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At the crossroads...
of the climate crisis and the legacy of residential schools, Jesus tells a timeless story of rich and poor and God’s desire for compassion and justice in this life. Welcome all.
Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 am
Everyone is welcome here!
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Vision and Priorities Planning Day – Saturday, September 28, 10 am -12 noon
Be the Change You Want To See
Join us this Saturday in the Upper Hall at Church of the Cross as we prayerfully reflect upon priorities and goals for the coming years. We want a broad cross-section of folks to share their ideas for the kind of church Jesus is calling us to be. What is your vision for Church of the Cross for the future? What priorities would you identify for the ministry together? 2020 is the 60th anniversary of the congregation. As we look forward, we want to pray and work to identify clear priorities together. Your participation is invited and important.
We call upon the Holy Spirit to fill us with love and imagination!
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 Care of Creation Gathering,
Friday, September 27, 12 noon to 1 PM,
BC Legislature Lawn.Local residents will be gathering together with students, protesting collective inaction on our care for God’s creation. This is one way we live out our calling as followers of Jesus, showing our love for all that God has created. Paul said that our body is a temple and so too creation is a temple which we need to care for and protect.
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 Praying Friends and Orange Shirt Sunday –
September 29 at 10 AM.
The Praying Friends program, having adults volunteer to pray for the children and youth of the
congregation, begins this Sunday, September 29. If a family has not been contacted and you would like a child or youth to be included and/or if you would still like to be a praying volunteer, please contact Thiago Hinkel at thiagohinkel@uvic.ca or the church office. Thank you to all the praying friends. This is also Orange Shirt Sunday when everyone, and especially children, are invited to wear their orange shirts and clothing to remember the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada and the continuing work towards reconciliation together. |
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Welcoming those who are new in October
Two or three times a year Church of the Cross welcomes those who are new and others who have decided to become members of the congregation. Planning is underway for this to take place in October. This order for Affirmation of Baptism is an expression of mutual commitment to one another in Christian community together. If you are wondering, considering, interested in joining the congregation and participating in this day, please contact Pastor Lyle, Pastor Lyndon or the Church office. All are welcome!
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Anniversary Mortgage Reduction - On Holy Cross Sunday, $4,925.00 was donated to the church’s Mortgage Reduction Fund. On Sunday, September 22nd an additional $2,065.00 was donated for a total of $7,075.00.
Church of the Cross is truly blessed by your generosity.
You can make donations to reduce the mortgage principal throughout the year if you wish - just because or in memory of a friend or loved one or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other event. Please mark on the envelope “Mortgage Reduction”. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support as you are able.
Stewardship Committee
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In memory of David Beiersdorfer.
Amelia and the Beiersdorfer family thank the congregation, as we so appreciate the cards, sentiments and donations made in Dave’s honour. He is greatly missed.
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 Time of Creation - 10 books to GIVE & READ
for Kids and Grandkids
Now for some fun things you can do with your favorite kids, just because. Compiled from BECAUSE SCIENCE
1. The Tragic Tale of the Great Auk by Jan Thornhill is both tragic but hopeful. Picture book
2. Giddy Godspeed and the Felicity Flower by Maria-Pilar Landver is a fun creative story intended for young audiences
3. The Problem of the Hot World by Pam Bonsper. A charming story for younger readers
4. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss for all ages and all times!
5. The Magic School Bus and Climate Change by Joanne Cole is a fun book, part of a series for elementary age readers
6. It’s Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired, Get Going! By Chelsea Clinton, this NYT best seller is factual and fun book for kids.
7. Global Warming by Seymour Simon. Thought global warming may be an outdated term, the books remain highly relevant and is full of beautiful pictures.
