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Taize ServiceWe invite you to join us this Saturday at 5 PM in the Chapel for a service of deep prayer and worship, sacred darkness, and the singing of chants in candlelight. |
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Messy Church at Gordon United ChurchMessy Church is a fun, creative form of church for people of all ages, a celebration time with story, prayer, and songs; and a sit-down meal together at tables and hospitality. Come to Messy Church at Gordon United Church on Saturday, February 1st (10 am to 12:30 pm) for crafts, activities, music, stories and lunch. |
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Welcome Coffee Social - This Sunday!New to the parish? You are warmly invited to our Welcome Coffee Social at noon after church this Sunday, February 2nd in the St. John’s Room. Get to know each other and learn more about Church of the Advent and its people. We hope you can join us!
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Warm Coats & Blankets NeededThank you to all who brought tea towels last Sunday for the Victoria Women's Transition House. We received over fifty towels! This Sunday, we are welcoming donations of gently used warm coats and blankets for the Victoria Cool Aid Society. The Cool Aid Society works with partners in the capital region, offering life-changing services to adults who are impacted by poverty, colonization, stigma, and lack of housing. These services include permanent housing, emergency shelter, health and dental care, employment assistance, and social and recreational opportunities. |
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Important Discussion about Church outside the walls: Past, Present and FutureJoin leaders from the Anglican Church of Canada Archbishop Anne Germond, Archbishop Linda Nicholls and Bishop Victoria Matthews to reflect on questions of church outside the walls through the lens of church leadership.
Join us for sharing and thoughtful online discussion on “Church outside the walls: Past, Present and Future” |
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Dessert & Silent AuctionWe need several volunteers to help with the close-out of the Silent Auction at the end of the evening. If you can help with this, please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the entranceway table. Ticket sales are well underway! Be sure to invite your friends and family and get your $5 tickets from Bev Somers, Gwen Doust or the office. We already have several bakers signed up for desserts but we need more. If you plan to make a dessert, please let us know well before the event by signing up on the entranceway table or emailing Jeanine Woodman at jwoodman326@gmail.com. |
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Greater Victoria Police ChorusChurch of the Advent is pleased to welcome back the Greater Victoria Police Chorus for another spectacular performance. Join us at the church on Sunday, March 2nd at 2 PM. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance through the Parish Office or at the door. You won't want to miss this great performance! |
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Great response on book study on Biblical CourageThe name of Episcopal (Anglican) Bishop Mariann Budde is on everyone’s lips. The day after the inauguration of the US President, Bishop Budde, the Bishop of the Diocese of Washington DC, preached an extraordinarily effective and courageous sermon about Unity at the National Cathedral that has everyone talking. For Bishop Budde, this moment was the culmination of a lifetime spent thinking about those pivot points when we’re called on to push past our fears and act with strength. With her book How We Learn to Be Brave, she teaches us that being brave is not a singular occurrence; it’s a journey that we can choose to undertake every day. In the hours following Bishop Budde's sermon, her book How we Learn to be Brave began selling out online. Note: The link I provide here for information is a US link - mailing would be expensive. Sister Ingrid has invited people to read and discuss How we Learn to be Brave with her - and so far, we've had an enthusiastic response. More than 20 people have signed up to get the book and join the book study. Most have asked Church of the Advent to order the book for them from Christian Books, and they will reimburse the parish. At this point, because of the demand for the book, we don't know how long it would take to get the books. A date and time for the book study has not yet been set, although it is likely to be in the early evening, in person, at the church. Don't worry if you can't attend every session - read the book and attend the sessions you can. The Book Study will be hybrid, so that those who are unable to attend in person can attend via Zoom. If you've already signed up, thank you. If not, this is your chance (by Monday, latest)to sign up to order the book, and to join the book study. |
