Our first in-house worship services start July 4th! There will two services; one at 8:30 and the second at 10 am.

To attend, you must pre-register as we are still following COVID safety protocols and have limited seating capacity.

To secure your seat each week, please either call the parish office at 250-474-3031 and leave a message, or email Caroline at admin@colwoodanglican.ca by the preceding Wednesday.

Services will continue to be recorded and made accessible on our website for anyone who is unable to attend.

Thank you!

For your time of quiet reflection and preparation, here are the readings we will share this Sunday in the virtual worship service:

Psalm 130

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Mark 5:21-43

Our 2021 Book Sale is happening at Church of the Advent on Saturday, October 2nd!

To pull off this special annual event, we need your help. We are looking for volunteers to assist in the set-up preparations that take place all through the week leading up to the Saturday. We also could use some extra muscle strength to assist us in carting some of the heavy boxes from the garage to the Main Hall. 

If you are interested in volunteering your support for this much anticipated annual event, please contact Jose at 250-857-3025 or 250-857-3025 (cell), or email her at joseinvictoria@shaw.ca. 

In this six-week series, offered by Bishop Anna and other reflectors from around the diocese, we explore our baptismal call to "respect the dignity of every human being." 

In this first episode, Martin Brokenleg reflects on just how far God's call on our lives extends.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

The Rev. Canon Dr. Martin Brokenleg OSBCn, is an honourary assistant at Christ Church Cathedral and St Barnabas, Victoria.  He was a psychologist, a professor of First Nations Studies and Gender Studies, and retired as director of the Vancouver School of Theology Native Ministries program. 

Michael Wolff has accepted the bishop's appointment of him as registrar for the diocese. 

The registrar works with the bishop's office and the diocesan archivist to ensure the integrity of the records (e.g., Bishop Act Book, licensing and appointments of clergy, major parish changes) of the diocese are correct and kept up-to-date. The registrar is an officer of Synod and is specifically responsible for ensuring proper records is kept during a synod. 

Michael is a warden and treasurer at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria. He lives in Fairfield with his wife Gail, their daughter Alice, and their tabby Simba. Their older daughter, Philippa, lives in London, England. 

Called to the bar in 1982, Michael worked in private practice for 9 years and then for thirty years for the Government of Canada. Michael grew up in a rectory and has been involved with church activities from a young age.  He was a server, chorister, and communion administrator.   He has been a member of parish council, a synod delegate and a warden in Victoria and Ottawa.  

Michael was a member of the diocesan council in the 1980s, the 1990s, and since 2018.  He was a member of General Synod in 1989, 1992 and 2019. 

Based on the success of the Say Yes! to Kids campaign, the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) will issue a request for proposals (RFP) that contribute to the physical, intellectual, emotional, or spiritual well-being of children, youth, or young adults within Canada.

“Grants for both ongoing and emerging projects will be considered,” says Dr. Scott Brubacher, Executive Administrator, AFC. “Category A grants, of up to $5,000 will be considered based on impact and how they support young people in a local context,” says Brubacher. “Category B grants of up to $15,000 will be considered based on how they support the overall mission and service to children and youth in a city, diocese, or region.”

AFC encourages applicants to be creative and to imagine more at a variety of levels. “Whether you imagine a lot more, or a bit more, it’s important to remember that even a small program or initiative can make a big difference in the life of a young person,” says Canon Rois. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, administrative expenses, equipment, technical costs, remuneration, honoraria, and food. Proposals will be accepted from September 1 to October 1, 2021.

Youth-focused programs that have received funding from AFC in the past include: choir schools, summer camps, homework clubs, food security programs, enrichment programs in arts and music, conferences and leadership events, internship programs, and initiatives that support newcomers to Canada.

AFC’s Board of Directors will review proposals in November and announce the grant recipients in early December. Proposals submitted in response to this RFP will not count as one of the three submissions each diocese is allowed per year.

For more information visit www.anglicanfoundation.org/2021rfp

In conversation with Bishop Anna on April 25, some of the youth of the diocese of Islands and Inlets decided to create a forum to stay connected, get to know more youth from around the region, bring forward ideas, and have a voice within the greater diocese.

