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TIME TO SPRING FORWARD!Reminder that the time change is happening at 2am on Sunday March 9th. Set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday!
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Setting Sail |
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This Week at Saint George's |
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Pamela Morgan Memorial ServiceRest eternal grant unto Pamela, O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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International Women's DayHappy International Women's Day!
The first women ordained in our diocese were the Rev. Diana Spencer and the Rev. Joy Vernon in 1989. The Rev. Karen Fast became the fourth to be ordained in 1991. Karen was gracious enough to provide us with a brief interview to mark this commemorative day in Canada. Today, more than fifty percent of our clergy are women. Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee is the first female Bishop of our diocese.
To watch Karen's interview, and for more fun facts and history, click the button below. |
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Hanging basket orders 2025Now is the time to order your hanging baskets! Prices remain the same as last year:
12" Sun - $42 12" Shade - $42 10" Sun - $32 10" Shade - $32 8" Mixed Pot Sun - $20 8" Mixed Pot Shade - $20 10" Strawberry Pot - $25 10" Strawberry Basket - $25
Please contact Susan Grant at 250-477-7035 or email isrebelx@hotmail.com.
No money is needed before the end of April but ALL orders must be in before March 15th.
Thank you for your support!
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Community ConversationsOur Community Conversations continued on Wednesday, February 19th after the Holden dinner. You can find the summary of our discussion by clicking HERE. |
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Wonderful Wednesdays: What Do You Believe?What Do You Believe?
There is the story of Charles Blondin, a tightrope walker who asked a crowd if they believed he could safely walk a wheelbarrow across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. Most of the crowd said they did believe he could do this. Then he asked who was willing to get in the wheelbarrow.
For these three weeks we will explore what it is that we actually, personally believe. Questions like do you believe in miracles, and if so, what do they look like? Who, really, is God? What parts of the Bible do you believe? What happens when we die? Is there a heaven and if so, what is the entrance exam? And many more.
No right answers, no wrong questions. We are all on the journey. Come to any or all of the sessions.
Hosted by The Ven. Eric Partridge
March 12, 19, and 26, 2025 |
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Men's BreakfastThe Men's breakfast takes place the third Saturday of each month. If you plan on attending, RSVP Bruce Winter @ labs4ever@gmail.com.
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Holden Evening PrayerHolden Prayer continues at 5pm. Join us for the contemporary sung service followed by a community meal. All are welcome to the service, meal, or both. |
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Community Events CampaignFrom Shrove Tuesday pancakes and regular Wednesday night community dinners, and on to Maundy Thursday (April 17) when we commemorate the Last Supper, and beyond - we have many opportunities to eat together... this season and throughout the year.
"How do we pay for all that?!?" You wonder?
Our funding model for our social and community events within and beyond the parish is quite simply that we ask you to contribute to our "Community Events Fund" with a tax-receiptable gift. You may do so once per year, or on an on-going basis. Now is a great time! This can be done by indicating so on your regular envelope or cheque, by using the "Community Events" envelopes (please include your regular envelope number) or online through the "donate" button on the website (please choose "Community Events" tab).
This approach allows us to offer generous hospitality to all who come through the doors and frees us from focusing our events on fundraising. Please invite your friends and neighbours to join us anytime, without asking for a little cash out of their pockets.
We are grateful for your presence and participation at St. George's, and we look forward to sharing a meal together. |
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Monthly OutreachPWRDF/ Alongside Hope partners with local organizations to foster a more holistic and inclusive approach to development and humanitarian efforts. This ensures that projects are effective, sustainable and respectful of the communities and people they aim to assist.
St George’s Social Justice and Outreach Team asks for your support, prayers and donations for this Anglican development agency. This support will enable programme partners to continue serving vulnerable people around the world. |
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Soul Space Lenten Retreat @ St. John the DivineA retreat by which to enter the season of Lent. Soul Space is an initiative of St John's that seeks to complement established ways of experiencing theology and scripture with an embodied approach that includes poetry, liturgy, visual art and reflection. Our theme for Lent this year is Courage. With our world experiencing uncertainty how might we cultivate a sense of hope, security, and trust?
Join us at St John the Divine (1611 Quadra St, Victoria) for this time of reflection, with a soup lunch to follow. Suggested donation is $10.
Click below for more information and to register. |
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Reflections with Cellist, Elena Antontceva @ St. Luke'sMarch's Reflections service will feature cellist, Elena Antontceva. Enjoy cello music in the beautiful ambiance of St. Luke's in the late afternoon. The readings, prayers, and music of this special Reflection Time will calm your spirit and soothe your soul.
Click below for future dates and more information about this month's musician.
Donations to support this innovative venture and its continuance will be gratefully received at the door. |
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Steve Bell - Solo Concert @ Lambrick Park ChurchChristian singer-songwriter Steve Bell will be in Victoria for a Solo Concert at Lambrick Park Church (1780 Felthan Rd.) Join us for an evening of story and song, featuring music from Steve’s latest album, “The Glad Surprise,” as well as Steve Bell classics and favourites.
Click below for more info & tickets. |
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St. Mary's Metchosin Challenge 2025"The Metchosin Challenge" is a Lenten challenge from St Mary’s church to all the community to live better by being more aware of the issues facing our world. This Challenge is in the form of a speaker series designed for a general audience on a wide range of topics.
This year we are exploring modern religion, reaching out to the whole community, not just Anglicans. We are looking at the religions around us from different perspectives; what are some of the different forms of worship and big issues facing us.
Join us on Tuesday nights during Lent from March 11th to April 15th at 7pm at St Mary’s Metchosin Church (4125 Metchosin Rd) or on zoom.
Click below for more info and the zoom link. |
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Foundations of Community Organizing TrainingGreater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) is hosting a Foundations of Community Organizing training session. This is an excellent opportunity to learn skills from an experienced organizer; skills such as building strong organizations, tools for relational organizing, creating alliances across differences, and understanding power in the world as it is.
If you have any questions, contact Izzy at izzy@gvat.ca.
Date: March 12th - 6pm-7:45pm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Date: March 15th - 9am-3pm
Click below to register. |
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Diocesan Book ClubDiocesan Book Club
March 13 - Week 2: Dis/Closures of Democracy and Earth with Brendon Neilson
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The Victoria Sketch Club Annual Art SaleThe Victoria Sketch Club was founded in 1909 and is the oldest continually operating art club in Western Canada. Past notable members include iconic Canadian artists Emily Carr, Ted Harrison, and Jack Shadbolt.
A highlight of each year is our March Annual Members Show and Sale - we hope to see you there!
Opening Tuesday, March 18th, 4-7pm Show continues daily:
Click below to read more about the Victoria Sketch Club. |
