Announcements – 18 June 2025
Worship – at 10:00am. Please welcome The Christopher Sanford Beck as he leads us in worship this week. 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
- 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
In Memory… A memorial service for Robert Roy Wicks will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Saturday June 28th at 11:00am.
Cemetery plot for sale … a peaceful, permanent resting place in the Field of Honor at Hatley Memorial Gardens is available for $5000. Please contact St. Andrew’s Treasurer at 250 384 5734 or [email protected] for more details. Serious inquiries only.
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.
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:
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 WORD: 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!🏳️🌈
Knox Book Club … New attendees are always welcome! Here is a list of books and dates for 2025. The next meeting is Saturday, July 12 at 1pm in the vestry. Please read “Someone Else’s Shoes” by Jojo Moyes. A story about how just one little thing can suddenly change everything!
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 22, 2025 – Mission Moment
As the cost of living continues to rise across Saskatchewan, many individuals and families are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. Saskatoon Native Circle Ministry (SNCM) recognizes that, in these challenging times, people need both physical and spiritual care. In addition to offering counseling and spiritual guidance, SNCM provides a safe space for those seeking comfort and direction. Through its drop-in centre, SNCM serves warm meals and offers a range of programs, including a mid-week worship service, an arts program, and both crisis and spiritual counseling. Rooted in First Nations traditions and gospel teachings, the ministry offers prayer, friendship, and hospitality to those in need. Over time, SNCM has flourished, not only in the number of people it serves but also in the depth of spiritual connections and the strength of the community bonds it fosters. SNCM receives support from Presbyterians Sharing.
Prayer Partnership
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.
Sunday, June 22 We pray that young people preparing to go to camps and vacation bible schools will learn about God’s love in a safe and fun environment.
Monday, June 23 We pray for the committee planning the annual meeting of the Atlantic Mission Society in September in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
Tuesday, June 24 We give thanks for the formation of the advisory committee for the Intercultural Liaison and for the commitment of those who have answered the call to serve.
Wednesday, June 25 We pray for the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy, and for our denominational representative, the Rev. Lara Scholey, in their work with military chaplains in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Thursday, June 26 As Crieff Hills Retreat Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary, we give thanks for its founding director, the Rev. Dr. Bob Spencer, who left a lasting legacy of mission and ministry.
Friday, June 27 As Haiti continues to face political and social unrest, we pray for the safety of our partners and the communities they serve.
Saturday, June 28 We pray for Knox College and its new students who will be invited to register for program studies in early July. We pray for continued discernment of God’s call to equip and prepare them for service.
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.