Celebrate the Season of Epiphany on this Sunday. Our Scripture Reading, John 1:29–42, will be read by Karen Halliday. All are welcome as we gather for worship and reflection during this season of light and revelation.

Are you aged 10 to 16 and do you love to sing? The SingYourJoy Youth Chorus ‘Emerge’ welcomes new singers in January.

There are no fees for participation. Only a commitment to grow your skills and love for choral singing. The SingYourJoy Youth Chorus is under the direction of Christine Chepyha and Gordon Miller and is part of the SingYourJoy Family of Choirs.

Please share this with a friend who has young people in this age group.

Start the New Year grounded in stillness and prayer. Centering Prayer is a quiet, contemplative practice that deepens our relationship with the Wellspring of Love by consenting to God’s presence and action within us, and by becoming familiar with God’s first language: silence.

All are welcome, especially those with an existing centering prayer practice.

Join us for Friday Games Night in the Upstairs Reception, 7-9 pm. Bring a snack to share; we’ll have hot drinks and lots of laughs.

Questions? Carol carolgarceau@yahoo.ca or Bev bevtracey@shaw.ca.

Explore the choices that shape civilization with Jim Flood at U.Vic’s Multifaith Centre. Discuss how justice, ethics, and spirituality define true societal progress. The discussion highlights how religious traditions—Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha’i Faith—define true societal progress through a commitment to justice and ethical order.

Come with family and friends to engage in discussion, participate, and enjoy refreshments. The Multifaith Centre is accessible via West Campus Gate, with free Sunday parking in Lot 6. See the attached map for more information.

Monthly Practice Group will be at 2-4 pm in the sanctuary.

We look forward to seeing you and sharing this gentle space for healing in 2026! To register, email Charmaine at healingpathway@jamesbayunited.com

Be part of a three-part workshop series focused on strengthening community resilience in James Bay. Led by Doug Clarke, Emergency Management Community Liaison at the James Bay Community Centre, with contributions from Helen Boyd, RN (Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment), these sessions will explore emergency preparedness, mapping neighbourhood assets, and identifying changing community needs.

To register, call the James Bay Community School at 250-389-1470.

I will be working remotely from Pakistan. Work and communications will continue as usual during this time. You can continue to reach me by email and Zoom.

— Zunaira