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Cadboro Bay
United Church 2014 Annual Report
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Minister’s Report 4-5
Staff, Board, Trustees & M&P 6-7
Outreach 8-9
Pastoral Care 10-11
Community Building & Hospitality 12-13
Worship 14-15
Children & Youth 16-19
Spring Break Musical 20-21
Programming 22-23
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Healing Pathways 24-25
Council & JNAC Reports 26
Music Ministry 27
Financials 28-34
Stewardship 35
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Minister’s Report
“Let me tell you a story.” … This simple phrase can captivate the attention of anyone of any age. We all love a story and there is a reason for that. It’s because we recognize at a number of levels that our lives are part of an unfolding story. Each one of us has multiple stories to tell about our lives and the way they intersect with others.
The same is true of this congregation. We too have a story to tell. The pages that follow tell parts of the story – in pictures, words and phrases. But there is much more to be told than can be contained in these few pages. For the many stories contained within to be told will require you to ask questions of one another so the pictures and phrases can come to life. The words and pictures contained within these pages also bear witness to the ways this congregation is a part of a story greater than themselves. Like the bible, it contains stories of those seeking to be faithful to the call of God. It gives expression to our mission statement as we strive to be a community
with open doors, open hearts, open minds. I hope as you turn the pages of this storybook, you will see a reflection of your own self and ways in this past year that you have participated in this story. And, like any good story, I also hope that you will find an invitation to go deeper, make more connections and continue to be, an ongoing part of this unfolding story at Cadboro Bay.
Blessings to you all
Mark Green - Minister, Cadboro Bay United Church
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CBUC Staff, Board
& Trustees
Chair of the Board BILL FOSDICK Secretary WANDA WALKER Worship SARAH SCHOECK Ministry & Personnel JENNIFER COULTER GILLIAN JOHNSON Administration/ Treasurer JILL SING Pastoral Care LOIS HEPPELL Communications D’ARCY WINGROVE Christian Development SHELAGH MARTINUSEN Minister MARK GREEN Chair
GEORGE MORFITT LINNEA FOURACRE GLORIA MALLESON JON MACKINNON
BOARD
TRUSTEES
Ministry & Personnel M&P is an ongoing, standing committee The role of M&P is supportive and consultative. The committee is responsible
for facilitating communication between the congregation and ministry person-nel and staff
M&P consults with ministry personnel and staff regarding salaries, benefits, working conditions, continuing education, sabbaticals and annual reviews and makes recommendations to Council regarding all of these matters
M&P had four members in 2014; Bob Beaty, Melanie Fosdick and co-chairs Gillian Johnson & Jennifer Coulter
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Our Vision At Cadboro Bay United Church we are a faith community with:
Open Doors
Open Hearts
Open Minds
Our Mission As co-creators with the Divine Wisdom we seek to:
Reach out wholeheartedly to welcome all people
Nurture ourselves and others in Body, Mind and Spirit
Respond compassionately with discerning hearts
Open our minds to all that is possible
Live sustainably within the web of life
Transform our lives and our world
towards a peaceful and just community
Our Values Our values as inspired by the teachings of Jesus and affirmed
by this community are:
Integrity Questioning
Compassion Justice
Spiritual Groundedness Generosity of Spirit
Diversity Inclusiveness
Connectedness
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We have 3 pillars that support and guide our
Outreach Ministry . These serve as the filter to what organizations and activities we involve ourselves in and strive to learn more about. They are: Poverty and Homelessness – working toward a just distribution of economic prosperity
First Nations – working alongside and learning from our First Nations brothers and sisters Care of Creation – understanding our role in caring for the Environment and speaking up for the earth.
A total of $19, 658 went to support the work of these three pillars.
In addition, $22, 473 went to the support the United Church Mission and Service fund
for national and international ministry work. Well Done CBUC !!
