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At the crossroads... is Jesus calling us to be as persistent as the woman in the story in praying for and seeking justice, and as hopeful and trusting that God will grant it quickly? Let this faith be true for us and for the sake of all who are hungry, seeking shelter and safety, and suffering in any way. Welcome God’s faith and justice. Welcome all!
Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 am
Everyone is welcome here!
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Welcome! Welcome to those who join the congregation this Sunday through Affirmation of Baptism. It is a joy to receive you as members of this community and share in faith and ministry together. The congregation receives people through Affirmation of Baptism two or three times a year. If you are interested in participating in the future, please contact Pastor Lyle, Pastor Lyndon or the Church office. All are welcome!
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 This Sunday, October 20th has been designated Shelbourne Community Kitchen Sunday, an
opportunity for us to make a donation to assist the Kitchen with its many supportive programs and nutritional food distribution to its many members. Thank you to Clarice Dillman, Board Chair, and Kim Cummins, Program Coordinator, for joining us to provide an update on the Kitchen.
Last Sunday, there were special Kitchen donation envelopes in your mailboxes, which you may use, or you may identify the Shelbourne Community Kitchen on your regular offering envelope, today, or at any time you wish. Last Sunday $355.00 was donated. Your generosity is appreciated. Every little bit helps. |
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Vision and Priorities
To assist the Council in developing a ministry vision and priorities for the next three to five years, everyone in the congregation who was not at the session on September 28 is invited to fill out a brief survey about current priorities under consideration and identify other priorities and/or offer comments. The survey is available online. Click Here to take the survey. Please take a few moments to fill it out this week. For those who prefer a paper copy, they are available at the Church and can be dropped off in the Church office. Everyone is invited to the next visioning session on Saturday, October 26, 10 -12 noon, at the Church.
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 Election day in Canada is October 21.
KAIROS encourages Canadian citizens to learn about the issues, read the party platforms, and exercise their democratic right to vote.
To assist you, KAIROS is offering background information on ecological justice, gender justice, Indigenous rights, and migrant justice, as well as questions for candidates.
https://www.kairoscanada.org/resources/federal-election-2019 |
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Music and Prayer in the Style of Taizé continues this fall at James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan Street, at 6:00 pm, Friday, October 18. All are welcome at this faith community in the heart of James Bay.
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The Karren Stinson Bursary Committee is grateful for the generous donations of $319 received at our last bursary coffee Sunday. We look forward to gathering again at our Soup & Bun Fundraiser in February 2020.
Bless you and thank you.
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Weekly Bible Discussion – Mondays, 7 – 8:30 PM beginning Oct. 28
The discussion will focus on the upcoming Sunday’s Bible readings and the connections and meaning for our time. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary. All voices and perspectives are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Lyle or the Church office.
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 Come & Celebrate with our Friends and Neighbours
St. Luke Cedar Hill invites Church of the Cross to celebrate with them on their feast day, Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 pm. A short service will begin at 6:00 pm followed by supper.
The meal is pot-luck. All are welcome!
Please bring your favourite dish, salad or dessert to share.
Please sign up on the bulletin board, to help with an estimated attendance. |
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 Queer Boardgames Night!
Thursday, October 24th at 7:00 pm
This monthly gathering is for LGBTQ2SIA+ folks and allies. Bring your favourite board game.
This is open to the entire congregation. |
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 Movie Night - Saturday, October 26th, 7:30 -10:00 pm
Please bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to the Shelbourne Community Kitchen.
T.J. Silver organizing. |
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 The Women in Faith Book Group will meet on
Wed. Oct. 30th at 1:00 pm to discuss
Women of the Dunes by Sarah Maine.
For more information please contact Janice Nelson at jbnel13@gmail.com or the church office. |
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 Carey Newman and Kirstie Hudson will be launching their new book: Picking Up the Pieces: Residential School Memories and the Making of the Witness Blanket at the First Peoples House at UVic on Oct. 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Carey is a multidisciplinary artist, author, and professor in UVic’s faculty of Visual Arts and Kirstie is an editor and former CBC producer.
All are welcome to join us at this event. |
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Let’s talk about Structural Racism: Hope and Justice series -
Wed. Oct. 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm at UVic Interfaith Chapel
Join us for a monthly discussion series on finding hope and creating justice in a chaotic, anxious time for the world. This month we will discuss structural racism, what we can do to dismantle entrenched systems that maintain inequality and how we can work toward a just future for everyone.
