SPPC Today

News for Sunday, January 25, 2026

This Tuesday and Wednesday, Roy, our Representative Elder, and I will be attending the Presbytery meeting and educational retreat at Honeymoon Bay on Lake Cowichan. The Presbytery of Vancouver Island serves as an essential middle court of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, acting as a bridge between our local Session and both the Synod of British Columbia and the General Assembly. Rather than being a distant administrative body, the Presbytery is a community of ministers and elders from neighbouring congregations, stretching from Victoria to Campbell River. We gather to provide pastoral oversight, support, and accountability, ensuring that no congregation is left to navigate its ministry in isolation. By sharing resources and experiences, the Presbytery fosters the spirit of connection and community that is at the heart of our identity.

Beyond these administrative functions, the Presbytery plays a vital role in the spiritual health and growth of the church. It is responsible for the care of professional church workers, the oversight of students for the ministry, and mission initiatives that extend beyond the reach of a single parish. When a congregation celebrates a new beginning or faces a difficult transition, the Presbytery provides the guidance and authority necessary to move forward with integrity. It embodies our belief that we are stronger together, providing a framework of order and encouragement that allows the local church to flourish in its witness to the Gospel.

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 139:1-8, 13-18

• Numbers 21:4-9

• John 3:1-21 – Jesus and Nicodemus, being born anew, God’s love for the world

This week our choir is singing the anthem The Lord is My Shepherd with a German traditional tune, arranged by James Montgomery.

Upcoming

• Next Sunday, February 1, we will celebrate The Lord’s Supper. If you are unable to attend, but would like to receive communion, please contact your elder and we will arrange for communion to be brought to you.

• Our Wednesday Study on the Letter to the Ephesians will resume on Wednesday, February 11. Classes are held at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and you are welcome to join either. Our next session begins the second chapter of the Epistle

• Our next Sunshine Lunch will take place on Monday, February 16 at noon. The theme will be ‘Valentines’. In order that we may prepare for the right numbers, please, sign-up by February 9.

• The Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on March 1, 2026. Reports are due in the office by February 1 and the Congregational Report will be distributed to the congregation on Sunday, February 15.

• 2026 Vancouver Island Presbytery Summer Camps: 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

  • VIP Camp Website: https://vipresbytery.net

Community Events

• Join Kerstin Pelletier, founder of Metamorphic Wellness (www.metamorphicwellness.ca) on Monday, January 26, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a trauma-informed, experiential workshop including nervous system education, breathwork, and a guided co-regulation session. Ages 18+. The meeting takes place in the classroom at SPPC. You can register at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/stuck-in-the- anxiety-overwhelm-loop-tickets-1980364622897

• The Watoto Children's Choir will be in concert at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Willingdon Avenue on Tuesday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the choir, which is associated with the Watoto Church, a large, international Pentecostal church based in Kampala, Uganda. Watoto Church was founded by Gary and Marilyn Skinner. Their mission is “To provide hope and care for children orphaned by war and disease in Uganda, sharing their message globally through music.”

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.