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Setting Sail |
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This Week at Saint George's |
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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 dinner to follow. |
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Men's BreakfastAt our January 18th breakfast, Colin Tessier from Threshold Housing will be giving a presentation about Threshold Housing. Threshold Housing opens doors for youth and prevents adult homelessness. Threshold serves youth at-risk-of or experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. These young adults need a place to call home and people who believe in them. Threshold meets those needs by offering safe housing, community and support to help youth make heal, learn, grow and create brighter futures. If you plan on attending, RSVP Bruce Winter @ labs4ever@gmail.com. Image: Zen Chung |
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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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Honoring and remembering our VeteransSt. George's purchased a wreath to honour and remember our Veterans. As pictured above, it is now on display at the Provincial Cenotaph and will be there for the next week. |
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THANK YOU!Your Social Justice and Outreach Team [SJOT] thank you for your support through 2024. On a monthly basis we will continue to feature worthy agencies in your 2025 Setting Sail.
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This will enable the Refugee group, on behalf of St George’s, to continue to support Ruth and Tesfalem for the required full year. Thank you, St George’s community for all the support! |
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Envelopes ready for pickupYour 2025 donation envelopes are here and can be picked up after the Sunday service. |
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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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Alongside HopeAfter almost two years of listening together and planning, PWRDF has chosen a new name. The new name "Alongside Hope" was approved at a Special Members meeting held Tuesday, October 15, in accordance with their corporate bylaws. You can read more about it here. |
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Environmental Expo @ Church of the AdventIf you are passionate about the environment and want to learn more, join Church of the Advent for their first ever Environmental Expo. It will feature videos, talks by experts, and networking opportunities with local environmental organizations. You won’t want to miss this very important event! |
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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. |
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Messy Church @ St. Peter LakehillJoin 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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Music for Mike: A Fundraising ConcertPlease join us at St Philip Oak Bay (2928 Eastdowne Rd.) on Friday 17 January for a benefit concert for Mike Pichichero, a local guitarist and Victoria Guitar Society member who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The concert will feature performances by UVic guitar instructor Simon Farintosh and other local guitarists, and all benefits will go to Mike and his family to support his ongoing treatment. |
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Prayer in the style of Taizé @ Abbey Church/Emmaus CommunityCome and discover a way of searching for God in silence and prayer in the midst of daily life. This happens the 3rd Friday of every month at 6pm, at varying locations. Friday January 17th our host will be Abbey Church/Emmaus Community, located downtown in the former First Metropolitan Church (932 Bamoral Rd, Victoria - Quadra St. entrance). Click below for future dates and more information about Taizé. Let us enter together into the mystery of God’s presence. |
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The 1st Annual Bishop's DinnerJoin us for an engaging evening with Bishop Anna. Build relationships across the diocese, delve into her vision for a bright future, and explore the life-giving ministry thriving within the Islands and Inlets. This 1st annual dinner will highlight and raise funds for our ministry in the North Island. Hear stories of the work of truth telling, reconciliation and rebuilding that is happening in our churches in Port Hardy, Port McNeil and ‘Yalis (Alert Bay) - true centers of community, hope, and outreach. Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 Tax receipts issued for $100 per ticket and for $700 for a table. Limited Tickets available for purchase on Eventbrite here ***IF YOU WANT TO SIT AT A TABLE WITH LAWRENCE |
