Announcements – 11 June 2025
Worship – at 10:00am. Please welcome The Rev. Julianne Kasmer as she leads us in worship this week. Laura is leading worship at St. Andrew’s. We hope that you will participate in person. If you are unwell, please join the live streamed service.
To access the live streamed service, please go to the Knox’s YouTube channel or click here.
The printed service will be available before Sunday morning.
Congregational Meeting … is planned for Sunday, July 13 to receive the 2024 financial statements and attend to other business.
Joys & Concerns…may we experience the healing presence of Christ as we uphold one another in prayer – sharing joys and concerns draws us together as a community of faith. Please pray for …
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- Family, friends and colleagues in need … Arlene (Laura & Steve’s sister-in-law), Ina, David, and Neil
- Those within the Knox community of faith who are suffering at this time… Nan and Gordon, Elizabeth, Keith, Arlene, and Toa
- Congregations / faith groups in Victoria, Vancouver Island Presbytery, The Presbyterian Church in Canada
- St. Andrew’s as they present their profile to Presbytery later this month.
- Consider those struggling with chronic illness, recovery from surgery, addiction, personal loss, and any within our circle of care unable to attend worship each week.
- Give thanks for the blessings you enjoy – for relationships, comforts and security – for unexpected or long anticipated pleasures – for the amazing beauty of creation.
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- Please remember to let Laura or Shannon know if there are changes to your prayer requests.
June Celebrations
15 June Valerie McNabb
17 June Carolyn & Jim Johnson
21 June Ian and Ivone get married at 4:00pm
23 June Lillian Lin
24 June Hinata Lam
25 June Gary Hall
27 June April & John Watt
27 June Anne Krauss
29 June Keith Elliott
Wedding Shower Thank You! … A huge thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement at our wedding shower on Sunday. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us. Special thanks to Martha Anderson for organizing the event. We are feeling blessed and excited. – Ian and Ivone
Knox Café Thank You … Over the past twelve years and twenty-six musical events, we have been truly blessed by the unwavering support of so many generous individuals. We extend our deepest thanks to everyone who stood with us, volunteered, prayed, and especially to those who donated financially to Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D). Your kindness and compassion have helped transform lives, bring hope to communities, and respond to urgent needs around the world. Each contribution, no matter the size, has played a vital role in this shared mission. We are profoundly grateful for your faithfulness and partnership in making a meaningful difference. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. – Steve Sturgess
Laura’s email … Please note that Laura’s church email address, [email protected], will be discontinued at the end of August 2025 as Laura is retiring from Knox Church. Her personal email address will be the only way to reach her by email after this date!
In Memory… Robert Roy Wicks peacefully transitioned to be with his Lord on May 21st, 2025. Rob will be remembered for his kindness, dedication to the church, sense of humour, and for helping those in need. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Saturday June 28th at 11:00am.
June 1st marks the beginning of a month designated by Canada for all Canadians to honour the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all Indigenous Peoples in Canada!June is a month-long celebration – a time for all to honour the vitality, success, and beauty of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures and communities in Canada, and all Indigenous Peoples worldwide. As Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate ourselves, our families, communities, lands, and cultures daily.
Knox Presbyterian Church acknowledges with gratitude and respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory our congregation engages in ministry and the W̶SÁNEĆ, Songhees and Esquimalt peoples whose relationship with the land continues to this day.
Knox Book Club … New attendees are always welcome! Here is a list of books and dates for 2025. The next meeting is Saturday, June 14 at 1pm in the vestry. Please read “Our Missing Hearts” by Celeste Ng.
Calling all film lovers! Get ready to experience the vibrant tapestry of storytelling at FIRST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film. From stirring documentaries to captivating dramas, immerse yourself in the rich culture and heritage of Indigenous people. Go HERE for a schedule and tickets!
Partners and co-hosts from across the region invite you to join us at Royal Roads University to honour National Indigenous Peoples Month throughout June and for a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration event Friday, June 20, 2025. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free.
Quartet Fest West Concert … presented by St. Andrew’s Music Outreach Program at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Sanctuary on Saturday, June 28 at 1:00pm. Located on the beautiful campus of the University of Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Quartet Fest West is one of the finest chamber music programs in North America. For more information go HERE.
Camp VIP …This year’s VIP camp dates are as follows: Goldstream July 3-7, Rathtrevor August 11-18. For more information contact the Camp Registrar at [email protected].
GAIA Quartet Concert … presented by St. Andrew’s Music Outreach Program at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Sanctuary on Saturday, July 5 at 1:00 pm. GAIA Quartet is an all-women’s string quartet performing works by living composers.
Pride Season in Victoria … refers to the wide range of Pride events that take place over the summer when 2SLGBTQI+ communities and allies come together to celebrate pride, show resilience, and recognize the talent and contributions within the community. In 1994, the first Pride parade was held in Victoria. Every year since, more events and people commemorate Pride in Victoria.
Knox Presbyterian Church is a caring and inclusive community of faith – all are welcome here! You can join Laura Kavanagh and students from UVic Multifaith in the parade on Sunday July 6 (contact Laura for details), or you can hang out at St. Andrew’s water station along the parade route and cheer it on. Consider checking out some of the other events as well:
YOUTH PRIDE KICK-OFF PROM: On Thursday, June 12, from 7 to 10 PM, this fun event is happening at Kwench (2031 Store Street).
