Weekly Announcements
For the week of October 26th 2025
News & Events
NEWS
FRIENDLY REMINDER: HOSTS NEEDED FOR COFFEE HOURS
If you are interested in hosting, please sign up using the sheet on the welcome table. Expenses can be reimbursed through the office; all you need to do is submit your receipt(s). Please note that coffee hours will only take place on Sundays if someone has signed up to facilitate!
LOSE AN EARRING?
Last Sunday an earring with a square green gem was found in the Hall during coffee hour. If you’ve lost this earring, please let the office know so we can return it to you!
IT’S TIME TO FALL BACK!
Next Sunday, November 2nd is the end of Daylight Savings! Remember to turn your clocks back and enjoy your extra hour!
FALL CLOTHING DRIVE (MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 – FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7)
Drop off your donations in the church Narthex during office hours from 9 am – 1 pm. Donations should only be fall/winter clothing in good and clean condition. Outerwear and footwear are also being accepted. Donations can be for men/women/children. Donations will be going to The Clothes Closet at Trinity Anglican in Aurora.
PARKING LOT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the recent tragedy at a daycare in Richmond Hill, the corporation and Christ Church Child Care Center (CCCCC) Board are in conversation as to how we might ensure the safety of the children of our daycare as it relates to parking in the east lot during daycare operating hours while we await further instructions from the Ministry as to what permanent changes may be required. In the interim, you may notice that some of the spots have been blocked off by orange cones, with the exception of the accessible parking spots. We thank you for your understanding regarding this matter and will provide further updates as available.
2026 CHURCH CALENDARS
It's that time of year again! If you'd like to order a 2026 Canadian church calendar, please use the online order form: https://www.stouffvilleanglican.ca/2026calendar (or let Jenna know in the office) Calendars are $8 each and orders need to be in by Friday, November 14th.
CAST THE NET - COMMUNITY MEAL COMMITTEE
Christ Church is looking to form a committee to begin the process of how we might help address food insecurity in our local community. One of the ways that emerged from our Cast the Net calls around this was to offer a community meal. The first step will be forming a group to explore how to do this and then move forward with the planning and organizing of this. If you are interested in helping with this, please join us Sunday October 26 following the 10 am service in the Nailer Room for further conversation.
FILL A PURSE FOR A SISTER CAMPAIGN
Christ Church is pleased to announce that we will again be participating in the "Fill A Purse For A Sister Campaign". We are a drop off location for the wider community and the campaign runs from September 1 - December 1. New or gently used purses can be donated as well as other essential items listed on the "Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign" poster in the front entry and on the donation bin. The donation bin will be found the Narthex!
CHRISTMAS MARKET MEETING
The Christmas Market team is meeting this Tuesday, Oct 28th at 10am. Anyone who wishes to be involved in the Christmas Market is asked to attend this meeting.
CHRISTMAS MARKET CRAFT TABLE
The Christmas Market team is putting together a craft table for upscale upcycled handmade items. Whether you sew, knit, crochet, quilt, or just about anything, we are looking for contributions to fill up our table.
CHRISTMAS MARKET BAKE TABLE PREPARATIONS
At the Bake Table these items are gratefully accepted: cookies, squares, muffins, tea biscuits, bread, loaves (banana, lemon, zucchini, etc.), cakes, pies, fudge, preserves (jams, pickles, etc.). NO NUTS please. Package items in even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, etc.) with a label. Please remember to make smaller numbered packages for our single seniors. DO NOT PRICE the baking yourself. Drop off your baking at the Church Friday, November 14 9am-1pm (front door) or after 6pm (Great Hall). Contact Bev Whittaker with any questions (905-640-4206). Thank you!
"THE CHOSEN" STUDY SESSIONS - SEASON THREE
Join us as we watch and discuss the third season of "The Chosen”. We will again be joining with St. James Presbyterian, Stouffville United, and Lemonville United to view each episode together followed by small group conversations and questions. Sessions will be held both in-person and on-line on Wednesdays 7pm-9pm starting September 24th.
