Announcements – 28 May 2025
Worship – Communion – at 10:00am. 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
- Knox Sooke as they anticipate their new minister, St. Andrew’s as they proceed with their profile to present to Presbytery, and Denis from St. Andrew’s who is experiencing ear problems.
- 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
Potato Blitz …As one of our popular outreach projects, we plan on collecting as many kilograms/pounds of Potatoes as we can for ‘Our Place’ each Sunday during the month of May. These donations can be brought to Knox in person. If you would like to make an offering instead you may do so via offering envelope (please mark it as ‘Potato Blitz’), or by an Interac e-transfer using the email address [email protected]. Please speak to Kittie Ure or Lilian Sutherland, if you have any questions.
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.
Environment Week … Every year, Canadian Environment Week (June 1-7) coincides with World Environment Day on June 5. This year, the focus is on ending plastic pollution. Join us in reducing plastic pollution and reaching our vision of a zero plastic waste future. Here are some simple, impactful ideas for change:
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- Use reusable products like mugs, food containers and shopping bags
- Refuse cutlery, straws and individual packets when ordering food for delivery or take-out if you don’t need it
- Use your purchasing power to buy plastic products that can be reused, recycled, repaired or repurposed
- Support businesses that are reducing their plastic footprint
- Learn about what can be recycled or composted in your municipality, school or work
- Choose plastic products that are recyclable and participate in your local waste programs
- Wash and reuse plastic containers and resealable plastic bags
- Put a lid on your bins to stop litter from being blown away or scattered by animals
- Throw your cigarette butts in the garbage or designated bins
- Organize or join a cleanup in your neighbourhood
- Check out the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
- Join the 10,000 Changes campaign
- Make a pledge to #BePlasticWise
- Join #CleanSeas
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Knox Cafe … Mark June 5 on your calendars!
Join us for the final Knox Café – a far-out evening with Songs of Sunshine and Flowers! Step into a time of peace, love, and harmony as we celebrate the groovy spirit of the 1960s with live acoustic tunes inspired by sunshine, blossoms, and good vibes. Enjoy warm beverages, sweet treats, and a cozy glow as we channel the spirit of peace, joy, and community. Whether you’re a flower child at heart or just looking for a chill night out, come sway to the sounds of the past. Wear your tie-dye, bring your tambourine, and let your spirit shine. Come for an evening of music, memories, and mellow magic… and maybe a little caffeine.It’s more than a night out—it’s a trip back in time. Peace, flowers, and music await!
Vancouver Island School of Theology and the Arts’ and NewLeaf Network … are holding a Spring Theology Conference based on the book ‘Blessed are the Undone’ by authors Angela Reitsma Bick and Peter Schurrman.
Western Canada Tour: A presentation from Neal DeRoo, a jazz performance by Mark Glanville & social. Then, on Saturday, for a one-day conference on finding hope amid church conflict. Workshops, lectures and round-table discussions will pull from and build on data and stories from ‘Blessed are the Undone’. The keynote will end with suggestions for “reconstruction-friendly” postures in an era of deconstruction. On June 6 – 7, 2025 at United Commons.
You can register and order copies of the book through the NewLeaf website.
Wedding Shower … for Ian Sturgess and his fiancée Ivone Adgira on Sunday, June 8, immediately following the service at Knox! A monetary gift is appreciated. Please enclose in a card, with your congratulations, a quip, or a few words of advice about wedded life! We look forward to seeing you.
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.
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.
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.
Camp VIP … This year’s VIP camp dates are as follows: Little Qualicum Falls June 9-13, Goldstream July 3-7, Rathtrevor August 11-18. For more information contact the Camp Registrar at [email protected].
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.
Victoria Pride Parade … is on Sunday, July 6, 2025! The parade will go right past the front doors of St. Andrew’s. St. Andrew’s will be providing a water station for participants. Come and say hello! Victoria Pride Festival is taking place on the same day. Go HERE to find out more about Pride celebrations in Victoria!
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 1, 2025 – Mission Moment
At 23, Tamala developed a passion for banana farming, inspired by the small plot of banana plants behind her family’s home in Malawi. However, her lack of knowledge and resources limited her efforts, making it difficult to expand beyond subsistence farming. Her circumstances changed when she was invited to join a training session on modern farming practices and how to work with banana seedlings. Motivated and equipped with new techniques, Tamala began expanding her farm, applying the practices she had learned to improve her yields. Reflecting on her journey with this project supported by PWS&D, Tamala explained, “The training opened my eyes to my potential as a banana farmer. It is now my pathway to securing a better life for me and my son. I will scale up my banana farming business to increase my income.”
Prayer Partnership
Wednesday, May 28 We give thanks that girls in Pakistan are accessing education with PWS&D’s support through initiatives that break down barriers to learning.
Thursday, May 29 (Ascension Day) We praise God for the volunteers who use their gifts to serve in our congregations.
Friday, May 30 We pray for the Women’s Ministry Team of CEDECA (Protestant Center for Pastoral Studies based in Guatemala) who support women beginning or continuing their formal education.
Saturday, May 31 Let us pray for religious communities as they come together to contemplate the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in political and social contexts.
Sunday, June 1 (General Assembly Sunday) We pray for the 2025 General Assembly and the Moderator as commissioners gather at McMaster University in Hamilton to seek to discern the mind of Christ and to direct the work, ministry and mission of The Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Monday, June 2 (National Indigenous History Month begins) During National Indigenous History Month we give thanks for Indigenous leaders of all ages and nations who are contributing to their communities, and pray for their well-being.
Tuesday, June 3 We pray for the Holy Spirit to give guidance and wisdom throughout the General Assembly and as the Women’s Missionary Society gives its report.
Wednesday, June 4 We pray for the ministry of the whole of the faculty at Vancouver School of Theology, that it may be faithful and relevant for the life of Christ’s church.
Thursday, June 5 (World Environment Day) We pray for the protection of ecosystems that support all life on Earth.
Friday, June 6 We pray for the people, ministries and mission of the Presbytery of Kootenay.
Saturday, June 7 We pray for healing in Indigenous communities.
Join the Jubilee Movement: Jubilee 2025 is a global ecumenical initiative that builds on the transformative success of Jubilee 2000, which canceled $100 billion of debt for 36 low-income countries.
Why Jubilee Matters Today: The Global South and Indigenous communities face a devastating debt crisis, with many nations spending more on debt repayments than on healthcare, education or climate action.
Debt cancellation and systemic financial reform are not just economic solutions; they are a moral imperative rooted in the theological principle of justice for all.
KAIROS’ Jubilee 2025 campaign emphasizes ecological justice, and the urgent need to address ecological debt—the exploitation of resources and lands in the Global South and in Indigenous communities worldwide. Amplifying Indigenous voices, the campaign also calls for land restitution, climate justice, and the transformation of exploitative systems to uphold dignity, equity, and sustainable development for all.
Be Part of the Change: In Canada, KAIROS Canada is leading the campaign in collaboration with Citizens for Public Justice, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada, and the Office of Religious Congregations for Integral Ecology and The Canadian Council of Churches. Together, we are mobilizing communities of faith and conscience to demand:
- Debt cancellation for unjust and unsustainable debts.
- Global financial reform to prevent future crises.
- A debt resolution framework within the United Nations that is transparent, binding and fair.
Join us in signing the Jubilee 2025 Petition! Our goal is to collect 100 thousand signatures in Canada and 10 million worldwide by the end of 2025. Every signature strengthens the call for transformative change!