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Outreach Disbursements Our Place Society $4100 Camp Pringle $ 700 UVIC Ministry $2500 TAPS $1000 Esquimalt Neighbourhood House $ 500 South Island Counseling $ 500 Raven’s Trust $ 500 PEERS $1000 VIDEA $ 500 AIDS Vancouver Island $ 500 KAIROS $1000 Sandi Merriman House $ 500 Victoria Native Friendship Center $1000
$14,300
Outreach Initiatives Jesus’ Baby Shower for YPSN ……….... Mini Van full of diapers, etc Angel Gifts for Our Place ……………... 62 Gifts collected from CBUC First Fruits Sunday for Our Place …..…. 48 baskets of fruit collected Sock Drive for Project Connect ……. 293 pairs collected from CBUC Write 4 Rights - Amnesty International.…………….. 67 letters mailed Grandmothers Helping Grandmothers .………………$1130.50 raised Our Place Movie Nights …………. 30 movie goers hosted per month Love Victoria Volunteer Group…30 volunteers cleaned up Mt. Pkols Our Place Dinners - May and Dec ….…………..300 served each meal Palestine for Peace ………….……………….advent peace box project Participation in the Victoria Pride Parade...marched with our banner T-Bird Soccer ……… Mark, Jes, Ross and others played to support
urban Aboriginal Youth First Nations Blanket Exercise………………… to help us understand
further the issues First Nations people face
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Coffee Ministry— Pre and
Post Coffee Teams are organized by
Pastoral Care and approximately 4160 cups of coffee were served last year.
Memorial Teas - Assisting
families following memorial services at the
church by organizing receptions in the
church hall
Newcomer’s Luncheons -
held in June 2014 with 24 people in
attendance and 6 membership transfers
Strawberry Tea - 100 guests and helpers
enjoyed a vintage fashion show and strawberry shortcake
with tea.
Soups for Campus Ministry - Twice
a year the PC Team makes Soup for 50 people at UVIC
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Spiritual Companions - 9 companions visited 20 people in 2014
in care homes, hospitals or in personal homes. Companions maintain contact either
by visiting, or telephone.
You’re In Our Thoughts -
38 poinsettias were given out in 2014 to
those experiencing difficulties or who can no
longer join us in church on Sundays due to
health reasons.
Prayer Shawl Ministry – 6 shawls were given out in 2014. Shawls are
made by volunteers to help give comfort to
those experiencing difficult times.
Blue Christmas - 70 people
attended the Blue Christmas Service this year
held jointly with St. George’s Church. A
quiet and reflective service with hot apple
cider served at the reception afterwards.
Care Home Services - The
pastoral care team went and had a lunch with the
folks at Berwick House, a Remembrance Day
service was offered at The Kensington 11
Chair
Lois Heppell
Beth Klick
Carol Spray
Rosita Dworschak
Audrey Evans
Margaret Vey
Mark Green
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4160 cups
of coffee served during pre & post service in the year
260 bowls
of soup served on Soup Sundays in 2014
60 people
enjoyed breakfast after our Sunrise Service at Easter
24 people
enjoyed lunch at our newcomers luncheon in June
$460 worth
of pancakes sold on Shrove Tues
Over
$11,000 raised at the Fall Fair
Over 100 pieces of
strawberry shortcake served at the Strawberry Tea
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Worship Committee
Sarah Schoeck - Chair
Joyce Coutts Jon MacKinnon Trish Schiedel Clare Attwell Bev Walmsley
WorshipWorshipWorship
Powerful and Transformative
Music in Diverse Styles
Dig Deeper Discern Understand
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Children’s time is significant , valued and FUN
All are Welcome
Witness the dynamic possibilities
Stimulating & Inquisitive
Our community time of worship seeks to connect the head and the heart. Its goal is to ground people in for their daily life, offer challenge to their understanding of themselves and the world and to be an agent of transformation. We seek to create an experience of the Holy that echoes in your life long after Sunday morning ends and turns into a life of service to others.
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As youth groups continue to expand,
CBUC understands the importance of of-
fering leadership and resources to youth
ministry in a meaningful way, making
room for each generation to join in this
sacred movement.
Youth Space
Friday Friends - Grades 4&5 (First Friday of each
month 6-8pm) - Average 4-8 Youth
Jr. Youth Group - Graces 6, 7 & 8 (2nd and 4th Friday
of each month 7-9pm) Average 15 - 20 Youth
Sr. Youth Group - Grades 9-12 (2nd and 4th Sunday of
each month 7-9pm) Average 4 - 10 Youth
Each group has it’s own unique blend of energy, per-sonality and engagement. The groups are composed of youth from both the community at large and the congregation itself.
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For the youngest little ones aged 2+ through to those
in Grade 12., Sunday morning programming aims to
provide a fun and engaging place for our everyone to
belong. Whether it’s your first time, or you are a
regular, we are eager to welcome you into our Sunday
morning experience.
