SPPC Today

News for Sunday, February 15, 2026

This coming Wednesday, we enter the season of Lent, a forty-day journey of reflection, repentance, and preparation for the miracle of Easter. Ash Wednesday serves as our threshold, grounding us in the honest reality of our own mortality and our deep need for God’s grace. Historically, many Reformed traditions stepped away from these observances, viewing them as practices that had become more focused on outward ritual than inward transformation. There was a desire to ensure that our piety remained rooted in the freedom of the Gospel rather than a sense of legalistic obligation.

Today, however, many in the Reformed tradition are rediscovering these ancient rhythms as valuable tools for spiritual discipline. Rather than seeing Lent as a burden, we recognize it as a "holy spring," a dedicated time to clear away the clutter of our daily lives and refocus our hearts on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. By observing Lent, we join the global Church in a shared pilgrimage, using this intentional time to foster a deeper, more resilient faith that carries us toward the joy of the resurrection.

St. Andrew’s Hall in Vancouver has once again produced a Lenten Devotion Guide for our daily use during this period. Copies are available in the office or here.

Worship this Sunday

Our service this Sunday 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:

• Psalm 27:1-4, 13-14

• John 9:1-41 - The man born blind

This week our choir is singing the anthem Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God by John Carter.

Upcoming

• Your charitable tax receipts for 2025 are now available. You can find them in your mail boxes in the Narthex or they will be mailed to your home address.

• The Sunshine Lunch takes place next Wednesday, February 18, starting at noon. The theme will be ‘Valentines’.

• The Lunch Bunch is meeting at The Good Fortune Restaurant in Sidney at 11:30 a.m. this Friday, February 20. We have made a reservation for 15 people, so please sign up today for available seats.

• Our Wednesday Study on the Letter to the Ephesians will next meet on Wednesday, February 25. Classes are held at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and you are welcome to join either

• We look forward to Friendship Coffee on Thursday, February 26 at 10 a.m. Bring your friends and neighbours to this great time of fellowship.

• The Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on March 1, 2026. The Congregational Report is available this Sunday, February 15.

• 2026 Vancouver Island Presbytery Summer Camps: These “Weekend Escapes” are a special camping ministry for people of all ages. Whether you bring children or your pets, are married or single, are working or retired you are invited to come on out and enjoy nature together. There will be enlightening speakers to engage the adults and activities to engage the children. You will spend time singing together around the campfire and learning how to make the perfect s’mores! Your Presbytery Camp Committee has made the following reservations:

  • Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park - June 8–12

  • Rathtrevor Provincial Park - July 15–30

  • Rathtrevor Provincial Park - July 30–August 3

• For inquiries please contact the Camp VIP Registrar at jermareng@outlook.com

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.