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Mark Your Calendars for Our AGMNOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of parishioners of the Church of the Advent of Colwood and Langford in the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the Main Church following the combined service 10:00 service. |
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Celebrate Black History MonthHappy Black History Month Not that long ago in December of 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month. It’s not widely known that black people were enslaved in Canada. All year we celebrate the achievements of black people, but this month is BHM. There are many ways to participate in Black History Month (BHM). View the local events for this month. They include a BHM launch with music and food on Store Street, and a fashion show at the Royal BC Museum, which has free entry. Castro Boateng (owner of House of Boateng) who is a local chef will be catering the BHM Launch. The Dolan family has used his catering services many times and his food is amazing. If you would like to check out a couple of your fellow parishioners; Jill Tyler-Dolan is starting her book tour in March, but her book is available at local bookstores like Coles. (More information will be coming soon); William Dolan would also love to share his music with you all, as he has several songs/videos out that are available to stream on many media platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Youtube. |
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8:30 Breakfast Celebrates BHMOn February 16th we’re celebrating Black History Month with a special soul food breakfast. Parishioners can look forward to trying soul in a bowl! Please join us in Room C following the service. We’re hoping Bill Geimer is available, as he is invited to share a page of his upcoming book, which is set to be published soon! |
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Need to do Safe Church Training ?As we continue welcoming new volunteers, a Safe Church sign up sheet will permanently remain in the Narthex. Safe Church certification is required for all staff and volunteers. The training takes no more than an hour and will usually take place in the St. John’s room after church. |
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From the Parish LibraryThe Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25 This is our third and final week of books on the theme of what different denominations and traditions hold in common. This week, the Top Shelf is displaying books about the universal Church’s early history and shared heritage. Henry Bettenson, ed. Documents of the Christian Church. Bamber Gascoigne. The Christians. Willy Rordorf et al. The Eucharist of the Early Christians.
From Bishop Logan’s recent gift: Everett Ferguson. Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries. Paintner, Christine Valters. Desert Fathers and Mothers: Early Christian Wisdom Sayings, Annotated & Explained. To borrow a book, please fill out a green loan slip from the small bookcase in the narthex, and put it in the pink box. The loan period is 6 weeks. If you have a book due for return, please fill out a yellow return slip instead, and leave your book beside the box. |
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Mark Your CalendarsFeb 1 – Messy Church at Gordon United, 10 AM Taize, 5 PM Feb 2 – Welcome Coffee Social, after 10 AM service Feb 2 – Welcome Coffee Social, after 10 AM service Feb 12 - Ladies Guild Meeting, 1:30 PM Feb 15 – Dessert & Silent Auction, 7 PM Feb 16 - 8:30 Breakfast, Room C Feb 22 – Spanish Service, 6 PM Feb 23 – Combined 10:00 Service AGM, 11:30 AM Mar 1 Taize, 5 PM Mar 2 Police Chorus Concert, 2 PM Mar 5 Ash Wednesday Mar 4 Shrove Tuesday Mar 8 Family Games Night Mar 15 Parish Council Retreat, 9 am – 1 pm Mar 16 Jazz Vespers Mar 26 Ladies Guild Lunch Mar 29 Spanish Service, 6 PM |
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Readings for this Sunday's ServiceReadings for this Sunday's services: MALACHI 3:1-4 PSALM 84 HEBREWS 2:14-18 LUKE 2:22-40 Read Sunday's readings online: |
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Online Bible StudyAll 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
Book Study: We are discussing Chapter One of "Conversations with Scripture: The Gospel of John" by Kittredge on Thurs 6 February |
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Karren Stinson Bursary FundThe Karren Stinson Bursary Fund celebrates the life of the late Karren Louise Stinson, who was a parish worker at Lutheran Church of the Cross. The purpose of this bursary fund is to give financial assistance to Lutherans and Anglicans based in Western Canada who are currently involved in post-secondary education leading to a vocation of service. Those interested are now invited to apply for a bursary of $1000. The deadline is March 31, 2025. For more information, click READ MORE. |
