chair, Pr. Lyndon, and Pr. Lyle.
https://churchos-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/05/14/12/46/49/72fcccbe-cb8a-4eac-a196-993cf9ab23f9/Letter%20to%20John%20Horgan.pdf
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Zoom Perk-Me-Up, Tuesdays at 10:30 – 11:30 AM.
The Perk-Me-Up elder’s group met for the first time via Zoom last Tuesday and everyone enjoyed hearing and seeing one another again. People joined on their tablets, computers and by telephone. If you would like to be a part of the gathering, contact the Church office for the Zoom invitation or telephone number to connect, or if you have any questions or need any assistance. Thanks to Janice and Murray and Franklin and Nancy for facilitating the gathering.
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Flowers in Worship
Pe ople have appreciated seeing flowers in the online worship. If you would like to provide flowers in honour or memory of a person or occasion please contact the church office to sign-up. Arrangements will be made for dropping them off at the church prior to worship.
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High School Youth Group (TRY) & Middle School Youth Group Update
Middle School Youth Group meets on Wednesdays via Zoom, 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
Contact leaders Clay and Teaghan via e-mail for info on how to connect.
E-mail: youth@stgeorgescadborobay.ca
High School Youth Group meets via Zoom according to schedule below:
Contact leaders Jaimie and Caitlin via e-mail for info on how to connect.
E-mail: try@bc.anglican.ca
Our schedule is as follows:
Friday May 15th: Zoom Yoga with Leslie @10:30am
Sunday May 17th: Movie night @7pm - Movie: Free Solo (we will be watching this over Zoom instead of Netflix Party this time!)
Sunday May 24th: Zoom Dinner Night @5:00pm
Sunday May 31st: Zoom Games Night @7pm
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Read ahead: Sixth Sunday of Easter
- Sunday, May 17, 2020 Acts 17:22-31/ Psalm 66:8-20
1 Peter 3:13-22 / John 14:15-21
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