Join us for Worship, Sundays at 10am!
We welcome you in-person and online. Doors open at 9:30am.
Livestreaming begins at 9:55am with pre-service music. For livestreaming click on the link below.
A recorded service will also be available after the Livestreamed service.
We are an inclusive community living out Christ's love and care for the world.
Everybody- and we mean EVERYBODY - is welcome.
We invite you to join us for Sunday worship. You can take part in one of three ways:
- in person at 10 am (doors open at 9:30 am)
- through our Livestream program. Pre-service music begins at 9:50 am. Just click on the Livestream button above.
- anytime through our recorded program. Just click on the image below.
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Children's Worship
We offer a Sunday children's program called 'Spirit Kids'. The program begins with children and youth joining the rest of the congregation in the sanctuary before getting together in the youth lounge or outside.
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Recent recorded services
This is the recording for the Nov. 30, 2025 Worship Service.
You will find past worship services and more on our YouTube channel. Just click on the link below.
Click on the link below for past orders of service.
Ethel Wilson Women's Group donates record amount to Cridge Centre
The Cordova Bay United Church Ethel Wilson Women’s Group donated a record amount to the Cridge Centre for the Family as part of its annual Christmas luncheon.
A total of 32 women turned out for the annual luncheon held at Bill Mattick’s Restaurant.
The women donated $2,030 in grocery gift cards for the Cridge’s Centre’s “Pantry”.
The Cridge supports more than 700 families in Greater Victoria.
Ethel Wilson Women’s Group has been a longtime supporter of the Cridge Centre.
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Church gets lots of help
with annual fall cleanup
About 20 people turned out Saturday Nov. 15 for the fall cleanup at Cordova Bay United Church.
The hard-working group raked leaves, emptied storm drains, cleaned the roof and downspouts, power washed the entrance, landscaped the grounds and flower beds, and got the church grounds ready for winter.
And what a great job!
Thanks to everyone who turned out, including Maisie - Andy Robertson's beautiful puppy.
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Ethel Wilson Group hears about how to avoid scams
More than 35 members and guests turned out at the recent Ethel Wilson Women’s Group to hear a Saanich Police fraud expert advise on how to avoid being the victim of a scam.
Constable Berle Zwaan has been a police officer for 30 years — most recently working to prevent frauds and scams.
Const. Zwaan explained the most common types of fraud and told the group how to prevent them.
She advised people to be cautious. Examine emails closely before responding or clicking on a link. Don’t give personal and bank information over the phone or online.
Her three biggest tips are:
- Breathe and slow things down - nothing in your financial world needs to be acted on immediately. Take all the time you need.
- Ask yourself: “Does this make sense?” For instance, can you win a lottery you’ve never entered?
- Check in with two trusted people like someone at your bank or a family member.
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Huge turnout for Community BBQ
A large crowd turned out Saturday for the Cordova Bay United Church community BBQ and children’s fun day in celebration of the United Church of Canada’s 100th anniversary.
Friends and neighbours of all ages enjoyed free hot dogs, drinks, chips and cake.
“Turning 100 is an incredible milestone,” said Pastor Beth Parsons. “And we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with our friends and neighbours.”
There was a bouncy castle for the kids, along with face painting, rock painting, games and crafts. And children left with a goody bag of treats.
It is a wonderful way to build community.
The United Church of Canada was formed on June 10, 1925 when the Methodist, Congregational and Presbyterian churches of Canada joined together.
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Click on the slide show above to see photos from the Cordova Bay United Sunday service celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United Church of Canada.
CBUC celebrates United Church 100th anniversary
Happy Anniversary! On Sunday June 8, Cordova Bay United Church marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of the United Church of Canada with a special Sunday service led by Pastor Beth Parsons.
Fittingly, about 100 people attended.
The service featured the choir led by music director Sharon Prindle-Collins, the Praise Band led Glenn Parsons and a chime choir solo by Margaret Chambers.
Following the service there was not one but two anniversary cakes served with tea and coffee in the church hall.
We continue the celebrations on Saturday June 14 with a free community barbecue and children’s fun day. It runs 11-2 in the church parking lot and on the lawns.
See you there!
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Church volunteers turn out for annual spring clean up
There was a strong turnout for the annual spring clean-up Saturday May 3 at Cordova Bay United Church.
A hard-working group of church members cleaned the roof and gutters, emptied storm drains, swept the parking lot, washed down the entrances and landscaped the grounds and flower beds.
The church looks fabulous!
Thank you everyone who came out.
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Nearly 40 people attend
annual Messy Christmas
Nearly 40 people —including 18 children — turned out Friday evening for Cordova Bay United Church’s annual Messy Christmas.
Messy Christmas traditionally marks the start of the Advent and Christmas season at Cordova Bay United.
The kids decorated cookies, made wreaths, designed Christmas cards, and created ornaments for their Christmas tree, among other crafts and activities.
Families and friends then sat down to a dinner of pizza and fresh veggies with ice cream for dessert.
After dinner the children went into the sanctuary for a sacred story and sing-a-long Christmas carols.
The night closed with each child receiving a stocking filled with goodies.
Thanks to Moira Dennis and Grace Cave, the children and youth coordinators, and to all the volunteers who helped with the crafts tables, prepared dinner and cleaned up afterwards.
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Church donates to local food bank to fight hunger
Louise Johnston, a member of Cordova Bay United Church, displays the shopping basket overflowing with groceries the congregation donated to the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank in April.
The food was donated as part of Cordova Bay United's celebration of the United Church of Canada's 100th anniversary.
Each month Cordova Bay United chooses a different mission to support.
In April the church gave to the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank, which helps to feed hungry people in our community.
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Pastor Beth celebrates
20 years in ministry
Cordova Bay United Church congregation helped celebrate Pastor Beth Parsons' 20 years in ministry with a cake Sunday following the service.
Pastor Beth even had the honour of serving the cake in the coffee hour in the church hall.
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Learn more about us in our 2024 Annual Report.
CONTACT US
You can reach our ministry team through email:
Pastor Beth Parsons, Minister with the Congregation:
Cordova Bay United Church
813 Claremont Ave.
Victoria, BC . V8Y 1J9
Tel: (250) 658-5911
Onsite Office Hours:
Monday and Wednesday - 9am - 2pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9am - 11:30am