James Bay United Church
511 Michigan Street V8V 1S1 Victoria, BC, Canada

From Janet Chartrand in Ottawa, This was written for Remembrance Day in 2007 by Jayden one of my grade 2 students at Broadview Public School. It still holds special meaning. Especially today. Peace is:

Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church Premieres Miles Black at 7pm tonight. Join us for some GREAT piano and conversation with Miles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R26o57URgQ

We could all use some of this right now. A psalm of courage: With tears we cry to the Beloved,... for our hearts are heavy in the night. Dread blankets us as the darkness; but the voice of the Beloved is close. The people will pass through a narrow place, and fear will seize many like a trap; they will turn to violence and shame; they will seem an invincible army. But my passion for justice will rise like the sun; my mercy will flow like a river. My Spirit will arise among the gentle and my love will bear you up. You will wield truth instead of a sword, and mercy as a shield. You will not threaten like the weak, or lie and blame as those who are afraid. My spirit of peace will strengthen you, and my hope will enlighten your eyes. My love will give you courage and my gentleness, wisdom. Even in the narrows, the spaciousness of my spirit will enlarge within you. Though the forces of fear may march onward, I will give you my peace. My children, do not fear: I am with you. My love will never fail. Carry my hope in your hearts; take courage, and love gladly. __________________ Steve Garnaas-Holmes Unfolding Light www.unfoldinglight.net November 2, 2020

What evokes WONDER in you? Please share with us your art, photos, short videos, poems, songs, or verses you have written -- anything that expresses how YOU marvel at the wonder of creation -- those amazing things YOU see and hear around you in so many moments of the day - in so many varied ways. https://www.jamesbayunited.com/ne/what-evokes-wonder-in-you Photo credit: Christine Chepyha

A really important conversation for people of faith.

You are welcome to join the growing congregation of James Bay United Church to celebrate World Wide Communion Sunday. Everyone is welcome at the table. 10:15am Pre-Service music and on-line gathering. 15m25s: Sevice begins 16m13s: Welcome and instructions... 32m19s: Reading - Luke 22: 7-23 35m9s: Message - Do this in the awareness that I am with you See more

Wearing an orange shirt today is one step ... carefully considering the implications of our complicity with systems of racism and violence is a much bigger one and needs our attention each and every day. #EveryChildMatters

Kelby MacNayr hosts tonight with 30 minutes of great music. A teaser as he describes it, "showcasing some of the great performances that were captured in the James Bay United Church Sanctuary over this 'COVID Summer' of 2020". Check it out, And there is lots more to come. Welcome back to all of our friends and supporters of Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church. Help support our Arts Ministry through Canada Helps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/36818... More about James Bay United: jamesbayunited.com

Did you know ... that there are 20 Guided Meditation sessions available at our website? https://www.jamesbayunited.com/ev/weekly-guided-meditation/ "Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. ... Though meditating on your own is an essential part of a complete practice, the steady guidance of an experienced teacher can be invaluable, especially as you’re getting started. Our minds wander so easily, and the clear instructions of a teacher can help bring us back to the present moment." (nytimes: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-meditate) Our thanks to Cheryl Macpherson who provided these sessions.

Remembering a woman of vision. 'When Ruth Bader was a teenager, her mother, Celia, died of cancer just two days shy of Ruth’s graduation from high school. In keeping with Jewish custom in those days, only men could be counted as part of a minyan or quorum - so Ruth wasn’t allowed to pray the mourner’s prayer for her mother (a rule since changed in both Reform and Conservative Judaism). Ruth was both heartbroken and outraged - and as a result, felt alienated from synagogue mem...bership for much of the rest of her life. The Bible, however, remained a lifelong touchstone of insight and inspiration. Throughout her childhood, her mother regaled her with biblical stories of women of valour, heroes who were ambitious, wise, and successful. Ruth drank deeply from these stories, learning them by heart.' Read more: https://www.jamesbayunited.com//ruth-bader-ginsburg-and-th See more

Sunday Morning Service September 20, 2020 With Rev. Karen Dickey and Music Director, Daniel Brandes and congregation and friends of James Bay United Church. A reading, relevant prayers, a thoughtful message, and some singing to help focus your day and inspire your week.... Welcome. We are glad you are here. learn more at: jamesbayunited.com

A beautiful gesture and song by LorraineNygaardMusic. Thank you so much for your gift of being present in the community. And dare we say, you have a lot of heart Lorraine. :-)

Welcome to Sunday Gathering at James Bay United Online, starting at 10:30am Sunday, September 13th, 2020 Rev. Karen Dickey, Minister and Daniel Brandes, Director of Music lead this day. You are welcome to join us LIVE on Sunday, adding your voice to the community prayers and conversation.