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The Recap

Items from previous newsletters
 

From previous newsletters:

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Thank you to our friends at St. George's United - they donated nearly 200 pounds of food to our food bank on Thanksgiving weekend!

Please place cash offerings in a blank envelope provided and write your name and address on the envelope. Canada Revenue requires your name and address on any charitable donation tax receipt.  Please email givings@stpeterscomox.ca or call Leslie D with questions.

Would you like to help at refreshment time? Contact Yvonne.

You may notice in the admin office, in church and in the hall a who-to-contact list. Please consult it if you have questions, comments or suggestions relating to any aspect of church life. 

Camp Homewood Men's Retreat October 18-19 - speaker, Lloyd Oppel - Visit this page to reserve your spot. For more info camphomewood.com

Rev Irene Gifford-Cole leads a weekly Compline service Wednesdays at 7pm at her house. For more information email Irene (use the form here) 

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) was our partner in mission for July and August. Read about the impact of their work in Gaza.

Men's and Women's Bible studies have resumed Mondays at 10:30am in the hall.

The Companions of Jerusalem is a national, voluntary body of members of the Anglican Church of Canada drawn together in common concern and support for the well-being of the Church in the land of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection. Watch the video featuring Freddie's trip to Palestine and Israel. 

Parishioner Terrie Anderson led a history walk on the Aug 17 weekend in support of St. Peter's outreach programs. 

St. Peter's contributed $2120 to ACTS during the May-June Partners in Mission campaign! Thanks to everyone who supported this important mission work.

December 7, 1933 - July 14, 2024 Longtime member Merrion Harrison leaves behind many happy memories and friends. Read her story in our library, thanks to Sheelane Stigant.

The Times Colonist newspaper recently (August 2024) published this letter on homelessness and the Anglican Church, written by Bishop Anna.

Check out the new books in our library! Contact Leslie Lindsay or browse here. 

Cursillo Triennial Conference for Canada being held in Nanaimo at St. Paul’s Church, 100 Chapel Street, Nanaimo between June 14th and 16th.

Our Comox Community Food Bank is always in need of non-perishables. Hint - you can get UHT milk (no refrigeration needed) at the Independent grocery store in Comox. Rice cakes, instant coffee and peanut butter (Dollarama) are great for gluten-intolerant people too!

Drop into the office to get a copy of the Parish list, and please report any errors. 

Read the new Music Ministry Guidelines  //   Rev Irene Gifford-Cole leads a weekly Compline service Wednesdays at 7pm at her house. 

A woman who was a doctor in the Ukraine is available to do home care for children or adults, 4h per day, 10am-3pm ish. Contact Alex G through the office.
 
New issue of Faith Tides here

Parish Council meeting minutes are available to read in the binder in the hall.

Visit the Parish Library, in person or online.

Coldest Night of the Year report

Donations still taken until March 31

Last Saturday evening, Elfrida, Cameron, Sulin, Vicki, Alora, Tony and Catherine joined with 40,399 other walkers across Canada in the annual Coldest Night of the Year walk to support and serve individuals and families experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness in our community. This is the fifth year that St. Peter’s has participated in the walk. We were blessed with perfect weather for the 5 km walk which ended with a well-deserved chili supper. (photos on facebook)

Our team was small but mighty, raising $4,600 to support the Comox Valley Transition Society which offers outreach and support to individuals and families presently or at risk of becoming homeless, and Dawn to Dawn—Action on Homelessness which provides innovative housing solutions for the unhoused in the Comox Valley. We exceeded our fundraising goal by $600 and came in 10th place out of 95 teams. There is still time to donate—another $100 would move us to 8th place!

Many thanks to our many generous donors. You made a dream a reality. Catherine, Team Captain

**Read the Faith Tides article on our Life Stories Books vol.1 Ruth Allen is available in the hall, vol.2 is in progress

**John Albert Hall lecture series videos available here

**FUNraiser Auction Tally: 1032 bids, 63 winning bidders, 344 items sold, $3000 raised

**Order your 2024 Anglican church calendar 

**CPR and defibrillator workshop got 8 people trained to use this life-saving device. If you are interested in attending the next seminar please contact Bruce, facilities@stpeterscomox.ca or (236) 793-0918.

Where Was Wazzo? Janet Edwards came closest to the right answer and has won a portable BBQ. The Hughes family won some tea light holders. 

Thank you for delivering. Thank you for giving rides! making pickups! and deliveries! Take your pick on the signup - all listed by date and time. We hope this will be easier - AND reduce our carbon footprint, by planning vehicle trips. -Next ride request is for this Sunday - please offer a ride if you can. If you need a ride, please ask the admin to add you to the signup. 

