Weekly Announcements

For the week of November 23rd 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!

CHRISTMAS AT CHRIST CHURCH

Join us through the season of Advent and into the Christmas season:

Sunday, Dec. 7:           10 a.m. Service of Lessons & Carols

Wednesday, Dec. 24: 5 p.m. Christingle Family Service

                                    8 p.m. Carol Sing

                                    8:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist (livestream available on YouTube)

Thursday, Dec. 25:     10 a.m. Said Holy Eucharist

We look forward to seeing you there!

AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WAYNE KERR

It has been a gift to have found Christ Church and to have had the privilege to worship here for the past seven years. It has also been an honour to serve as the People’s Warden for the last four years. For everything there is a season, and my time as Warden is drawing to a close. I will remain in the role until the March 8, 2026 Vestry, but will not be continuing as Warden past this point. 

Thank you to the leadership team and the parish for all of your support during the past few years. 

CHRISTMAS MARKET FOLLOWUP MEETING

The Christmas Market Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, November 25, at 10am in the Nailer Room to have a quick debrief about this year’s market, followed by lunch at Captain Hook’s afterwards.

SECRET PAL PROGRAM

We will be revealing ourselves to our Secret Pal that we’ve had for the past year (Dec. 2024-Dec. 2025) at our ACW Christmas Potluck Dinner on Wed. Dec. 3rd. Then we will choose a new Secret Pal for the coming year. All ladies in the church are welcome to take part. You pray for this person and remembered them throughout the year with occasional cards, but especially at Christmas or on her Birthday with a card and small gift. All is secret and it’s fun! Any questions, speak to Bev Whittaker (905-640-4206).

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.

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

The CCCCC Board is pleased to warmly welcome Nancy Feasby, Cathy Tubb, and Anne Embleton as Directors at large to the CCCCC Board. Adding the skills and talents of these 3 new members will serve to strengthen the governance of the CCCCC Board and support the relationship with Christ Church Stouffville.

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!

BISHOPS' ADVENT STUDY

The bishops of the diocese are inviting Anglicans to join them online this Advent for four evenings of prayer and reflection, Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. online. These gatherings will give Anglicans a chance to pause, connect and deepen their spiritual journey during this holy season. Each gathering will feature a reflection by the bishop and time for personal reflection, concluding with a short service of Compline. The evenings will be live on Zoom.
Nov. 25: Bishop Riscylla Shaw  (sign up for Nov. 25)
Dec. 2: Bishop Mauricio Andrade  (sign up for Dec. 2)
Dec. 9: Bishop Kevin Robertson  (sign up for Dec. 9)
Dec. 16: Bishop Andrew Asbil (sign up for Dec. 16)

For those who would like to attend in-person, we will gather as a group in the Nailer Room. Please let Canon Lisa know if you are planning on attending in-person.

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

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.

ACW CHRISTMAS DINNER

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's that time of year again. Wednesday, December 3rd we are having our
annual ACW Christmas Dinner starting at 6:30pm. Time to show off your favourite dishes and sample a dish made just for you by someone else. You will also be greeting your prayer partner and secret friends from last year and have the opportunity to choose someone else to pray for and remember in 2025. So, come on out all ladies of Christ Church for an evening of fun, song and fellowship and we welcome our Saviors birth. If you have any questions, please speak with Linda Hadaway.  

CHRIST CHURCH SKI DAY

Preliminary Notice: Our 21st annual Ski Day has been confirmed for February 13th, 2026, at Devil’s Glen. I know it is early but you can let your friends know and mark their calendars accordingly. More information to come later.

Don. (NEW > don.petrie1@gmail.com)

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.