Weekly Announcements

For the week of April 12th 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

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF FAITHWORKS - FEATURED MINISTRY PARTNER: NORTH HOUSE

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 North House, one of several FaithWorks ministry partners who care for people who are homeless.  Serving the Brock and Uxbridge/Scugog area, North House works to prevent homelessness in a number of ways including providing access to affordable housing, ID replacement, harm reduction, the housing first program, Landlord and Tenant Board Support, Low Income Energy Assistance, North Toy Box, Rent Smart course, shower, laundry and kitchen facilities, Ontario Electricity Support Program and more. Further information about North House's critical services can be found on their website: North House – A North Durham where no person experiences housing instability.

If you would like to support North House or another ministry partner in the area of homelessness, 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: SATURDAY APRIL 25 - COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE EVENT

Join us for the Christ Church Community Garage Sale on April 25th from 8am-11am. There will be tables of goods from the Christ Church community AND a bake table full of delicious treats in the Great Hall, and a parking lot boot sale from the wider Stouffville community. Take a break from bargain hunting and refuel with a cup of Tea or Coffee! This fantastic event is all in support of the Community Meal. If you have items to donate or would like a spot in the parking lot boot sale, please contact the church office.
Baking Donations can be brought in on Friday, April 24th during office hours for pricing in the afternoon. 
We are also looking for volunteers to help with cleanup after 11:00am. Please let the office know if you're able to help out!

YORK CENTRAL DEANERY LAY REFRESHER DAY, APRIL 25, 2026, 9AM - 12:30PM AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH THORNHILL 

The Heart of Worship seminar will focus on understanding the four-fold pattern of Christian worship and how this liturgical concept shapes the practice of worship and the place of worship arts in our churches. The second part will explore our understanding of community formation as we cultivate different worship practices. Attending as a church group is strongly encouraged.

Please register with your priest to attend this Lay Refresher Day. Closing date is April 19.

ACW GENERAL MEETING - APRIL 25

You are invited to the Toronto Diocesan Anglican Church Women annual meeting on Zoom.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
Everyone must register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dj9tu0kISwKCBZq5Pjkl_Q 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

“THE NEIL YOUNG STORY” – MAY 9

Join us on Saturday May 9 at 2:30pm as we continue our musical journey learning about iconic Canadian artists.  This time it is Neil Young's turn, as we spend an hour or so with Dr. Mike Daley listening to Neil's songs and hearing the story behind them. Tickets are now available online through Eventbrite (https://bit.ly/4bHB9vO) or at the door. A limited number of tickets are being sold through the office, exclusively for Christ Church members.

NEXT COMMUNITY MEAL – May 16

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 May 16th 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.