OSLC Calendar of Events:
April 27, 2025 – 9:45 AM- Worship of Holy Communion - Bishop Larry presiding
April 27, 2025 – 11:15 AM- AGM – Part 2 – Vote on Motions (immediately following worship)
April 27, 2025 – 11:30 AM- Visit with Bishop Larry and discussion on next steps for congregation and ministry in the north (lunch provided)
May 4, 2025 – 9:45 AM- Traditional worship
May 11, 2025 – 9:45 AM- Worship of Holy Communion
May 18, 2025 – No in-person worship service
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Youth Group: Every Sunday, 5:00-8:00 PM - 2SLGBTQIA+ and Allies Youth Group for ages 15-29.
Loose Threadz (quilters): Every Tuesday, 9:30-3:30PM- in church basement. Contact church for details.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025
PART 2
Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 11:15 AM, immediately following worship
(Note: This meeting is a follow up to the AGM of April 13, 2025)
The AGM was held on April 13, 2025; unfortunately, we did not meet quorum as there were 12 members present. With the permission of those in attendance, the Secretaries’ report, Treasurer’s report, 2025 Budget proposal and Congregational reports were presented and discussed. Council gave an update on ‘Going Forward.’
There was an understanding that a follow up meeting would be required to vote on motions.
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Group
Youth Group for 2SLGBTQIA+ and allies, aged 15-29, meeting on Sundays from 5:00-8:00 PM at OSLC for dinner, art and conversation. Dr Gottschall will be co-leading the group; our warmest welcome to Bill. The group is hosted by our ELCIC RIA church but there is no religious component. Queer youth and allies of all faiths or none are welcome. Please share!
Easter Sunday
April 20 2025 - 9:45 AM
Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Christ is Risen. The Venerable Peter Zimmer will be officiating. This will be a service of communion. All are invited to worship. This will be an in-person service.
For those wishing to worship online, you are invited to join with Lutheran Church of the Cross (Victoria) at 10 AM.
https://www.lutheranvictoria.ca/live
Link - Worship Bulletin
Link - Live-Stream Worship
Palm Sunday
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April 13th, 2025 - 9:45 AM
Join us for worship! The service will be in-person only. Lauren Aldred will be leading.
For those wishing to worship online, we invite you to join with Lutheran Church of the Cross (Victoria) at 10 AM.
Link - Worship Bulletin
Link - Live-Stream Worship
ELCIC Emergency Appeal for our partners in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL)
"The ELCJHL are our siblings in Christ. We have been in a long and important partnership with them, and they need our support at this desperate time," says ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson, in an ELCIC Emergency Appeal dated November 3. "Jesus calls us to respond to those in need. This appeal is one way we can do that. I urge you to be generous.”
The ELCIC invites members to support the ELCJHL Emergency Appeal through prayers and financial support with a goal of covering one month of expenses for the ELCJHL, totalling $263,000. Please spread the word in your congregations.
The full text of the ELCIC Emergency Appeal follows: https://elcic.ca/2023/11/03/elcic-emergency-appeal-for-our-partners-in-the-evangelical-lutheran-church-in-jordan-and-the-holy-land/
TESTIMONIALS
Lauren Aldred
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church is a loving and accepting community. The church is rooted in tradition while being progressive in thought and theology. I feel so blessed to spend time here. All are truly welcome.
Amy Stewart
I have been attending OSLC since moving to PG in Oct 1995 and became a member shortly after. My second son was baptized here along with his cousin, my 2 sons attended Sunday School here and were both confirmed by Pastor Roland Ziprick. My Mom attended and became a member when she moved in 2011 at the age of 85, until she passed away in August 2014. I have always found our congregation to be most welcoming and supportive. The outpouring of kindness and help when my Mom passed away was more than heartwarming.
I have been involved in so many aspects of our church life, from Moms and Tots to singing in choir and praise band, to serving as liturgist and on the altar guild.
I count my friends here at OSLC amongst my dearest and I count my blessings that I have such a warm, welcoming and supportive church family to be able to depend on and in turn, to give back to. I look forward to continuing to serve our Lord and our community in whatever capacity I am called to!
Joan Beek
"Our Saviour's Lutheran Church is a community that welcomes all. Come to hear God's word of Love and Grace. We have a heart for those in need."