What a vibrant, love-filled day it was as James Bay United Church joined the Victoria Pride Parade! We were honoured to walk alongside our neighbours, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the wide welcome of God’s love.

Want to see the joy for yourself?
We’ve shared some wonderful moments from the day.

This Saturday, July 12, join us for a summer evening of food, fellowship, and film at James Bay United Church.

We’ll start with a potluck picnic dinner. We’ll have all the fixings for Dagwood sandwiches ready on the counter, and you're also invited to bring cold salads, deli meats, cheese, or desserts to share. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. at the back entrance, and we aim to have dishes done in record time!

We'll also enjoy a screening of the award-winning film “Anatomy of a Fall”, a tense and brilliant mystery that won Best International Feature at the Oscars and accolades at the Golden Globes and Toronto Film Festival. The courtroom drama keeps us all wondering...

This Sunday, the story of the Good Samaritan comes up in the Lectionary. It is a cornerstone story of the Christian tradition and one that has motivated good works for millennia. It's also a story of in-group out-group tribalism, discrimination, assault, and robbery. Fortunately it ends as a feel-good story, but has a pretty rough start. We'll consider the ways people are excluded and discriminated against today and how to love God and neighbour through acts of service.

Welcome: Rev. Greg Powell
Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37
Read by: Janice Langley
Reflection: Rev. Greg Powell
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This is a gentle reminder that the Celebration of Life service honouring Aleksa Harkness will take place at James Bay United Church on Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 pm. (Please note the correct day is Saturday, not Friday, as previously mentioned. Our apologies for the mix-up!)

Family and friends are warmly welcomed to gather in person. For those unable to attend, a livestream will be available starting at 1:45 pm at the following link.

We invite you to read more about Aleksa in her obituary, which beautifully reflects the love, strength, and spirit she shared with those around her.

Let us come together in gratitude and remembrance to celebrate a life well lived and deeply loved.

Join this free, family-friendly community gathering by Greater Victoria Peace School held outdoors at the beautiful Japanese-style Gorge Park Pavilion marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings.

6:00 pm – Lantern-making & displays (indoors)
7:30 pm – Performances & reflections (outdoors)
9:00 pm – Lantern-launching ceremony

Bring a chair or blanket, and snacks if you wish. All are welcome.