REFRESH - NOVEMBER 23

REFRESH YOUTH SERVICE

...is happening this month on Sunday, November 23rd at St. Columba church in Victoria. The address is 40 High Street and it’s just off of W. Burnside Road.

This is a worship based youth service meant for anyone between the ages of 13 and older with an amplified band playing today's popular contemporary Christian music and a speaker that is sure to challenge where you are and teach you new things.

Come on out and take part. The new refresh youth services are no longer a monthly event so don't miss out on our next one!

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

Get the November/December newsletter HERE!

PHOTOS FROM CAMP

UPCOMING PARISH DINNERS

Upcoming Parish Dinner Schedule:

Sunday November 16, 2008 - St. Peter Quamichan, Cowichan Deanery

Friday November 21, 2008 - St. John the Divine, Victoria

Saturday January 31, 2009 - St. Luke, Victoria

Friday Feb 6, 2009 - St. Andrew, Sidney

Contact camp to get involved or organize an event for your parish!

PARISH DINNERS

Campbell River & Port Alberni

We've had 2 Parish Dinners in Campbell River and Port Alberni and they've both been wonderful events. It was an excellent opportunity for the parish to share in a dinner together while supporting Camp Columbia at the same time.

People who attended were treated to some camp songs, a camp slideshow and small presentation about where we are and where we are headed. A big thanks to both parishes that helped organize these events and raise support for camp! (And a special thanks to all former camp staff Dan, Ben, Sachi, Tamara, and Lucas. Kudos to Shannon and Mike for all of their hard work!)

A huge thanks to St. John Cobble Hill, St. Mary Magdalene, Mayne Island, St. Peter Campbell River, and Trinity Church Port Alberni who have hosted and supported us with our Spaghetti endeavors this year. (Mary Magdalene Parish made a donation in lieu of us coming over to do a dinner.)

Contact camp to organize your event for 2009.

WORK WEEKEND CANCELED

FALL WORK WEEKEND CANCELED

We've had to cancel our work weekend with little notice unfortunately. Mike, Shannon, and Eric are not able to be there and thus we will have to postpone this event. It will be rescheduled so we'll still have an opportunity to get to camp, have fun, and beautify the property. Sorry and thanks for your understanding!

ADULTS ADVENT NOV. 21

Adults Advent Weekend - Nov. 21-23
Advent is a time of soul-searching longing for God, a time of waiting with hope and of watching for signs of God's advent. What signs are there all around us that show us God's presence in the world? What Good News do we have for those who are without hope? How do we live as people of hope? In anticipating Advent we'll reflect this weekend on the ways in which we wait, and watch, and live in the signs of God's faithfulness.

The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine will lead this weekend. This will be a weekend woven with theme talks, music, quiet and fellowship within the beautiful surroundings of Camp Columbia.

The weekend begins in the evening Friday and ends after the noon meal on Sunday. Supper will be served on the Friday evening.

For more information contact Ted tcm@mcleodhome.ca or Frances fem@mcleodhome.ca click here for the poster.