Broke and Blue came together when pianist Kathryn Le Gros and flutist Diane Berry first discovered their mutual love of the music of French jazz pianist, Claude Bolling (1930-2020). With two suites for flute and jazz piano, the California Suite as well as a number of other pieces, there is a rich choice of wonderful music available to them. Bolling’s fusion of classical and jazz elements in his work is a wonderful vehicle for these two classically trained, versatile musicians. Both are experienced performers, connected to a number of ensembles in and around Victoria, embracing a number of different genres and styles. In the years since forming Broke and Blue, they have become regular performers on Victoria’s Jazz Vespers circuit.

A Taizé worship service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, liturgical readings, and icons. There is no preaching. The style of prayer practiced at Taizé has attracted many worshipers from around the globe and from many different denominations. We gather in the early evening in the sanctuary for a simple service of chanting, Bible readings and prayer.  The worship space is darkened, candles illuminate the chapel, and participants gather around the altar. Join us for this special time of worship.

Taizé services are held February through December on the first Saturday of each month, at 5 PM

 Please join us for the Sunday school picnic June 4th right after church. Bring along your camping chairs and sun hats to join us for games outside and lunch.

A sign up sheet will be posted in the narthex for volunteers to bring salads and desserts.  

Spring is here, with new life! Plants have new leaves, and there is so much to celebrate. Come and join us at Messy Church, where we will celebrate Spring, plants and Life,  with crafts, creativity, music, and fun. The morning ends with a light lunch.

What is Messy Church? It's for ALL ages and abilities. Messy Church is a fun form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. The time together includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables. All elements are for, and should include, people of all ages, adults and children.

Spring is here and it is time to be reminded about Summer Camp 2023.

Our camp this year is being held at Rondalyn Resort and Campground just outside Ladysmith.  The dates are July 7 to 14.  The resort still has a few Tent sites available, but all the full hook-up sites are already booked.

For more information contact Terry at 250-216-3801 or email her at tmikkonen@colwoodanglican.ca.

 YOU  ARE INVITED TO TRY using this Free Devotional Booklet as part of Your Quiet Time.    

FORWARD DAY BY DAY IS A GUIDE TO HELP YOU MAXIMIZE YOUR DEVOTIONAL TIME. 

Don't miss out!  Our order needs to go in soon.  Our first shipment will arrive in  August.

Please add your name to the list by contacting Debby in the parish office or email at admin@colwoodanglican.ca.   

Carol Ann Johnson has emailed to give her heartfelt thanks for the way in which you, the Church of the Advent have held her, Emily and Dan in your prayers as they grieved the loss of their beloved Ric.

They really appreciate their family here at the Church of the Advent.

Seeking ways to deepen your connection with God in a small group?

All are welcome to join us on Thursdays for our relaxed and interesting Zoom online Bible Study, to look at the readings for the following Sunday. No experience or prior knowledge is needed.

Time: 10 AM - 11 AM.

Zoom Link:  

https://bc-anglican-ca.zoom.us/j/88378461340?pwd=cU9wSUNEZG02M3h3bGVrUmpyMjRNZz09

Meeting ID: 883 7846 1340
Passcode: 4743031 

The Bible readings can be found here: https://lectionary.anglican.ca/nrsv/?date=2023-01-22&submit=show+new+date

Marcus J. Borg.  Days of Awe and Wonder: How to Be a Christian in the 21st Century.*

Bamber Gascoigne.  The Christians.

John Stott.  Acts: Seeing the Spirit at Work.

Tom Wright.  Bringing the Church to the World.

Philip Yancey. Vanishing Grace: What Ever Happened to the Good News?*

For young children: Walter Wangerin junior. O Happy Day! The Story of Pentecost.

*New to the Library 

Garage Sale/Flea Market Free Admission.

St Mary's Anglican Church East Saanich Rd. & Cultra Ave. Saanichton. Saturday, May 27, 2023 9:30 am - 12:00 pm  

Featuring: women's clothing, jewelry, housewares, linens, home baking, book room, coffee, doughnuts, iced tea and hotdogs.

Music and Words to Close the Day

The readings, prayers, and music of this special Reflection Time will calm your spirit and soothe your soul. 

This month’s Reflections will feature the multi-talented artists, Brenda Morie and Diane Taylor. Brenda and Diane are both vocalists and Diane will join us on the piano, while Brenda will play the flute and guitar.

Where: St Luke's Anglican Church, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Victoria, BC

Sunday 28th  4:30-5:30

First peak at the art and an opportunity to bid on first editions and purchase special Remarque prints that were embellished by Virgil.    Rabbi Harry and artist Virgil Sampson of the Tsartlip Nation have worked together on creating a powerful art print that combines cultural and aesthetic iconography to produce “Magen,” which in Hebrew means, “Protection.”  The piece combines the Hamsa, a symbol that is shared by many peoples of the Middle East that serves as a talisman or amulet against the evil eye (bad mojo that comes to us when we invoke the envy of others), and an Orca, which is a Coast Salish symbol of protection.

The theme for this year's Amazing Journey Day Camp is Superheroes.

The Camp will held July 10th to July 14th, in the mornings, 9 am to noon at St. Luke's, Cedar Hill.

Children born January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2019 are eligible to be campers.

We are also looking for Middle School students to be Leaders in Training and High School students to be Small Group Leaders.

Children with special needs may attend with an assistant.

May 28 - Jazz Vespers 7 PM - Broke and Blue

June 1 - Taize Service 5 PM

June 4 - Sunday School Picnic

June 10 - Messy Church 10 am - 12:30 pm (Rooms A, B & C)

June 24 - Strawberry Tea 10-3

July 2 - Pride Sunday Service

July 7 - 14 Parish Camp Out

Sunday
 8:30 AM - Traditional Eucharist, Book of Common Prayer
(no choir) Chapel

10:00 AM - Contemporary Eucharist, Book of Alternative Services,
with choir Main Church

Wednesday
10:00 AM - Celtic Eucharist, (no choir) Chapel

First Saturday of the Month
5:00 PM - Taize service with singing
Chapel

Tuesday - Thursday 9AM - Noon