At S.C.C. we strive to reach out to God by making worship an authentic work of the people – inclusive & participatory. Adherents are involved in the planning and leading of worship services – reading scripture, writing/reading prayers, preparing/serving The Lord’s Supper, playing instruments, involvement in drama, etc.

Taize Songs: From the Taize Community in France. Click on “learn the songs” link on the left, for sheet music of all the Taize music.
CRI/Voice Institue: This is the internet website of CRI/Voice Institute, a global ecumenical ministry dedicated to providing biblical and theological resources for Christians. Click on “Worship Topics” at the left. Solid liturgical resources and articles about the theology of worship from an “evangelical friendly” perspective.

Children: Worship & Play
We desire to provide kids with a safe, loving and fun environment so that they can come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ and grow spiritually in Him.
During Sunday services (except long weekends & summertime) we have two options for children during the sermon: Children’s Play-time (1-4 yrs) and Sunday School classes (5-13 yrs). Adult volunteers have a Criminal Record Check. There is also a nursery room beside the sanctuary for parents with babies.

Saanich Community “Food Bank” Garden
Adults and children are welcome to participate during Garden workdays – Saturdays 9:30-11:30 from mid-May to Sept. Tasks include preparing the soil, planting, weeding and harvesting produce for the Mustard Seed Food Bank. saanichfoodbankgarden@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/SaanichCommunityFoodBankGarden

CARE GROUPS are an important part of our daily spiritual walk, providing a nurturing place to ask questions, share concerns, pray, use your gifts to help others and be supported in the challenges of life.

Groups take place around greater Victoria – some meet weekly, others bi-monthly or monthly.

• Quilting/Comforters: Making quilts, donated to MCC for refugees or emergencies around the world. See www.mcccanada.ca/get-involved/kits/comforters. Women & friends are welcome; gathering in the lower hall to make quilts (except in summer). Contact the office for details.
• ‘Food Bank Garden’ project: Volunteer participants work from May-Oct. in our church garden – planting, nurturing & harvesting vegetables/fruit to donate via the Mustard Seed Food Bank to needy people of Victoria.  This project commenced in 2007 and works in conjunction with A Rocha Canada www.arocha.org/int-en
• Women’s Bible Study & Fellowship – Join us on Tuesdays 9:30am-11:30am (mid-Sep. to May) at the church.
• Men’s Breakfast & Prayer – Join us on Thursdays 7:30am (approx. Oct.-June) at the church.
• Bible and Book Studies: Meeting in homes around town to discuss books and/or scriptures with a focus on spiritual growth – these take place various days of the week, with most running from mid-Sept to May.
• Refugee Resettlement: S.C.C. sponsored a refugee family in 2016/2017 under the government’s blended visa program with the support of Mennonite Central Committee.  We are considering bringing a family to Canada, aiming for 2022 or so.

Please contact Pastor Ken to discuss a group that suits you [ken@saanichcommunity.ca]

COFFEE TIME: Tea, Coffee & Snacks (10:35am-10:55)
Join us Sundays in the foyer to visit over a beverage & snack before the worship service. 

POTLUCK LUNCHES: 4th Sunday monthly (except Dec.)
Visitors welcome! Gather in the lower hall on the 4th Sunday of each month (except Dec.) following the worship service. Regular attendees happily share potluck items (soup/stew in the fall/winter, and salads in the summer).
In June the monthly lunch takes place at a local park.