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In this week's Crossroads, you will find information on:
Sunday School Dates
Confirmation Dates
Advent joint service
Weekly Devotions from Diaconal
2023 Pledge Campaign
Envisioning Our Future
Salad Social Event
Kitchen Party with The Midnights
Luther Court Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Christmas Bazaar at St. Luke's
The Chapel Art Gallery
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West Coast Reach Association
Ecumenical Advent Series
The Road Past COP27
Living our Faith
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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Upcoming Sunday School Dates:
Sunday, November 20 & 27
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Upcoming Confirmation Dates:
Sunday, November 20, December 4, 4 PM at Church of the Cross
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Advent joint service
Joint Advent Worship
Worship together with St. Luke Cedar Hill Anglican at Church of the Cross
Sunday, December 4, 2022
4:30 - 5:30 pm
 Join us for the upcoming Joint Advent Worship together with St. Luke’s, hosted at Church of the Cross. It has been some time since have been able to worship together with neighbours at St. Luke’s. Note the new start time on Dec. 4 at 4:30 PM. Come join us for worship with readings and Advent carols. Great to have our musicians and choirs joining their voices together.
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Weekly Devotions from Diaconal Intern Denise
 Please find my latest devotion. Just click on the link here and you will be taken to the podcast. Please also feel free to share with others.
Denise Maier Pawliuk (she/her)
Diaconal Intern & Sacred Storyteller
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2023 PLEDGE CAMPAIGN
The 2023 Pledge Campaign is well under way with a number of pledges coming in already. Your pledge card was either placed in your church mailbox or mailed directly to your home. If you have misplaced your card or we forgot you, the link here provides you with a electronic version of the card to use/print out. It is requested that cards be returned by 11 December 2022 to enable church leadership to plan for the 2023 budget forecast.
Pledge cards can be mailed to the church, dropped off at worship, dropped off at the church office, or sent electronically to lutheranchurchofthecross@shaw.ca or bhwalker@shaw.ca
If you have any questions about your pledge or giving in general please contact the Financial Secretary, Barry Walker 250-381-1698, 250-818-7931 bhwalker@shaw.ca
Thank you for your containing support of church and its work in the community.
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This week we include the following message on the sign in recognizing the Trans Day of Remembrance this Sunday: “Jesus loves our transgender siblings.” It is an opportunity to communicate with the neighbourhood around Church of the Cross that lifting up trans people, including those sadly who have been killed because they are trans, is part of a Christian theology of the cross. God offers love especially in times of suffering including in death. As we approach Reign of Christ Sunday in which the image of the cross comes to foreground, we are reminded about ways God is present through love and empathy in the midst of not only a marginalized group, but people who are part of the church community. Names and face of people we know and care for. In a world that dehumanizes people for being other, as a church we have the opportunity to point to a different way as followers of Jesus.
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Envisioning Our Future
You are invited and needed to participate in Vision 2023-2025  on Saturday, November 26 from 9:00 to 12:00 noon at the church.
Set that date. Pray for the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Reflect on the report about the first vision planning session. Invite a friend or a new person to join the conversation on November 26.
More details to come!
Church Council
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Salad Social Event
Date: Nov. 24
Time: 12:00 noon
At Lutheran Church of the Cross
 On November 24th, the Women in Faith are hosting a salad social at noon. Everyone is invited. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. Coffee and tea is provided. Following the luncheon, we will have a games afternoon. Please bring your favourite game, if you have one. We will have numerous games available from which to choose. You may choose to attend either the salad luncheon or the games afternoon, or both.
This event is being held in lieu of going out for lunch. We suggest that a donation in an equivalent amount be made to the Shelbourne Community Kitchen. A basket for donations will be available at the door.
Women in Faith
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Kitchen Party with The Midnights!
Benefit Concert for the Shelbourne Community Kitchen
Sunday, November 27, 2022
4:30 - 6:30 pm
At Lutheran Church of the Cross, 3787 Cedar Hill Rd.
Join us for a high-stepping, energized evening with The Midnights, one of Victoria's hottest and most exceptional show bands. Featuring a twelve piece choreographed band with a dynamic rhythm section, a sizzling horn section, and fronted by five distinctive vocal voices, these outstanding musicians will deliver music in the style of all the great Pop, Motown, and Rhythm & Blues artists.
All proceeds raised from ticket sales and throughout the event will be included in the Kitchen's Donate and Double Your Impact Campaign, and will provide vital funding for The Kitchen's programs and services. What a great opportunity to enjoy an evening with The Midnight's while at the same time doubling the impact that your donation will have on our community. Bring your dancing shoes!
