The group practices on Monday nights and leads worship once/month. We sing and play a variety of classical and popular music. All singers and players are welcome, regardless of experience. We are blessed with good instruments and a fine sound system.

Members prepare both sanctuaries for worship services. Main duties include care for communion vessels, bread and wine, cleaning silver and brass, and arranging flowers. Members work in groups on a rotating schedule. No previous experience is necessary.

Holy Baptism takes place at the 10:00 service at specific times throughout the year. Because this is the Rite of Initiation into the community of faith, all candidates and their families will receive preparation classes for this important event. See the pamphlet in the Narthex.

This is an amazing international outreach ministry which provides handcrafted bears to orphans and victims abroad. It also facilitates the transfer of medical and other goods to persons and organizations in need worldwide. It is well described as “a miracle every day.”

Most Sundays of the year (except summer) a light breakfast is served following our early morning service.

This is a group of 12-16 year olds that meet with our youth staff during the 10 a.m. service most Sundays.

Our adult choir provides special music and leadership for our 10 a.m. service. Practice is every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Contact the director. For those with little or no musical experience see Adventus (above).

It is essential that we take seriously the challenge of passing on the Gospel to the next generations of seekers and learners. In addition to youth ministries we have a small but lively church school which operates during the 10 a.m. service. We welcome students, teachers, assistants and support staff. All those entrusted with the care of children must sign the Diocesan Sexual Misconduct Policy and agree to submit a Criminal Record Check. We are committed to safeguarding all God’s children.

Every Sunday after the 10 a.m. service, coffee, tea and juice are served in the Church Hall. Members work in pairs on a rotating schedule. The preparation of food is not a feature of this ministry.

Members assist the presiding priest in distributing holy Communion during the service. Such persons are licensed by the Bishop on an annual basis. Speak with the Rector for more information.

The Rector is always available to parishioners and community members for prayer and informal counselling. Other options are available for more formal pastoral counselling, this on a sliding-scale fee model. Speak with the Rector for more information.

The Western Communities Food Bank provides food and advocacy to families on income assistance or in distress because of financial hardship. Items can be left for pickup in the box provided in the Narthex.

This group provides upkeep of the flower beds on the Church property. Many hands make light work and produce great results.

Groups of up to 10 people meet at the host’s residence to enjoy refreshments and share in the discussion of spiritual topics. Groups use book studies, DVD features and sometimes invited guests to expand their reflection on Christian faith. Use your God-given gifts to host, lead, or become a leader-in-training for a homegroup.

This meld of an ancient monastic service and improvisation based jazz is now hugely popular. Our musicians are amongst Western Canada’s finest performing musicians. The Rector improvises in his homily on the music presented.

This service is appropriate for those familiar with church and those new to any form of Christian Ministry. JV occurs on the Third Sunday of each month, Sept – May at 7 p.m.

Take a poster from the Welcome Table in the Narthex.

Parents and pre-schoolers meet every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in our nursery. A time for play, discussion and refreshments. Parishioners and non-parishioners welcome.

Opportunities exist for persons to read scripture publicly, lead in prayers, distribute the elements at Holy Communion, assist the Rector or others with travel, help the office staff, work in our gardens, and for involvement in lay pastoral care. Call the office for more information.

A well stocked library is located beside the office. Books, DVDs and other materials are available free of charge for loan. We are working at building this collection and obtaining a number of new titles.

Held on the first Saturday of each month from September to May. Coffee is available at 8:00 a.m. followed by a full breakfast. The focus is fellowship and admission is by donation. Profits periodically go to meet current needs in the church or to community outreach.

This is a new group for those who find themselves alone, for whatever reason. They meet twice a month for a variety of social and educational activities.

Infants and children up to age 3 receive supervised care during the 10 a.m. service. This ministry is staffed by parents of young children in the Church.

This newsletter is published several times annually. Everyone is invited to submit articles, bits of humour and items of interest to the parish. Usually one or two parishioner families are featured each time. Our connections with Global Anglican ministry are also featured.

Each month, parishioners are invited to support various church-based ministries locally or nationally. We also make commitments to staff or support in real ways outreach ministries of Anglican Churches throughout our Selkirk Region.

The members in this group provide prayers and follow-up on the requests received by phone or in person.

Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)

This is a national fund with staff in Toronto who coordinate Anglican participation through partnerships in development and emergency relief worldwide. We have 3 parishioners who guide our involvement with the fund. It is generously supported and it is a “jewel” in the Cdn Anglican Crown.

Our rose garden holds the cremated remains of parishioners and friends. The plants are cared for by dedicated volunteers.

Shoeboxes are collected and filled with personal items such as toothbrushes, socks, gloves and distributed to street youth in downtown Victoria.

Sidespersons prepare the church building for services, hand out bulletins, usher, count and record the number of worshippers and collect the offering. Afterwards, they ensure that everything is put away and that the building is secure.

A group of folks meet regularly with the Rector to set before the congregation the challenge of stewardship including our use of money. This group influences our worship and common life in a variety of ways.

The first step in planning a wedding is to call the Rector who will discuss times and dates with the couple. See the pamphlet in the Narthex for detailed information. The Rector does not currently preside at weddings but we have other licensed clergy who do. Contact the office for details.

This intimate service is held every Wednesday morning at 10:30. On the third Wednesday of each month, the service includes optional prayers for healing and the Laying on of Hands.

Kids 12 years and up find acceptance and friendship in a Christian atmosphere. Contact the office for more information

Rector The Rev. Kenneth J. Gray 250-474-3031

Parish Administrator Elizabeth Garland 250-478-5494

Organist/Choir Director Mary Rogers 250-472-6671

Treasurer Gowan Armstrong 250-474-3031

Financial Gifts Secretary Karla Armstrong 250-474-3031

Buildings and Grounds Ed Robinson 250-478-9426

Altar Guild/Lay Ministry Kathy Middleton 250-474-6914

Church School Vicki Wilson 250-477-8175

Ladies Guild Marjorie Nixon 250-474-1169

Nursery Marita Atwood 250-474-3699

Youth Group Carol Denton 250-474-9720