SPPC Today

News for Sunday, December 28, 2025

As the echoes of our Christmas carols begin to fade and the busyness of the season settles, we find ourselves in the quiet moment between the miracle of the Nativity and the dawn of a new year. The birth of Christ is, of course, not merely a single day on our calendar, but a transforming reality that remains with us as we move forward. We carry the light of Bethlehem into these final days of December and into the New Year, trusting that the Word made flesh continues to dwell among us, illuminating our path even as the decorations are tucked away. It is a time to breathe deeply and reflect on the profound truth that God is with us in every ordinary moment that follows the extraordinary night of His birth.

Looking toward the New Year, we are invited to consider how the grace of God will shape our journey in 2026. While the world often focuses on fleeting resolutions, we are called to a deeper renewal of spirit and a steadfast commitment to our faith. May we enter this coming year with hearts open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, seeking new ways to serve our neighbours and honour the calling we have received as a community of faith. Whatever the future holds, we rest in the assurance that the One who was born in a manger goes before us into every new beginning, offering us hope, peace, and a purpose that does not fade with the turning of the year.

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.

Our reader this week is Tore Valdal. The Scripture readings are:

• Psalm 32:1-7, 11

• Isaiah 40:1-9

• John 1:19-34 – John the Baptist questioned; says he is not the Christ or Elijah.

This week our choir is singing the anthem When God is a Child by John Carter & Brian Wren.

Upcoming

• Please note that the office is closed Thursday (New Years Day).

• Worship Committee will meet next Friday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. 

• Our Wednesday Study on the Letter to the Ephesians will resume on January 14 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

• Our Certificate for Missional Leadership seminar group would like to invite everyone to stay after Church on January 11 for a delicious luncheon and community exploration. We need your insights!

Community Events

• Beacon Community Services is presenting a Hearing Loss Information Session at the SHOAL Centre (10030 Resthaven Drive) on January 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There is a $5.00 registration fee. For more information or to register, please contact SHOAL reception at shoalreception@beaconcs.ca or 250-656-5537.

May God be with you all as you celebrate the New Year!

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.