Weekly Announcements

For the week of May 17th 2026

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). The tables and chairs will be set up by the Friday Night Floor Hockey Group. Please note that coffee hours will only take place on Sundays if someone has signed up to facilitate!

CANON LISA'S SABBATH LEAVE

Please note that Canon Lisa will be away on Sabbath leave from May 14 - August 13 followed by her summer holidays from August 14 - September 7. During her Sabbath Leave, the Rev. Richard Newland will provide part-time coverage, including Sundays. Captain The Rev. Greg Bailey, our Honorary Assistant, will be providing Sunday coverage for Canon Lisa's holidays. Each will also be available for any pastoral emergencies. Contact information for Fr. Richard and Fr. Greg will be provided closer to their start times. Thank you!

TAKING FAITH HOME

Please see the new bulletin inserts included this week as part of a new initiative to expand worship beyond church services. Each week a new insert will be available that connects directly to the service liturgy. We are also looking for feedback! Please let us know what you like or dislike about the new inserts. A digital version can also be found on our website: stouffvilleanglican.ca/athome

NEWS FROM THE CORPORATION

The Corporation has successfully been given another grant from the Government of Ontario of $7,500 for security upgrades to the building. Thank you to Charlie Parker for his diligence.

The money from this grant is going towards new secure windows in the Narthex Nursery and Kitchen windows. The Sunshine windows and basement grade windows on the east side of the building will also be replaced by the Christ Church Child Care Center. Thank you to Wayne Kerr for managing this project for both the Church and Child Care Center.

Blessings from the Corporation

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF FAITHWORKS - FEATURED MINISTRY PARTNER: A PLACE CALLED HOME – LINDSAY

2026 marks the 30th anniversary of our annual diocesan appeal, FaithWorks. This Easter season (April 12 - May 24) we are inviting everyone to consider making a donation in support of FaithWorks.  This week we are featuring A Place Called Home - Lindsay, one of several FaithWorks ministry partners who help care for those who are homeless and underhoused. Since opening their doors in 1995, they’ve remained deeply committed to their mission of offering safe shelter, essential services, and a pathway to stability for those experiencing homelessness in the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton. Over the past three decades, they have delivered emergency shelter, drop-In services, and transitional housing to thousands, they have helped individuals reconnect with health, employment, and housing supports, partnered with local agencies, volunteers, and donors to build a stronger safety net and advocated for long-term solutions to homelessness and housing insecurity. More information can be found on A Place Called Home's website: A Place Called Home | Support and Shelter

If you would like to support A Place Called Home or another ministry partner, Faithworks campaign material can be found in envelopes on the table in the narthex or you can make a donation on-line:  FaithWorks.  Donations can be made to specific ministry partners or designated generally (area of greatest need).  Please speak to Cathy Tubb or Lilian Callaghan for further information. Thank you in advance for prayerfully considering how you can support FaithWorks.

EVENTS

FRIDAY NIGHT FLOOR HOCKEY!

Come out Friday nights from 7pm-9pm for Floor Hockey and fun!

SAVE THE DATE! 2026 ANNUAL PLANT SALE

The 2026 Plant Sale will be held on Sat. May 23rd. It’s not too early to start looking for extra plants in your garden. As flowers come up, please put the extras into pots for our plant sale. Watch for a sign-up sheet soon. Any questions, please contact Gail Wood 416-432-0293 or gail@woodmail.ca.

SAVE THE DATE - PENTECOST HERITAGE POTLUCK

Everyone is invited to join us for a Pentecost Heritage Potluck on Sunday, May 24 after the 10am service. We'd love everyone who is able to bring a dish that tells the story of your family, whether that's a traditional dish from your families' heritage or a recipe your grandmother used to make or something you love. We want to celebrate the wonderful tapestry of people that make up Christ Church. We'd also like to invite you to include a card with your dish that tells the story of what you've shared. If you are planning on bringing a dish, please let us know using the signup sheet on the Welcome table in the Narthex. We hope to see you there!

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW – GOSPEL MUSIC PRESENTATION

Come and join award-winning author Tom Locke in a journey down memory lane, with a focus on how Gospel and Christian music influenced the music of the 50s & 60s. Interactive in nature and featuring the playing of some memorable tunes, Tom’s presentation goes where his audience takes it. Perhaps you will “learn something new about the music you know.”  This presentation will take place at Christ Church on Wednesday evening June 17 at 7:30pm.  Tickets are $15, and available on Eventbrite (http://bit.ly/4dwKZkd), from the office, or at the door. Tom is a friend of Jim & Eleanor Winters. To learn more about him, go to www.mitstories.com.

NEXT COMMUNITY MEAL – JUNE 20

Thank you to everyone who helped out with our second Christ Church Community Meal! Your hard work made this event possible. Mark your calendars for the next Community Meal, happening Saturday June 20th from 5:00-6:30pm. For all the upcoming dates, see the poster on the bulletin board. Volunteers are always welcome, so contact Andrea or the church office if you are interested in helping out. Please spread the word! Posters are available on the welcome table in the Narthex.

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.