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Remembering the priesthood of all believers on Diaconal Sunday.
Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 am
Everyone is welcome here!
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Diaconal Sunday - Sunday, February 23 is a day to celebrate the word and service ministry of Deacons in the ELCIC. Deacon Brigitte McKenzie will be with us in our worship and share something of her experiences in this growing and important ministry of our church.
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Sunday School Art Gallery – This Sunday, February 23 before and after worship. The Sunday School children have been working on various art pieces connected to the theme of water and care of creation through the Epiphany season and will host an art show in the Upper Hall. They will also be selling water drop necklaces with proceeds going to the Native Friendship Centre in Victoria.
Everyone is encouraged to come, see, and celebrate their creative work.
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 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner, February 25th
We will be hosting the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner together with St. Luke’s on Tuesday, February 25th at 5:00 pm in the upper hall. Please bring a topping to share. Gluten free pancakes and sausages will be available. Children are invited to assist in burying the Alleluia banner after dinner. There will also be burning of palms. Donations will be used to fund Women in Faith activities. Please add your name to the sign up sheet or call the church office to let us know you are attending.
For more information please contact Janice Nelson or the church office. |
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 Ash Wednesday, February 26th - Join us as we mark the beginning of the Lenten season at either of two Ash Wednesday worship opportunities with imposition of ashes:
10:30 AM, St. Luke’s Anglican
7:00 PM, Lutheran Church of the Cross |
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Lenten Series
Thursdays in Lent, beginning March 5, 7:00 PM.
Other dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2.
Description: Gathering for informal worship using a Marty Haugen Lenten setting, with guitar-led song, and time for discussion around the gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday.
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A Note of Sadness
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Jim Krock who died early Wednesday, February 19th. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cathy at this time.
‘Rest eternal grant him, O God, and let light perpetual shine upon him’.
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Strength of the Body of Christ
In the midst of mourning and loss, whether the death of loved ones or loss of health and mobility, we find strength as the body of Christ. Jesus’ love is extended through each one of us, carrying one another in prayer, and acts of love such as offering rides to medical appointments, and checking in on one another. If you are in need of additional support, would like to receive a pastoral visit, are in need of prayer, or are just feeling lonely please check in with our co-pastors or a lay leader at Church of the Cross. While each of us may be struggling in different ways, through the power of the Spirit, we are united in grace and love.
Pr. Lyle & Pr. Lyndon
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The 2019 Tax receipts have been mailed. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Barry Walker at 250-381-1698 or the church office. Thank you for the continued generous support of the congregation’s ministries.
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Annual General Meeting (AGM) - March 8, 2020 following Sunday worship is the date of the AGM for our congregation. We encourage you to schedule this date in your calendar and plan to attend. We are making efforts to become a greener congregation. As a result, the Bulletin of Reports will be circulated by email.
If you require a paper copy please contact the Church Office.
The Church Council will be available to answers your questions after worship on Sunday.
Joanne Solomonson, Council Chair
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Administrative Assistant
Lutheran Church of the Cross is inviting applications for the part time position of Administrative Assistant. Applications are requested before February 28, 2020. The position description may be found on the church website at www.lutheranvictoria.ca.
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Climate Justice Action Group:
An invitation to participate in leading BC Synod in climate justice learning and actions. SATURDAY, MARCH 7 at 9:30 am, using Zoom teleconferencing (via computer or tablet). You are invited into a journey of learning, changing, acting, and encouraging. We are seeking people from across our synod who would be interested in joining a Climate Justice Action task force that will intentionally engage this important work. If you are interested in being part of the Climate Justice Action Group and would like to participate in the Zoom teleconference on Saturday, March 7, please RSVP by sending an email to <bcsynod@elcic.ca> or by calling the synod office at 604.524.1318.
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 Black History Month, February 2020
Migration of Blacks to Canada
[Excerpt from bcblackhistory.ca]
There has been a steady stream of migration of Blacks into Canada via Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States since the 17th century.
The first recorded Black person to arrive in Canada was an African man named Mathieu de Coste who arrived in 1608 to serve as an interpreter of the Mi’kmaq language to the governor of Acadia.