Thank you to the generous folk at St. George's United, who donated their Thanksgiving food donations to our food bank. Thank you everyone at St. George's!!!

Missed the portrait sittings, but still want to be in the photo directory? Send your own digital photo to admin@stpeterscomox.ca. You are also welcome to come in during office hours to have your photo taken by Mike!

The October issue of Faith Tides features a recap of the International Buy a Priest A Beer Day written by Sulin. Check it out!

Beware of phishing scams - a message from the Diocese

LUSH Valley is a nonprofit organization focusing on food security. They support projects that educate and empower people in the Comox Valley. Their Fruit Tree program organizes volunteers to pick and redistribute fresh fruit and produce from local homes, farms and orchards. Last week they came and picked the apple trees at the church. Some of the apples will go into our food bank boxes, some will go to other food banks, and some will go to the pickers and the guardians of the trees. Thank you LUSH Valley for making good use of our abundant harvest!

Windows update - Thanks to the generosity of many parishioners, our stewardship campaign has just surpassed its goal of enough funds to replace the church house windows! Thank you to everyone for investing in the history and the future of this church.

Men’s and Women’s Bible study groups meet at the church hall Monday mornings at 10:30. Women contact Mickey at (250) 702-9141.  Men contact Ron at (250) 941-2439 or use this email form if you have questions. 

Natalie Johnson is survived by her husband, Barry Ferguson, and their four children, Alexandra, Elizabeth, Robert and Thomas. The full obituary may be read here.

Thank you to everyone who donated in our Stewardship Campaign to update the windows in the church house. 

Jean Duggan memorial service July 30 on Denman Island at St. Saviour's at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the family to attend this special service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jean’s memory to the SPCA. A full obituary will be published July 12 in the CV Record. 

June 17th Sermon by Bishop Anna with reflection by Rev Sulin and prayer by Lisa Taylor.

Parish Council met June 20th. A decision was made to reduce slightly, the number of meetings over the year, to eight: January, February, March, May, June, September, October, and November, with other meetings as necessary. A photo directory will be produced in the fall. Connection cards, to be designed as a simple message to be added to food boxes and placed on tables during community lunches, giving newcomers a way to connect to our live and online services. -contact the office for a financial update.

National Indigenous Day of Prayer June 21

St. Andrew's Sandwick 150th Anniversary saw a full house celebrate Eucharist, with a double scoop of history from the speakers!

Book it this summer!

Could you drive a food box to someone in need, or pick up food from Loaves and Fishes, once a month? Please contact the office.

Thanks to the many people who helped, the garden at Saint Peter's has been groomed to near-perfection - so please, come and visit, have your lunch, wander amongst the flowers and trees...

Some photos of St. Peter's banners

Men's and Women's Bible studies continue, Mondays at 10:30. 

Faith Tides article about our Earth Day event 

Ukrainian families are still urgently in need of housing.

Signup genius instructions have been updated to match the recent version!

The Shepherd's Guide is a Christian business and ministry directory. We have several hard copies in the office, or you can visit shepherdsguide.ca

Pictures from the Earth Day Celebration April 22 at St. Peter's

Synod 2023 highlights and videos

In March and April 2023, parishioners of St. Peter's contributed $1850 to the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank. Thank you for your generous support of this important program which directly supports our St. Peter's Food Bank.

Note we have changed our Partners schedule-***We will be promoting ACTS, the Africa Community Technical Service Society  in July and August.  In May/June we are working together in a stewardship campaign to replace the windows in the Church House.

Freddie and friends are now in Palestine-Israel on their pilgrimage. Pray for their safety and discernment as they encounter the Living Stones of the Holy Land. For more information about the trip, and to read the commissioning prayer, check out this website.

Several Ukrainian families are still looking for accommodation, as their temporary hostings expire. They are in urgent need of housing - if you have any space, or know of any space to rent, please contact the office.

Check out this great video of territorial acknowledgments in our Diocese!

Loaves & Fishes Food Bank was our Partner in Mission for March and April

Recently, changes were made to the signup genius website - stay tuned for updated instructions, and/or contact the office for help

Donate your empty refundable containers to the Courtenay Return-It depot and use our new account number 686

Pre-approved Remittance is the name of the new program which allows you to give a set amount each month from your bank account. Print and fill out this form.

Our parish council has some new members, check them out here!