INVITED WELCOMED CHALLENGED INSPIRED NURTURED ENGAGED INVOLVED
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First Sunday of Each Month
Games, Music, Crafts, Ritual
Child Friendly Meal
Free Family Event For Everyone
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Every Wednesday from
9:30 - 11am
Children Ages infant - 5
years and their caregivers
On average 15 - 22 children
attend each week
Free coffee served
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Produced & Directed by Mark Green Script Writing and Direction by Phil Foster Production Assistance by Meghan Vaughan Camp Leadership and Support: Audrey Evans, Beth Klick, Karen McIvor, Phil Foster, Cathy Chow-Leong, Natalie Vidal, Heather Pawlinsky & Abby Stirling Set Design, Construction, Coordination, Decoration and Props: Phil Foster, Jes Beckerley, Mas Bando & Jim Cunningham Musicians: Piano: Louise Rose Bass Guitar: Ben Arney Drums: David Liebe Sound and Lighting: Ben Green & Hannah Green Lighting Provided by Croy and Co. 20
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SPRING BREAK MUSICAL CAMP 6 MARCH 10-14, 2014
27 children and 2 Jr. Leaders
Ages 5 years - 12 years
5 days to learn the music, script and choreography
2 performances held on the 14th and 15th
The musical Free To Be You And Me is a celebration of the uniqueness of each child. Told through a series of short stories and vignettes, the gender and sexuality stereotypes sometimes imposed by society are challenged. Using humour and music,
new perspectives are brought to life.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Monday Night
Study Group
Thursday Afternoon Study Group
Movie Night
Lectio Meditation
Labyrinth Walking
Evolutionary Christianity
Men’s Book Club
GRAN
Presentations Parents & Tots
Playgroup
Messy Church
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All Saints Day Historical Cemetery
Walk
Love Victoria
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Programming at CBUC continues to be FUN, ENGAGING and THOUGHT PROVOKING.
Many of our regular programs continued in 2014 such as Lectio, Labyrinth Walking, movie night and Study Groups. We had a few new additions like Messy Church, LOVE VICTORIA, ALL
SAINTS CEMETARY WALK and GRAN Presentations.
Evolutionary Christianity was popular again this year, with over 130 participants from different United Churches in Victo-ria. CBUC hosted and helped plan 2 out of 4 of these events.
Convictions
of the Heart
of
Christianity
Evolutionary Christianity
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Healing Pathway is a Christian, energy-based approach to healing offered at CBUC Intention: to maintain and restore wholeness and balance, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Healing is offered as a free gift to the congregation and people from the wider community Session is 30 – 45 minutes long Recipient is fully clothed and either lies on a padded table or sits in a straight-backed chair Appointments are offered every Tuesday in the sanctuary or at the residences of those who cannot come to
the church All Practitioners have had training from qualified Healing Pathway instructors Healing Pathway Courses are offered for those interested in becoming part of the healing ministry or for
those wanting to deepen their healing knowledge and experience A yearly retreat for healers helps to restore balance and wholeness
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Council Report
In 2014 Council and its committees have: Aligned and evaluated our work with the vision and
values affirmed by the congregation in 2013 Engaged in a joint Board and JNAC process with an
outside facilitator to work at ways to broaden our missional mandate
Updated the platform of our website and our social media presence online to reach a broader community
Made access to WiFi and electronic options during Sunday and throughout the week onsite
Upgraded the sound system in the sanctuary using memorial funds
Began to build relationships with Gordon Head and St. Aidan’s United Church as a means to look at the bigger picture for a vision of ministry in the Saanich area surround UVic.
Assessed the current situation with GHUC and reached out with a new proposal for coming together.
Introduced a new Sunday morning format to change the experience of worship to have people leave feeling inspired and changed.
Nurtured community by supporting and caring for members of our congregation
Built new bridges for engagement with OUR PLACE through monthly movie nights and serving 2 meals to the family there.
Supported the broader community through drives to collect food, clothing, baby items, angel gifts and money.
Supported our First Nations partners in their en-deavors to recognize original geographic names in the area and monetary support of several First Nations advocacy groups
JNAC Report (Now Called Ministry & Mission Profile & Search
Committee MMPS)
Discussed and discerned the implications of the new Vision and Mission statement for our future ministry needs.
