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October 24, 2021

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
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In this week's Crossroads, you will find information on:

In-Person Worship & Sunday School
Sunday Coffee Time
ELCIC Praise Appeal

Welcoming Merhawi
Thank You Letter
Sunday Coffee Time
For the Love of Creation Event
BC Convention & Learning Day
TRC Letter to Government Ministers
Read ahead
This Week at Church of the Cross

The deadline for all Crossroads submissions is Wednesday at noon. Thank you.
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In-Person Worship and Sunday School has resumed, Sundays 10 AM
 
Church Council and many others have worked together to prepare a safe return to in-person worship. We are following the guidelines and orders set by the Provincial Health Officer. We realize that the pandemic continues to raise concerns for health and safety, and we will adjust our plans if/as health orders change.  
 
Being vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best protection for the health of yourself and others. We encourage everyone who is eligible to receive both doses of the vaccine.
Find a walk-in clinic in BC to receive vaccination here.
 
October 24,  Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

Everyone planning to come to worship and Sunday School are asked to follow these requirements:
  • Stay home if you are not feeling well and experiencing any Covid-19 related symptoms. 
  • Wear a mask when entering the building and throughout worship and Sunday School.  (This is required of everyone age 12 and older. Children under 12 are encouraged to wear a mask.)
  • Observe social distancing. 
  • Sanitize or wash hands as needed.
  • You are welcome to sing, but masks must be worn.
  • 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 well spaced in the trays. You may commune with bread or wine alone if you wish.
  • You are invited to greet and talk with others after worship outside where water/refreshments will be available.  
It is not required that people register for worship ahead of time or sign in as you arrive.
 
We will make adjustments as needed and keep you informed of any changes.  Your feedback on your experience with in-person return to worship is valued.  Please let any member of Church Council, the Covid Leadership Team, Pastors, or the church office know of any questions, concerns or ideas for making return to in-person worship and Sunday School safer and meaningful for everyone.
ELCIC Annual Praise Appeal 2021:
Do Everything in the Name of Jesus


The Resource Stewardship committee has designated Reformation Sunday, October 31 for designating financial support to this year’s Praise Appeal for the National Church.

In her letter to congregations asking for financial support of this year’s Praise Appeal, Bishop Susan Johnson writes:

“I want to highlight the importance of the work of the National Office in communications, helping us to share in words and pictures, what we are doing together as a church. Whether it is through the stories told in Canada Lutheran, helping us live out initiatives such as the four-year Living Our Faith focus by sharing this work out in our electronic newsletters and on social media, the production of videos, the coordinating of resources such as the Summer Sermon Series, or by working with the media to help us share our stories with the wider community — the work of communications is vital to all of the other ministries of our church.

The Resource Stewardship Committee encourages your support for the annual ELCIC Annual Praise Appeal in support of the work of the national church.  The ELCIC actively engages in joint activities with the Anglican Church of Canada as well as other ecumenical activities, develops resources in support of congregations and provides ELCIC leadership for the work of the Lutheran World Federation.  

When designating your gift to the work of the ELCIC, please indicate Praise Appeal on an offering envelope or when using electronic transfer of funds.

Resource Stewardship Committee
Welcome Merhawi!
 
Preparing for a newcomer’s arrival in Canada during the pandemic has been challenging. The protocols and requirements have thrown more than a few extra hoops into our path, but I’m happy to report that Merhawi is already on his way. He is so excited – his sister reports, “He cannot sleep!”
 
As I meet with those who will be working closely together with Merhawi, and as I prepare the basket overflowing with the good things Church of the Cross and Grace Lutheran families have gathered for his welcoming, I am overcome by the generosity of gifts and donations, support and encouragement that has been poured out.  
 