Concert Ticket Information:
- Tickets are $20/person and can be purchased online through Canada Helps, in person at the Shelbourne Community Kitchen, with limited tickets available at the door.
- We also have a "Community Ticket" option where you can buy admission for a member of The Kitchen to attend the concert. Tax receipts available for Community Tickets only.
This show is going to sell out quickly, so buy your tickets today!
Buy Tickets Online Here
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Luther Court Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Church of the Cross is a vital partner in Luther Court. As the services of Luther Court continue to expand they have opportunities for health professionals and volunteers. If you know a health professional who is interested in working in a faith based compassionate workplace or if you or someone you know would like to volunteer at Luther Court, check out these opportunities:
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Christmas Bazaar at St. Luke's
Your friends at St. Luke Cedar Hill invite you to our Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 19th from 10 am - 2 pm. The Bazaar includes Home Baking, Antiques and Collectibles, Jewellery, Jams and Jellies, Toys, Silent Auction, White Elephant (miscellaneous household items), Homemade Crafts, Books, Decorations, Vintage Clothing and Accessories, Refreshments and more. We hope to see you on the 19th at the Bazaar.
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The Chapel Art Gallery - Dames, Divas & Icons
Opening Thursday Nov 17th from 6:30 – 9pm. Artist talk at 7pm.
Exhibit Times: Nov 18-Dec 3rd Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays noon-4pm.
At St. Matthias Church
A warm invitation to you and your parish to the opening of Dale Roberts’ fabulous fibre art exhibit on Thursday evening (Nov 17th) at The Chapel Gallery at St. Matthias Church. The art show, Dames, Divas & Icons, showcases Roberts’ needle-felted portraits and busts of beloved celebrities and cultural icons.
More info please click here.
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West Coast Reach Association (REACH!) is a local charity utilizing music and the performing arts for social good.
We are involved with two exciting projects this term that might interest you.
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ON DECEMBER 3rd.
We Are One ! 2022 is a live show featuring amazing performers commemorating Human Solidarity Day and the International Day of Persons With Disabilities. For full information please go to: https://we-are-one-2022.eventbrite.ca
YOU CAN HELP THE HOMELESS BY SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Join us on Tuesdays at lunchtime in the Our Place Community Centre for weekly sing-along sessions. Members of the street community and the greater community are welcome. This group will also help lead the carol singing at the Dickens' Christmas Carol event on December 9th featuring CBC radio personalities. For info please go to: http://www.westcoastreach.org/our-place-outreach-singers.html or email westcoastreach@gmail.com
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Ecumenical Advent Series
What Are We Waiting For? Advent meditation series is an ecumenical Advent initiative among the church leaders of The Anglican Church of Canada, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, The Presbyterian Church in Canada, and The United Church of Canada.
Every Monday during Advent, church leaders will release an ecumenical Advent meditation and conversation reflecting on that week's Advent theme. On each of the following Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. EST, you are invited to join in a live discussion on that week's Advent theme and ask questions with one of the leaders via Zoom. To read the full news release and download the bulletin inserts that can be shared with your congregation or ministry group, please click here. If you would like to receive the meeting link for each of the weekly events during Advent, please sign-up when you click here.
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The Road Past COP27: Spirit and Change, November 22
For the Love of Creation invites you to the webinar "The Road Past COP27: Spirit & Change" on Tuesday, November 22 at 8:00 p.m. EST. Speakers at this webinar will address the changes that need to happen, focusing on just transition and fossil fuels. Speakers include Angele Alook, assistant professor at York University and member of Bigstone Cree First Nation, returning from participation at COP27, and advocate for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Please register for this event when you click here.
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Living our Faith: Love
Over the last four years, we have been sharing National Bishop Susan Johnson's vision for a four-year emphasis on Living our Faith - as together we pray, read, worship, and love (www.elcic.ca/Living-Our-Faith).
As we begin the final year, we shift our focus from worship to love. As a whole church, we will learn about love, grow in our experience of loving one another and deepen our daily interactions with one another and God through Jesus’ many teachings.
Monthly encouragements will be posted on the Living our Faith: Love website, as well as on our social media pages and through ELCIC News. This month's reflection is from Pat Lovell. A preview of her submission can be found below:
Watch ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson's introduction to a year of love here.
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In-Person Worship, Sunday, November 20, 10 AM PDT
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.
- To protect vulnerable persons, we currently encourage the wearing of masks during worship, especially while singing.
- If you test positive, or have symptoms for Covid-19, please stay home (and worship via live-stream)!
Church Council
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Read ahead:
 Reign of Christ
November 20, 2022 Jeremiah 23:1-6
Luke 1:68-79
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23:33-43
Worship Bulletin: CLICK HERE for Worship Bulletin
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