Life & Work of St. Aidan's December 2, 2018 ~www.staidansunited.ca | 250-477-2089

“It is hope that gives life meaning. And hope is based on the prospect of being able one day to turn the actual world into a possible one that looks better.” ~Francois Jacob

Exploring Amalgamation

There’s still time to visit the Crèche Exhibition! OPEN TODAY from 11 am -1 pm & 8:30-9:30 pm:

Stay after the service today for a free concert by the Victoria Children’s Choir at 11:45 am

Angel Gifts Cards We have 5 Angel Gift cards left. If you would like to be an Angel and buy and wrap a $40 ( approx) gift for a specific person, speak to Maureen Koch or Andrea Hubbard. Gifts should be delivered to the church by December 9. Knitting-something extra for your Angel Gift. We will have toques, scarves and other items that you can add to your Angel Gift. Available in the Great Hall after service on Dec. 2nd.Questions? Contact Maureen Koch 250-388-9896 or Andrea Hubbard 250-413-7155.

The Ted Boulden Singers are holding their annual Christmas concert on TONIGHT at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. We will be joined by a number of soloists and small groups for an evening of entertainment and carol singing. Admission is by donation of a non-perishable food item which will go to the food bank at Our Place. There will be refreshments in the great hall following the concert. We hope to see you all there

The Women’s Advent Pot Luck Lunch - Friday Dec 7 Come after 11am and shop at the jewelry, knitting, preserves, sewing and book stalls. Lunch starts at 12 pm.

Bring your favourite dish to share. The St Aidan’s tradition is a great way to start the season.

Support the Shelbourne Community Kitchen during Advent Throughout the four Sundays in Advent, we are once again asking members of the congregation to donate food and toiletry items in support of the Shelbourne Community Kitchen. Suggested items include: potatoes, onions, dried peas and lentils, peanut butter, cooking oil, pasta and sauces, fruit cups, granola bars, dish soap, tooth brushes and paste and toilet paper. If each person donates one item a Sunday, just imagine how supportive we could be to those who are facing food insecurity! Peace . . . knowing the everyone has enough.

Memorial Poinsettias The office is collecting contributions (suggested amount is $20) for memorial poinsettias that will decorate the church during the Christmas season. Donors names and the names of those to be remembered will be in the bulletin on Dec. 16. There is a sign up sheet in the library. Contributions can be left at the church office or in the offering plate in a separate envelope marked POINSETTAS.

Monthly Meal & Movie – Dec. 4 A playful beginning for the season of advent with Betty Anne Dempsey and friends: Watch The Grinch followed by dinner at JJ Morgans. Meet at University Heights Cinema at 3:25 pm on Dec. 4. All are invited.

CAMEO CHRISTMAS PARTY SATURDAY, Dec. 8 at 7 pm

Join your CAMEO Friends for Fun, Food, Festivities, Carol Singing

RSVP: to Ralph and Judy Gorby at rjgorby@shaw.ca by December 5 – all are welcome

Voices in Motion Holiday Concert Dec. 9, 2:30 pm Once again, St. Aidan’s is partnering with the Voices in Motion Choir to support this wonderful initiative for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, their caregivers, and high school students. We ask that you show your support by purchasing tickets ($10 each) from the office and also offer to bake some goodies for the after concert gathering. Please let Mary Kennedy know if you can bring some goodies. makenn@uvic.ca

Funds garnered from the concert will go to help keep the choir going—paying honoraria for the conductor and accompanist and defraying the cost of music.

The Friendly Octopus On Wed., Dec. 5, there will be a 50% of sale on dress jackets, t. shirts, active wear, punch bowls, photo albums, bread makers and salton trays (to keep food warm).

Weekly Activities at St. Aidan’s Sundays 9 am Meditation Drop-in 10 am Sunday Service Intercultural Lunch at restaurant (1st Sunday) 11:30 am Intercultural Mini Workshop (3rd Sunday) 11:15 am Congregational Meeting (4th Sunday) Mondays 9:30 am Caregiver & Tots Drop In 10:30 am Bible Study Group Tuesdays 10:30 am Moira’s Meditation (cancelled Dec. 4) Wednesdays 10am-2pm & 4-8 pm Thrift Shop OPEN 2 pm Happy Hour (Seniors Gathering) 5:30-6:15 pm Sunshine Choir (kids) Thursdays 2:30 pm Intercultural Conversation with Julie Ng 5 – 6:45 pm Choir practice (combined choirs) 6:30 pm Ted Boulden Singers Saturdays (last of month) 10 am – 2pm Thrift Shop

Dates to Remember

Advent & Christmas Nov 30 –Dec 2 4th Annual International Crèches Exhibition Dec. 2 11:45 pm: Concert by the Victoria Children’s Choir 7 pm Christmas Concert: Ted Boulden Singers Dec. 4 Movie & Meal (meet at University Heights @ 3:25 pm) Dec. 5 5:30 pm Ladies Christmas Dinner @CBUC Dec. 7 12 pm Women’s Advent Potluck Lunch 7 pm Belong: Sing Your Joy in Concert Dec. 8 7 pm CAMEO Christmas Party Dec. 9 2:30 pm: Voices in Motion Intergenerational Choir Dec. 16 7 pm: St. Aidan’s Christmas Music Special Dec. 23 10 am: Annual Christmas Pageant for ALL Dec. 24: 7 pm: Christmas Eve Family Service Dec. 25 10 am Jesus’s Birthday Party followed by a Potluck

Christmas Lunch (RSVP in library for lunch)

OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Friday 10 am–3 pm (closed Stats) Email office@staidansunited.com to receive our weekly email.

It’s full of church and wider community news.

Support this important local United Church youth ministry by attending Sing Your Joy in Concert on Dec. 7 at 7 pm at St. Aidan’s.

Blue Christmas Service at Cadboro Bay United Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 pm You are invited to a gentle service featuring readings and reflections, music and Candlelighting.

Christmas Concert at St. Aidan’s Avalon Singers – Dec. 15 at 7:30 pm -$15 www.avalaonsingers.com

St. Aidan’s NEEDS SOCKS on hand to give our in wet weather. You can drop socks off at the office. St. Aidan’s is looking for Workers: • An office worker with good computer skills to

cover staff holidays, sick days and for extra projects.

• A backup custodian to cover 11 shifts in December. Duties include cleaning, lock-up and securing the building, assisting building users and noticing repairs and replacements that need to done.

• Sunday School Co-ordinator

Contact Cheryl Black for more information.