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This Week at Saint George's |
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"Moving with the Winds of God" Parish RetreatOur parish retreat "Moving with the Winds of God" starts today! CLICK HERE for the schedule of events! Barbara Colebrook Peace wrote a poem for the occasion, reflecting on John 6:15-21. CLICK HERE to read "Glimmer." Thanks to all who completed the questionnaire. CLICK HERE to see the results! The retreat will be held at St. George’s on the weekend of November 22-24. We will begin today, 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. 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 Outreach - Final Update!**This is the last Sunday in November we will be featuring the Refugee Fund. We will continue to gratefully accept any donations into the New Year. ** The Refugee Team appreciates the Grace with which people have already donated financially to this appeal….we are well on our way, and hope to exceed our $10,000 plus target. All donations are gratefully accepted via several methods: The Outreach Blue Envelopes with cheque or cash, or indeed any Envelope dropped off at the Church Office, also online with Tithel.y. All formats should be clearly defined as “St George’s Refugee Fund”. This also means that tax receipts will be available via the Church. Prayerfully submitted by your Refugee Team: David, John, Jennifer, Peter and Rosamund. |
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Poinsettia MemorialsEach year, the Chancel Guild and parishioners lovingly decorate St. George’s for Christmas. You may participate by ordering a poinsettia in memory of a loved one. The cost of each poinsettia is $10. Please fill out the special envelope, and insert money. You can drop your envelope at the Church Office; after hours, feel free to drop it through the mail slot. Envelopes will be accepted until Sunday, December 20th. For more details, please call Sandra Browning Moore (250-721-1920). Please make cheques payable to St. George’s Chancel Guild. Envelopes will be made available in your bulletins this week. On your envelope please note: Image: Albin Biju |
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Purdy's Chocolates Fundraiser ResultsThank you to all who purchased Purdy’s chocolates! We were able to realize a total profit of $789.47, which will be sent to Backpack Buddies. Your chocolates will be available for pick up in the narthex on or after November 24. |
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Shelbourne Community KitchenThe Shelbourne Community Kitchen is running their Holiday Food Drive from November 20th to December 20th. As always the Outreach Team will continue to collect your non-perishable donations after the weekly Sunday Service and deliver them to the Shelbourne Kitchen. Click here for a larger version of the above poster. |
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Threshold Housing SocietyThis holiday season, shine a light on ending youth homelessness in Greater Victoria when you order Shine a Light on youth tea boxes or beeswax candles.
A deeply local option, the tea boxes contain 12 different teas from Silk Road tea, while the candles are made in Cobble Hill by Crowfoot Collective. If you order 20 or more items, delivery is free in Greater Victoria. All proceeds support youth in Threshold Housing’s homes and support programs. To order, visit thresholdhousing.ca/SAL-2024 |
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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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St. Luke's Christmas BazaarCome on down to St. Luke's (3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd) for their Christmas Bazaar! Jewelry, Antiques, Vintage Clothing and Accessories, Crafts, Books, Toys, Baking, Jams, Silent Auction, Christmas Decor, White Elephant and more! Free admission. Wheelchair accessible. Ample parking. |
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Taizé Prayer @ St Philip Oak BayTaizé Prayer at St Philip, a renewed and loved tradition, returns monthly on the 4th Thursday of every month! All are welcome to St Philip Oak Bay (St Philip Anglican Church, 2928 Eastdowne Rd (at Neil)) for a candlelit service of song, silence, and contemplation, in the style of the Taizé Community. Click the button below for future dates and more information. |
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Advent Silent Mini-Retreat @ UVicChristian contemplative practice with chant, lectio divina, centering prayer, labyrinth walking, journalling, mindfulness, artistic reflection, and with an option for walking meditation in the natural beauty of the Finnerty Garden. Spiritual practices to help us open our hearts to be present to the birth of Christ in our lives. Click HERE to register. For more information email Reba, Anglican Spiritual Care Provider: rebeccalyeo@uvic.ca Hosted by the Contemplative Practice Network of Greater Victoria |
