Selinde is back from holidays and looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday!  Kat is heading off to see her family overseas, and will be back in the office October 8th. Meanwhile, Shirley Bays will be helping out in the office on Wednesday mornings.

The Memorial Board in our Memorial Garden is reaching completion. Heartfelt thanks to Fred and his helpers for creating a thing of beauty! And thank you to those with green thumbs who are keeping the gardens looking so beautiful.

Turn to the light!  We have new, energy efficient dimmable lighting in the hall.  Thank you to all who donated towards the cost of replacing the lighting and to Don and Graham for their work installing it.

The Updated Parish Photo Directory is complete.  Pick up your copy this Sunday in the Hall. Suggested donation is $10.00. Thank you to all who were involved in pulling it together. No small feat!

The Roster Board has openings… please consider offering your talents by reading or serving on a Sunday. Thank you.

Please pray for your parish family. We have several people facing challenges.

If you are out shopping….our kitchen is running low on coffee.  It would be grand if someone could pick up a can.  Many thanks.

 

NEXT WEEK

Monday, September 9th Care Team Meeting CANCELLED:  Please mark your calendars for the next meeting Monday Oct. 7; 1pm in the library.

Tuesday, September 10th  3pm:  Wardens’ Meeting

Wednesday, September 11th:  HUB Wednesday - Hymn Sing & Bible Study at 10:00am and community lunch at 11:45am. Everyone welcome! Come and delve into scripture or sing your heart out. And then enjoy a simple and delicious meal together.

THE FOLLOWING WEEK

Monday September 16th   4:00- 6:00pm:  Community Dinner. Can you help out? Please sign up in the hall on Sunday. Thank you!

LOOKING AHEAD

September 24-27: The Contemplative Society presents 'Holy Wisdom, Mother of God – Exploring the Divine Feminine' with Rev. Matthew Wright at Cowichan Lake Forestry Centre.  For more information, see the poster in the Hall.      

September 27 – 28th  - The 'We Together' Conference will be held at St. Paul’s in Nanaimo and  is NOT SOLD OUT.  Check out the poster in the hall; it looks like an amazing day.  THERE IS STILL ROOM.  Registration closes Sept. 13.    DESPERATE for BILLETS too! They are looking for 1 night for sure, possibly 2; Friday Sept 27 and/or Saturday Sept 28, 2019.  Please call Selinde for more information if you can help out.   

Thursday October 3rd  5:30 - 7:00pm -  Diarmaid McCulloch at UVic: “Christianity Past, Present and Future: The Big Picture”.  More information can be found on the poster in the hall.

Tuesday October 8th 5:30 – 7:00pm - Diarmaid McCulloch at UVic: “Christianity and Islam: Drawing the Right Lessons from History”.