8. It’s Getting Hot in Here by Bridget Heos is a factual book intended for teens
9. Eyes Wide Open: Going Behind the Environmental Headlines by Paul Fleischman, another factual book for older readers
10. Climate Change: A Hot Topic written by Dan Green for Basher Science, for elementary readers |
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 Fall Supper – Postponed for 2019
The Fall Supper in support of the Shelbourne Community Kitchen will not take place this October to give those who have taken the lead for 13 years! and staff at the Kitchen a rest and to give opportunity for evaluation and others to join in the planning and preparation. We will designate Sunday, October 20, a special Sunday for donations for the Kitchen. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Lyndon, Pastor Lyle or the church office. |
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 The Karren Stinson Bursary Committee wishes to remind those interested that applications for the bursary can be obtained from the church office or from our website. Applications are due October 31st. The bursary gives financial assistance to Christians of the Lutheran or Anglican faiths involved in post secondary education leading to a vocation of service (teacher, social worker, nurse, ministry, etc.). The amount of the bursary varies each year due to interest rates during the year. The successful candidate can be assured of at least five hundred dollars.
Blessings, Bursary Committee |
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 Listening. Learning. Understanding. Reconciliation. Truth. Healing.
These are familiar words in our faith life. They are also core words to the building of our relationship with Indigenous neighbours in the surrounding community.
The Church of the Cross Truth and Reconciliation team invites you to listen, learn and seek understanding as part of establishing a better relationship with First Nations peoples. You are invited to join the continuing conversation on Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, October 8, 1:30 pm at Church of the Cross.
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 Stitch and Chat Meetings -
Our first meeting of the fall will be on October 1st in the rotunda at 1:00 pm. Bring your finished summer projects if you have any and things you are working on for the fall. For more information please contact Janice Nelson or the church office. |
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 Join us on October 6th at 7:30 pm
at St. Philip Anglican Church for an evening not to be missed!
Featuring Valdy with the Bob Watts Trio & Karel Rosesinghon piano
for Jazz Vespers. This wonderful night of music will dedicate all proceeds to support the Shelbourne Community Kitchen. Admission by donation at the door. Suggested donation is $20.
Delicious preserves made by the Shelbourne Community Kitchen will also be available by suggested donation. Donations of $20 or more made during the evening (except in exchange for preserves and admission) will receive a tax receipt and will be matched up to $10,000 by a special donor. This is a great opportunity for a fun night out and support food security in our community.
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The John Albert Hall Levture Series presents A History of Christianity with Diarmaid MacCulloch at Christ Church Cathedral, Saturday, October 5th at 9:30 - 11:30 am.
and also on Thursday Oct. 3 and Tuesday Oct. 8 at UVic at 5 PM. Everyone is encouraged to consider attending one or all of the presentations. More information below.
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 Youth Group Meetings will be held
at St. George’s Cadboro Bay.
High School Youth Group meets every other Sunday, 7:00-9:00 pm
Church of the Cross Leaders: Amanda Buston (albuston7@gmail.com) and Maya Bridger (mayabridger@gmail.com)
Middle School Youth Group meets every Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:00 pm,
Church of the Cross Leader: Chris McDonald (Christopher.lee.mcdonald@gmail.com)
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 STEAM = Science Technology Engineering Arts Math.
STEAM After School program will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 PM, at Lutheran Church of the Cross.
If you have any questions please speak to T.J. Silver, Pastor Lyndon or Pastor Lyle. |
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 Our Place needs: Fall is almost here in Victoria. As the cold weather approaches us, our family members will be in need of winter coats, sleeping bags, blankets, tarps, warm clothes and shoes. Fall is a great time to check your closets and see if you have any gently used items to donate that will make life a little warmer for our family members this winter. Donations can be dropped off at 919 Pandora Ave., Victoria, 7 days a week. |
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Flower Chart for 2019
If you would like to bring flowers for worship for a special occasion or remembrance,
please sign up on the Flower Chart, posted on the bulletin board.
A reminder will be emailed to you as your date approaches.
If you have any questions, please call the church office.
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The Shelbourne Community Kitchen
As we go about our weekly shopping, let us consider our blessings. Add an extra item or two to our shopping carts, and donate them to the Shelbourne Community Kitchen.
Items will be picked up from the Church of the Cross regularly.
Thank you for your generousity but please know that we cannot accept items passed the date of expiration.
Thank you for helping our neighbours as you are able.
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