The group will meet "officially" four times a year on Zoom, with Bishop Anna joining two times a year. This June 27 will include the bishop! Please join us by emailing Grace Bodie to receive the Zoom info.

They have also started a chat room to stay connected to youth across the diocese through  Discord app. Any youth ages 12+ are welcome to join. 

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) relies on a network of dedicated volunteers across Canada who are at the heart of its engagement with individuals and parishes. They help keep the work of PWRDF partners in Canada and around the world in the hearts, minds and prayers of Anglicans across the country by:   

• Providing awareness and education on current issues and PWRDF’s response to emergencies and the need for longer term sustainable development work  
• Supporting and encouraging parish PWRDF representatives 
• Promoting PWRDF projects with fundraising activities within the diocese and in parishes. 
• Helping to illustrate the connection between funds donated to PWRDF and the change that results in communities around the world 

This is very important work for PWRDF and for our diocese.

Traditionally, coordinating these efforts has fallen to one person, the diocesan PWRDF representative. We think our diocese will be better served by a team of volunteers as its size and complexity make it almost impossible for one person to manage. 

Further, we would like to ensure that this team (up to five members) is supported by a PWRDF representative in every parish. You may already be working in that capacity, but we know that not every parish has a representative. We are therefore inviting interested people to join at this online event to learn more about PWRDF and how we are looking to build up this important ministry in the life of our diocese.

We hope you'll join us!

The AbbeyChurch and St. Matthias are excited to partner with the United Church's PM Region's First-Third Ministry to host Camp Spirit for a week in early August.

Ages for the 9am-3pm day-camp are 5-11, with a leader-in-training program for 12-14 year olds.

Cost is $100 - and includes a t-shirt and lunches - and bursaries are available at registration check-out.  No one will be turned away due to economic need.

"Camp Spirit continues your Child's journey of Wonder - encouraging campers to explore faith through listening and experiencing the sacred stories, enjoy times of creativity and science, move to music, share a meal together and ​appreciate getting to know one another! Trained, screened staff &volunteers provide leadership and care while following health orders and camp's comprehensive COVID-19 protocols."

more info and to register go to www.campspirit.ca

The annual Amazing Journey Day Camp will be happening this year August 9th to August 13th.  This small group program will be held from 9 am to noon outdoors at St. George's, Cadboro Bay.  The program is for children who have completed Grades 1 to 5. 

Registration is now open for this year's Amazing Journey Camp. You can register online at this link.

The registration form is also available below to download as a Word document or pdf. If you wish to type in the document, first save the Word document to your computer and then type in it. Once completed, print the registration form and sign it. Completed registration forms (with registration fees) can be returned to:
St. Luke Cedar Hill Anglican Church: 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, BC V8P 2M6
Lutheran Church of the Cross: 3787 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC V8P 3Z4
St. George’s Anglican Church: 3909 St. George’s Lane, Victoria, BC V8N 4E3

Please make cheques payable to Lutheran Church of the Cross and write “Amazing Journey” on the memo line. Completed registration forms can also be scanned and e-mailed to amazing4kids17@gmail.com.

If you wish to pay by e-transfer, please contact Lutheran Church of the Cross at lutheranchurchofthecross@shaw.ca or call 250-477-6222.

Early Bird Registration Fees are $30 - 1st child, $25.00 - 2nd child, $20.00 - 3rd and additional child.

Early Bird Registration Deadline is Wednesday, June 30th.

For marmalade orders, please contact Lydia at 250-478-4564, or email chezfrogbc@gmail.com.

To purchase TruEarth Laundry Strips, call Jose at 250-857-3025 or 250-857-3025 (cell), or email her at joseinvictoria@shaw.ca. 

For Fairway Cards, please contact Joan at 250-474-5446, or email jnlhoffman@telus.net

The Ladies's Guild very much appreciates everyone's support!

The parish office is open on Tuesday mornings from 10 AM to Noon to receive offerings brought to the church. You can also mail your offerings if that is preferable.

Another option is to switch to pre-authorized remittances. To arrange for this, please contact Barb Gossman at 250-478-4747 or email her at barb.gossman@gmail.com.

Your support is much appreciated.