Explored a variety of paths that would see our church move from one focused on programs and meeting the needs of our internal membership to one of mission and meeting the needs of those beyond our membership
Hosted with Presbytery a World Café workshop Hosted an informal gathering of like-minded members from
other congregations to consider the radical idea of working as a united church in our immediate community
Hosted a more formal gathering in December of the three congregations to build relationship and find common ground to consider how we can be more together
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Music plays a central and key role in our worship life. We are blessed with many gifts and talents that are shared in a variety of ways. Guest musicians weave their way into our services throughout the year but we are particularly blessed to have the musical leadership and ministry of
Louise Rose and Jeff Poynter. This past year we have made
significant shifts in breaking down the artificial barriers between “secular” and “sacred” music and have found new life and a deeper appreciation for both the subtle and explicit theological content in blurring those 27
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Cadboro Bay United Church Statement of Revenue & Expenses & Undesignated Surplus
Actual Budget Actual
2014 2014 2013
REVENUE
Envelope & PAR Collections $ 276,723 $ 325,137 $ 297,331
Collections for M&S Fund 22,473 23,000 23,690
Other Receiptable & Designated Donations 11,119 - 15,708
Fall Fair and Other Sundry Revenue 27,960 25,000 31,417
Spring Break Camp 2,424 3,000 3,885
Rentals 27,491 26,500 25,629
Donations from CBUC Foundation 4,000 4,000 4,000
MNPS / Joint Search Fund Raising - 20,000 -
Interest Income 849 500 1,256
Total Revenue $ 373,039 $ 427,137 $ 402,916
EXPENSES
Total Local Church Expenses (Statement 3) $ 331,367 $ 389,837 $ 355,347
Net Revenue for the Year before allocations to Spe-cial Purpose Funds $ 41,672 $ 37,300 $ 47,569
Less, Allocations to Special Purpose Funds:
Mission and Service Fund $ 22,473 $ 23,000 $ 23,690
Building Fund 840 7,800 3,984
Memorial Fund 700 - 105
Outreach Fund 4,215 - 3,355
Healing Pathways Fund 210 - 140
Sabattical Fund 2,400 2,500 2,400
Special Projects Fund 3,663 - 8,952
Sanctuary Reno Fund 4,000 4,000 4,000
VIRAC Refugee Fund - - 4,064
Evolutionary Christianity 1,330 - 969
Total Allocations to Special Purpose Funds $ 39,831 $ 37,300 $ 51,659
Net Revenue after Allocations to Special Purpose
Funds $ 1,841 $ 0 $ (4,090)
Undesignated Surplus, Beginning of Year $ 27,192 $ 27,192 $ 31,281
Undesignated Surplus at end of year, carried to
Statement 1 $ 29,033 $ 27,192 $ 27,192
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Schedule of Local Church Expenses
Actual Budget Actual
2014 2014 2013
Expenses
Professional & Clerical Services 230,750 256,690 254,758
Worship 5,065 6,400 5,810
Christian Development 5,712 5,800 4,838
Pastoral Care 4,766 4,460 3,711
Administration
Building Occupancy Costs 45,595 45,800 40,210
Stewardship 327 500 190
Furnishings and equipment 1,188 2,000 2,724
Insurance 5,218 5,200 4,961
Bank charges 962 900 761
Office supplies, postage and sundry 3,187 3,000 2,833
Photocopier & Printing 3,562 3,000 3,062
Observer (net of contributions) 2,680 3,000 2,736
Council expenses 467 500 1,288
Advertising - external 585 800 663
Presbytery allocation 14,709 14,000 13,751
GST expense (rebate) (2,425) - (1,498)
76,055 78,700 71,680
Communications 72 1,000 438
JNAC & Joint Search 98 20,000 -
Total Before Outreach expensed 322,518 373,050 341,235
Outreach expensed out (4.5%) 8,849 16,787 14,112
Total Local Church Expenditures 331,367 389,837 355,347
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2014 2013
BUILDING FUND
Balance, beginning of year $ 30,945 $ 30,279
Charge to Administration Expenses - -
Donations & Fundraising proceeds (Thriftys & Peppers) 1,121 2,911
Rebate from BC Hydro - 1,073
Expenditures during the year (2,289) (3,318)
Balance, end of year $ 29,777 $ 30,945
MEMORIAL FUND
Balance, beginning of year $ 27,825 $ 28,381
Donations received 700 105
Expenditures during the year (6,408) (661)
Balance, end of year $ 22,117 $ 27,825
OUTREACH FUND
Balance , beginning of year $ 22,421 $ 16,217
Donations Received 4,215 3,355
Outreach expensed during year 8,849 14,113
Expenditures during the year (19,658) (11,264)
Balance, end of year $ 15,827 $ 22,421
HEALING PATHWAYS FUND
Balance, beginning of year $ 5,237 $ 5,097
Donations Received 210 140
Expenditures during the year (1,002) -
Balance, end of year $ 4,446 $ 5,237
