Celebrate the 5th Sunday of Easter with us at James Bay United Church, recorded on May 18, 2025. This week, we reflect on a powerful reading from The Acts of the Apostles 4:32–35, which offers timeless wisdom for living in community with generosity, unity, and compassion. Whether you're exploring your faith or deepening your spiritual practice, you're welcome in this time of worship, reflection, and music.

Welcome: Deborah Davis
Gathering Music: Christine Chepyha
Tech Team: Nathan McDormand, Jamie Waters, Alan Thurston
Lighting the Christ Candle: Peggy Hodding
Scripture reading: Acts 4: 32-35
Reader: Sarah Hovey
Reflection: Sarah Hovey
Prayers of the People - D’Arcy McPherson
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Mark your calendars for an inspiring long weekend of music and connection at James Bay United Church! From Anne Schaefer’s Bon Voyage concert and transformational singing workshop (May 18 & 19), to a powerhouse jazz night with Chicago’s Alyssa Allgood (May 20), there's something for every music lover.

You’re invited to Broad View United Church for a powerful firsthand account from a Canadian surgeon recently returned from a medical mission in Gaza. Learn about the urgent challenges of providing care in a region devastated by conflict, and hear deeply human stories that rarely make the headlines.

Inspire and Emerge, part of the SingYourJoy Family of Choirs, present their season-ending concert at JBUC on Thursday, May 22nd. Join us as we celebrate our hopes and dreams for a world united in song. Our concert is a delightful mix of uplifting songs presented by singers aged 6 to 16.

Admission by donation.

Looking for a fun way to connect with others and enjoy some friendly competition? Join us for Friday Games Night at James Bay United Church on Friday, May 23 from 6 pm to 8 pm!

Help heal the land and restore native ecosystems in the W̱S͸ḴEM (Tseycum) village forest on the Jim family’s land. Led by Sarah Jim, a proud W̱SÁNEĆ Nation member, artist, and language learner, this restoration project invites you to connect with the land through hands-on stewardship.

You're invited to an inspiring evening in support of the Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR). The Hope and Belonging Benefit Concert takes place in Victoria, featuring over 60 talented performers. All proceeds support VICCIR’s vital, trauma-informed counselling services for newcomers—services now at risk due to recent funding cuts. Learn more about their life-changing work at viccir.org.

This June, Broad View United marks the centennial of the United Church of Canada with a month of celebration and reflection. Highlights include a special community event on June 14 (3–7pm) with games, trivia, international food, and more—get your ticket here. Each Sunday at 10am, worship will explore key moments in our shared history. All are welcome!