Sunday, June 4th: 10am - This Sunday’s service will draw you into the gathering of people from United Church communities of faith all across the province. I’m anticipating that Jacqui Lewis will be the preacher ... you can read about her here. I’m guessing too that she has been chosen as the keynote speaker for the 3 day meeting in light of our denomination’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist church.  For those who wish to join the livestream in the company of others, a warm welcome awaits you at our Michigan Street sanctuary. The doors will be open at 9:45am and the live stream will begin at 10am. If you are joining from home, here is your link for the livestream.

Rev. Karen Dickey

This is the second year the City of Victoria is inviting Victoria home and business owners to consider a making a voluntary contribution to the Reconciliation Contribution Fund, used by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations to achieve the objectives they have set out for themselves.

Realizing that there are many ways to age, we’ve organized a workshop series to help you (and/or your loved ones) plan for the next steps in life. Join us for one or all of these three sessions on making plans for the future health care of seniors after independent living.

Sunday, June 11, 10:15am In Person & LiveStreamed

A wonderful array of hymns choices have been submitted by people of the congregation. Jennifer, Judy and Gordon will share in the instrumental accompaniment.  Those who put forward their touchstone hymns are preparing to speak about why that particular piece resonates in such a meaningful way.  Now all that’s needed is a full house to give voice to these songs that have been known to sustain and encourage us, to unite us across our differences, express our convictions, our daring hopes, our  prayers and praise.

You won’t want to miss it!

MOVIE: THE WHALE
This is the multi-award surprise of this last season, that knocked 'Elvis' out of the running. 

Doors to the lower hall will open at 5:45pm
POTLUCK dinner at 6:20pm
and the movie will start at 7pm

Friday, July 21st, 2023: 6pm - 10pm
James Bay Community School Centre (140 Oswego Street), Victoria

June Update: IF you are attending please respond here. 

Plans are in the works for an evening to showcase Karen's profound career while celebrating her launch into retirement. Of course there will be humour, along with some serious acknowledgment and reflection.

It has been a while since our beloved Karen Pollett, with her beloved Molly, has been part of our in person gatherings.  In the meantime, for as long as it has meant something to Karen, Kam has shown up faithfully every Sunday to connect Karen through our livestream.

Karen is pictured here, with Kam, on her 70th birthday, where she was surrounded and celebrated by family (3 generations!)  and friends last Saturday.

Joanne Keelan's housemate from Ukraine needs an apartment and is having a very hard time finding one.

Very responsible and personable 61 year old woman from Ukraine needs a bachelor apartment for July 1. She works full time and has been staying with Joanne Keelan since March. Please spread the word as the rental situation in Victoria is very difficult.

Contact Joanne Keelan at keejoan@yahoo.ca if you can help.