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Environmental Expo at Church of the Advent This SaturdayJoin us at the Environmental Expo for a day filled with fun activities, informative talks, and interactive tables all centered around environmental sustainability. Learn about ways to reduce your carbon footprint, discover eco-friendly organizations, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about protecting our planet. Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impact and help create a greener future for all! Click READ MORE to learn about the presenters.... |
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Bishop Anna Visits Our ParishThis SundayWe are so pleased to welcome Bishop Anna to Church of the Advent on January 12th to preach and preside for Baptism of the Lord Sunday. This will be a combined service at 10 AM. Bishop Anna will also be presenting in the Hall during coffee hour. |
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Jazz Vespers - Sunday, January 19, 2025Church of the Advent is excited to welcome The Ashley Wey Trio with Adam Dobres and Louis Rudner as the featured musical guests for Jazz Vespers on January 19th at 7 PM. Click READ MORE to read their full bio! |
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Dessert & Silent AuctionWe are once again holding a Dessert and Silent Auction evening on Saturday, February 15th, at 7 pm. Local celebrity, Jack Knox, is returning as auctioneer for the live auction of fabulous desserts, and everyone will have a chance to bid on an amazing array of items on the Silent Auction tables. Tickets are $5 – this covers beverages and snacks. This evening of merriment and fun is a fundraiser for the Goldstream Foodbank and our parish. If you have an item, a gift basket or a service that you would like to contribute to the Silent Auction, please email Deb Wastle at debwastle@gmail.com with your information. If you would like to make a dessert, email Jeanine Woodman at jwoodman326@gmail.com. Please include a short description of your dessert. Posters are available on the entryway table. Please take a few to help spread the word and note where you plan to take them on the provided sign-up sheet. Tickets will be on sale soon from Bev Somers or Gwen Doust or the office. You can invite your friends and family and reserve a table for your group. Any questions, please contact Mary Wills. |
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Ladies Guild Lunch - January 22 at NoonThe Ladies Guild hosts their next Community Lunch on Wednesday, January 22nd at noon. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch of soup, sandwiches, and desserts with coffee/tea, al for only $10 per person! The Ladies Guild also offers luncheon tickets. These tickets are perfect for gift giving, have no expiration date, and can be used at any regular luncheon. To purchase them, please contact Jose or the Parish office. |
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From the Parish LibraryOn display to coincide with Saturday’s Environmental Expo is a selection of books from the library’s Environmental section, including two books that are new to the library. Ilia Delio et al. Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth. Reflections on climate change and care for the planet with proposals for personal and group action. Eduardo Garcia. Things You Can Do: How to Fight Climate Change and Reduce Waste. A short, illustrated explanation of climate science, followed by practical steps that everyone can take to be responsible stewards of their environment. Jim Kingham. Solutions for a Wounded Planet. A look at both problems and solutions by a local author well-known to Church of the Advent. Mary Robinson. Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future. A description of what climate justice is, and stories of grassroots action around the world. “The antidote to your climate change paralysis” (Sierra). Recently donated: “By exploring this always-inspiring sustainable gospel, we can find ways to transform our lives, communities, and even creation” (dust jacket). Rated 4.6 on Goodreads and 4.8 on Amazon.ca. Recently donated: Chad Myers, editor. Watershed Discipleship: Reinhabiting Bioregional Faith and Practice. A book of essays on Christian environmental theory and practice by younger writers. Rated 4.4 on Goodreads and 4.8 on Amazon.ca. |
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Faith Tides: January 2025Faith Tides is the online, faith-based publications of the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets (BC). Through news stories, reflections and feature articles Faith Tides aims to showcase the work God is doing through our churches. It is a space where people of faith and doubt can walk alongside one another, share their stories and grow together. To read the January issue online or download a PDF version, click READ MORE. |
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Messy Church at Gordon United ChurchMessy Church is a fun, creative form of church for people of all ages, a celebration time with story, prayer, and songs; and a sit-down meal together at tables and hospitality. Come to Messy Church at Gordon United Church on Saturday, February 1st (10 am to 12:30 pm) for crafts, activities, music, stories and lunch. |
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Mark Your CalendarsJan 11 – Environmental Expo, 11 AM Jan 12 – Bishop Anna visits, Combined Service, 10 AM Jan 19 – Jazz Vespers featuring The Ashley Wey Trio with Adam Dobres & Louis Rudner, 7 PM Jan 21 – Parish Council Meeting, 7 PM Jan 22 – Ladies Guild Lunch, Noon Jan 25 – Spanish Service, 6 PM Feb 1 – Messy Church at Gordon United, 10 AM Taize, 5 PM Feb 2 – Welcome Coffee Social, after 10 AM service Feb 15 – Dessert & Silent Auction Feb 22 – Spanish Service, 6 PM Feb 23 – AGM, 11 AM |
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Readings for this Sunday's ServiceReadings for this Sunday's services: Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-77 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Read Sunday's readings online: |
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Online Bible StudyBible Study will resume on January 16th. |
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Week of Prayer for Christian UnityThe 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place on January 18–25 and you are invited to join an ecumenical service on Sunday, January 19 at 3:30PM at the Catholic St. Andrew's Cathedral (740 View Street, Victoria). More information to follow. For more information on the Week of Prayer for Chrisian Unity, CLICK HERE.
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