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St. Aidan’s presents: Drop In Summer Choir Practices are on Sundays at 9 am starting June 16. The choir will sing at the service. Bring the kids and have fun singing together. Our regular choirs, Cantamus and the Ted Boulden Singers, take a break over the summer Life & Work of St. Aidan's June 2, 2019 www.staidansunited.ca | 250-477-2089 “It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world.” ~Mary Oliver St. Aidan's Spring Book Sale was the result of dedicated helpers over the months, setting up and a busy day last Saturday. The community, St. Aidan's and Cadboro Bay United were a mighty team to process approximately three tons of books. The sale was a success with fun and fellowship. Of course we really appreciated all the buyers from near and far as well. Thank you so much. Bonnie and June Thanks to June Coutts and Bonnie Davoren for organizing this very successful event. As the rain poured down the people poured into the lower hall. The community supported us yet again and we were able to raise $2100.00 from book sales and $85.00 from jewellery sales (thanks to Gail Murdoch). Summer Day Camps @ St. Aidan’s Register at www.cadbayuc.org Louise Booth and Cheryl Black check out the books at the Book Sale on May 25 at St. Aidan’s Sunday School Snapshot Jesus’ disciples were persecuted for spreading His message of love and peace and also for expressing his indictment of the systems that were oppressing the poor. This week’s story is about Paul and Silas, who are flogged and imprisoned for preaching “Jesus’ way”. It’s a story of faith, comfort, witness and liberation. Our hope is that our children will see God as a source of comfort and liberation, especially when they are facing challenges in their lives. Camp Snack Coordinator WANTED A volunteer is needed to coordinate morning and afternoon snacks for our Senior’s Camp (July 22-25) and Children’s Camp (July 15-19). Contact the office or Cheryl if you interested. Thanks!
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St. Aidan’s presents: Drop In Summer Choir
Practices are on Sundays at 9 am starting June 16. The choir will sing at the service. Bring the kids and have fun singing together. Our regular choirs, Cantamus and the Ted Boulden Singers, take a break over the summer
Life & Work of St. Aidan's June 2, 2019 www.staidansunited.ca | 250-477-2089 “It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world.”
~Mary Oliver
St. Aidan's Spring Book Sale was the result of dedicated helpers over the months, setting up and a busy day last Saturday. The community, St. Aidan's and Cadboro Bay United were a mighty team to process approximately three tons of books. The sale was a success with fun and fellowship. Of course we really appreciated all the buyers from near and far as well. Thank you so much. Bonnie and June Thanks to June Coutts and Bonnie Davoren for organizing this very successful event. As the rain poured down the people poured into the lower hall. The community supported us yet again and we were able to raise $2100.00 from book sales and $85.00 from jewellery sales (thanks to Gail Murdoch).
Summer Day Camps @ St. Aidan’s Register at www.cadbayuc.org
Louise Booth and Cheryl Black check out the books at the Book Sale on May 25 at St. Aidan’s
Sunday School Snapshot Jesus’ disciples were persecuted for spreading His message of love and peace and also for expressing his indictment of the systems that were oppressing the poor.
This week’s story is about Paul and Silas, who are flogged and imprisoned for preaching “Jesus’ way”. It’s a story of faith, comfort, witness and liberation. Our hope is that our children will see God as a source of comfort and liberation, especially when they are facing challenges in their lives.
Camp Snack Coordinator WANTED
A volunteer is needed to coordinate morning and afternoon snacks for our Senior’s Camp (July 22-25) and Children’s Camp (July 15-19). Contact the office or Cheryl if you interested. Thanks!
Camp Pringle: Family fun for Everyone! Come for a day or the whole weekend! June 21-23
The Friendly Octopus Next Wed., June 5 there will be CD’s Stem ware, kitchen plastics, sports equipment, pants, capris and shorts.
Summer Students
St. Aidan’s received a Canada government grant to hire 4 students for 8 weeks of summer employment in July and August. One position is for a Summer Coordinator and the other three are for program staff. The jobs will include but not be limited to planning and running 2 week long Children’s Day camps, a Seniors program and week long camp, and a downtown community outreach program as well as Sunday programming and planning. Applicants between the ages of 18 and 30 are welcome to apply and send in a resume to [email protected] before noon on Wednesday, June 5. Please spread the word.
Baptism Sunday – June 23rd Please contact Cheryl ([email protected]) or the office if you are interested in baptism for your child or for yourself at Sunday Worship on June 23rd.
Weekly Activities at St. Aidan’s Sundays 9 am Summer Choir practice (starts June 16) 9 am Meditation Drop-in (cancelled until Sept.) 10 am Sunday Service Intercultural Lunch at restaurant (1st Sunday) 11:15 am Congregational Meeting (last Sunday) Mondays 9:30 am Caregiver & Tots Drop –June 17 last day Resumes in Sept. 10:30 am Bible Study Group Tuesdays 10:30 am Moira’s Meditation Wednesdays 10am-2pm & 4-8 pm Thrift Shop OPEN 1:30 – 4 pm Bookworms (1st and 3rd Wednesday) 2 pm Happy Hour (Seniors Gathering) 5:30-6:15 pm Sunshine Choir (kids) – resumes Sept. 18 Thursdays 10:00 am – noon Craft Connections 2:30 pm Intercultural Conversation with Cheryl/Julie 2-5 pm Ping Pong Fun Time in the Lower Hall 5 – 6:30 pm Choir practice (last practice June 6) 6:30 pm Ted Boulden Singers (on summer break) Fridays 10 am Folding & Fun Saturdays (last of month) 10 am – 2pm Thrift Shop
Dates to Remember June 22-23 Camp Pringle with CBUC & First Met June 23 10 am Sunday Worship with Baptism July 15-19 St. Aidan’s Children’s Camp July 22-25 Yakety Yak Senior’s Camp August 12-16 CBUC Children’s Camp
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Jars Needed: It is that time of year again when we start making jams, jelly, relishes, antipasto, etc etc so we need your jars Please help out the hard working jam makers by donating half cup and one cup jars. They must be the kind that has a screw top lid. Sugar, fruit, berries, etc etc also appreciated. This stall is very popular at the bazaar so let’s help Marion Newson and her team have a great display in the Fall.
News Flash! Art Work displayed in the Great Hall is on sale for half price What a deal! Please pay Roger Davidson on Sundays or pay at the office during the week. Spread the word This is an good time to get a wonderful picture or just a gorgeous frame Book Sorting –June 14 from 1-3 pm in the Lower Hall. All are welcome!
Wider Church Community
Follow these links for interesting reading:
Tidelines – CBUC May Newsletter
Youth & Young Adult Ministry News
Victoria United Newsletter for May 29, 2019
Please help spread the word about "Love Your Neighbour," an awesome fundraising concert featuring the Klezbians (a high energy klezmer band), musical stories (by yours truly) and tasty treats on Wednesday June 19, 2019 from 7-9 p.m. @ Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard Street, in Victoria. Tickets ($20) benefit Victoria's most vulnerable citizens and are available @ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/love-your-neighbour-benefit-concert-tickets-62055764462?ref=eios Todah rabah - many thanks : )Shoshana Litman www.maggidah.com
Annual conference 2019, Affirm United/ S’affirmer Ensemble
DISRUPTIVE FAITH:
Forging Brave & Inclusive Communities in Divided Times
July 26-28 2019,
Hillhurst United Church, Calgary
