Weekly Announcements
For the week of May 24th 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: FLEMINGDON PARK MINISTRY
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 Flemingdon Park Ministry, one of several FaithWorks ministry partners who provide resettlement support that helps new Canadians and refugees overcome language and cultural barriers that can make a fresh start in a new country feel overwhelming. Flemingdon Park Ministry (FPM) has been building community and walking alongside the people of Flemingdon Park for over 40 years. As a community-based organisation, they serve the people of Flemingdon Park. In the years since, the staff of FPM has been a visible presence of hope and friendship in the community. FPM is a safe place for all people to come to, and through their various programs, they build community and bridge the gaps that separate people and their access to healthy and affordable food. In Flemingdon Park, we focus on addressing food insecurity and social isolation. More information can be found Flemingdon Park Ministry's website: Flemingdon Park Ministry.
If you would like to support Flemingdon Park Ministry 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. And thank you to all who so generously supported our 2026 FaithWorks campaign!
WARDEN’S BURSARY 2026
Preamble
Church Stouffville recognizes that post-secondary education can be an important part in the development of hearts and minds of young people as they begin their path to success in life. Through generous donations, we have established a Fund that can offer a one-time bursary of up to $5,000 to our young people who are graduating from Secondary School and starting a post-secondary education.
Eligibility
This bursary is open to any young person who is graduating or has graduated from Secondary School, and whose parents or grandparents are members or regular attendees of Christ Church Stouffville, or who has been involved with the Church as a young person.
How to Apply
Those interested in applying for this bursary should submit the following information to the Churchwardens and Incumbent of Christ Church Stouffville by June 28, 2026:
· A written application letter stating the university or college you will be attending, what studies you will be pursuing, your dreams and goals for your future, and how this scholarship might be of benefit to you as you pursue your dreams.
· Evidence of acceptance to the college or university that you will be attending.
Approval Process
All submitted applications will be reviewed by the Churchwardens and Incumbent of Christ Church Stouffville. All applicant(s) will be informed of the results by July 12, and funds will be distributed to the successful applicant by July 19 or July 26.
All decisions by the Churchwardens and Incumbent are final.
EVENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT FLOOR HOCKEY!
Come out Friday nights from 7pm-9pm for Floor Hockey and fun!
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.