17th and 18th Century: A few thousand African people arrived in Canada in the 17th and 18th centuries as slaves. After the American Revolution, the British gave passage to over 3000 slaves and free Blacks who had remained loyal to the Crown. These Black Loyalists joined the many other United Empire Loyalists in settlements across the Maritime Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Other Black slaves joined their Loyalist slave owners when they migrated to Canada.
In 1793, the Upper Canada legislature passed an act that granted gradual abolition and any slave arriving in the province was automatically declared free. Fearing for their safety in the United States after the passage of the first Fugitive Slave Law in 1793, over 30,000 slaves came to Canada via the Underground Railroad until the end of the American Civil War in 1865. They settled mostly in Southern Ontario, but some also settled in Quebec and Nova Scotia. Many returned to the United States to fight in the Civil War and rejoin their families after its end.
Other migrations of Blacks from the United States occurred during the War of 1812, when over 2000 refugees came to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Another group of over 800 free Blacks from California migrated to Vancouver Island between 1858 and 1860.
Many Blacks migrated to Canada in search of work and became porters with the railroad companies in Ontario, Quebec, and the Western provinces or worked in mines in the Maritimes. Between 1909 and 1911 over 1500 migrated from Oklahoma as farmers and moved to Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
In 1910 the government of Canada implemented a new Immigration Act that barred immigrants into Canada from races deemed undesirable and very few Blacks entered Canada during the next few decades.
In 1955, the West Indian Domestic Scheme permitted single women aged 18 to 35 and in good health to work in Canada as domestic workers for one year before being granted immigrant status. Over 2600 women were admitted under this scheme.
In 1967, the government of Canada dropped the racially discriminatory immigration system, after which Black immigration rose dramatically.
[link] https://bcblackhistory.ca/plaque-for-black-pioneers/ |
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 Women In Faith Book Group
The Book Group will meet on Wednesday, February 26
at 1:00 pm in the rotunda.
Our book is Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
For more information please contact Janice Nelson at jbnel13@gmail.com or the church office. |
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 Music and Prayer in the Style of Taizé at 6:00 pm at
Lutheran Church of the Cross
Fridays - February 21st & March 20th, 2020
Let us together enter into the mystery of God’s presence.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Worship at 6:00 pm. Everyone Welcome. |
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Queer Board Game night!
at Lutheran Church of the Cross
Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 7 PM
Come one, come all! Shake off those winter weather blues for another night of friends, board games and fun!
This event is for anyone that is part of the queer community and allies, provides a safe space for meeting people and enjoying some gaming fun. Any questions please feel free to reach out to T.J. Silver (amitty1@hotmail.com).
We encourage people to bring games that are near and dear to their hearts to share with others to try or might be fun. All levels of experience welcome!
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Weekly Bible Discussion – Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
The discussion focuses on the upcoming Sunday’s Bible readings and the connections and meaning for our time. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary. All voices and perspectives are welcome. Our next Bible Discussion will be Monday, Feb. 24th. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Lyle or the church office.
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 Wine Before Supper at UVic,
an ecumenical Holy Communion for students –
We will be hosting the meal in March and will need 2 crock pots of vegetarian soup and some vegetables for the student meals. If you are able to help with the meal, March 11 - please sign up on the bulletin board or contact Pastor Lyndon, Pastor Lyle or the church office.
Thank you from the students! |
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Youth Groups Meetings
High School Youth Group: meets Sunday, 7:00-9:00 pm at St. Luke’s
Just a reminder that there is youth group this Sunday, February 23rd at St. Luke's. We will be meeting as per usual from 7-9 pm. Also, if you are planning on attending CLAY, please remember that the deadline to bring the initial payment of $400 is also on Sunday! Sharon will be at St. Luke's for the duration of youth group and so can collect any cheques that are brought. Let us know if you have any questions!
Middle School Youth Group: meets every Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm at St. George’s Cadboro Bay.
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Walk with us February 22, 2020! For the third straight year, we are participating in Canada's National Walk for Homelessness. Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly walk that raises awareness and raises money for charities serving hungry, homeless, and hurting people in our community. Circle the date - The website to register is https://cnoy.org/location/victoriapandora . |
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Flower Chart for 2020
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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