Weekly Announcements
For the week of January 25th 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 WINTER BREAK
Please note that Canon Lisa will be on her Winter Break from February 2-9. Our Honorary Assistant, Captain The Rev. Greg Bailey, will be the celebrant and preacher at both the 8 am and 10am services on Sunday February 8.
LENTEN STUDY – THE CHOSEN: SEASON 4
Join us this Lent as we watch and discuss Season 4 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 from 7 pm - 9 pm starting January 28 to March 25 (excluding Feb. 18 which is Ash Wednesday). The first session will be held at Christ Church. All are welcome. Please speak to Canon Lisa for further information. If you'd like to attend on-line, please let Canon Lisa know so you receive the Zoom invite. Look forward to seeing you there!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ANNOUNCEMENT
From the BHC:
This February, we invite our parish family to journey with us through Black History Month as we celebrate the beauty, the history, and the resilience of the African diaspora. Each Sunday, the Black History Month Committee will be weaving reflective expressions into our services, alongside powerful musical offerings, including singer Makenzie Morgan on February 1st, that honour the spirit of the month. Join us for Coffee Hour every week, and don't miss our highly anticipated Annual Black History Month Luncheon on Feb. 22. On Feb. 22, we are also excited to have Dr. Martin McDowell close out the month by sharing stories of the life-changing philanthropic work he has led in Ghana over the past decades.
Come every week. Bring a friend. Sign up for the luncheon. Let's worship, learn and celebrate together.
RETURN YOUR PALM CROSSES AHEAD OF ASH WEDNESDAY
Did you know that your palm crosses can be repurposed? Canon Lisa can use them to make ashes for Ash Wednesday! A basket will be on the Welcome Table until February 15th, and we’d love it if you could contribute yours from last year.
JOIN US FOR ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday services (Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist) will be held at 10 am and 7 pm on February 18th. Please note that these services will not be livestreamed to our YouTube channel.
MINISTRY REPORTS TO VESTRY
NOTE FOR MINISTRY LEADERS: February 6th is the deadline for ministry leaders to submit their reports to Vestry. Please email a WORD document to admin@stouffvilleanglican.ca. Thank you!
VESTRY 2026
All members of Christ Church are encouraged to attend Vestry in person on Sunday, March 8th following the 10am Service. Electronic copies of the Vestry Report and Financial Report will be available two weeks before. Please let Jenna know if you would like a physical copy before Friday, March 6th.
COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR
The Christ Church 20s & 30s group is putting together another team to fundraise for and participate in the 2026 “The Coldest Night of the Year”, which is raising funds for Inn from the Cold Newmarket. Everyone is invited to join the team, even if you’re not able to walk on Saturday, February 28th. If you’re interested in joining the team or sponsoring the team, please let Jenna know in the office or follow this link: https://walk.w-ith.me/ChristChurch
GATHER YOUR LEGACY – DIOCESE OF TORONTO EVENT
Join us for an enlightening afternoon on Thursday, February 5 from 2:00pm- 4:0pm at St. Martin’s Church, Bay Ridges (1203 St. Martin's Drive, Pickering), as we delve into the importance of estate planning and legacy giving from a biblical perspective. Hosted by Reverend Shelly Pollard, with a special appearance by Bishop Riscylla Shaw, this seminar will provide valuable insights and information on how you can leave a lasting impact through your legacy. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is Limited to the First 50 Registrants
Please RSVP to office@stmartinsanglican.ca or adtf@toronto.anglican.ca by January 29th to reserve your seat. We look forward to seeing you there!
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 25 - COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE EVENT
Plans are underway for Christ Church to host a Community Garage Sale in our parking lot and we are looking for volunteers to join in the fun! More details to follow soon. All are invited to attend the next planning meeting on Monday February 23 at 10:00am in the Nailer Room.
EVENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT FLOOR HOCKEY!
Come out Friday nights from 7pm-9pm for Floor Hockey and fun!
CHRIST CHURCH SKI DAY
Reminder: Christ Church Ski Day: Our 21st annual Christ Church Ski day is now confirmed as Friday, February 13th, 2026, at Devil’s Glen. A comprehensive information sheet which should answer most of your questions is available from Don. Registration is now open by email to don.petrie1@gmail.com (I need first and last names for each skier (and age if 15yrs. or younger) before Feb. 10th.. Don 905-640-3653.
SAVE THE DATE FOR PANCAKE TUESDAY!
Join us in the Great Hall for pancakes, sausages, and beverages! Come celebrate Mardi Gras/Pancake Tuesday on February 17th, from 5-7PM. All are welcome and we are looking forward to seeing you!
DIOCESAN BLACK HISTORY MONTH SERVICE
Black History Month will begin in a special way with a Eucharist at St. James Cathedral on Feb. 1 at 4:30 p.m. The service will be The Bob Marley (Emancipation) Mass, written by the Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields, vicar of the cathedral. The theme will be “One Love, One Heart” and the preacher will be the Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, bishop of the Diocese of Missouri. Bishop Andrew Asbil will preside. The music will be led by MOKA, a Caribbean fusion band. All are invited.
FAMILY CHALLENGE NIGHT: LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
Looking for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and family fun? Join us on Saturday February 21 at 6pm for Family Challenge Night, where teamwork makes the dream work!
Come with your own team, or we’ll happily match you up, no problem. Challenges will test a mix of skills (brains, balance, creativity, speed… and maybe a little luck), so everyone has a chance to shine. Expect head-to-head challenges, points, cheering, and plenty of “I can’t believe you did that!” moments. This is a great event for families, but all ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided, and bragging rights are absolutely on the line.
Bring your game face, your sense of humour, and plan to have a fun night!
PERHAPS LOVE: A CONCERT – FEBRUARY 28th
The Christ Church Choir is holding a concert on Saturday, February 28th at 2:00pm, with some special guests, including Cathy Tubb, Andrea Stewart-Franklin, and the Rev. Canon Lisa Newland! Tickets are $20.00 cash and $20.50 if paying with credit card, and are available through Linda Hadaway and the church office.
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.