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In this week's Crossroads, you will find information on:
Provincial and Regional restrictions
In-Person Worship, Sunday 10 AM
Women in Faith luncheon
Fred Jauck Turns 104
Women in Faith Stitch and Chat
National Indigenous History Month
Intergenerational Housing
Honorary Degree
Plant Sale
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Jazz Vespers
CFUV Queer Histories
Amazing Journey Day Camp Registration
LTS: Religious Community in Digital World
Mission Grants with June Deadline
Fridays 7 PM PDT - Vigil for Peace over Zoom
Read Ahead
This Week at Church of the Cross
The deadline for all Crossroads submissions is Wednesday at 12 noon.
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Provincial and Regional restrictions have been updated as of April 8, 2022.
Here is the public health restrictions page.
At Church of the Cross masks are recommended but not required. Choir members have been asked to wear masks and those singing are encouraged to as well.
In-Person Worship, Sunday, 10 AM PDT
 Church Council continues to work to see that in-person worship is safer for everyone. We will adjust our plans as health orders change.
Being vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best protection for the health of yourself and others. We strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to be fully vaccinated.
We will continue to livestream worship each Sunday.
May 29, Seventh Sunday of Easter
Everyone planning to come to worship are asked to follow these requirements:
- If you are not feeling well and experiencing any Covid-19 related symptoms or if you are not vaccinated, please stay home and participate in worship online.
- You are encouraged but not required to wear a mask when entering the building and throughout worship.
- Observe social distancing.
- Sanitize or wash hands as needed.
- You are welcome to sing and you are encouraged to wear a mask.
- We will greet one another and share the peace at a distance.
- Holy Communion will be served with bread and individual glasses of wine that are spaced in the trays. You may commune with bread or wine alone if you wish.
- It is not required that people register for worship ahead of time or sign in as you arrive.
We will continue to make adjustments as needed and keep you informed of any changes. Your feedback on your experience with in-person worship is valued. Please let any member of Church Council, Pastors, or the church office know of any questions, concerns or ideas for making in-person worship and Sunday School safer and meaningful for everyone.
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Women in Faith luncheon
Women in Faith committee is planning a year-end June luncheon on June 9th at 1:00 pm at the Glo restaurant. It is located at #104-2940 Jutland Rd. Besides inviting all women to attend, we are also including your spouses or friends to join us. Please let Gisela B., Janice N., or the office know if you plan to attend so that we can reserve tables to accommodate an approximate number of people.
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Fred Jauck Turns 104
 In June 5th, Fred Jauck, long time member of Church of the Cross will turn 104! Amazing! You are all invited to the upper hall of Church of the Cross for coffee and snacks after the church service to celebrate with Fred. Join us to give Fred our best wishes.
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Women in Faith Stitch and Chat
- Tuesday, June 14th at 1:00 pm, Rotunda
Have you ever seen a circular sock machine in action? Come and join the Women in Faith Stitch and Chat Group meeting on June 14th to see one. You are invited to bring along your current craft project or just join the group for the conversation. If you want to learn how to knit, crochet or sew there is always someone available to get you started. For more information contact Janice at jbnel13@gmail.com.
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National Indigenous, Métis and Inuit History Month in June
 Throughout the month of June the Truth and Reconciliation Committee will be providing information about the history of Indigenous, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada. This week we encourage to check out these links which provide historical timelines:
Timeline of Indigenous History: Click on the pdf found on the home page
Timeline of Métis History: Click here
Timeline of Inuit History: Click here
Watch for more historical information throughout the month of June.
Truth and Reconciliation Committee
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Intergenerational Housing proposal final reading at Saanich Council, Monday, May 30, 2022
Luther Court and Church of the Cross were informed by the Mayor of Saani ch that the Intergenerational Affordable Housing proposal will we be heard by Saanich Council for the fourth and final reading on Monday, May 30 at 7 PM. You may join the meeting at this link (click here) and look for the video link to the right of the meeting announcement.
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An Announcement – Honorary Degree
 It is now public that I will be receiving an Honorary Degree from the University of Victoria at the afternoon convocation on Tuesday, June 14 at 2:30 PM “for service to the university and greater Victoria community.” It was a great surprise to receive this news almost a year ago, and it remained confidential until the university resumed in-person convocations. Thank you to Dr. Janet Storch and others at the university, the church and from the community for this nomination. The link for the livestream of the convocation is here.
Lyle McKenzie, Co-pastor
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Plant Sale
St. Luke's is holding a Plant Sale in the parking lot on June 4th from 10 am - 2 pm. There will be a variety of plants: flowers, vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials, and houseplants. Payments by donation: cash, debit or credit cards accepted. We invite our friends from Lutheran Church of the Cross to come by for the Plant Sale.
