SPPC Today

News for Sunday, April 26, 2026

As we continue our journey of faith together, our CML team is currently in the final stages of completing the Certificate for Missional Leadership through St. Andrew's Hall in Vancouver. This program has challenged us to reimagine our presence here on the Saanich Peninsula, encouraging us to cultivate a "denser but more porous" community. To be denser is to be more deeply interconnected in our love and care for one another, echoing the exhortation in Colossians 3:14 to "clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." By strengthening these internal bonds, we create a resilient foundation of faith that sustains us as we serve the Lord and each other.

At the same time, we strive to be more porous, that is a community that remains wide open to the neighbours and neighbourhoods surrounding us. Our goal is not to be a closed circle, but a source of light and hospitality to our greater community. Scripture reminds us even in Genesis 12:2 that God blesses his people to be a blessing to others, and we take this calling seriously as we look for new ways to engage with the world beyond our doors. We pray that this training will better equip us to do good to all people as we witness to the grace of God right here on our beautiful peninsula.

Worship this Sunday

Our worship service 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 40:1-5, 14-17

• Luke 6:17-23

• Acts 16:16-34–Paul and Silas in Prison

This week our choir is singing the anthem I trust in the Lord by Joseph M. Martin.

Announcements

• This Sunday, following worship, you are invited to enjoy a delicious luncheon. All are welcome to this special time of fellowship!.

• Our Wednesday Study of the book of Ephesians will continue on April 29 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

• Our next Friendship Coffee will take place this Thursday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. Join us for this wonderful time of fellowship and bring along a friend!

• We will be holding a Clothes Drive for the Mustard Seed Street Church during the month of May. This is a great time to go through your closet and help those in need. Some suggestions: sweat pants, jogging pants, shorts, tee shirts, coats, underwear, socks and shoes.

• 2026 Vancouver Island Presbytery Summer Camps: These Weekend Escapes are a camping ministry for people of all ages. Come and enjoy nature together. There will be speakers to engage the adults, activities to engage the children, and songs for everyone around the campfire. The Presbytery Camp Committee has reserved the following times and locations:

  • Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park June 8–12

  • Rathtrevor Provincial Park July 25–30

  • Rathtrevor Provincial Park July 30–August 3

  • For inquiries concerning the camps, you can connect with the Camp VIP Registrar at jermareng@outlook.com

• St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is hosting Choirburst, an exciting two-day choral marathon on May 15 and 16, starting at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. in the Church sanctuary, 924 Douglas Street, Victoria. Admission is free. Presented by the St. Andrew’s Music Outreach program, local and visiting choirs and singing groups will share their music with the Victoria community. The St. Andrew's choristers are singing at 10:30am on Saturday, May 16. Each group will sing for 20 minutes, creating a vibrant showcase of voices throughout the day. A performance schedule is available at www.podium2026.ca/en/choirburst

Community Events

• Via Choralis presents Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third Street, Sidney, this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under).

• A Piano Fundraising Concert “Touches of Sweet Harmony” (with Mary Byrne on Flute) will be held this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 3805 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Admission is $20.

• The Greater Victoria Police Chorus presents A Mother’s Day Concert… Mama Mia! with special guests Island Ukuleles. Directed by Tina Horwood and Patricia James, this concert takes place on Sunday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel (4030 Douglas Street). Tickets are $25 at www.greatervictoriapolicechorus.com/events or from Rob at 250-208-2813.

May the Lord be with each one of you!

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.