MEMORIAL DRAG BALL GAME: On Tuesday, July 1 from 12 to 3 PM at Vic West Park. A signature event of Victoria Pride! Come for baseball, community picnic, laughs, and community!
PRIDE IN THE WORLD: Join us for a night of captivating Queer Literary Readings on Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 7:30 – 10:30 PM (doors at 6:30 PM) at the Victoria Conference Centre.
PRIDE PARADE: Starts at 11am on Sunday, July 6, along Fisgard & Douglas. This large, colourful parade is one of our favourite moments of the year!
FESTIVAL IN THE PARK: Join us on Sunday, July 6th, at McDonald Park in James Bay (212 Niagara St, Victoria, BC) for an afternoon of Pride Festivities! The grounds will open at 11 AM with a quieter atmosphere and all vendors open and available for those who would like to enjoy the festival with lower stimulation.
🏳️🌈Happy Pride!🏳️🌈
Worship in the Park … Everyone is welcome to join members of Knox, Trinity, and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for an afternoon of worship, fun, food, and friends! This year it will be held on Sunday, July 20th. Worship will begin at 10:30 am at Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavillion. The building is located in Esquimalt Gorge Park (1070 Tillicum Road)and can be accessed on foot via park pathways, vehicle or bike. Bike racks are available. Please bring your own picnic lunch, items to share, place settings, and chairs!
Singers in the Park … Voices from St. Andrew’s, Knox (Victoria and Sooke), Trinity, and Chinese Presbyterian Churches are invited to take part in a combined choral performance at “Worship in the Park” on July 20th! We will be performing ‘How Great Thou Art’. Rehearsals will take place on Sunday, July 6 and 13th at 11:30 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church. If you would like to join please contact Elise Kenedy at [email protected]. Come and enjoy praising the Lord!
Sunday, June 15, 2025 – Mission Moment
No one is a refugee by choice. Refugees and internally displaced people are forced to abandon their homes out of fear for their lives and liberty—often fleeing due to well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion or because they belong to a particular social group. PWS&D’s refugee ministry is a response to Christ’s call to serve and defend those who are persecuted. Each year, churches continue to show their support by sponsoring refugee families, helping them rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. This ministry is not just about providing hope but about living out the biblical call to love and serve others, demonstrating Christ’s love to those who are suffering.
Prayer Partnership
Wednesday, June 11 We pray for the Committee on Church Doctrine as it leads a commemoration of The Declaration of Faith Concerning Church and Nation.
Thursday, June 12 We pray for Presbyterian Certified Candidates for Ordained Ministry graduating from Vancouver School of Theology, who have been supported through their studies by St. Andrew’s Hall.
Friday, June 13 We pray for PCC camps across the country and give thanks for their vital ministries, as they sow seeds of faith in the hearts of children and youth.
Saturday, June 14 We thank you for new ministry initiatives that build on the foundation made strong by those who have gone before us.
Sunday, June 15 (National Indigenous Peoples Sunday) On National Indigenous Peoples Sunday we give thanks for Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and all Indigenous people working for the rights and well-being of Indigenous nations and people.
Monday, June 16 We pray for the graduates of the Presbyterian colleges who are still in discernment as they continue to seek God’s direction in a call.
Tuesday, June 17 We give thanks for organizations that provide legal and financial assistance to LGBTQI2+ refugees and support them throughout the settlement process by creating opportunities for community-building and connection.
Wednesday, June 18 We pray for a culture of connection and meaningful interreligious dialogue concerning refugees and those who have been uprooted from their homes.
Thursday, June 19 We pray for those who work in the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees of the Middle East Council of Churches and those they serve.
Friday, June 20 (World Refugee Day) We pray that God protects families forced to flee from conflict and persecution, seeking refuge across borders. We give thanks for those who welcome the stranger through refugee sponsorship.
Saturday, June 21 (National Indigenous Peoples Day) On National Indigenous Peoples Day we lift up the rich histories, cultures, and spiritual practices of Indigenous people. We honour the gifts, teachings, and skills of Indigenous people across what is now Canada and give thanks for their care, wisdom, courage and expertise.
Appeal for Wildfire Donations from Canadian Red Cross … Wildfires are common between May and September in Canada and can cause extensive damage and put lives in danger. This summer, Canadians affected by the wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatechewan are being hit hardest, and Mission and Outreach want to let you know how you can help!
The Government of Canada and Government of Manitoba will match donations to the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal from May 28 – June 27, 2025. Every dollar donated will become $3 to support those most affected by the wildfires.
The Government of Canada will also match donations to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal from May 30 – June 29, 2025. Every dollar donated will become $2 to support those most affected by the wildfires.
Donations will be used for assisting those with immediate and ongoing relief including financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Saskatchewan.
Contact the Red Cross at 1-800-418-1111 or donate on-line at www.redcross.ca.
This is also a good reminder to prepare for a wildfire in your area now, and to have an emergency plan in place! You can learn more about preparedness on the Red Cross website.