"What wondrous life is this I lead!
Ripe apples drop about my head;
The luscious clusters of the vine
Upon my mouth do crush their wine;
The nectarine and curious peach
Into my hands themselves do reach;
Stumbling on melons, as I pass,
Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass."

- Andrew Marvell,

WE'RE BACK !!!

Tuesday September 3rd 7PM: Karel Roessignh Trio

1- Breakfast for the neighbourhood: Do you like being a host and cooking breakfast for your neighbours. BREAKFAST IS SERVED! is happening on Saturday September 7th from 8am to 11am. Join this fun one-time breakfast/hospitality team by contacting Gordon at: [email protected] 250-213-1948

2- From Daniel Brandes: My ChoirKids program is looking for (needing) volunteers for this coming school year. It's a super fun program that puts free, non-auditioned choirs into schools that otherwise wouldn't have choral programs. We work with over 100 kids between four schools in the CRD. It's pretty easy gig, we need people who can come to one (or more) of the schools each week and help organize snacks, help with behavior management, etc. Basically, connect with the kids, and be another friendly, helpful adult in the room. If you are interested (or know anyone who might be interested) please fill out a volunteer application: https://vcm.bc.ca/choirkids/

3- James Bay UC WebSite Assistant: If you have solid computer skills and an interest in learning about website and social media, Gordon would like to work with you on our Communication Team. Commitment: 2 hrs per week. Contact Gordon at: [email protected] 250-213-1948

Please share this link with your family and friends who have contact with the under 30 crowd.

SingYourJoy, Victoria's young adult chorus, is a NON-AUDITIONED group of people (ages 16 - 29 ) who love to sing. Providing a welcome space for people new to Victoria, those attending post-secondary institutions, the ‘just graduated’ and those still deciding who they will be next in their careers and lives, SingYourJoy offers a great inclusive community where singing brings us all together.

The fall presents a wonderful opportunity for us all to reconnect with each other and to solidify the connections we are making with new friends in our neighbourhood. Please watch your email inbox for a complete listing of events, programs and opportunities to engage in your faith community in the coming weeks and months.

There is nourishment here for you from God's abundant garden.

See you soon.

Gordon