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Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 am
Everyone is welcome here!
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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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Notes of Sadness
We are sad to announce the death of Britta Kuntze, mother of Johann Kuntze. She died unexpectedly on the morning of Ash Wednesday. Funeral details will be announced when available. We lift the Kuntze family in our prayers.
Funeral for Jim Krock
Tuesday, March 3 at 1:30 pm at Lutheran Church of the Cross.
We keep Cathy in our prayers.
‘Rest eternal grant them, O God, and let light perpetual shine upon them’.
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A time to say “Thank You” to Deb Neal, retiring as Administrative Assistant
This Sunday in worship and at the reception following we will give thanks for the ministry of Deb Neal as Administrative Assistant for Church of the Cross for the past six years. Deb is retiring to spend more time caring for her parents who live in Montreal. We give thanks for Deb’s caring service to the congregation and support of its many ministries and activities and her always helpful and friendly presence in the office. She will be greatly missed and we are very grateful for her time with us. We pray God’s blessings, grace and peace go with her in all that is next to unfold.
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Welcoming those who are new – Sunday, March 29
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 on Sunday, March 29th. 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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Annual General Meeting (AGM) - March 8, 2020 following Sunday worship. We encourage everyone to attend. We are making efforts to become a greener congregation. As a result, the Bulletin of Reports has been circulated by email. If you require a paper copy please contact the Church Office. The Council is available to answer any questions after worship this Sunday.
Joanne Solomonson Council Chair
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Please consider becoming a Luther Court Assistant
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.
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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ELCIC National Bishop encourages members to review Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
In a video and letter released , ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson encourages members of the church to "review the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and to consider what might be your calling to engage the many issues documented by the report."
View the video.
Download a copy of the letter.
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Correction:
Please note that the time of the Friday Concert -
'Death Has Become My Sleep"
featuring Nathan McDonald and Gina Johnson
is
Friday, February 28th at 8:00PM
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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
For this final Black History Month instalment, one thing for us to pay attention to are the ways in which racialized groups in Canada support one another. For example this week members of the Black community in Victoria are signalling their support for Indigenous Youth for Wet’suwet’en. Out of respect for Indigenous youth who are camping at the ceremonial gates of the Legislature members of the Black community have withdrawn their participation from the Black History Month Hall of Honour Event scheduled on February 27 at the Legislature. As a result the event has been postponed.
As white settler Canadians our role is to listen and respect voices on the margins. In announcing the event has been postponed, no mention is made of pipelines, blockades, or wider issues that have swept across the country. It is an act of love with another marginalized group within Greater Victoria. We should not forget the love and grace in acts of solidarity like this that too often are missed given the heightened confusion and anger that pervades wider conversations.
It is along these lines of respect and humility that we interpret the slogans of racialized groups. Take for example Black Lives Matter. We need to reflect upon our reactions when we see or hear this slogan. If we find ourselves saying, “No, ALL lives matter” where does this knee-jerk reaction come from? Saying Black Lives Matter doesn’t mean other lives don’t matter. Saying Black Lives Matter is exactly that, urging that we too would hold that Black Lives Matter in a world in which they often do not, including around Victoria where Black folks find themselves as part of a small vulnerable minority.
Part of our Lenten discipline can be examining our hearts, letting go of all the things that prevent us from listening to people whose experiences are different from our own. This isn’t to prescribe a specific way of being Christian, but rather really to listen to our neighbours with the same empathy with which we long to be heard when we experience suffering and pain. |
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Please mark your calendars with this new date for the Refugee Sponsorship Fundraiser event and a chance to purchase some great items for yourself or a friend!
Jewellery & Accessory sale. Saturday April 25th from 10 am to 2 pm. Items for sale include women's jewellery, purses, scarves & hats and men's ties, belts, wallets & more.....
Coffee and Tea will be Available by Donation Questions? Please speak to a member of the Social Justice Committee or email: socialjusticecommittee37@gmail.com
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 Music and Prayer in the Style of Taizé at 6:00 pm at
Lutheran Church of the Cross
Friday, 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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Catechism “by heart” and Sunday Readings Discussion
Mondays, 7 – 8:30 PM
For the season of Lent, Monday nights offer an opportunity to take a fresh look at Luther’s Small Catechism along with the upcoming Sunday Bible Readings. We will use a resource called “by heart” that includes a short video clip and information and questions for discussion. If you are new to the Lutheran Church or interested in reviewing these basic teachings of the Church, please come join in the
discussion. If you have any questions, speak with Pastor Lyle. Everyone is welcome.
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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
Middle School Youth Group: meets every Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm at St. George’s Cadboro Bay.
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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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