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Setting SailImage: Swanson, John August. "Story of Ruth" (Los Angeles, CA) (link) |
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This Week at Saint George's |
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Centering Prayer***Centering prayer is cancelled for November 11th and 18th*** We will resume as usual on Monday November 25th at 4pm in the Lady Chapel. Image: Nishta Sharma |
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Men's BreakfastGerry Underhill will be doing a talk on his recent vacation in Scotland. Gerry will be speaking about the history, fantastic landscapes, (and of course a bit about uisge beatha). He went to a lot of out-of-the-way remote places in the Outer Hebrides and the Orkneys, with breathtaking white sand beaches and blue lagoons, rugged crags, and with some of the best Neolithic sites in the world. (He will even have a small section on the lost Jacobite gold.) If you plan on attending, RSVP Bruce Winter @ labs4ever@gmail.com. Image: Zen Chung |
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Martin: Mass for Double ChoirCoro con Spirito is Victoria's newest choir of experienced choral singers (ages 25 to 50). They are thrilled to present the challenging and sublime Martin: Mass for Double Choir at St. George's Anglican Church. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of choral music as our talented singers bring this beautiful work to life. Don't miss the chance to hear this powerful, captivating Mass setting. Come and be uplifted by the power of music while exploring the acoustic of this beautiful space. We can't wait to share this musical journey with you! Tickets are available at the door or on Eventbrite (Click HERE). |
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The Acts of the Apostles: A Book ClubOur fall "book club" series continues with a story of the early church. As the "sequel" to the Gospel of Luke, The Acts of the Apostles continues the story of Jesus through the story of birth of Christ's church. From the empty tomb, all the way to Rome, you can expect to encounter wind and fire; and, high drama as an emerging community of faith struggles to find its way. Controversy, arrests, murder, prison-breaks and a ship wreck make it a page-turner! Join in the conversation! This will be a time of discussion, not presentation. Please read the section of the "Acts of the Apostles" per the schedule below, in preparation for our discussion, as you might for any other book club. November 20: Acts 13-28 9:45am - coffee, tea and snacks 10am - discussion |
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"Moving with the Winds of God" Parish RetreatOur parish retreat "Moving with the Winds of God" is just TWO WEEKS away! If you have not already filled out the registration form, please do so now by clicking here. Reminder there is a $10 fee to cover the cost of food, that can be paid with cash at the church during office hours. The retreat will be held at St. George’s on the weekend of November 22-24. We will begin Friday (Nov 22) at 5pm with Holden Evening Prayer, followed by a parish dinner. After dinner we will reflect together on the results of the questionnaire, and be introduced to the “Open Space” process for Saturday, finishing by 8pm. We’ll begin Saturday at 9:30am and finish no later than 3pm. Coffee, tea and lunch will be provided. If you need a ride to attend Friday or Saturday, please let us know in the office. Thanks to all who completed the questionnaire. Watch for a report of the results coming next week! Curious about "Open Space"? CLICK HERE to get an idea of it! |
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Call for singers!Do you have time in your schedule to be involved in music ministry at St. George’s? We would like to expand the choir for our Advent/Christmas season. Rehearsals are Thursday, 7 to 9pm starting Nov 14. Please check in with Fran, our new music director. Image: Thirdman on Pexels |
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Monthly OutreachAs many of you know Ruth and Tesfalem have safely arrived in their new home! Now that we all have had time to take a breath, we look forward to the upcoming year as we fulfill our sponsorship support, along with their co-sponsor, Ermias, Ruth’s brother. The reality of five years passing since we drew up an original budget incurs cost-of-living increases. Also acting on information given by Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] in January we retained a suite in the Spring, and then had to hold that while we waited for their arrival week by week, which finally came to be on Sept 20th. All this means that although we have them safely settled in a comfortable home, we have to consider our new sponsorship budget, which in reality brings a $10,000 short fall. The Refugee Team appreciates the Grace with which people have already helped Ruth and Tesfalem. With the support of our Social Justice and Outreach Team we are now asking for a last final push of donations to complete our commitment over their full year, into Sept 2025. Prayerfully submitted by your Refugee Team: David, John, Jennifer, Peter & Rosamund. |
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Purdy's Chocolates Fundraiser**Please note orders are due THIS Sunday, November 10.** Once again we have the opportunity to participate in the Purdy’s Chocolates fundraising campaign. 25% of the total from each order (before GST) will be donated to Backpack Buddies. You can order online here, and join the St. George’s Church campaign using customer #9317 or order from the Purdy’s catalogue, found in the narthex. If using the paper form please complete form and return it (with payment made out to St. George’s Church) to Joan Collis or leave the envelope in the narthex. Please note prices in the catalogue are different than the order form. The form price includes the GST. Just total your order. Orders must be received by November 10th, for pick up November 24th. Delivery can be arranged for those unable to pick up. Any questions please contact Joan Collis @ 250-595-3985. |
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PWRDF: World of Gifts 2024It's time for PWRDF's annual gift-giving campaign dedicated to alleviating poverty, promoting sustainability, and supporting communities in need across Canada and around the world. Every gift is matched up to $100,000! Check out the World of Gifts page HERE |
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Messy ChurchJoin St. Peter's, Lakehill on the third Friday of every month, from 5-7pm. Messy Church is a program for people of ALL AGES. We spend our time singing, praying, playing, making crafts, and at the end of the program provide a simple meal to share together. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Brenda at messychurch@twosaintschurch.ca or leave a message at 250-384-7757. Our website address is: www.twosaintschurch.ca For future dates, click the button below |
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Prayer in the style of TaizéCome and discover a way of searching for God in silence and prayer in the midst of daily life. This happens on the 3rd Friday of every month at 6pm, at varying locations. Friday November 15th our host will be St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church (4733 West Saanich Rd, Victoria). Photo: Stephens, Janet. St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church. Click below for future dates and more information about Taizé. |
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Community Dinner at Knox!Cooking and eating together is a beautiful way to build community! Gather in the Knox Church kitchen (2964 Richmond Rd) to prepare a meal and eat together. On the menu for November 17th: curry and apple pie! |
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Belonging Dinner & Poetry Open MicJoin the Campus United crew (Irena, JiaRui, and Min Goo) at the UVic Multifaith Centre for a very special evening of delicious food and poetry! |
