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!

ACW QUILT

The ACW would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who sold Quilt Raffle tickets, it was a successful event, and we made a total of $1,140.00. We could not have done that without all of you. The winner of the Quilt was one of our parishioners Lynn Poeltl, I am sure she will enjoy it. Blessings, Susan Walmsley.

POPE FRANCIS MEMORIAL BOOK

Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025. Christ Church has a memorial book for anyone who’d like to share a message. The book will be given to the Archdiocese.

RED DRESS DAY AT CHRIST CHURCH STOUFFVILLE ON SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025

Why Red Dress Day Matters to Us

Every year on May 5, communities across Canada mark Red Dress Day to remember and honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S). The red dress has become a powerful symbol of those who are missing—loved ones taken too soon by violence rooted in racism, sexism, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism.

As people of faith, we are called to seek justice, walk in compassion, and care for one another as neighbours. The crisis of MMIWG2S is not only a national tragedy—it is a moral and spiritual concern. Indigenous women are far more likely than others to experience violence, go missing, or be killed. The families left behind continue to ask for answers, support, and real change.

For Anglican Christians, Red Dress Day is a time to listen and respond. The Anglican Church of Canada has committed to the work of truth, reconciliation, and healing, acknowledging the church’s role in the residential school system and its ongoing impact.

Honouring Red Dress Day is one way we live out that commitment—with humility and hope.

We are invited to:

Wear red on May 5 to raise awareness.
Hang a red dress in a visible place as a sign of remembrance.
Pray for justice and healing for Indigenous families and communities.
Learn more about the MMIWG2S crisis and the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry.
Support Indigenous-led organizations doing frontline work for safety, justice, and healing.

Red Dress Day is not just about remembering the lost. It’s about standing with the living—our Indigenous neighbours—on the journey toward truth and a more just future. In this sacred work, the Church has a role to play.

"THE CHOSEN" STUDY SESSIONS - SEASON TWO

Save the Dates to join us as we watch and discuss the second season of "The Chosen", the groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, as seen through the eyes of those who knew him. 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 online starting Wednesday May 7 through to Wednesday June 25 from 7 pm - 9 pm. Locations and registration details will be announced shortly. Look forward to seeing you there!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN – SUMMER VBS!

Mark your calendars for the Christ Church summer Vacation Bible School for kids ages 4-12y/o happening the mornings of July 7-11. This year’s theme is “True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World”! The cost will be $25 per child for the week. For registration and more info, go to stouffvilleanglican.ca/summervbs Please take a poster to hang up around town.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

A gentle reminder that we are still accepting donations for the Stouffville Food Bank! We are also still accepting donations of salmon. There is an updated list in the front entryway for items that are most needed right now. Thank you!

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.

York Region Food Network's Good Food Box

York Region Food Network is a non-profit community organization based in Aurora and serves the Region. The Good Food Box program offers fresh, quality fruits and vegetables from local farmers at 19th Avenue Farmer's Market and sell them at wholesale pricing. They've recently added a pick-up location in Stouffville. The program is open to everyone and The Good Food Box is available for pick-up on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. The contents of each box are different and will change based on seasonal availability. Each Good Food Box contains 6-8 types of fruits and vegetables and cost $18 (plus PayPal fees). The boxes are packed in Aurora by YRFN staff and a team of volunteers. For more information, check out their website (here).

MISSING KEYS

Are you missing a set of keys? A set has been in the church office for a couple months and no one has come to claim it. If you have been missing your keys, we have them! There's a Freightliner tag attached to the ring. If this sounds like your keys, please contact the church office!

EVENTS

THE GORDON LIGHTFOOT STORY WITH DR. MIKE DALEY

Those people who attended our evening with Dr Mike Daley, hearing about the story and listening to the music of Leonard Cohen, will be excited to learn Mike is returning to Christ Church. On Friday May 9 at 7:30pm, come and experience the Gordon Lightfoot Story with Dr Mike Daley. There has never been a more appropriate time to celebrate a true Canadian music icon. Tickets are $25 and are available on Eventbrite (Link: bit.ly/4kFoBYB), through the office, or at the door.

LAY LITURGICAL REFRESHER DAY

Calling all Lay Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Servers, Intercessors, Crucifers, and Acolytes for the York Central Deanery Lay Liturgical Refresher Day! Come together with others in your ministry to reflect on our ministries and encourage one another. The event is Saturday, May 10th at 9:30am – 12:00pm at Holy Trinity, Thornhill. Admission is free! For more information and the electronic sign-up form go to: tinyurl.com/liturgicalrefresher Registration forms are also available from the office.

2025 ANNUAL PLANT SALE

The 2025 Plant Sale will be held on Sat. May 24th. 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. If you need pots there will be some on the stage for you to pick up. Watch for a sign-up sheet soon. Any questions, please contact Gail Wood 416 432-0293 or gail@woodmail.ca.

SAVE THE DATE: DIOCESAN WORSHIP SERVICES

Bishop Andrew Asbil is encouraging Anglicans to attend one – or more – of the five large worship gatherings planned around the diocese in 2025. “It’s an opportunity for our community to come together and pray and sing and rejoice as followers of Jesus Christ,” he says.
The dates and locations are:
May 31 at 2 p.m. at All Saints, Whitby
Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. at St. James, Orillia
Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul, Bloor Street

STOUFFVILLE PRAYER BREAKFAST

Everyone is invited to attend the Whitchurch-Stouffville Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 15th at 7am at Station Creek Golf Course. The speaker will be Ruth Ann Onley, recording artist and award-winning author. Tickets are $25 and are available at Reesor’s Market or online at wsprayerbreakfast.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.

Weekly Announcements

For the week of April 27th 2025