This month’s speakers will be:
•Aneeta Saroop, Priest at St. Mary’s Anglican in Metchosin
•Shana Lynngood, Minister at the First Unitarian Church of Victoria and UVic Multifaith Unitarian Chaplain
Each month we will explore a different topic through the lens of our individual experiences and collective wisdom from a variety of traditions. Potential future topics include: climate change, violence, mental health, food security, economic inequality and more. For more info: https://events.uvic.ca
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 You are Invited
Bring a friend and drop by Lutheran Church of the Cross on Sat. Nov. 2nd anytime between 10 am and 2 pm. Come in and browse the fun collection of jewelry, scarves, ties, purses and more. There is also some clothing, hats, a few shoes, and some quirky things for you, or as a Christmas gift for someone.
Once you’ve found your “must have” items, you are invited to grab a cup of tea, coffee, or juice and sit munching a homemade cookie or two. Refreshments will be by donation to support the Social Justice Committee’s continued efforts in sponsoring refuges.
In 2019 the number of those seeking shelter from natural or human-made disasters continues to overwhelm host countries resources. For example, there are 6 million displaced persons in war ravaged Syria, with 3.66 million registered Syrians refugees being hosted by Turkey. And in the Sudan (2016 UN stats), 273,261 South Sudanese refugees remaining in camps.
As the Social Justice Committee nears the end the end of its financial commitment to the Nora family, we can consider future requests. Currently Timmer and Haile await completion of their official paper work before starting their new lives in Victoria. After that?
Our Committee would like to thank you for on-going support and interest in our joint work toward social justice in God’s world.
Susan Beiderwieden,
Social Justice Committee
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 Luther Court turns 40
Please join us on Sunday, November 3rd, between 2:00 and 4:00 pm for a Special Tea to mark this wonderful occasion.
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 5 Days of Action
Lutheran co-chaplains are supporting a panel on Religious Intolerance as part of 5 Days of Action, organized by Equity & Human Rights, UVic. See the link below to register for the panel and view the full calendar for week long events. Registration is free but required.
Panel: Myths & Misconceptions: Religious Intolerance in Canada Today Party of 5 Days of Action organized by Equity and Human Rights, UVic
Thursday, November 7, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Interfaith Chapel, UVic.
Format: opening from Shana Lynngood, Unitarian chaplain, serving as panel moderator. Shana will then lead a discussion together with a Muslim, Sikh, Jewish, and Indigenous student.
3 Questions that will be posed to panelists:
What are misconceptions about your tradition?
How do the myths of our society play into these misconceptions?
What do you do with that? How do you counter these misconceptions to build a better society?
The panel discussion will last an hour, then attendees will be invited to join a table in the Interfaith Chapel foyer where they can participate in conversation. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Registration & Calendar of Events for 5 Days of Action https://www.uvic.ca/equity/education/5-days-action/index.php Scroll down to click on “Register Now”, for November 7, register for “Myths & Misconnections.” |
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The Victoria Choral Society invite you to hear 200 voices in one performance, November 9th at 8 pm in the University of Victoria Farquhar Auditorium.
Join us for a modern tribute to our fragile planet and a journey back in time.
Victoria Choral Society performs ‘This Thirsty Land’ by Leonard Enns and ‘Mass in G’ by Franz Schubert with Oak Bay High School Choir, under the direction of Brian Wismath and featuring an orchestra of musicians from the Victoria Symphony and soloists:
Abby Schuliger (soprano), Casey Edmunds (tenor), and Nathan McDonald (bass).
Purchase tickets ($35 regular and $10 for students and unwaged) in person at University Centre, by phone (250-721-8480) or online at https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreM…/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2862.html
OR speak to Jeanie Stann, ASAP, who can purchase a group of tickets at 10% off the price (for 10 or more tickets). |
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 Youth Group Meetings are held at St. George’s Cadboro Bay.
High School Youth Group meets every other Sunday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Middle School Youth Group meets Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
For more information, please Pastor Lyndon or Pastor Lyle or the church office. |
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 News from Our Place: The New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community, a healing program of Our Place, is seeking volunteer drivers. Drivers would be working out of New Roads, 94 Talcott Road, View Royal, to drive residents to appointments. We are seeking either two part-time drivers or one full-time driver. If you’re interested, please contact Dawn Barr at 250-388-7112 Ext. 258 or email dawnb@ourplacesociety.com |
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Flower Chart for 2019
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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