For the second Sunday in Advent, Bishop Anna invites us to consider the teachings of John the Baptist.

You can watch the video message HERE

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Mothers' Circle at WestShore

A community space designed for moms of young children - Friday, December 12, 2025

Everyone is warmly invited to join us for our annual Christmas Potluck Dinner.
Sign up sheet at church to indicate who's coming and what they are bringing.

Friday December 12th. Doors open at 5:00, dinner at 5:30.

Wear your festive clothing! 

Sunday School Advent Theme: Snow!

Third Sunday in Advent: Joy

Worship Leader: Blaine Thauberger

Come as you are—
with your questions, your hopes, your joys, and your burdens—
as we open our hearts in worship, share in the Word,
and draw near to the risen and ascended Christ together.

All are welcome.
All belong.

Readings:

• Isaiah 35:1-10
• Canticle 18a Luke 1:46b-55
• James 5:7-10
• Matthew 11:2-11

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families. Our Sunday school program welcomes children of all ages and abilities. Bible stories, games and crafts keep everybody busy. We’ve got something that works for everyone.

Fourth Sunday in Advent: Love

Worship Leader: Rev. Lynn Mills

Come as you are—
with your questions, your hopes, your joys, and your burdens—
as we open our hearts in worship, share in the Word,
and draw near to the risen and ascended Christ together.

All are welcome.
All belong.

Readings:

• Isaiah 7:10-16
• Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
• Romans 1:1-7
• Matthew 1:18-25

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families. Our Sunday school program welcomes children of all ages and abilities. Bible stories, games and crafts keep everybody busy. We’ve got something that works for everyone.

Please join us for a sports afternoon.

To the clergy and staff of the diocese of islands and inlets;

We've outlined important dates and events coming up in the next program year. Please take a moment to mark the following dates in your calendar. To view The Year Ahead schedule, please CLICK HERE.

Please join us for a Candlelight Carol Service at St. Mary the Virgin Historic Church. Led by our youth leaders, Greg Powel & Nicole Hegert, and music by Joel Kroeker and Greg Powel.

Please contact Nicole for further information:

nicolehergert@gmail.com

Christmas Eve  - Family Drop in Nativity

5:00-6:30pm

Worship Leader: Rev. Lynn Mills

Come as you are -
as we recreate the Nativity Scene - to celebrate the birth of Baby Jesus. 

All are welcome.
All belong.

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Christmas Eve - Midnight Mass

11:00pm

Please join us for a beautiful Candlelight Service at the Heritage Church.

All are welcome.
All belong.

Readings:

• Isaiah 9:2-7
• Psalm 85:7-13
• Titus 2:11-14
• Luke 2:1-20

Full Reading Here

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First Sunday after Christmas

Worship Leader: Rev. Philip Wadham

Join us for a lovely service when Rev. Philip will celebrate the Holy Family and we sing a bunch of lovely Christmas carols. Followed by our monthly birthday celebration! You don’t want to miss this service!

Come as you are—
with your questions, your hopes, your joys, and your burdens—
as we open our hearts in worship, share in the Word,
and draw near to the risen and ascended Christ together.

All are welcome.
All belong.

Readings:

• Isaiah 63:7-9
• Psalm 148
• Hebrews 2:10-18
• Matthew 2:13-23

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families. Our Sunday school program welcomes children of all ages and abilities. Bible stories, games and crafts keep everybody busy. We’ve got something that works for everyone.

Move & Mingle

Dance & Social Nights

"Small in Number, Mighty in Ministry."
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The second annual Bishop's Dinner will take place at the Laurel Point Inn on January 27, 2026 from 5:30-9:30pm. 

Join us for an engaging evening with Bishop Anna. Build relationships across the diocese, delve into her vision for a bright future, and explore the life-giving ministry thriving within the Islands and Inlets.

This 2nd annual dinner "Small in Number, Mighty in Ministry" will highlight and raise funds for the ministry of our lay-led parishes. We will be celebrating and learning from small, lay-led parishes across the diocese who are thriving in ministry and making an impact far beyond their numerical size, and we will share in conversation about what we all might learn from their ministries.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
5:30pm | Terrace Ballroom, Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria, BC
Tickets: $200 individual | $1500 for a table of 8

A donation can also be made of $200 and a ticket will be given to a recipient of Bishop Anna's choosing who would otherwise not be able to attend.

Tax receipts issued for $100 per ticket, $700 for a table and $200 for donation made towards a ticket for someone's of Bishop Anna's choosing.

Limited Tickets available for purchase on Eventbrite Here

Everyone is welcome to St. Mary's Spiritual Potluck.
The church will be open by 5:30.
Meal starts shortly after 6, and we close down by 8:00. 

Come for great food and conversation.