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In this week's Crossroads, you will find information on:
With Thanks
Beyond Grief
By Heart Book Group
Conversation about Treaties
Health Centre Open House
Additional Bike Rack
Reconciliation in Action
Kids Day Camp
Concert
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LTS President's Tour
Reflections with Organist
Easter 2023 Issue of St. Luke's Prescription
In-Person Worship
Read Ahead
This Week at Church of the Cross
The deadline for all Crossroads submissions is Wednesday at 12 noon.
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 With Thanks
Thank you to everyone who was involved in the planning and preparation and sharing in the leadership and support of the worship and hospitality through Holy Week and Easter. There is so much to celebrate and give thanks for in community together. Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!
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 Beyond Grief – Tuesday, April 18 at 12:30 PM
Originally formed to support those whose spouses have died, the group continues to gather for lunch, confidential conversation, and prayer, to mutually support and care for one another. Anyone who is dealing with grief and loss and would benefit from this caring community is welcome to join the group. If you have any questions, please speak with Pastor Lyle or Pastor Lyndon, Bob Kohlert, or contact the church office.
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By Heart – Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, April 19 at 10 AM
The “By Heart” book and discussion groups on Luther’s Small Catechism resume next week at the regular times. We will be looking at Chapter 5 – The Sacrament of Holy Baptism and Confession. The Zoom links will be sent to participants by email. If you are not receiving the email and would like to join the conversation, please contact Pastor Lyndon or Pastor Lyle or the church office.
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Conversation about Treaties over Zoom with Neil Vallance
Wednesday, April 19, 1 PM PT
If you are curious about the treaty making process with First Nations, past and present, plan to attend the next Truth & Reconciliation Committee (TRC) Zoom meeting on Wednesday, April 19 at 1:00 pm.
Neil Vallance, a local expert on treaties, will build on our last conversation with him to further explore the process and significance of treaties and treaty making in BC history.
To join the conversation, click on this Zoom link:
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Luther Court Society Community Health Centre Open House
Community Health Centre’s Open House was this past Wednesday. Some of us had an opportunity to tour the beautiful new clinic, meet the team, and learn about their first year of providing care and about what’s next for the Community Health Centre. While Luther Court already had a community role caring for elders, the circle continues to widen with the Community Health Centre now serving patients in the Gordon Head, Shelbourne, and Oak Bay communities.
 
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Additional Bike Rack
Many thanks to the Shelbourne Community Kitchen for letting us install their spare bike rack (a donation from Van City) next to the existing bike rack at church. Thank you to Erik Beiderwieden for installing the bike rack. We have a growing community of cyclists including people from the church, Kitchen, Luther Court including their Community Health Centre. With the increasing popularity of e-bikes, the demand for bike storage has increased. The bike rack is located behind the church and accessible via the adjacent driveway in order to avoid stairs.
Cycling is one way we can give back treading lightly on creation, recognizing it is not accessible for everyone. Although e-bikes are levelling the playing field by reducing strain and increasing range.
Bike security tips include using a good U-lock or similar bike lock, locking quick-release wheels (quick-release skewers can be replaced with more secure options), not leaving valuables or easily removable accessories on bikes, and avoiding leaving bikes locked on the bike rack overnight.
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Reconciliation in Action: VNFC Youth Housing Campaign
 The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) is seeking to match $1.3 million dollars in funds for a new 45-unit housing community with space for on-site supports and services focused on helping Urban Indigenous Youth get ready, get set, and soar into healthy futures.
To learn more about this important opportunity to put our commitment to reconciliation into concrete action, click this link here.
Consider Supporting Today! Contribution Opportunities:
● Online donation: link here or visit our website at vnfc.ca
● Donation By Phone or Credit Card: (778) 587-1567 development@vnfc.ca
● By Cheque or Money Order: ATTN VNFC Programs Fundraiser, Victoria Native Friendship
Centre, 231 Regina Ave, Victoria BC V8Z 1J6
"On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, we are absolutely thrilled to see this project unfold in a good way,” said Monique Gray Smith, VNFC Board President. “We offer much gratitude to all who have and will work hard to make a safe place for young people to navigate a healthy and vibrant path for themselves.”
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Save the Date: Kids Day Camp July 10-14, 2023
Watch for more information about how to register kids in Day Camp July 10-14, 2023. This year St. Luke’s will be hosting the camp.
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This concert features Nathan McDonald, Kantor at Church of the Cross, as a guest soloist.
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Reflections with Organist, Neala St. Hilaire
Music and Words to Close the Day
Sunday, April 23, 2023
4:30 - 5:30 pm
St. Luke's Church
Your friends at St. Luke Cedar Hill invite you to Reflections with Organist, Neala St. Hilaire - Sunday, April 23rd, 4:30-5:30 pm in St. Luke's Church. We are pleased to welcome Neala to St. Luke's to share with us her passion for the organ. The readings, prayers, and music of this special Reflection Time will calm your spirit and soothe your soul.
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 Easter 2023 Issue of St. Luke's Prescription
the Easter 2023 Issue of St. Luke's Prescription is now posted at the Prescription page of St. Luke’s website. (Click Here)
Please feel free to pass this link along to anyone who might be interested.
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In-Person Worship, Sunday, April 16, 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.
- We support those who choose to wear a mask and those who choose not to wear a mask. For our church at this time, wearing a mask is optional and a matter of personal choice in all our activities, including worship, fellowship time, meetings and office hours. This personal choice includes all those involved in leading our services, including presiding ministers, worship assistants, musicians, choir members and ushers. Please see a member of the Council if you have any questions or thoughts on the matter.
- 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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Read ahead:
 Second Sunday of Easter
April 16, 2023 Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Psalm 16
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31
Worship Bulletin: CLICK HERE for Worship Bulletin
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