SPPC Today

News for Sunday, July 5, 2026

Now that summer is fully here, life naturally slows down a bit. It's a good time to pause and take in the beauty around us. This season gives us a chance to step back from busy schedules, quiet our minds, and be present in the moments we're given. Whether you're travelling or just enjoying your own back garden, there's real rest available when we choose to slow down.

Scripture reminds us that rest isn't just the absence of work; it is an important spiritual practice. Jesus himself regularly withdrew to quiet places to pray and recharge. As many in our community take time off for holidays and family gatherings, let us treat this slower season as a chance for spiritual renewal. I hope you find God in quiet mornings, long evening light, and the small breaks summer offers. We look forward to sharing our summer experiences when our regular rhythms pick back up in the fall.

Worship this Sunday

Our worship 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:

• Psalms 123 & 130—Waiting for grace

• Luke 18:9–14

Our solo this week is Spirit of God, Unseen as the Wind by Margaret Old.

Announcements

• Next Sunday we are pleased to welcome Pastor George Hodgson back to the pulpit. Rev. Irwin will be away on holiday.

• Our Summer Food Bank Drive continues until next Sunday, July 12. While all donations are welcome, the Food Bank has circulated a special request for personal hygiene products, school snacks, peanut butter, coffee and tea, female hygiene products (tampons and pads) and large toddler diapers.

• 2026 Vancouver Island Presbytery Summer Camps: These Weekend Escapes are a camping ministry for people of all ages. There will be speakers to engage the adults, activities to engage the children, and songs for everyone around the campfire. The times and locations are:

  • Rathtrevor Provincial Park—July 25–30

  • Rathtrevor Provincial Park—July 30–August 3

  • For inquiries concerning the camps, you can connect with the Camp VIP Registrar at jermareng@outlook.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.