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From Your Elders - October 2025
 
 

From the Pastor’s Desk

Our speaker today is Peter Sinclair.
He is the Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank, based in Nanaimo, BC. Over the years, Loaves and Fishes has grown from a small food bank in downtown Nanaimo, into a regional distribution network, ensuring that individuals and nonprofit organizations from Victoria to Haida Gwaii have reliable access to food. This expanding network is built on the conviction that food banking can be rooted in abundance rather than scarcity. By pioneering a large-scale model of food recovery and distribution, Loaves and Fishes is setting a new standard of innovation and excellence for food banks across Canada.

Last week I shared about my grandmother. She had known hunger and want, and because of that, she gave food generously to those around her. To me, she was a picture of the heart of God.

This Sunday, on World Communion Sunday, we celebrate that same heart of God as the church gathers at the generous feast of our Savior.

We’re delighted to welcome Peter Sinclair, an elder in our church and the Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank. Though rooted in Nanaimo, Loaves & Fishes has grown into a regional distribution network, making sure individuals and nonprofit organizations from Victoria to Haida Gwaii have reliable access to food. This growing work is shaped by the conviction that food banking can be grounded in God’s abundance rather than fear of scarcity.

Peter writes,
“Loaves & Fishes is walking through a season of unprecedented challenge as we strive to meet the growing demand across Vancouver Island and beyond. Yet, in the midst of uncertainty, we can look back at the story of Loaves & Fishes and see God’s hand of faithfulness and providence guiding us at every step. By remembering how God has sustained us in the past, we can stand with confidence that He will once again provide what is needed to carry us through the challenges of today.”

I encourage you to spend time with this week’s passage, and then join us—whether in person or online—as we hear about God’s generous and faithful work. If you’re attending in person, please consider bringing non-perishable food items to support the food bank.

With you in Christ,
Jeremy


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Mission Moment: October 5th 2025

Through Regional Resourcing Grants, The Presbyterian Church in Canada supports camps across the country that offer safe, welcoming spaces for children and youth. These camps nurture young hearts and minds by planting seeds of faith while providing opportunities for fun, discovery, and personal growth. From high ropes and canoeing to crafts and coding, they inspire curiosity and adventure, all while sharing the message of God’s love. Many camps continue their ministry into the fall and winter, hosting retreats and day programs for school groups and communities. In doing so, they extend their impact beyond the summer months, nurturing faith and connection among people of all ages.