Find the most recent meeting minutes and financial reports in the church hall, near the front door, in a binder labelled "PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES"

Our Bridging the Gap food bank is especially in need of fruit juices, UHT long-life milk (and milk alternatives), canned vegetables such as peas, corn and carrots, savoury crackers, cereal and cereal bars.

Phishing scams continue.. read this material from the Diocese to help you decide - is it a scam?

Readings are posted about a month ahead ...

Visit our youtube channel or facebook page to watch and listen to our sermons online.

No walking group on Thanksgiving weekend

Volunteer drivers needed to deliver food boxes to people in need

Rev. James Lyster funeral livestream

Changes to Criminal Record Check procedures

Recorded livestream of Anglican National Memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II from Ottawa

Recorded livestream of commemorative service for Queen Elizabeth II at Christ Church Cathedral Victoria BC

Local minister scam info here. Government of Canada Scam info here

Blessings Boutique is fun and friendly, please volunteer 2h per week to help them serve those in need.

Refundable containers gratefully accepted at the church house (COMOX Return Depot temporarily closed)

For people who are unable to attend our Sunday services, one of our trained team can give Holy Communion in your home or hospital. 

Prayer Partners at Gaglardi Academy

Bridging the Gap needs fruit juice, crackers, fruit cups, and canned vegetables.

Pictures, events, more! Did you know you don't need a facebook account to see our posts? Visit now!

Designated Donations policy change

Visit our youtube channel or facebook page to watch and listen to our sermons online.

July 2022 Safechurch update

To request a person be placed on the prayer chain or to become part of the prayer chain, please email prayer@stpeterscomox.ca

HOME COMMUNION MINISTRY - Do you know of a parishioner who is unable to attend services and would like to have communion brought to their home or hospital? If so, please contact Rachel using the contact form here. 

Flying Apron Bakery, community partner

New books in our lending library

Safeguarding update June 2022

Wachiay Friendship Centre is our Partner in Mission for June. Pick up a printout at the church or learn more about them on our website. 

Holly's Hamper gets a new life and purpose!

New Loaves and Fishes Food Bank partner

Helping Ukrainian refugees at the Blessings Boutique

Read the article about stewardship by Sulin in the latest Faith Tides magazine June 2022

The pastoral support team is here to help anyone who needs or wants a visit or call, a ride, or a point of contact with St. Peter's:

Sign up for making and serving snacks and beverages, Sundays before or after worship

Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre was our Partner in Mission for May

Check the Comox Valley Youth facebook page for updates

Faith Tides March Issue

John Albert Hall Lecture recording

PIE day

Anglican Church of Canada news March 9

Sorrento Centre summer job postings

Tax receipts for 2021

Breathing Reconciliation

Do you or someone you know need Communion at home?

Trouble reading the calendar on a mobile device? Try this!

Caregivers Support Group

Youth Forum update

What are designated donations?

Anglican Foundation Grant deadline

John Albert Hall Lecture March 3

Diocesan Covid Guidelines Feb 17

Vestry meeting report

Designated Donations Policy

L'Arche melts our hearts

Faith Tides is now online!

Diocesan Women's Retreat April 23

Bridging the Gap Currently needs...

Intersections on Challenging Racism

Blessings Boutique  - get in on the blessing!

Donate your Bottles and Cans

Diocesan Post >>> Faith Tides

Canada's Volunteer Awards

Partners in Mission 2022

In Memoriam Tom Morgan

-Engaging God’s World as part of our diocesan vision - Candles for Climate

The Anglican Church in Canada coast-to-coast Lessons and Carols service Dec 17

Advent to Epiphany - 6 week series with Bishop Anna

L'Arche Advent Candles Sale

Biola Advent Devotionals

Join the Green Team!

The creature from Ezekiel makes the front page!

Communion at Home

In Memoriam Lourdes de Oliveira

Comox Valley Youth Group November 2021

Resisting Structural Evil - John Albert Hall lecture Dec 2

Parish Council news Nov 16

Sacred Cloth: Textiles of Faith November 19th

L'Arche Battle of the Fans

Vocation discernment

Bishop Anna sets out six diocesan priorities

Parking at the Church

The Outreach Committee wants new members! Share in this exciting area of the work of the church. Click here for more info. 

The AV group wants you to learn how to run the slide projector. You can do it!

Pastoral Care Ministry -for more info click here - Rachel Reynolds or Mary Hopwood 

St.Peter's Lending Library

In Memoriam Sybil Sim

130th Anniversary Raffle Winner

St.Peter's featured in Diocesan E-post

Prayers of Intercession aka Prayers of the People

 

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