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News for Sunday, September 6, 2026 - Communion

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Fifth Sunday Songs of Praise Service last Sunday, whether you joined us in person or online. The singing was truly uplifting, and it was a joy to worship together in such a vibrant way. As the CML Committee looks ahead to future Fifth Sunday services, we want to ensure these gatherings continue to be meaningful and enriching for our entire congregation. We would be very grateful if you could share your thoughts regarding your worship experience. Please take a few moments to complete the brief survey found at the link below. Your feedback directly guides our planning, and we deeply value your perspective.

The survey link is: https://forms.gle/hDMRaMXNpCnKD6bF7

Worship this Sunday

This Sunday we are celebrating the Lord's Supper. Our worship service begins at 10:00 a.m. You can participate in person or connect with our community online via the live stream. The link is available here.

The Scripture readings are:

• Psalms 133 & 134

• John 17:20–26

Our solo this week isYou Raise Me Up by Brendan Graham and Rolf Løvland.

Announcements

• The Session meets this Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m.

• We look forward to the next Sunshine Lunch on Monday, September 14. The lunch will have a garden theme.

• On September 16 at 10:00 a.m., we will begin our Wednesday Study. This Autumn we will be returning to the Drive Thru History series, with David Stotts, this time following the growth of the New Testament Church from Jerusalem and across the eastern Mediterranean as far as Rome. The 7:00 p.m. evening session will begin on Wednesday, September 23. Come and join this fascinating journey.

• The CML Committee will meet by Zoom with Albert Chu on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m.

• St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Victoria (643 Broughton Street), is holding a Jewellery & Jumble Sale on Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Take a rummage through St. Andrew’s attic treasures! Get a great deal on holiday decorations, classy antiques, trusty kitchenware, charming furniture, vintage jewelry, and so much more. All proceeds go towards St. Andrew’s Laneway Garden Project, which provides produce for the James Bay New Horizon Centre.

Community

• CFUW Saanich Peninsula and Saanich North and the Islands constituency office are hosting a community forum, Aging in the Right Place, on Thursday, September 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.) at the Mary Winspear Centre, Charlie White Theatre in Sidney. This conversation brings together local seniors, caregivers and service providers to discuss what “aging in the right place” requires and to gather input. Everyone is welcome. The forum will be followed by a time for coffee and conversation.

• On September 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of Truth (111 Superior St., Victoria) The DieMahler Ensemble (Pablo Diemecke, Music Director) presents a Mexican Independence Day Celebration, a selection of wonderful Latin music. Entrance by donation ($20 is recommended). For more information, email mexicancov@gmail.com

May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all!

SUNDAY MORNING

Welcome to Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church. 

Our worship takes place at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday morning both in-person and online (via the SPPC YouTube Livestream button above). We invite you to join us each week as we continue to explore and follow the Word of God. Following the service, there is a fellowship time at the back of the sanctuary.

For the safety of your neighbours, when you attend worship: 

• Please, perform a health check prior to attending.

• While masks are not required, feel free to wear one if you prefer.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday.