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At the crossroads... From the beginning, Jesus invites others to join in his ministry of healing and reconciliation for all people, and all means all!
Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 am
Everyone is welcome here!
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 You’re Invited!
Looking ahead into 2020, the Social Justice Committee has set the climate crisis and environmental protection as a focus for the year. And as a kickoff, we are thrilled to host Catherine Boies Parker as a guest speaker for a breakfast presentation on February 1 – starting at 9:00am.
Ms. Parker is representing more than a dozen young Canadian activists who have filed a lawsuit against the federal government over climate change, claiming Ottawa has violated their fundamental rights by contributing to the warming planet, and demanding a national plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to an article by CBC news, the young people are calling on the Canadian government to create a climate change plan that lowers the country's greenhouse gas emissions "in a manner consistent with what best available science indicates is needed for the federal government to protect young Canadians, do its fair share to stabilize the climate system and avert the catastrophic consequences of climate change."
Climate change affects us all. Let’s find out what we can do to help reverse the damage.
Let’s do it for ourselves. Let’s do it for our kids. Let’s do it for all future generations.
Please join us for breakfast for this important and informative presentation.
Lutheran Church of the Cross
February 1, 9am |
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 We give thanks for this Reconciling in Christ Sunday to remember the work done to adopt a welcome statement and become a Reconciling in Christ Congregation in 2010. We also continue to seek ways to be more inclusive, celebrate diversity, and advocate as and for queer friends and neighbours together. |
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 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020
Please join us, in collaboration with our ecumenical partners:
St. Aidan’s United Church, Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Knox Presbyterian Church, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Lutheran Church of the Cross
For Songs and Prayers of Unity at Holy Cross Parish (4049 Gordon Head Road) on Sunday, January 26th from 2:00-3:00pm. This event is free, please join us! Coffee and tea will be served. |
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 Jerusalem Pilgrimage Fundraiser: Unveiling A New Portrait of Mary Magdalene
Guest Speaker: Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur
How a recent archeological discovery has changed 2000 Years of Christian teaching about Mary Magdalene.
Date: Friday, February 7th, 2020
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm, participating students will speak at 7pm, followed by Richard LeSueur’s talk.
Location: St. George’s Anglican Church, 3909 St George's Ln, Victoria
For more information contact the Rev'd Ruth Dantzer, anglican@uvic.ca
Or check the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/events/544774166303329/
https://events.uvic.ca/counsellors/view/event/event_id/!view/day
https://bc.anglican.ca/events/uvic-interfaith-chapel-fundraiser
Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur has served on the teaching staff of St. George’s College, Jerusalem and more recently returned to Jerusalem as the acting Dean of George’s College. He has led over 40 programs of pilgrimage and study through Israel-Palestine and Jordan. He is currently the interim priest-in-charge of Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver.
Admission to this event is by donation. Suggested donation $20. There will be refreshments for sale.
All funds raised will go directly toward student costs for the pilgrimage.
As part of the pilgrimage program led by the Rev’d Ruth Dantzer on campus, in April 2020 a group of UVic students will go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem to immerse themselves in the ancient stories of Israel and its contemporary quest for peace. During this 14-day journey the students will attend a course called Footsteps of Jesus offered through St. George’s Anglican College in Jerusalem.
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KAIROS has a new statement in support of the Wet'suwet'en Nation. Here is an excerpt: "KAIROS stands with the Wet’suwet’en Peoples in asserting these rights and calls on government and industry to uphold the rights of Indigenous peoples as expressed in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples."
Check out their full press release: https://www.kairoscanada.org/wetsuweten-land-defenders-are-not-criminals
ELCIC is a KAIROS partner and endorses this statement.
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A GOSPEL CONCERT
Thursday February 13, 7pm at the Church of the Nazarene 4277 Quadra St. The Victoria and Duncan Freedom Gospel Choirs are presenting their concert "A Travelin' Thru" with guest soloist Maureen Washington. The choirs will sing songs that inspire and songs that are inspired by our journey in life and faith. Tickets are $20.00, 12 and under free. Tickets available at the door, from members and The Christian Book and Music store 3090 Nanaimo St.
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Luther Court Assistants
One of the long-time ministries of the congregation is sharing Sunday morning worship with those who live at Luther Court. Worship books are assembled by office staff each week and taken to the Luther Court Library so that they are there Sunday morning. Then through the audio/video feed, residents are able to share in Sunday morning worship assisted by the caring ministry of people of the congregation that serve as Luther Court Assistants with them in the Library.
Although those that have served at Luther Court as Assistants have been a very faithful group, circumstances mean that, occasionally, we have had openings in the roster. Beginning in February, we are in need of 4 persons (or 2 teams) to be a part of this ministry. This would mean that you would be part of a 2 month rotation that requires being at Luther Court once every 2 months. Dates will be sent out ahead of time and orientation is available.
Please consider this opportunity for ministry and speak to Jeanie Stann, any member of the Worship Board, or contact the church office if you are interested -250-477-6222.
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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. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Lyle or the Church office.
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Council Opportunities
Dear members of Church of the Cross,
Please consider this an invitation to share your gifts and talents with the congregation as a Council, Board or Committee member. Nominations are currently being accepted for the position of vice-chair. If you feel called to consider this role or other opportunities on a Board or Committee please contact Angela Chorney (Angela_Chorney@hotmail.com) or Joanne Solomonson (jtsolomonson@gmail.com). Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this invitation.
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 The Women in Faith Book Group will meet on
Wed. January 29th at 1 pm to discuss
Becoming by Michelle Obama
For more information please contact Janice Nelson at jbnel13@gmail.com 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 the new year 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, February 12, or 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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 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 6:00pm. Everyone Welcome. |
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 CLAY 2020 Registration
Join us to register or learn more about CLAY 2020, taking place August 20-23 in Calgary. Includes trip to Banff and outings around Calgary.
Registration Event & Dinner: Sunday, January 26, 4:30 PM, St. George Cadboro Bay, 3909 St. George’s Lane, Victoria. For Youth & Parents interested in registering or learning more about CLAY.
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 Youth Group Meetings are held at St. George’s Cadboro Bay.
Middle School Youth Group: meets every Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Church of the Cross Leader: Chris McDonald
High School Youth Group: meets every other Sunday, 7-9:00 pm
Church of the Cross Leaders: Amanda Buston and Maya Bridger |
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Crossing the Red Lines: What Sex says about a changing Arab World
Thursday, Jan. 30, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Harry Hickman Building , Room 105
Shereen El Feki is the author of Sex and the Citadel: Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World, an award- winning look at the intersection of gender, sexuality, politics, economics and religion across the Arab region, now a series of short films on BBC Arabic/BBC World. As Regional Director of Promundo, Shereen is currently leading the largest ever survey on men, masculinities and gender roles in the Middle East and North Africa.
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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 .There will be an information session on Friday, December 6th at 4:00pm at 919 Pandora Ave, Victoria in our second floor chapel for more ideas about how to create your team and invite your friends to participate. |
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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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