We are thrilled that the Diocese of British Columbia is honouring our own Bob Brandle for his faithful and outstanding service to the Diocese!

All are welcome to attend the investiture service of the Order of the Diocese of British Columbia at the Cathedral, which celebrates and recognizes lay people who have given extraordinary service to their parishes and the diocese.

The service will be live-streamed on the diocesan and cathedral websites.

A list of 2023 recipients will be published in early October.

Look for more in the Faith Tides and on the diocesan and parish websites then.

Sr Ingrid will be visiting her Franciscan Brothers and Sisters in Sequim and Port Townsend, Washington as well as spending some time at home enjoying her drawing and  fibre art.  The Very Rev Ansley Tucker, who visited us recently and presided at Pentecost, will preside on Sunday, August 13th and the 20th, and will be available for pastoral emergencies.

Should you have a pastoral emergency,
please contact Kathy Middleton at (250) 889-2039.

Edna Laura Tyler
December 23, 1935 – March 3, 2023

Edna Tyler's funeral will take place at 8 AM at Church of the Advent
during the early service on Sunday August 27th.

Please note the earlier starting time for the service.
Donations in lieu of flowers should go to the
Palliative Response Team at Victoria Hospice.

Remember the days of volunteer work days at the Church of the Advent?
We're putting together a team of helpers to share in keeping our church buildings and grounds neat. 

If you'd like to help out with maintenance or gardening tasks from time to time or on work days,
please contact Ed Robinson at: 
edrobinson272@telus.net or
250-888-6584.

Many hands make light (and fun!) work

To Love and Serve: Take a journey through the basic beliefs of our faith, through the lens of Anglican Christianity. Walk through the liturgical year, the sacraments of the church, habits of daily prayer, and the teachings of the Anglican Church. See how our prayer shapes our belief and our lives, and how our beliefs lead us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. This book is an excellent introduction to life in the Anglican Church in Canada.

All are welcome to join this online book study led by Lisa Brodersen, including those who are wishing to be received into the Anglican church. The book study begins in October. Please email or phone the office to sign up for the course.

 Editorial reviews

“Whether you are a cradle Anglican or a newcomer to the church, whether you read it cover to cover or dip into sections of interest as needed, you will find the outlines of our life, both its core and diversity, explored in a winsome way that invites discipleship. To Love & Serve is an invaluable resource for everyone in the church.” —Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls, Anglican Church of Canada 

If you attend regularly and participate in parish life, you are a member of the Church of the Advent. No paperwork or courses are required. :-)

How do I become an Anglican formally? If you’ve been baptized in water and in the name of the Holy Trinity in a Christian church or Christian denomination, your baptism is valid in the Anglican Church. If you’re already baptised, you can choose to be formally received into the Anglican Church or to make a public profession of your faith at a service when the bishop is present. If you would like to be baptised (or if you are unsure if you are baptised) or would like to be confirmed, email Sr Ingrid. 

It is important to note that being received into the Anglican Church is NOT required in order to worship or participate in community life at the Church of the Advent.

Bishop Anna is coming to visit us this year on December 3rd, our feast day, the First Sunday of Advent.   If you would like to be received into the Anglican Church, please tell Sr Ingrid or let the parish office know as soon as possible.

Church of the Advent's Jazz Vespers has become a popular event for people all over Victoria, and has a devoted following.

It takes place every second month. Our thanks to Joan Hoffman, who picked up the reins again post-pandemic, but Joan is wanting to step back from this ministry. The September concert is scheduled. We are looking for a volunteer to take over as soon as possible, organising for the November concert. 

Do you love jazz? Would you like to liaise with musicians to book them for Jazz Vespers? 

Contact Sr Ingrid for more information!

Marcus J. Borg.  Reading the Bible Again for the First Time: Seriously, But Not Literally.  “A thinking person's guide to the Bible.”
Philip Yancey.  The Bible Jesus Read.  Yancey’s personal reflections on several books of the Old Testament—Job, Psalms, Deuteronomy, Ecclesiastes, and the Prophets—and their relevance for today.
Joan Chittister.  The Rule of Benedict: Insights for the Ages.  A Benedictine sister and popular author interprets one of the greatest spiritual handbooks of all time for contemporary people.
John Ortberg.  God is Closer Than You Think.  Developing an intimate connection with a deeply personal God.
Hilary Price.  The Life That Changed My Day: Turning Dead Religion into a Living Reality.  Price uses the story of Jesus’ meeting with the woman at the well to explore “the exciting consequences of meeting Jesus in a wide variety of life situations.”
Richard Rohr.  Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer. Intimacy with God through contemplative prayer.  

Reminder: how to borrow and return books:
1.       Fill out a green slip when borrowing a book, and a yellow slip when returning it. The “shelf code” is whatever is written on the label on the book’s spine: e.g., BBLR BOR2, or CHLF CHI copy 1. Each code is unique to its book.
2.       Drop the completed slip into the pink box marked Library. Leave returned books beside the box. Slips, pen, and box are underneath the Top Shelf (the books on display in the seating area of the narthex).
Thank you!!

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 

This Thursday we will conclude our discussion of Chapter 6 of John Yieh's book on Matthew. Lisa Brodersen will lead the session this and next week, in Sr Ingrid's absence.

Readings for this Sunday's services:

GENESIS 37:1-4, 12-28       
PSALM  105      
ROMANS 10:5-15                                               
MATTHEW 14:22-33 

Read Sunday's readings online:
1. Go to https://lectionary.anglican.ca/  
2. Select next Sunday's date in the space at the bottom.
3. Click "Link to full text for this day".

The facilitators will be the Right Rev. Logan McMenamie
and Kirsten Horncastle-McMenamie.

To register, please complete the form and mail it along with your registration fee to Brenda Dhaene. 
Further information is provided on the registration form with regards to payment and registration.
Follow the link below.

If you have any questions, please contact Brenda directly
at birish@shaw.ca.

Aug 8-21 - Sr Ingrid on vacation
Aug 26  - Corn Roast                             
Sept 2 - Taizé service                               
Sept 17 - Welcome Back                       
Sept 17 - Jazz Vespers                            
Sept 23 - Inter-Generational Breakfast   
Sept 24 - Newcomers Lunch       
Sept 27 - Ladies Guild Luncheon
Sept 30  - Messy Church (COTA)
Oct 1 -  Pet Blessing Service (outside, 2 PM)  
Oct 7 - Taizé service
Oct 10-13 - Book Sale Setup
Oct 14 - Book Sale
Oct 21 - Order of the Diocese of British Columbia, Cathedral, 10.30 AM
Oct 21 - Messy Church (GU)
Oct 25 - Ladies Guild Lunch  
Oct 28- Harvest Dinner     

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 AM - Celtic Eucharist service Chapel

First Saturday of the Month
5:00 PM - Taize service with singing Chapel (except August and January)

Tuesday - Thursday 9 AM - Noon