OSLC Calendar of Events:
September 8th – 9:45 AM – Traditional Worship Service
September 15th – 9:45 AM – Worship of Holy communion
September 22nd – 9:45 AM – Traditional Worship Service
September 29th – 10:00 AM – Online worship service only
Lutheran Church of the Cross (Victoria), No in-person worship service
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Lectors and liturgists Needed. If you wish to assist with worship services, please let Joan know in person or through the church office email:oslcospika@gmail.com, as we are setting up the Fall schedule. Training will be available. Thanks.
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Hiring
Part-Time
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth/Young Adult Group Facilitator
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church is seeking a part-time facilitator for the Queer Youth/Young Adult Group for 15-29 year olds. The group starts in mid-September and continues until the end of March.
The group meets one night weekly. The young people prepare dinner together and do an art activity. The facilitator would support these activities and guide conversations to be safe for everyone.
The ideal candidate would have education and experience in group work, conflict resolution, trauma recovery, recovery from religious abuse, affirming queer culture, and supporting wellness.
The group is hosted at a church but does not have a religious component.
The remuneration is $120 weekly for 30 weeks.
For more information, or to apply with cover letter and resume, please contact Lauren at ljaldred@yahoo.ca. Application deadline is September 1, 2024.
Thank you to the Health Arts Research Centre for funding this pilot program.
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 8st, 2024 - 9:45 AM
Join us for worship! The service will be in-person only. Lauren Aldred will be leading.
For those wishing to worship online, we invite you to join with Lutheran Church of the Cross (Victoria) at 10 AM. This will be a service of Holy communion; you may wish to prepare your worship space prior to the service. The bulletin for worship may be accessed at www.oursaviourslutheran.ca OR www.lutheranvictoria.ca
Link - Worship Bulletin
Link - Live-Stream Worship
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 1st, 2024 - 10 AM
Join us for worship! The service will be in-person only.
Lauren Aldred will be leading. For those wishing to worship online, we invite you to join with Lutheran Church of the Cross (Victoria) at 10 AM. This will be a service of Holy communion; you may wish to prepare your worship space prior to the service. The bulletin for worship may be accessed at www.oursaviourslutheran.ca OR www.lutheranvictoria.ca
Link - Worship Bulletin
Link - Live-Stream Worship
ELCIC Emergency Appeal for our partners in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL)
"The ELCJHL are our siblings in Christ. We have been in a long and important partnership with them, and they need our support at this desperate time," says ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson, in an ELCIC Emergency Appeal dated November 3. "Jesus calls us to respond to those in need. This appeal is one way we can do that. I urge you to be generous.”
The ELCIC invites members to support the ELCJHL Emergency Appeal through prayers and financial support with a goal of covering one month of expenses for the ELCJHL, totalling $263,000. Please spread the word in your congregations.
The full text of the ELCIC Emergency Appeal follows: https://elcic.ca/2023/11/03/elcic-emergency-appeal-for-our-partners-in-the-evangelical-lutheran-church-in-jordan-and-the-holy-land/
TESTIMONIALS
Lauren Aldred
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church is a loving and accepting community. The church is rooted in tradition while being progressive in thought and theology. I feel so blessed to spend time here. All are truly welcome.
Amy Stewart
I have been attending OSLC since moving to PG in Oct 1995 and became a member shortly after. My second son was baptized here along with his cousin, my 2 sons attended Sunday School here and were both confirmed by Pastor Roland Ziprick. My Mom attended and became a member when she moved in 2011 at the age of 85, until she passed away in August 2014. I have always found our congregation to be most welcoming and supportive. The outpouring of kindness and help when my Mom passed away was more than heartwarming.
I have been involved in so many aspects of our church life, from Moms and Tots to singing in choir and praise band, to serving as liturgist and on the altar guild.
I count my friends here at OSLC amongst my dearest and I count my blessings that I have such a warm, welcoming and supportive church family to be able to depend on and in turn, to give back to. I look forward to continuing to serve our Lord and our community in whatever capacity I am called to!
Joan Beek
"Our Saviour's Lutheran Church is a community that welcomes all. Come to hear God's word of Love and Grace. We have a heart for those in need."