Weekly Announcements

For the week of August 2nd 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!

NEWS FROM THE CORPORATION

The Corporation and Daycare Board are excited to announce the new Molok garbage system. The Molok Bins have been delivered, with installation completed by the end of August.
Derek Sawyer's assistance has been invaluable and we all thank you for your knowledge.
Going forward we will now have three streams of garbage 1) recycling glass, cans, plastic, cardboard 2) waste 3) organics - food, diapers new our facility
The Window Replacement project is now complete. 
New windows on the west side of the building -narthex daycare room, kitchen and east side Sunshine room, basement Nursery room and Rector's office 
Many thanks to Wayne Kerr for facilitating this project and the Daycare Board.

SAVE THE DATE – THE CHOSEN: SEASON 5

“The Chosen” Study Series returns in September with Season 5. We will be meeting on Wednesday nights, 7:00-9:00pm, starting on September 23 until November 11. More details to come!

CITY STREET OUTREACH BACKPACKS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS

This year Stouffville Pentecostal Church is aiming to fill 200 backpacks with school supplies to be distributed through 8 local schools & City Street Outreach. We were able to ask a church fulfill 170 bags, but we have 30 bags left if anyone in our community is willing to jump in with us to fulfill all 200 bags. We have an online shopping list, and a list of the local schools at www.stouffville.church/backpack If you're interested, please reach out as we hoping to give every student in need a great start to this upcoming school year! You can reach out at Stouffville Pentecostal Church or email info@stouffville.church

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

EVENTS

FRIDAY NIGHT FLOOR HOCKEY!

Friday Night Floor Hockey has finished for the season. Thank you to everyone who came out each week! It was a lot of fun. We will resume in the fall on Friday, September 4th. See you then!

NEXT COMMUNITY MEAL – SEPTEMBER 19

Thank you to everyone who helped out with our fourth Christ Church Community Meal! Your hard work made this event possible. Mark your calendars for the next Community Meal, happening Saturday September 19th 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.

2026 CHRIST CHURCH GOLF TOURNAMENT

Mark your calendars! This year’s golf tournament will be held at Rolling Hills Golf Club (12808 Warden Ave, Stouffville, ON L4A 3X9) on Saturday, September 26th. Golfing will begin with a Shotgun Start at 1pm. Non-golfers are cordially invited to join the group for supper after the golf at 6pm. There is a signup sheet on the table in the Narthex for anyone interested in participating.
Prices:
$100 - Golf (including cart)                $60 - Dinner only
For those wanting to pay via e-transfer, please us this question and answer: Question: Golf tournament password? Answer: Golf2026 *Note* It is important that everyone use the question and answer for Charlie's sanity! Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any other questions, please contact Jermain Franklin or Jenna in the church office.

SAVE THE DATE: OUTREACH CONFERENCE

The 2026 Outreach & Advocacy Conference, “The Church as a Catalyst for Liberation,” will take place online on Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Dean Detloff, the research and advocacy officer of Development & Peace – Caritas Canada and a sessional faculty member at the Institute for Christian Studies. The day will also feature workshops on a variety of outreach and justice topics. Registration will open after Labour Day.

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.