Craft details to come! Sign up at the Connect Table Dec 8th!

Tuesday, Dec. 10th from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome.

Join us anytime after 6:30pm. There are lots of games and puzzles. Open to all ages. Contact Ellen, ellen@ellenmclean.ca or Emma, emmajcoles@yahoo.com

Shirley and Carlos will be sharing about their ministry in Bolivia. There will be singing, and of course, goodies.

Open to all ages.
Drop-in after 6:30pm. Bring your friends. Contact Emma,
emmajcoles@yahoo.com or Ellen, ellen@ellenmclean.ca

Fi Murray will lead and the focus is on community. All are welcome.

Good used clothes will be available for men, women, children and babies. If you have gently used clothing that you want to donate bring them to the church.

WHERE: at Martin and Linda’s home, 11075 Salal Place, North Saanich, V8L 5N6. Park on the road or at our house. Note: do not follow gps directions onto Cardinal Place but stay on Salal Place.

DETAILS: We will talk about how we can help our gardens transition from summer through fall into winter, helping them burst into life in the spring. Let’s share our experiences and practical ideas (if you feel you have little to contribute, please just listen and enjoy our learning together.)
If you have some spare plants, you could bring them for others to take and enjoy: a sort of Plant Meet!

Please note that this is not an established group; anyone is welcome who is interested in gardens and gardening.

If you would like more information please email us at martinvernon@shaw.ca.

Bring your project or start a new one! Short devotional. Contact Bridget.

Dan Levitt, the provincial government's Seniors Advocate, is coming to share about programs and to hear concerns from seniors.  This is open to anyone who has concerns for seniors, maybe a caretaker or a concerned friend or family member.  We will have a brief program prior to hearing from Mr. Levitt.

LORD, Teach us to pray.  This was perhaps the most revolutionary request that a disciple of Jesus ever made.  Although scripture doesn't record the emotional response of Jesus I think it must have made his heart sing and his soul rejoice!

The thing about prayer is, we all still need to learn how to do it.  As we meet together with open hearts and minds, the request of the disciples in Luke 11:1 should be our request, "LORD, Teach us to pray".  The LORD Jesus taught his disciples.  He will meet us and teach us.  

Come join us in the fireside lounge on Tuesday 8 October and spend some time together with Jesus as he teaches us to pray.

Come and pray together as a church. Our theme will be on God's heart for justice.

Summer is winding down so, we'll be enjoying carrot cake served amid autumn colours and we'll be getting an SBF Fall update.  There will be music, a devotional and time to catch up with new and old friends.

WHEN: The first Saturday of the month, starting at 2:00pm. In October it will be the second Saturday as the Women’s Retreat will be on the first Saturday.

WHERE: at Carmen’s, Unit 71 -7701 Central Saanich Rd, Central Saanich Estates. Parking is on Central Saanich Road since there are parking restrictions.

DETAILS: Carmen will lead a discussion on The Benefits of Gardening, and we can view her garden. Inside the park is a sign indicating which way unit/house numbers go. 

If you have some spare plants, you could bring them for others to take and enjoy: a sort of Plant Meet!

Please note that this is not an established group; anyone is welcome who is interested in gardens and gardening.

If you would like more information please email us at martinvernon@shaw.ca.

Happens every Wednesday at White Spot (2401 Mt. Newton X Rd) except the first Wednesday of the month. On Sept 4 it will be at Derek’s house. Spouses are invited. Please rsvp Jill at (250) 589-1883.

The church prayer meeting invites you to join with others for a prayer exercise highlighting a time of personal reflection and renewal.  We look forward to sharing this with you.  All are welcome, Carlos and Shirley. 

A sandwich lunch, watermelon and drinks are provided. There are lots of interesting old time buildings and machines to check out. Let us know if you need a ride!  Contact Laurel, (250) 726-5195.

If you are involved with the Tech team, please let Rod and Bridget know if you can or cannot make the BBQ. The details are included here.

Happening after the service. Contact Caleb for info.

There will be a reflective worship service that is an opportunity to celebrate communion together.  We look forward to this gathering.  

WHEN: The first Saturday of the month, starting at 2:00pm.

WHERE: Vince & Julie’s, 8083 Jewett Place.

DETAILS: Their home is the only bungalow on this dead-end street. There’s plenty of parking on the road and room for three cars in the driveway. There will be plenty of chairs and shelter from the sun. You need not RSVP since we will use an open invitation, so just turn up. If you should wish to contact the Bennallacks: Vince 778 678-0834, Julie 250 217-9824.

Composting is the topic - “Composting, the golden secret to great gardens”, or “From plant rot to plant pot - the joy of compost.”. Julie will have lots of information from her experience and we hope others will share their experiences as well.

You might like to bring some spare plants for others to take and enjoy: a sort of Plant Meet!

If you would like more information please email us at martinvernon@shaw.ca.

Bring your own food and drink etc. There are picnic tables and they are under cover. If you want to sit on the lawn bring your chairs or blankets. The playground and washrooms are nearby. No programming, just a time to gather together outside of church.

Healing Rest is the focus for this month's meeting and there will be an emphasis on listening rather than speaking.  We plan on sharing an exercise that invites us to receive from God as we take time to be still in his presence and listen to what is on his heart for us.   Hope you can join us.  Carlos & Shirley

WHEN: The first Saturday of the month, starting at 2:00pm.

WHERE: Tara & Dan’s home in Sidney.

DETAILS: We will see how Tara grows vegetables using the Square Foot Gardening Method and she will also talk about the related topic of micro-drip irrigation. We can chat about these and any other points of gardening interest.

Please RSVP to martinvernon@shaw.ca so that Tara knows how many will be attending. The address and a link to the Square Foot Gardening Method will be sent to people planning to be there.