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In this week's Crossroads, you will find information on:
Sunday School
Confirmation Sunday
New Member Welcome
Annual Spring Cleanup
Denise Pawliuk Graduating this Weekend
Breakfast with Dr. William Harrison
Coffee Fellowship
By Heart Wrap Up
ELCIC and CLWR: New Address
Donations for Win
Advance Care Planning Workshop
Murder Mystery Afternoon
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St. Luke's Coronation Tea
Support in Israel and Palestine
Anti-Bullying Day
Red Dress Day
In-Person Worship
Read Ahead
This Week at Church of the Cross
The deadline for all Crossroads submissions is Wednesday at 12 noon.
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Sunday School
Join for Sunday School the coming two Sundays, April 23 & 30, 10 AM. Kids join for the beginning and end of worship, leaving for Sunday School during the readings and sermon, returning for Holy Communion. All kids 4-12 welcome. Sometimes older kids help the younger ones with crafts.
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Day of Pentecost is also Confirmation Sunday, May 28, 2023
We look forward to welcoming students to be confirmed on Day of Pentecost, May 28, 2023, 10 AM PT. Confirmation is an opportunity for the faith community at Church of the Cross to affirm it’s support for these students. It’s all less of an end point than a time to celebrate, and for them to continue their faith journey and participation in church community.
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New Member Welcome
We already have a half-dozen or more people interested in becoming a member at Church of the Cross. Would you also be interested? The next welcome be on June 4, 10 AM which falls on Holy Trinity Sunday. Contact the church office or the pastors for more info. See e-mails below.
Office: lutheranchurchofthecross@shaw.ca
Pr. Lyle: pastorlyle@shaw.ca
Pr. Lyndon: pastorlyndon@shaw.ca
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Annual Spring Cleanup - Saturday, May 6 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
 The Board of Trustees are hosting the annual Spring Clean Up at Lutheran Church of the Cross. A sign up sheet with a list of tasks available here. And a paper copy has been posted on the board in the hallway on the way to the Upper Hall. We plan to get together on Saturday, May 6, 9:00 am until 12 noon. If that doesn’t work for you, then you are invited to come during previous the week and work on a project of your choice - if you complete it or not write down what’s been done. We thank you for your efforts.
We would like to complete the most visible aspects before Mothers Day on May 14. You can contact Nicky at the Church Office to schedule your favourite task, whether on May 6 or anytime the building is open. The church office is open Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM or by appointment if you need access outside these hours.
There are a wide range of interior and exterior tasks to suit your ability. Trustees greatly appreciate your participation and hope to be on site encouraging all participate.
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Congratulations to Denise Pawliuk Graduating this Weekend
Denise Pawliuk will be celebrating her graduation this weekend from the Diaconal Ministry Program of Lutheran Theological Seminary, at the Graduation ceremony of the Saskatoon Theological Union. Congratulations to Denise and all graduates, and our prayers for the Spirit’s leading in ministry together.
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Breakfast with Dr. William Harrison
Saturday, May 13, 2023
9:30 am at Upper Hall
Seminary president Dr. William Harrison will speak at a breakfast gathering in the Upper Hall on Saturday, May 13 at 9:30 am. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon and how the seminary is seeking to increase its engagement with congregations.
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Coffee Fellowship for Summer months - Bakers or Coordinators needed!
Coffee Fellowship will be pared back to a simpler Cafe Style service d uring July and August. Following Sunday services, coffee, tea and water with simple baked goods will be available.
If you've been thinking about assisting during Coffee Fellowship, helping to serve is much easier in July and August during this smaller Cafe Style Fellowship. There is always someone on around to help make coffee or answer questions.
Help is needed in two areas during July and August: 1) Bakers & 2) Cafe Style Coordinators.
Love to Bake? Bake cookies and bring them to the church for placement in the church freezer and make it easier for Cafe Style Coffee coordinators during the summer months.
Look for the Summer Cafe Style Coffee Fellowship sign-up sheet posted on the board in the hallway on the way to the Upper Hall.
Thank you from the Board of Care for Communities!
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By Heart Wrap Up, May 23 7 PM
Bring a dessert to share
We’ve had wonderful conversations with the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning discussion groups. This will be an opportunity to meet in person as we discern interest in another study group.
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ELCIC and CLWR: New Address
The ELCIC National Office has moved to a new location. As of April 21, the national offices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) have moved to 400-185 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J1. Please update your records with this new address and take note of the revised postal code, which was different from what was previously communicated. All phone numbers remain the same.
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Donations for Win (Women in Need)
Char and Tom Holcroft are collecting donations for Win:
When: Between April 30 and May 8.
Where: Look for donation table in the Upper Hall at Church of the Cross
What: clothing, accessories, small items like toys, small appliances and electronics. Look for large white WIN bag. No winter clothes or furniture please. We will put a list of items they accept on the bulletin Board. You have until May 8th to get your donations to the church. And we will deliver them for you.
