Church Council and others continue to work to see that in-person worship is safer for everyone. Our current practises for in-person worship meet all present requirements. Changes in the pandemic continue to raise concerns for health and safety, and we will adjust our plans as health orders change. 
 
Being vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best protection for the health of yourself and others. We strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to receive both doses of the vaccine.
 
We will continue to livestream worship each Sunday.  
 

• If you are not feeling well and experiencing any Covid-19 related symptoms or if you are not vaccinated, please stay home and participate in worship online.  
• Wear a mask when entering the building and throughout worship and Sunday School.  (This is required of everyone age 12 and older. Children under 12 are encouraged to wear a mask.)
• Observe social distancing.
• Sanitize or wash hands as needed.
• You are welcome to sing, but masks must be worn.
• We will greet one another and share the peace at a distance.
• Holy Communion will be served with bread and individual glasses of wine that are spaced in the trays. You may commune with bread or wine alone if you wish.
• You are invited to greet and talk with others after worship with masks on.
• It is not required that people register for worship ahead of time or sign in as you arrive.

Ministry Evaluation

The Mutual Ministry Committee is asking for the your input for the Ministry Evaluation.  You can fill out the form linked form here or by printed copy, which can be returned to the church office.  We would love to have the feedback by the end of February, and will report the results to the congregation and use this input as part of setting church’s Vision and Priorities.  If you have any questions please contact Johann Kuntze at 250-886-8193 or jlkuntze@gmail.com.
 
Thanks, Johann.

Congregation’s Annual General Meeting

The Congregation’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 1 PM on Zoom. An invitation to the meeting and annual report will be sent by email prior to the meeting.

Zoom Coffee Time Feb. 20, 11:30 AM PST
 
Join for Zoom Coffee this Sunday, Feb. 20, 11:30 AM PST
A Zoom link will be sent out separately via e-mail. Let us know if you are not on our mailing list and would like to be included.

E-mail church office at lutheranchurchofthecross@shaw.ca

Prayer Around the Cross

Lenten Evening Prayer at Church of the Cross
Thursdays in Lent, 7:00 PM PST, In person & livestream (25 min.)
5 Thursdays: March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7

Simple liturgy of word and music including invitation to light candles and place them around the prayer wall.

 

BC Synod Doctrine of Discovery Lenten Series

As part of your Lenten Spiritual Practice join us on Zoom for 6 weeks starting March 3rd as we take an in depth look at the Doctrine of Discovery, a document that has shaped western attitudes towards Indigenous people for the past five centuries. 

6 Thursdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7
7:00 to 7:20 PM PST Evening Prayer
7:30 to 8:30 PM PST Video Discussion
All sessions over Zoom

Organized by the Journey Towards Reconciliation Group (on which Pr. Lyndon serves) each evening will start with a 20 minute Lenten Evening Prayer led by different congregations in the BC Synod (Church of the Cross will be leading one of the Evening Prayer sessions). Then we take a short break before we dive into a one hour discussion with video on the Doctrine of Discovery, a documentary produced by the Anglican Church of Canada. 

Come to one or all of them. This is a great chance to start or continue your journey of reconciliation with your Indigenous siblings both as individuals and as a congregation. We invite people to sign up on Eventbrite so we can get an idea of how many people are coming. Below you will find the Eventbrite Link and links to two videos that you can use to promote this event in your congregation.

Black History Awareness Events



To recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of historical and contemporary people of African descent the Black History Awareness Society is offering a variety of online and in-person events throughout the month of February. Some events are free and some require tickets. All require pre-registration for online links and further information.
 
For event details and registration click here https://bcblackhistory.ca/events/
  
At the Belfry Theatre with soulful, iconic singers Dawn Pemberton and Louise Rose. In-Person and Livestream
Feb 21st 7:00-8:30 pm
 
Artist Doaa Magdy has created AR “Dynamic Diasporas” that will highlight stories of Black pioneers. Feb 25th to 27th
 
Join us for the Ross Bay Cemetery Guided Tour of some of the pioneer gravesites
Feb 27th 2:00-3:00 pm IN-PERSON

Eastern Synod Black History Month
Week 3: Systemic Racism



Check out Week 3 Resources for Black History Month.

Scroll down the page to view each week.

1. explore what God is doing in your neighbourhood
2. seek to develop relationships with others in your community
3. encourage participation in God’s mission in the local community
4. encourage action and reflection learning