First Sunday of Lent
Jesus in the Desert

On the last Sunday of each month, we give Rev. Greg a chance to rest and hold a congregation-led service instead. This week, Sarah Hovey will preside, with a reflection by D’Arcy McPherson.

If you’re staying home, you can still be with us — download the bulletin and watch online.

And don’t forget — from 12:00–1:00 pm we gather for the first of two Sunday Worship Choir rehearsals as we prepare for International Women’s Day and the Third Sunday of Lent.

Alongside our Sunday Service and Art Group, we have three special gatherings — and yes, you can make it to all of them:

Saturday Feb 21, 2:00 pm, Sanctuary — Celebrating Black History Month Concert #2
Legendary Louise Rose, Joey Smith & our own Kelby MacNayr

Saturday Feb 21, 5:50 pm, Lower Hall — Dinner + Movie Night
Deli snacks and 'Capote'

Sunday Feb 22, 5:00 pm, Lower Hall — Chinese New Year Celebration (Qigong style)
Gentle movement, breath, tea and vegan treats

Come for one… or stay for the whole weekend

Whether you have an hour a month or a special skill to share, there’s a place for you in what we’re building together.

We're now recruiting for the following teams:
- Communion
- Greeters
- Coffee Hosts

More details on the duties

When you find something that fits with your gifts and passion, complete the form on this page or speak with Deborah Davis during Sunday services.

Please note that Centering Prayer will pause for two months starting February 23 and will resume on April 20 due to Cheryl’s vacation.

We wish her a wonderful time with her family and look forward to gathering again in the spring — we hope you’ll join us when the practice returns.

Healing Pathway Practitioners come together on the 4th Wednesday of the month to build confidence and grow their skills in this important healing ministry. They offer the Healing Pathway techniques to each other, learning, growing and fostering community.

Please note the new time — beginning this month, we will gather from 1:30–3:30 pm instead of 2:00–4:00 pm.

For more information and/or the registration form, please contact Carol Garceau.

Our next Games Night is just around the corner!

Next Friday at 7:00 pm — come join the fun, bring your friends, and snacks to share.

NB: Highly recommended by the JBUC staff

This special evening of music and laughter will feature The Klezbians along with performances by local comedians. The event is being held in support of bringing a queer refugee’s family from Ghana to Canada.

Tickets are available at Broad View United website or at the door.

This is an opportunity for anyone interested in Christian contemplative practice and follows from a Lenten Silent Retreat organized by the Contemplative Path of South Vancouver Island on Feb 21. Participants of that event will be joining us.

For information, contact Candis at office@jamesbayunited.com.

Wait — don’t we know some of these people?

We are at about the halfway point of conversations with the various Ministries and Teams developing our 2026 Budget. We are asking all of the ‘leads’ to imagine what their area of ministry will undertake for the year >>