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In this week's Crossroads, you will find information on:
Lenten Night Prayer Livestream
Diaconal Sunday – February 28
Dessert & Dialogue with Murray Rankin
Annual Report, AGM date
Lenten Hymn and Prayer for February 25
An Invitation to a Care for Creation Lenten Journey
Karren Stinson Bursary
From the Board of Education
Jackson's drawings
Thank you from Lennor Stieda
Black History local events
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Continuing Education courses online
Installation of Rev. Aneeta Saroop
Flower Chart for 2021
Calling and Caring
Covid-19 Update
Holy Communion
Continuing Ways to join worship on-line
Read ahead
This Week at Church of the Cross
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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L enten Night Prayer Livestream
Thursdays in Lent, 7 PM PST
Beginning February 25
Available on the regular platforms: lutheranvictoria.ca, Facebook Live, YouTube
We will be using the Night Prayer rite from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (pp. 320-327). We will provide on screen text and you can follow along in worship books at home if you have one available.
An opportunity for finding comfort and rest in prayer and music.
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Diaconal Sunday – February 28
Thank you to Denise Pawliuk for preaching this Sunday. Denise entered the Diaconal program at Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon in the fall of 2020 with the intention of serving as a Deacon in the ELCIC when she completes her studies. We are pleased to recognize and support Denise as she pursues this ministry and keep her in our prayers. All God’s blessing Denise!
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Dessert & Dialogue with Murray Rankin
BC Minister of Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 7:00 pm PST
MLA Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation is the speaker for the next Truth and Reconciliation Dessert and Dialogue. His topic is the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, one year later. The Truth and Reconciliation Committee invites you to attend this informative presentation by Minister Rankin. The Zoom invitation will be sent separately by email. Please contact the church office if you need information or assistance or did not receive the invitation.
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Annual Report, AGM date, and prior question and answer gatherings
 The Annual Report to the Congregation is available. A link to a PDF has been emailed to everyone connected to the congregation. If you did not receive the email copy, please contact the office. And if you wish to receive a printed copy, contact the church office and a copy can be picked up or mailed to you. For Sunday Feb. 28, Council members will be present at the “Virtual Coffee Time” following worship to respond to any questions or comments. The Congregation’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, March 7 at 11:30 AM on Zoom. An invitation to the meeting will be sent by email prior to the Sunday.
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Lenten Hymn and Prayer for February 25
Join ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson each day through Lent as she shares a hymn and prayer, inviting you to sing and pray with her.
Here is the hymn and prayer for today: (updated to Feb. 25)
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An Invitation to a Care for Creation Lenten Journey
 The BC Synod Climate Justice Action group has created 'An Invitation to a Care for Creation Lenten Journey'. A Lenten Calendar has been prepared for your use. Use it in your congregations and small groups. Distribute to families and individuals. This Lent let us encourage one another to turn our hearts and minds towards God and God's delight for all of creation to do well, together.
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 The Karren Stinson Bursary Committee is happy to announce the two successful applicants who received the bursary for the 2020 year. Each applicant received a cheque for five hundred dollars. We congratulate Rebecca Yeo who lives in central Saanich, B.C. and is attending the Vancouver School of Theology. She is starting in the MA Indigenous and Interreligious Studies Programme and hopes to graduate with both an MA and an MDiv. A lifelong Anglican, she hopes to pursue ordained ministry, either in a parish or as a chaplain. We also congratulate Christel Federow who is starting the first year of the BSN program at Camosun College. She leaves her job as a registered veterinary technician to embark on a nursing career. We wish them well and God’s blessings as they work toward their goals. Peace be yours. |
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From the Board of Education
As Canadians we still may not be aware that the Canadian government sold Indigenous land. The film, Reserve 107, shares the story of how the Young Chippewayan Band, Mennonites and Lutherans worked together to repair the wrongs of the past in Laird, Saskatchewan.