LIBRARY HIGHLIGHT: OUR OWN AUTHORS
Please take a look at the Christ Church adult library as we have two books of poetry authored by Larry Hopperton, who’s a member of our choir, and one book, "Grant us Tomorrow", a medical memoir which the stories of the Health Team missions to Northern Ghana with GRID and NEA, authored by Dr. Jennifer Wilson who is a GP from Uxbridge.
A MESSAGE FROM CITY STREET OUTREACH
Dear Christ Church Family,
Your compassionate support of City Street Outreach has made make a profound difference in our community. As the cold months draw near, we're reaching out with an urgent need that could literally be the difference between warmth and a freezing night for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
The Need: Every Thursday evening, City Street Outreach serves over 120 homeless clients with hot meals, essential supplies, and most importantly—hope. During winter months, we distribute 15-20 sleeping bags each week to those facing the harsh reality of sleeping outdoors. With our current stock at fewer than 20 bags, we're rapidly approaching a critical shortage just as temperatures begin to drop.
How You Can Help: Do you have clean, serviceable sleeping bags gathering dust in your closet or garage? These unused items can become lifelines for someone facing a cold winter night on the streets. Simply drop off any sleeping bags you no longer need at the church, and Martin Mickeler will get them to CSO.
Your Impact: Each sleeping bag donated represents more than just warmth—it's a tangible expression of Christ's love, a reminder to someone that they are seen, valued, and not forgotten. In a world where it's easy to feel invisible, your generosity sends a powerful message: "You matter."
Thank you for continuing to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community. Together, we can ensure that no one faces winter's chill without the basic dignity of warmth.
For more information about our mission and impact, visit www.citystreetoutreach.org or contact Kathy Mickeler 416-526-8937
Coming Alongside Hope with Light
And God said, “Let there be light… and that light was good.” – Genesis 1:3
Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF), has launched a program to raise money to install Solar Suitcases in Mozambique and Madagascar for off-grid communities to help women with nighttime childbirth.
This life-saving case is mounted on a clinic wall, connected to a solar panel on the roof, and powered by the sun. The case holds everything a birth attendant needs to support a safe delivery: bright LED lights, a fetal Doppler, headlamps, phone chargers, and real peace of mind for labouring women. With your help, these suitcases change lives. (from AlongsideHope.org)
Their goal is to install 35 Solar Suitcases in Mozambique and 14 in Madagascar, bringing clean, reliable power to 49 clinics where women and babies deserve the very best care, no matter the hour.
A single Solar Suitcase costs $6,500.00 CDN and their goal is to raise $320,000 to provide these cases to the communities that need them.
For more information or if you'd like to donate, please go to alongsidehope.org/solar-suitcase/
Alternatively, you can donate by phone: 1-866-308-7973
By mail:
Alongside Hope
80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2
(Please indicate “Solar suitcase” on your cheque.)
CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS
The Christ Church Child Care Center (CCCCC) is an independent Not-for-Profit organization. While the daily operations of the CCCCC is the responsibility of EduKids, the CCCCC Board of Directors provides oversight and governance.
The CCCCC is currently looking for 3 additional Board members. Responsibilities include attending the quarterly Board meetings, plus any additional meetings that may arise. Board members need to be at least 18 years of age.
If you are interested in serving on the CCCCC Board or any questions, please communicate your interest or direct your questions to one of the current CCCCC Board members listed:
Linda Hadaway
Glenda Kerr
Martin Mickler
Dan Paulikot
EVENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT FLOOR is back!
We are excited to announce that Friday night floor hockey is coming back to Christ Church! Join us Friday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm for a multigenerational pick-up hockey league (minimum age of 12 to play). This will be "No contact" hockey with sticks and goalie equipment provided. Players may choose to bring additional safety equipment. No ice hockey sticks (except goalie sticks) will be permitted.
SAVE THE DATES
2) November 15 – Christmas Market. More details to follow.
3) November 23 - ACW Sunday. More details to follow.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
If you would like to add someone to our prayer list, please fill out our prayer request form. We ask that you seek permission from the person you wish us to pray for before submitting the form. Only first names will be read out during the service to help preserve privacy.