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Setting Sail |
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This Week at Saint George's |
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Coffee and ConversationThis group offers a time to explore ideas and foster relationships among women. Light refreshments such as tea, coffee, muffins, cheese, crackers and fruit are provided. We meet in the Narthex on the first Saturday of every month at 10am. On January 4th Marion Strohschein will lead off on the questions "How has your life unfolded? What gifts has life brought us?" Hope to see you there. Image: Annpoan |
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Sage Yoga Winter!Come join Sage in the Narthex for the final 1.5 hour yoga session on Jan 4. We will be diving into ways to expand your yoga practice. This is a part instruction, part yoga flow class suitable for beginners and regulars. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Pricing is on a sliding scale, either $15, $20, or $25. Cash and etransfer accepted. Hope to see you there! Image: Prasanth Inturi |
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Pastoral Care ConversationA Parish conversation about pastoral care and how we care for each other and those on the fringes will be held after coffee hour on Sunday January 12 at 11:30am. This is a follow-up to the discussion started at the Moving with the Winds of God retreat in November. All are welcome. Those who are interested are encouraged to review the summary from the initial conversation at the parish retreat prior to the meeting; it is on page 15 in the Journal of Proceedings here. Please note there will be further opportunities for involvement should you not be able attend this discussion. Image: Pavel Danilyuk |
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Holden Evening PrayerHolden Prayer Service continues at 5pm on January 15th. Join us for the contemporary sung service. NOTE: There will not be a meal to follow. |
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Parish Buildings and Grounds ConversationA Parish conversation on our Buildings and Grounds will be held at 2PM on Wednesday 29 January, as a follow-up to the discussion started at the Moving with the Winds of God retreat in November. All are welcome. Parishioners are encouraged to review the Parish Depreciation Report HERE and Bishop Anna's letter on the proposed sale of St. Dunstan's land HERE prior to the meeting. This is the beginning of a Parish conversation on this topic. Those who are unable to attend this discussion should note that there will be further opportunities for your involvement. |
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Monthly OutreachThe Victoria Hand Project is dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality prosthetic hands to people in need. They create international partnerships with healthcare providers around the world, so that the Victoria Hand is made accessible to those that need it most. https://www.victoriahandproject.com/ The Social Justice and Outreach Team [SJOT] ask for your support and prayers in January for this important Victoria project that reaches across the world. |
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There is Room presents: Encounters @ UVicCome to the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall at the University of Victoria (B125, MacLaurin Building, University of Victoria, Ring Rd) to hear an exciting new chamber ensemble that brings hospitality and welcome to audiences across Canada. Through diverse programming of classical favourites, hidden gems, and beloved pop tunes, the group makes space for everyone — in the audience and on the concert stage. Hear music by Amanda Röntgen-Maier, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Grażyna Bacewicz, and Beethoven. Admission by donation. |
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Reflections with Flutist, Mary Byrne @ St. Luke's ChurchDrawing on the tradition of evensong, the service recognizes our need for stillness and connection to the soul at the end of the day. Reflections provides another way to encounter the Divine. Please come and be a part of this unique experience. The January Reflections Service will feature music by flutist, Mary Byrne. Enjoy music in the beautiful candlelit ambiance of St. Luke's at dusk. The readings, prayers, and music of this special Reflection Time will calm your spirit and soothe your soul. For more information and future dates, click the button below. |
