Church Beyond Walls

Hello! Welcome to St. Matthias! 

We have come to the final week of the church's liturgical year.  On Sunday, we marked the feast of the Reign of Christ.  Our guest preacher was the Reverend Canon Karen Fast; you might want to enjoy the sermon she offered us to put our year and our observance in a wonderful perspective.  Click here https://www.stmatthiasvictoria.ca/blog to read it!

On Sunday, November 30, we'll begin the season of Advent.  "Advent" means coming or arrival; in the church year, we begin a season of hopeful attention as we recall the coming or birth of the infant Jesus.  There is a customary theme for each week (hope, peace, joy, love), intended for us to consider this season carefully.  Please watch our website as we post information about special worship or companionship opportunities.  

The people of St. Matthias acknowledge that we are part of society's need for reconciliation.  Reconciliation remains what we, within society,  hope for.  We believe we continue on a journey of learning and reflection. However you perceive God, the Creator, the Divine, please know that we proclaim the loving attention of the One who loves and knows each of us.  As difficult as the journey toward reconciliation may be, we rely on God's presence to sustain us as we encounter the challenge of our history.  

The word "church" holds negative messages or painful history for some.  But we still say:  "St. Matthias genuinely and warmly welcomes everyone who comes through our door, without condition or limit. " If you see yourself in the rainbow banner or the abbreviation LGBTQIA2S+, please know you're particularly invited.   

We hope you enjoy reading the draft sermons we are privileged to post here, from Rev. Colleen and our guest preachers.  Remember ... each draft is similar to what we hear in person, but often missing late insights, chuckles and changes.   Meanwhile enjoy them and, we hope, come and listen for yourself!  Click here https://www.stmatthiasvictoria.ca/blog to read one, a few, or all! 

The church is more than buildings and programs. We are the body of Christ present in this world no matter who or where we are. We are a church without walls.  Thank you for your virtual visit!  All are welcome here.