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At the crossroads...God is still speaking to us, reforming us to serve. Welcome all!
Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 am
Everyone is welcome here!
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 Reformation Anniversary Commemoration
Thank you to everyone for joining in this Sunday’s Reformation Commemoration worship. 2019 is the 20th Anniversary of the “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification.” As dry as that sounds, it is a significant expression of unity between Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions that we are all redeemed by God’s grace through faith in Christ Jesus to live faithfully in love and justice and peace for all and all creation. Thanks be to God. |
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Welcome! Welcome to Craig Knight, Richard Bickel, Ashley & Olivia Moore, Denise Pawliuk, and Isabel Hunt who joined the congregation last 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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Updating Parish Directory - Last chance to make changes!
Please let the church office know if you have any changes to your contact information - phone, cell, address, email address. The Updated Parish Directory will be going to print next week. Thank you.
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Weekly Bible Discussion – Mondays, 7:00 – 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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Vision and Priorities
To assist the Council in developing a ministry vision and priorities for the next three to five years, . Everyone is invited to the next visioning session this Saturday, October 26, 10 -12 noon, at the Church.
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All Saints Worship, Friday, Nov. 1st at 7 PM
Everyone is invited to worship on this evening of remembering loved ones who have died, with prayers, songs and the lighting of candles for each person. If you would like names to be included, please email the church office or print the names in the prayer book located in the entranceway to the church. All are welcome.
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 Regional Congregational Gathering Vancouver Island - Saturday, Nov. 2 - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
at St. Mary of the Incarceration Anglican Church (4125 Metchosin Rd)
Regional Gatherings are about connecting. The Purpose of the day is to build relationships and encourage one another through sharing, being and worshiping together. We also connect with the Synod by reflecting on the results of the Synod Wide conversations that have taken place and imagining together the next steps.
The registration fee for the day is $20/ person to cover meal costs. Pay at the door.
Register by sending an e-mail to Ed Chell ( echell@luthercourt.org ) by October 29,2019All are welcome to attend.
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 Poinsettia Fundraiser
The Church of the Cross Youth Poinsettia fundraiser is back! The youth group will be selling poinsettias this Sunday, October 27th and next Sunday, November 3rd. All proceeds will go toward helping the youth attend the CLAY gathering next year in Calgary.
Come see us and get your Christmas cheer on early. Thank you for your support. |
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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, 7:00 -10:00 pm
Fellowship at 7:00 pm. Movie begins at 8:00 pm
Movie Pick - The Princess Bride
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 remain in camps.
As the Social Justice Committee nears the end of its financial commitment to the Nora family, we can consider future requests. Currently Timhert 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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 CLAY Info Night November 17th at 7:00 pm at Church of the Cross
Come and hear about the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth (CLAY) Gathering happening in August 2020 in Calgary. We will talk about travel, cost and the CLAY experience. All high school students, youth leaders, guardians and clergy are encouraged to attend. For more information call the church office - 250-477-6222 |
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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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Krist allnacht Remembrance and Action
Thursday, November 7, 2019, 7:00 pm
Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue
1461 Blanshard Street
The Victoria Shoah Project invites the public to the annual commemoration of Kristallnacht. It is a respectful remembrance of those who suffered on Kristallnacht and in the Holocaust. Please join us to remember the past and commit to take action for a better future where we will respect and protect our neighbours, not remain silent in the face of any injustice against any person or group and work towards building bridges leading to unity and shalom (peace) in our own community and beyond.
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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, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
For more information, please Pastor Lyndon or Pastor Lyle or the church office. |
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 Free Emergency Preparedness Presentations
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, 7:00-8:30 pm
G.R. Pearkes Rec. Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd.
Register for course #24121 at 250-475-5400 |
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 With our new overnight shelter at 919 Pandora, our hygiene department and showers open earlier and stay open later. Shampoo, deodorant, dental floss, disposable razors and towels go quickly as our family strives to keep clean. Clean socks and underwear are also in high demand. Thank you for helping to keep our family healthy, warm and dry during these wintry months! |
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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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