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Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 am
Everyone is welcome here!
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Annual General Meeting of the congregation this Sunday, March 8, following worship and a light lunch – about 12 noon in the Sanctuary.
Everyone is encouraged to attend this important time for the congregation to review the past year, provide updates, elect Board members, consider vision and priorities for the next 3-5 years, and the 2020 budget. Copies of the Bulletin of Reports were emailed to everyone and paper copies are available at the mailboxes. Please pray for our congregation and our meeting together.
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Lenten Series
Thursdays in Lent, March 12, 7:00 PM.
Other dates: March 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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Funeral for Britta Kuntze
Tentatively set for Saturday, March 28 at Lutheran Church of the Cross. More details to follow. Please keep the Kuntze family in your prayers.
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“A Big Thank You” from Deb Neal, retiring as Administrative Assistant
Dear People of Church of the Cross,
Thank you so much for the most generous and thoughtful Sunday morning farewell. Your gifts will remind me of my time with you and I thank you for that blessing. I trust our paths will cross again in the future and look forward to saying hello!
Blessings and peace, Deb
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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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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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 A pastoral letter concerning coronavirus (COVID-19)
and communities of the ELCIC
In a pastoral letter to the church released today, ELCIC National and Synod Bishops invite prayers for all who are affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), particularly for the people of China and other nations where the disease is spreading rapidly, and offer recommendations, based on best practices of health authorities, for worship and community life.
For the complete letter please go to:
https://bcsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/A-Pastoral-letter_COVID-19.pdf
The letter is also posted on the Bulletin Board near the Upper Hall.
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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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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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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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 If you would like more Taizé,
St. Luke's will be holding a Taizé service at 7 pm this Sunday evening, March 8th.
Come and experience the peace of this special service of music and prayer.
Music and Prayer in the Style of Taizé at 6:00 pm, Friday, March 20th, 2020 at Lutheran Church of the Cross
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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 Wine Before Supper at UVic,
an ecumenical Holy Communion for students –
We will be hosting the meal this Wednesday, March 11 and we could use 1 more pot of soup and some vegetables for the student meal. If you are able to help with the meal, please sign up on the bulletin board or contact Pastor Lyndon, 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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