ELCIC
Events
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FRIDAY, MAY 8th 9:45am-4pm.
Lauren Aldred presents
“Land-based Therapeutic & Art Exploration Workshop”.
Join other community members & facilitator Lauren Aldred to create a time of nurturance & deep spiritual connection with ourselves, the community, & with the land. See the May 1st newsletter The Messenger of Hope for more details or contact Tim Stime at stimetimo@gmail.com
ELCIC Day of Action -
May 31
This year marks 40 years in the life of our church! This milestone not only invites us to remember our story, but also to reflect on who we are today and how God is calling us forward as a church Living out God’s grace and unconditional love.
One of the key moments as we celebrate this milestone will be the ELCIC Day of Action on May 31. On that day, you and your congregation are invited to join with congregations across the ELCIC in stepping beyond your church walls and engaging in acts of service in your community. Watch here and on the ELCIC website for further details which will be available soon!
Interested in how you can support help organize your congregation’s participation for the ELCIC Day of Action? Complete the following form and we’ll send you information!
Yellow Point Singers: A Springtime Serenade
Sunday May 3rd at 2:00 pm;
Cedar Community Hall
Tickets are $20, available from choir members.
Celebrate the coming of spring with the Yellow Point Singers
The program will include a wide variety of musical choral styles including Ian Tyson’s Four Strong Winds, The Welsh classic Ash Grove, Gospel styled pieces In Time of Silver Rain and Big House, and Morten Lauridsen’s beautiful classic Sure On This Shining Night, among other numbers. And for something completely different, the program will include the acapella, male quartet Charisma Bypass, Directed by Doug Roszmann & Cheryl Satre, accompanied by Pippa Williams. Come, relax in an afternoon of musical gems to put a “spring” in your day!
Nanaimo at St. Andrew's United Church,
May 13 at 7:00 pm..
An auditioned ensemble of experienced choral singers from Ottawa. The choir and Artistic Director, Jamie Loback, are committed to bringing a diverse range of choral music— modern, Canadian, and local works. Tickets ($30) are available via Eventbrite, Windowseat Books & at the door.
​Meditation Group Meeing on Zoom
Tuesdays
12:15
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Meditation will begin at 12:15 PM on Tuesday the 10th. We will begin with introductions, conversation, and a short session of meditation. This will be virtual only (by zoom) as we have a number of people up and down the coast who have expressed interest in joining.
Contact the Church office for information on how to gain access on Zoom.
Bible Study
Thursdays
11:00
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Bible Study will begin on Thursday the 12th at 11 AM. Currently it will be offered as a hybrid study (zoom and in person together) provided there is a critical mass of people in person to participate. Pastor Derek will still have to figure out the tech piece to make it most accessible to all participants. He has not yet selected a text because he'd like to hear from you about where you'd like to begin.
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Once we know who is participating we will only email those participants. You can request the link at any time through the church office.
Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns. We understand technology is not everyone's favorite, but do not want anyone to be excluded who wishes to participate. If you need help figuring out zoom, you are welcome to contact Pastor Derek. Please share this message with anyone who you think would be interested.
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​​Hope Hymn Sing
Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.
10-10:45
On zoom
Contact the Church office for access.
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Do you love to belt out your favourite hymns in the privacy and comfort of your own home? Are you looking for a thoughtful, caring and supportive envirnoment to celbrate your faith through song. We gather and sing together on zoom where everyone is muted during the singing of the humns and words are included on the screen. Sign along, join in the conversation and share your thoughts on the hymns , or just sit back and relax to a mix of traditional and contemporary hymns.
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Quilters at Hope
Friday mornings at 9:30-11:30​
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Join in this group doing practical love by creating quilts that are shared with families through the Vancouver Island Crisis Care Society. If you enjoy sewing with friends this group will find a place at the tables for you!
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Men's breakfast
Friday Mornings 8:30-10:00
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Join with us on Friday mornings for breakfast and coversation. Current events and a bit of a book club conversation in a respecful and engaging environment. How does our faith life intersect with world news and differing perspectives.
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Global Village Nanaimo Spring Pop-Up Store
Open: April 6 - May 16
Country Club Centre, Nan. next to JYSK -
- Mall hrs are: 10am to 6pm – Mon.-Thurs. & Sat.; 10am – 8pm; Fri.; 11am - 5pm – Sun.
The Global Village Nanaimo Pop-Up Store is now open! It sells only fair-trade goods, and is staffed with volunteers.
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