If you have oversize items like furniture, you are welcome to drop them off yourself at Win’s new donation centre at 555 Ardersier Road near Mayfair Mall. Win cannot accept donations at their store locations.
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Advance Care Planning Workshop
May 11 & 18, 10 AM, Church of the Cross
Led by Marta Lefsrud
We plan for birthdays, weddings, and even dinner - so why don't we plan our health care?
What health care decisions are made when you are no longer capable of making them yourself? Who acts as your Representative or Substitute Decision Maker? What are your values, wishes and beliefs?
These are all questions that get addressed during your advance care planning process. Although Advance Care Planning is often thought of as planning for the end of life, it is really about planning for life, up to and including death.
It is a process of thinking about what is important to you. What are your beliefs, values and wishes for your care?
Advance care planning is also about sharing those wishes, especially with your substitute decision-maker (the person who will speak for you if you can’t speak for yourself) so that your family and friends know how you would like to be cared for in the future.
But lots of resources have too much medical, and legal jargon it's hard to know where to start. This two-part workshop helps you tackle planning with confidence. You will finish having the tools and skills to start the conversation with your friends, loved ones, and health care providers.
Each session is approximately an hour and a half, and will help participants get started working on their own plans, and having conversations with their loved ones”
This workshop is being hosted by the Board of Education and will be led by Marta Lefsrud, Community Education and Projects Lead with Victoria Hospice.
If you want to attend this workshop, there is a sign-up sheet outside the church office, or you may contact the church office by email or phone to sign-up. Office: 250-477-6222
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Murder Mystery Afternoon
Saturday, May 13th at 3 PM
Lutheran Church of the Cross
 Robert Red, a millionaire, has been murdered. Come and help solve the mystery. This an event for all ages. We have many roles to be filled (a family member, part of the staff, a detective, or an observer). Everyone will have a chance to vote on the likely culprit. Contact Janice at jbnel13@gmail.com if you would like to participate.
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St. Luke's Coronation Tea
Saturday, May 6, 2023
2:00 - 4:00 pm
St. Luke's Community Hall
Your friends at St. Luke's invite you to a Coronation Tea on Saturday, May 6th at 2 pm. High Tea with sandwiches and cakes will be served. Enjoy watching the Coronation on a large screen. Tickets are $25 per person, purchased in advance from Claire White by e-mail (events@stlukecedarhill.ca).
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Church Leaders Call for Heightened Support in Israel and Palestine
In photo from left to right: Ryan Weston, ACC staff; Paul Gehrs, ELCIC staff; The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of the United Church of Canada; Archbishop Linda Nicholls, ACC Primate; Elizabeth May, MP, Co-leader, Green Party of Canada; Bishop Susan Johnson, ELCIC National Bishop; Mike Morrice, MP, Green Party of Canada; The Rev. Dr. J. Dorcas Gordon, Principal Emerita of Knox College (representing the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada); and a staff member of the Green Party.
Leaders from several Canadian churches including Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) National Bishop Susan Johnson and Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) Primate and Archbishop Linda Nicholls were in Ottawa recently to urge government officials and Members of Parliament to further advocate for a just and lasting peace in Palestine and Israel. The delegation spent time in conversation at Parliament Hill and held a panel discussion at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Ont. To read the full news story, please click here.
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Anti-Bullying Day is May 4
Anti-Bullying Day is a day communities pledge to put an end to bullying in schools. Children are at a higher risk to bullying since bullies target on the most vulnerable. Every child has the right to grow up without experiencing abuse especially in schools, which should be a safe environment for learning and nurturing. Everyone is encouraged to observe this day by raising awareness about bullying. For more information and tips on how to observe Anti-Bullying Day, please click here.
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Red Dress Day is on May 5
Red Dress also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5th. Red Dress Day was inspired by Metis artist Jaime Black's REDress Project installation, in which she hung empty, red dresses to represent the missing and murdered women. Red dresses have become symbolic of the crisis as a result of her installation. For more information, please click here.
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In-Person Worship, Sunday, May 7, 10 AM PST
Covid-19 and Worship
- We offer worship in both live (in-person) and livestream (online) formats.
- We rejoice in the gift of vaccination and encourage everyone to be / stay vaccinated & boosted if you are eligible.
- We support those who choose to wear a mask and those who choose not to wear a mask. For our church at this time, wearing a mask is optional and a matter of personal choice in all our activities, including worship, fellowship time, meetings and office hours. This personal choice includes all those involved in leading our services, including presiding ministers, worship assistants, musicians, choir members and ushers. Please see a member of the Council if you have any questions or thoughts on the matter.
- If you test positive, or have symptoms for Covid-19, please stay home (and worship via live-stream)!
- The Church Council reviews our COVID protocols and practices on a regular basis and will amend them when needed.
Church Council
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Read ahead:
 Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 7, 2023 Acts 7:55-60
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
1 Peter 2:2-10
John 14:1-14
Worship Bulletin: CLICK HERE for Worship Bulletin
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