SABBATICAL FUND
Balance, beginning of year $ 987 $ 4,420
Charge to Professional & Clerical Services expense 2,400 2,400
Expenditures during the year - (5,833)
Balance, end of year $ 3,387 $ 987
SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND
MUSIC
Balance, beginning of year $ 3,019 $ 2,617
Net Allocation from church revenue for Music 1,325 4,321
Expenditures for Music Fund (1,325) (3,918)
$ 3,019 $ 3,020
Continued on next page
Statement of Special Purpose Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
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SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND (Continued)
2014 2013
PROJECTOR
Balance, beginning of year $ - $ 896
Allocation from church revenue for Projector - -
Expenditures for Projector Fund - (896)
$ - $ -
DEFRIBULATOR
Balance, beginning of year $ - $ -
Allocation from church revenue for Defribulator 1,572 -
Expenditures for Defibrulator (1,488) -
$ 85 $ -
YOUTH
Balance, beginning of year $ 1,161 $ 1,276
Allocation from church revenue 484 564
Expenditures for Youth Fund (241) (679)
Total for Youth Fund $ 1,404 $ 1,161
SIGN
Balance, beginning of year $ - $ 13,360
Allocation from church revenue -- sign - 513
Donations in memory of Robbie Pawlinsky - 2,149
Expenditures for Sign Fund - (16,022)
- -
Balance, end of year All Special Projects Funds $ 4,508 $ 4,182
VIRAC REFUGEE FUND
Balance, beginning of year $ - $ 16,095
Allocation from church revenue - 4,064
Transfer from Outreach - -
Interest - 3
Expenditures during the year - (20,163)
Balance, end of year $ - $ -
STATEMENT OF EVOLUTIONARY CHRISTIANITY FUND
Balance, beginning of year $ 969 $ -
Deposit received 1,330 969
Expenditures during the year (388) -
Balance, end of period $ 1,911 $ 969
Ending balance, Total Special Purpose Funds
Carried to Statement 1. $ 81,973 $ 92,565
Note: Statement 4 has been revised for 2013. Effective Jan 1, 2013, the Balance in the Sanctuary
Renovation Fund has been recorded as a Fixed Asset on Statement 1 (Sanctuary Improvements).
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Balance Sheet As at December 31, 2014
2013
2014 (Restated)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash & Short Term Investments $ 120,054 $ 128,779
Accounts receivable 552 694
Pre-paid insurance 4,906 4,770
Total Current Assets $ 125,512 $ 134,243
Fixed Assets
Sanctuary Improvements 84,994 85,014
Total Fixed Assets $ 84,994 $ 85,014
Total Assets $ 210,506 $ 219,257
LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
LIABILITIES
Promissory Notes Payable $ 99,500 $ 99,500
Total Liabilities $ 99,500 $ 99,500
SURPLUS
Special Purpose Funds (Schedule 4)
Building Fund $ 29,777 $ 30,945
Memorial Fund 22,117 27,825
Outreach Fund 15,827 22,421
Healing Pathways Fund 4,446 5,237
Sabbatical Fund 3,387 987
Special Projects Fund 4,508 4,181
Evolutionary Christianity Fund 1,911 969
Total Special Purpose Funds $ 81,973 $ 92,565
Undesignated Surplus from Statement 2 $ 29,033 $ 27,192
Total Surplus $ 111,006 $ 119,757
Total Liabilities and Surplus $ 210,506 $ 219,257
Note: The 2013 financial statements have been restated to record the Sanctuary Improvements as a Fixed Asset.
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Cadboro Bay United Church Foundation Statement of Financial Position - December 31, 2014 - Unaudited
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Cadboro Bay United Church Budget For the Year Ending December 31, 2015
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Stewardship
Stewardship is our faithfulness shown to support the mission and ministry of the church. Our
faithfulness is shown in many ways The countless volunteer hours that are offered by
members of this congregation are too many to count. They happen in big and small ways:
in leadership offered, care expressed, hospitality delivered, good news spoken. It also
happens through the gifts of money offered throughout the year. At this point in time 71
people give through the PAR program ( pre authorized remittance or automatic monthly bank
transfer) 100 give through designated envelopes regularly on Sunday morning and a few give
through our online option. Regular giving of self, time and money is part of how we measure
our commitment to our Christian calling.
71 people
signed up
for PAR
100
regular
monthly
envelope
givers
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Cadboro Bay United Church 2625 Arbutus Rd Victoria BC V8N 1W4 Tel: 250-477-2715 Fax: 250-477-8313 office@cadbayuc.org www.cadbayuc.org
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