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Confirmation 2023Would you or your family members like to be prepared for Confirmation next year?
Persons who have been baptized as infants or young children have the opportunity to confirm the promises their sponsors made for them. Often this happens in the early teenage years, but confirmation can take place at any age–adult confirmations often take place today.
During Lent next year, confirmation classes will be held, which will provide the opportunity for participants to learn more about the basic beliefs of the Christian faith as well as examining how one’s faith is expressed in daily life. The confirmation service will take place at the Cathedral in the Easter season. That date will be made available once it is known.
The classes will be relaxed and informal, providing participants an opportunity to ask any questions they may have about the Christian faith and the Anglican style of worship. Are you not confirmed? Would you like to take this next step in affirming your faith? Please contact Rev Ingrid at iandersen@bc.anglican.ca.
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Church Camp 2023Our annual church camp had been interrupted due to the pandemic, but we would like to get a sense of who would be interested in going next year (possibly in June). If participating in camp next year is something you would like to consider, please notify the parish office by Thursday next week. We will decide whether to proceed with those plans based on the level of interest. |
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Sunday School BeginsSunday School begins on Sunday September 11th. All children 4 years and up are invited to participate in this year's exciting new classes.
Parents are requested to register with Barb Goffman on Sunday the 11th during coffee hour.
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Online Bible Study & New Wednesday Morning Prayer ServiceBeginning September 1st, the midweek bible study will switch to a weekly Thursday meeting, still at 10 am via Zoom. Please note that there will be no bible study on Wednesday, August 31st. Then beginning on September 7th, a weekly prayer service will be introduced, starting at 10 am in the chapel. All are welcome. |
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Celebration of New MinistryJoin us next Tuesday, August 30th at 6 pm for Rev. Ingrid's Induction service and reception! If you haven't yet RSVP'd, sign-up sheets are in the narthex. |
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New Sermon SeriesAn exciting and challenging four-part sermon series began last Sunday, based on the much-loved book "Run with the Horses", by Eugene Peterson. What does it mean to live a rich life of faith, to grow in deep and authentic spirituality? We learn by examining the life and teachings of the prophet Jeremiah. Join us in person on Sunday or through the livestream! |
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Readings for August 28thFor your time of quiet reflection and preparation, here are the readings we will share this Sunday: Jeremiah 7:1-11 Psalm 81: 1, 10-16 Jeremiah 29:4-14 Luke 14:1, 7-14 |
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Mark Your CalendarsAug 30 – What-Sew-Ever at 10 am in the Main Hall Aug 31 - No Online Bible Study Aug 30 - Rev. Ingrid’s Induction Service & Reception at 6 pm Sept 1- Online Bible Study begins today Sept 7 – Wednesday Morning Prayer Service, 10 am in the Chapel Sept 8 – Online Bible Study Sept 22 – Christmas Craft Fair Committee Meeting, 10 am in St. John’s Rm Oct 22 – BOOK SALE |
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DIOCESAN NEWS |
Vancouver Island Anthropocene PilgrimageAbout this eventJoin us on a four-day pilgrimage of prayer and appreciation for our planet, that begins in the Cowichan Valley and ends in Metchosin. Key elements: less than 20 kilometers walking on August 31, September 1, 2 and 3.. Pilgrim support team available by mobile phone. Camping sites with water and washrooms available each night, and a group breakfast and supper. Or, arrange your own accommodation and/or meals. Our truck 'mule' will carry heavy items for each pilgrim, so they carry only a light day pack while walking. Multi-day parking at our destination, St. Mary's church in Metchosin, and car pooling to the starting point near Duncan, or contact organizer for other arrangements. Price is by donation -- suggested donation: $15 for each night of camping, $5 for breakfast and $10 for supper, and $5 per day for the 'mule' service carrying your gear. Pilgrims joining for a single day free. In general, we will walk at our own pace in small groups or solitary, but start together at 9:00. People are welcome to be a pilgrim for a day. Space is limited for the 4 day pilgrimage and camping, but many more can walk the day of their choice. More information is available from Matt Humphrey at wildchurchvictoria@gmail.com or the Rev. Wally Eamer at anthropocenepilgrim@gmail.com. Please note that all are welcome to a prayer service on Saturday, September 3rd at 8:30 am in the Church of the Advent Chapel. |
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Blessing of the Bikes and Backpacks at Abbey ChurchJoin Abbey Church as we do our annual blessing of the bikes and backpacks. We'll get rolling at 2:30 with bike decorations - and then a blessing of the bikes at 3:30 - with a short fun parade around the block. We'll have a bike mechanic on site to do simple tune-ups and freezies for folks as well. At 4 pm we'll move inside to worship as we re-launch for the Fall and also enter into the Season of Creation. We invite students (of all ages), teacher and adminstrators to bring a backpack or other item to be blessed! All are welcome! |
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Ordinations to the DiaconateGod willing, the bishop will ordain Sheila Cook, Kirsten Evenden, and Trish Vollmann-Stock to the sacred Order of the Diaconate at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, on September 14 at 7:00pm. All are welcome to attend this service of celebration. There will be a reception to follow. Clergy who wish to vest and process are asked to inform the bishop's assistant at tsaracuse@bc.anglican.ca. For those who cannot attend in-person, the service will be livestreamed on the diocesan website and also on Vimeo. |
