On behalf of the Board of Directors at JBUC, we are pleased to announce that the Reverend Greg Powell will be serving as our transitional supply minister for the next three months starting in April.  He will be serving 25 hours/week with the option to extend his service upon mutual agreement.  Reverend Powell will assist in managing and strengthening the administrative branch of JBUC with the goal of helping us perform at our best.  Please join us in welcoming Reverend Greg Powell at the Annual General Meeting on April 3.

Sincerely,
Kim Keinath, Andre Fontaine, Mahima Sylvester 
The Ministry and Personnel Team

Posting Date: March 19, 2024

Bookeeper

Are you a metculous and experienced bookkeeper looking for an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community organizaton? James Bay United Church (JBUC) is currently seeking a dedicated Bookkeeper to join our team. Reporting to the Board and the Finance Team Lead, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records.

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Office Administration

James Bay United Church (JBUC) is seeking a versatile and organized individual to join our team as an Office Administrator. Working closely with the Minister of JBUC, this position plays a vital role in ensuring efficient office operations and providing administrative support.

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Please join the Moderator in writing to members of the Senate Standing Committee on National Finance, and urge them to support Bill S-233. 

As we understand it, Bill S-233 is one vote away from passing in committee.

Time is of the essence, Senator Percy Mockler, the Chair of the Committee, who supports basic income, and has pushed for Bill S-233 to be studied and passed is 74 and turns 75 April 14, the mandatory age of retirement. And the incoming chair may not be as favourable. Sen Mockler can call a vote once he is confident in the votes.

In her 2023 public message (above), Moderator Carmen Lansdowne calls for “a fundamental fair level of income security for all, as did the early Christians who shared their resources so there was no need among them.” She goes on to invite you to join her in “this historic movement of the Spirit.”

The movie 'Jules' is about a group of 3 seniors in a small-town that decide they are going to adopt a benign little alien creature that was found in the flower-garden.

Doors to the lower hall will open at 6:00pm

POTLUCK dinner at 6:30pm
and the movie will start at 7:20pm

SingYourJoy Victoria is a non-auditioned chorus for young adults co-founded and co-directed by Christine Chepyha & Gordon Miller. This group is a barrier-free organization – there are no fees and anyone ages 16-29 is welcome to join. Please consider attending this very special concert on Friday April 5th. 

Do the reflection?  Who me?  Yes, you! The Worship Team will be giving leadership in worship regularly for the next while and this is an opportunity for you to learn some skills so that you could share through offering the reflection.

The workshops will take place after church on Sundays, April 7 and April 21 with the first week focusing on the craft of sermon preparation and the second on putting those skills into practice. Put the dates in your calendar now.

Charlotte Caron who taught preaching for many years will offer the workshops. Let her know if you are planning to come or if you have questions at: charlottedaystar@gmail.com.

The Reconciling with Indigenous Peoples and the Land ministry team is pleased to share with you this upcoming webinar on March 26, 6;30 – 8pm, with Bob Montgomery, MA and Emily Eaton, PhD from the Treaty Land Sharing Network in Saskatchewan   https://treatylandsharingnetwork.ca.

Sponsored by Greater Victoria Acting Together(GVAT) and Programs in Earth Literacies

A wonderful opportunity for learning, for conversation and connection.

Register here!

Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church welcomes vocalist Melinda Whitaker with an all-star trio featuring Dr. Tony Genge, John Lee and Kelby MacNayr!

Last Saturday, March 9th, RAVEN teamed up with First Unitarians Church of Victoria to host an in-person and livestream conservation on how to live in solidarity and allyship with Indigenous Nations. If were unable to attend, but would like to view the presentation, here is the link.