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December 7 Joint Worship ServiceThis week, the Second Sunday of Advent, Reverend Deborah Rivet will lead the services. 8:30 am Traditional Holy Communion 10:30 am Contemporary Holy Communion Readings |
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December Community LunchOn this Friday, December 5 from noon until 1:00 we will be serving a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Everyone is welcome. |
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Choir PracticeThere is a choir practice this Saturday at 1:30 in the church sanctuary. The choir will be preparing for the Carol Service on December 14. |
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CONFIRM Bible StudyThe men and women's Bible studies take place on Mondays in the hall from 10:30 to 11:30 am. This will be the last study until the new year. The women's study will be continuing with Romans. The men's study will be continuing with Genesis. |
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Compline with DinnerI (Sara) apologize for getting it wrong in last week's newsletter. This is the week that there will be dinner before Compline. Rev Irene Gifford-Cole will lead the Compline Service starting at 7:00 pm. The potluck starts at 5:30 pm. Please let Irene know if you're planning on coming for the meal! For more information please email Irene or contact the office.
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Church DecoratingOn Saturday, December 13 we will be decorating the church in time for the Carol Service on 14th. If you would like to help, please come along around 11:00 am, all hands are welcome! |
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Carol ServiceYou’re invited to come and sing carols by candlelight at a 9 Lessons & Carols service at St. Peter’s on Dec 14th at 7:00 pm. Mulled wine and goodies will be served beforehand in the hall starting at 6:00 pm to warm your voices and hearts as we begin to celebrate Christ’s birth into our world. |
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Interested in Joining the Choir?We would welcome anyone who wishes to join the choir, particularly, but not exclusively, tenors and altos. We are also in need of a pianist.
Those who are interested in joining the choir are encouraged to email Lois-Anne using the website form below.
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Our Partner in Mission for November and DecemberL’Arche is a non-profit that's been in the heart of Courtenay since 2000. Best known as a place of belonging, L'Arche's work is simple. They invite people with and without disabilities to come together to build community. L’Arche is widely recognized for its success in building vibrant communities and welcoming homes for people with intellectual disabilities, both in the Comox Valley and around the world. L’Arche is currently fundraising for the construction of more safe, affordable housing in the Comox Valley. L'Arche will be holding a Cookie Walk and Mini Christmas Market. Buy a bakery box for $15 (cash), walk by over 90 dozen homemade Christmas cookies and make your selections. All funds raised will go towards the Anchorage Fund. The Anchorage project will provide 16 safe and affordable homes with a live in assistant. Sunday, December 14 from 2 to 4 pm |
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Faith Tides: December 2025Faith Tides is the online, faith-based publication of the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets (BC). Through news stories, reflections and feature articles Faith Tides aims to showcase the work God is doing through our churches. It is a space where people of faith and doubt can walk alongside one another, share their stories and grow together. Read the December issue of Faith Tides In this issue Bishop's Column: Responding to the rising tide of homelessness in our communities Nobody wants to sleep out in the cold Order of the diocese investiture honours faithful service Crafty St. Philip’s parishioners make quilts for women in recovery Lay leadership in worship course to run in spring 2026 Love must come before believing Anglican Foundation resource helps parishes get the conversation on legacy giving started |