On behalf of the Social Justice Committee, Feruz (Merhawi’s sister), and Merhawi himself thank you!  We look forward to the day that you can meet Merhawi in person. We all so appreciate your continued prayers for him and for all refugees. - Sherry
 
With much gratitude from the Core Group,
Cathy Macauley (Grace Lutheran)
Andrew Macauley (Grace Lutheran)
Jeanie Stann
Pastor Lyndon
Michael Coughlin
Sherry Coughlin
Sunday Coffee Time

Mindful of the cooler and wet weather as we progress into fall, hospitality following worship will be transitioning indoors in the coming weeks. This coming Sunday the COVID-19 Leadership team invites worshipers to enjoy coffee, tea or juice just outside the front entrance where masks can be removed.  If you choose to stay indoors in the narthex area, please wear a mask. At all times please continue to practice social spacing.  

Engaging To Help

As we continue enjoy more in person worship and events at Church of the Cross volunteers are needed for Sunday worship and to set up hospitality after worship.  With enough volunteers for these important ways of serving, you will only be asked to help no more than once a month.  It’s a great way to become better acquainted with each other!  Contact Craig Knight at craigrknight@gmail.com or call him at 250-893-8201 to find out more.


Virtual Coffee

We are offering virtual coffee time over Zoom on Sunday, November 7 around 11:20 AM. You will receive the Zoom link in a separate e-mail.
For the Love of Creation Symposium Event
October 30, 8 AM to 2 PM PST

The BC Synod Climate Justice Action Group encourages your participation in this event. 

Register now!




Join us for the 2021 For the Love of Creation's Fall Symposium on October 30th.  This gathering will mark a key moment in our journey, in Canada's climate plan, and in global climate action as we engage with COP26  (in November 2021). We will hear the collective theological reflections in the Letter of the Faithful, learn about how our advocacy goals have evolved, and engage with faith leaders, theologians, and climate organizers. Event fees have been set to help cover the costs of this event. Fees are: $5 - Student; $10 - Non-Student. Please note that there is a barrier-free option ($0). If you have any questions about this event, please send an email to: flc.pac@gmail.com. To view the event poster, please click here. Register now!
BC Convention (October 21-24, 2021) Gathering Online - Anyone can watch the livestream

Visitors and Guests 

     Visitors and Guests do not need to register for the 2021 BC Synod Convention (except for attending the Learning Day event on Saturday). The Convention meeting will be livestreamed via YouTube for public viewing.
     Access links will be posted on the
BC Synod website - 2021 Synod Convention page closer to the Convention dates. 


Please note that the Learning Day portion on Saturday, October 23rd will not be livestreamed. Registration is required in order to participate in the Learning Day.

Learning Day with Rev. Susan Beaumont
Rev. Susan Beaumont will join us on Saturday, October 23rd ~ 10:00am – 3:00pm PDT. Susan will explore the experience of moving through a liminal season and clarify the differences between decision-making and discernment, and how each of them can be used as we seek to understand the new things God wants us to learn. 
 
Cost & Registration:
The cost for the day is $15 per person or $45 for BC Synod congregations (congregations will be billed after the event).


Please note: CONVENTION DELEGATES ARE PRE-REGISTERED AND PREPAID FOR THE LEARNING DAY.
St. Luke’s Prescription

Check out the Fall edition of the newsletter from our neighbour’s at St. Luke’s Cedar Hill Anglican Church.

Letter from TRC to Government Ministers

 A letter sent from the Truth and Reconciliation Committee to the Hon. Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation & the Hon. Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, in reference to recent treatment of Indigenous people opposing Coastal GaslLink Pipeline construction and police violence.

Here is some background on the events referenced in the letter. This update comes from the Wet’suwet’en Nation.

For further dialogue and discussion please contact Craig Knight (e-mail: craigrknight@gmail.com), chair of the TRC Committee, as well as Pr. Lyndon (relates to TRC committee) or Pr. Lyle.

The Truth & Reconcilation Committee meets monthly. If you feel called to this ministry or want to learn more about it, join an upcoming meeting. Next meeting: Friday, October 22, 1 to 2 PM via Zoom. E-mail Craig or Pr. Lyndon for the Zoom link.


 
Read ahead:
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost               
-  October 24, 2021           Job 42:1-6, 10-17
                                          Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22)    
                                          Hebrews 7:23-28    
                                          Mark 10:46-52

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