Weekly Announcements
For the week of March 15th 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!
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL MARCH 22nd
Please note, there will be no Sunday School next Sunday, March 22nd due to March Break. We will resume as usual on Sunday, March 29th.
PALM CROSS MAKING
Join us on Thursday, March 26th at 1pm in the Nailer Room for palm cross making ahead of Palm Sunday. No experience required! We will teach you.
HOLY WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH
Join us as we move into the Easter season together:
March 29th: Palm Sunday (8am & 10am services)
April 2nd: Maundy Thursday (7pm service)
April 3th: Good Friday (8:30am Cross Walk; 10:00am Ecumenical service at St. James)
April 5th: Easter Sunday (8am & 10am services)
MAUNDY THURSDAY FOOT WASHING
Please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table if you are interested in having your feet washed during the Maundy Thursday service at 7pm on April 2nd.
GOOD FRIDAY WATCH
A sign-up sheet is on the Welcome Table for those wishing to sit watch on Good Friday between 12-3pm. If you are unable to sign-up in person, please email or call the office.
Prayers will follow at 3pm.
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). 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!
LENTEN COURSE FROM BIBLE REMIXED AND DIOCESE OF TORONTO
The Way of the Cross and a Crucified People: On the Ground in Palestine" led by Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat with Bishop Andrew Asbil. This journey to the cross will deeply ground us in Jesus' passion as seen in today's world. This free zoom Bible study will be offered on Sunday evenings from February 22 to March 29, 2026, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST. To learn more and to register, visit www.bibleremixed.ca
BISHOP’S APPEAL FOR JAMAICAN RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest hurricanes to ever strike Jamaica, the scale of devastation is staggering, with homes, infrastructure and livelihoods destroyed and half of Jamaica’s houses of worship damaged or destroyed.
The FaithWorks Allocation Committee has approved a dollar-for-dollar Matching Challenge Grant of up to $50,000, with the goal of raising at least $100,000 for relief and reconstruction. Every gift will be matched, doubling its impact, until the challenge is met.
This is a short and focused campaign, ending on April 17.
FaithWorks invites parishes and individuals to respond promptly and generously. Donations can be made online at FaithWorks.ca and designated to the Bishop’s Appeal for Jamaican Relief and Reconstruction. All funds will be forwarded to Alongside Hope for distribution through its established partners in Jamaica.
EVENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT FLOOR HOCKEY!
Come out Friday nights from 7pm-9pm for Floor Hockey and fun!
SAVE THE DATE – COMMUNITY MEAL MARCH 21
Mark your calendars for the first Christ Church Community Meal, happening Saturday March 21st from 5:00-6:30pm. The meal is completely free and open to everyone in the community. We will continue to host community meals every third Saturday of the month (excluding July and August). For all the upcoming dates, see the poster on the bulletin board. We will need volunteers to help! Please spread the word! Posters are available on the welcome table in the Narthex.
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 25 - COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE EVENT
Join us for the Christ Church Community Garage Sale, where you'll discover a treasure trove of goods from the Christ Church community inside 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, available on site! This fantastic event is all in support of the Community Meal. All are invited to attend the next planning meeting on Sunday, April 8th, in the Nailer Room.
SAVE THE DATE – 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.
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.