https://mcccanada.ca/stories/reserve-107
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Jackson's drawings
#LentenKit2021
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Thank you to all who were able to be with us as we said our farewell and blessings at Roland’s funeral on Feb.20th
Sincerely, Lennor Stieda
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Black History local events
The BC Black History Awareness Society is offering events “to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of historical and contemporary people of African descent”. To sign up for an event or to read more about Black History in Canada or find a more local context for British Columbia follow this link https://bcblackhistory.ca/events/
*Friday, February 26 7-8:30 pm PABLO CÁRDENAS PLAYS OSCAR PETERSON The concert can be watched on February 26th beginning at 7:00 pm through Hermann’s Jazz Club Livestream
Join us as we celebrate the 6th year of the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent at the second edition of the Regional Black Canadians Forum in the Capital Region!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-2021-the-symposium-tickets-100505340178
Social Justice Committee
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Continuing Education courses online
The Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon (LTS) is offering Continuing Education courses online. The courses being offered are the following:
"Queer Theologies" (SL349DL) - April 12-16 by the Rev. Dr. Kayko Driedger Hesslein
The last forty years had seen a rise in theologies from Christian LGBTQ+ communities. This course will study the works of lesbian, gay and trans theologians, and will explore their contributions to the proclamation of the gospel.
"Creation and sub-creation: Social and Religious Themes in J.R.R. Tolkien's Fiction" (SL331) - May 10-21 by the Rev. Dr. William Harrison.
Are you a Tolkien fan? Or interested in why everyone reads him and sees the movies? J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is among the most famous English-language literary works of the 20h century. Intriguingly, Tolkien was an active and committed Christian, but his longest and bestselling work shows almost no sign of religion. We will read a variety of Tolkien's fiction and his own reflection on the work of writing, in order to investigate the ways he related religion to fiction. This course will be of special interest to people who are interested in addressing faith issues in a secular world.
To register for these courses, please visit the "Occasional Non-Program" page of the LTS website. The link to the application form is at the bottom of the page.
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Installation of Rev. Aneeta Saroop
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Flower Chart for 2021
If you would like to bring flowers for worship for a special occasion or remembrance, please email or call the church office to 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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Calling and Caring
 During COVID-19, we continue to find ways to connect as a congregation. We have a group of people dedicated to calling and touching base with others in the community. Thanks to those who have volunteered. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Scott Constantine at 222scott@gmail.com or the church office. Scott will fill you in on the details!
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Covid-19 Update
The orders of our BC Public Health Officer were updated on February 5, extending the current restrictions indefinitely but to be reviewed at the end of February. These require that the Church remain closed to all in-person worship and public gatherings. We will continue our current practise of livestreaming our worship and meeting remotely until the restrictions change. Thank you for everyone’s patience and understanding. The Covid-19 Leadership Team will continue to provide updates as needed. We give thanks that administering the vaccine continues. We look forward to it being widely available to everyone. Here is the link to the government of BC information: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions
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Holy Communion continues every Sunday
As worship includes Holy Communion every Sunday,  those who wish to join in celebrating Holy Communion at home are invited to prepare a small amount of bread and wine (or grape juice if required) on a plate and in a cup, prior to worship. You may also wish to light a candle(s) as part of worshipping at home. At the time of Holy Communion, you are invited to have the elements in front of you, join in the words of thanksgiving and to lift the bread and wine at the same time as the presiding minister. At the time of Communing, share the bread with yourself or with one another with the words: “The body of Christ given for you.” and “The blood of Christ shed for you.” After Communing, or following worship, please consume the remaining bread and wine. This invitation is for those who wish to and feel comfortable joining in Communion at home during worship. Those who do not feel comfortable are welcome to observe Holy Communion celebrated at the church as we trust in God’s Spirit and gifts of grace offered to all as and where we are. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Lyndon or Pastor Lyle.
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Continuing Ways to join worship on-line:
Sunday Worship Livestream, 10 AM PST:
Go to website: www.lutheranvictoria.ca and click on the livestream link.
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 continues each week at 8:30 AM PST
On Facebook Livestream and www.lutheranvictoria.ca
you can view past videos here:
https://www.facebook.com/lutheranvictoria/
You do not need a Facebook account to view the church page.
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Read ahead: Second Sunday in Lent – Diaconal Ministry Sunday
- Sunday, February 28, 2021 Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:23-31
Romans 4:13-25
Mark 8:31-38
Worship Bulletin: CLICK HERE for Worship Bulletin
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This Week at Church of the Cross
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