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This Week at Saint George's |
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Facilities Management at St. George'sThe parish leadership team are pleased to announce that we are extending Gary Fisher's Verger duties, to include the role of Facilities Manager. This continues to be a volunteer role and recognizes the many small and large facilities-related work Gary already does. We are grateful for his commitment of time and talent at St. George's. Please feel free to contact Gary with any facilities-related questions, comments or concerns.
Photo by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash |
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Men's BreakfastOur next Men's Breakfast's speaker will be John Borrows, whom is new to St George's. John is a UVIC University professor, Canada's pre-eminent legal scholar, and a global leader in Indigenous legal traditions and Aboriginal rights. John holds the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria as well as the Law Foundation Chair in Aboriginal Justice and Governance.
John's presentation will consider the sources of Indigenous peoples' laws and their relationship to other Canadian Laws. Professor Borrows will give examples of Indigenous laws which flow from their sacred, environmental, deliberative, positivistic and customary sources. He will place these examples in relationship to Canada’s constitutional, legislative and case law frameworks. Professor Borrows will also discuss the spiritual dimensions of Indigenous peoples' laws. He is also happy to discuss his experience as the past chair of the Victoria Multifaith Society.
If you plan on attending, RSVP Bruce Winter @ labs4ever@gmail.com.
Image: Ron Lach |
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Wonderful Wednesdays: What Do You Believe?**IMPORTANT: Please enter through the rear church door as there will be a meeting happening in our Narthex at the same time.**
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 19 and 26, 2025 |
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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 ConversationsThis is an opportunity to deepen our relationships while we move forward with the work we've begun on topics that matter to us most.
CLICK HERE for the report about last month's discussions, held Wed. February 19. In preparation, you might want to consider how to focus more clearly on something specific from the broad topics already raised. |
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GVAT Listening Campaign 2025Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) is a coalition of diverse organizations from across Greater Victoria that work together to advocate for issues of common concern. Our Diocese of Islands and Inlets is a member organization of GVAT. Together, we are building a fairer, more sustainable Victoria region.
GVAT is currently engaging its member organizations and beyond in a Listening Campaign, with the goal of identifying the issues we need to work on together. Following the campaign, we will develop teams to research and initiate focused action on particular issues. Discerning the most important issues in our time and place is the critical first step. What are our most heartfelt anxieties? What keeps us up at night?
The format will be that of "table talks." Participants will have the opportunity to share stories about their most important concerns, with the focus not on church-issues per se, but rather our concerns about the communities and environment we live in.
You are invited to join for about an hour at St. George's in Cadboro Bay; Tuesday, March 25 at 1:00pm
Please indicate your intention to attend by contacting Amanda in St. George's parish office: 250-472-2090; admin@stgeorgecadborobay.ca
This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as Anglicans in Greater Victoria, to be the church, alongside others in our communities. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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A Lenten SeriesLent is the season of 40 days leading up to Easter. This season is a time of intentional reflection when we make space in our lives for God to change our hearts in preparation for the new life that awaits us in the resurrection we celebrate at Easter. This year we will share brief videos in a series called Staying Grounded in Times of Chaos. Those who have gone before us have lived in chaotic times as well and passed wisdom on to us as we follow Christ today. In this series, voices across our diocese will share practices from our tradition that help us live out our faith when the world feels crazy. We begin our series with Brendon Neilson, Executive Director.
To begin watching the series, please click on the link below. A new video will be released every Wednesday between now and Holy Week.
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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 TOMORROW March 15th.
Thank you for your support!
Image: Darla Bethea |
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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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International Women's Day - CorrectionLast week the section honoring International Women's Day had an error. We stated the first woman ordained in the Diocese of Islands and Inlets was the Rev. Diana Spencer and the Rev. Joy Vernon in 1989. The correction is: The first woman ordained in the Diocese of Islands and Inlets was the Rev. Murial Adey in May of 1986. This consecration took place at our very own church of St. George the Martyr. |
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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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Shelbourne Community Kitchen UpdateThe Shelbourne Community Kitchen is excited to share that their renovations are complete! Now comes the task of transitioning the programs and services into the newly upgraded space. This will result in a short interruption of services.
Click below for the transition schedule and for a list of alternative food resources to access in the interim.
Pictured above: Program Coordinator, Tyler, poses with our friends at Broderson Real Estate, as they unload a wonderful haul of food donations for The Pantry. Thank you, Broderson! |
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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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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. |
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Diocesan Book ClubDiocesan Book Club
March 20 - Week 3: Power and Its Alternatives with Allen Doerksen
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Fundraising Concert @ Christ Church CathedralThis concert is a collaboration between Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, Christ Church Cathedral and local Arab community to sponsor a Syrian-Palestinian Refugee Family.
A Peace and Solidarity Evening of Arabic, Celtic & Jewish Music Featuring Sari Alesh (violin) & Dave Conway (guitar) and Kvell’s Angels Klezmer Band. Middle Eastern Delicacies served during intermission.
Admission by donation - doubled with matching funds. Your generosity brings hope to the family, and we deeply appreciate your support.
Click below for more info on the musicians and how to donate.
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