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Your friends at St. Luke Cedar Hill invite you to Jazz Vespers
 Join Jazz Vespers on Sunday, June 5th. from 7 pm at St. Luke Cedar Hill across the street from Church of the Cross. Parking available at St. Luke’s. This hour long service will feature live jazz along with contemporary prayers, poems, and readings. Come and see and hear what it’s all about!
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CFUV Queer Histories and Futures for LGBTQ2S+ Elders 55+
Check out an upcoming project launching at CFUV called Queer Histories and Futures, which will run from June 15th-September 16th, 2022. This project is focused on fostering community, digital literacy, and technical skills among LGBTQ2S+ seniors (55+) in Victoria; and increasing intergenerational connections between LGBTQ2S+ people of all ages.
Check out an article about the project: here.
“CFUV’s goal with this program is to bring together members of Victoria’s LGBTQ2S+ community for intergenerational community building and storytelling. For folks who already have experience in radio, audio production, and podcasting, this is a chance to skill share, as well as gain further experience in these areas.
This project will include regular community meet-ups, workshops on audio production, storytelling, podcasting and broadcasting, as well as facilitated discussions. No experience is required, and participation can be flexible to suit your schedule.
We are looking for general participants in the project. We are also looking for guidance to help shape the Queer Histories and Futures project by gathering a steering committee.
The steering committee will meet and be consulted with to help ensure the program best fits the needs of queer and trans seniors in our community, but members of the steering committee can also be involved in the general project.
If you’re interested in getting involved in the project, fill out the form linked here.
Feel free to share the link and details with anyone you think might be interested.
Also, please feel free to pass along any names or organizations that you think might be interested in hearing about this project.
For questions or to find out more about CFUV’s Queer Histories & Futures project, contact Teagan and myself at queerfutures@cfuv.ca
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LTS is co-hosting - Religious Community in a Digital World
June 13-16, 2022
Register Now for a Free Learning Event - Religious Community in a Digital World
The Saskatoon Theological Union comprised of Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon; College of Emmanuel and St. Chad; and St. Andrew's College along with St. Thomas More College is holding an online event - Religious Community in a Digital World on Monday, June 13 through Thursday June 16. This virtual event will explore our new digital church landscape through historical, theological, and pastoral lenses. Attendees can expect to learn and gather new insights from conversations that will arise from the keynote presentations, workshops, and digital spaces, that will altogether be missional and life-giving, practical and prophetic.
For more information and to register for this free event, please click here.
Click here to download the full schedule.
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BC Synod Missions Committee is now Accepting CECF Applications for a June Intake
WHAT IS GOD UP TO IN THE BC SYNOD?
What is God up to in our communities?
How can we learn what the Spirit is doing in our world?
What experiments can help us get to know and journey with our neighbours?
Stepping out and trying something new can be scary. Being brave, taking risks, and putting ourselves out there in our neighbourhoods can be daunting. Rooted in God's unconditional love, we are washed by the waters of grace that free us from striving for perfection and success. In Christ Jesus, we have the freedom to take risks and to discern God's presence that is alive and active in our world. So are you ready to explore and experiment? Have any ideas how to hear, see, learn, and join in what God is up to in your community? READ MORE
The Missions Committee is now accepting Church Extension and Capital Fund (CECF) Experiment Applications for a June intake. Deadline to apply is June 15, 2022.
Click here to download the New Guide to BC Synod Experiments
If you have any other questions or would like to discuss your experiment prior to making an application, please feel free to contact our synod's Mission Consultant, through the BC Synod at bcsynod@elcic.ca or 604-524-1318
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Vigil for Peace continues - Prayers for Ukraine and the World - Fridays 7 PM PDT.
Each Friday, as we gather in prayer for peace, we pray for Ukraine and the world. Please join us in prayer and share this invitation widely.
We know this is a time of anxiety and deep uncertainty. We invite you to pause and join us for a short a short vigil service, as we gather to light candles as a symbol of peace and pray for all those impacted by the invasion of Ukraine as well as all those suffering as a result of war and political oppression.
Come as you are, bring a candle to light, and gather with people from BC and beyond. If you have events scheduled, consider inviting those you are with to join us at 7:00pm for this short time of prayer (approx. 15 minutes).
The leadership of these prayer times in the coming weeks will be shared. If you are interested in helping with leadership, please let the BC Synod Office know.
Congregational offices and leaders, please send this invitation out to your email lists. Let us all continue to pray.
With thanks,
Bishop Kathy Martin
Pastor Katrina Vigen
Pastor Jane Gingrich
Pastor Kristen Steele
BC Synod is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Vigil for Peace - Prayers for Ukraine and the World
Time: Fridays at 7:00pm (Vancouver)
Zoom link is available if you subscribe to BC Synod news via e-mail or otherwise contact Pr. Lyndon or Pr. Lyle to forward you the Zoom link.
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Read ahead:
 Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 29, 2022 Acts 16:16-34
Psalm 97
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
John 17:20-26
Worship Bulletin: CLICK HERE for Worship Bulletin
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