Weekly Announcements

For the week of September 27th 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!

ORANGE SHIRT DAY – SEPREMBER 30th

September 30th is recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day inspired by the story of Indian Residential School Survivor Phyllis Webstad. Phyllis was 6 years old when she wore her new orange shirt for her first day at residential school. Her shirt was immediately taken from her by school staff. To honour the children who survived Indian Residential Schools and remember those who did not, many Canadians across the country wear an orange shirt.

HARVEST THANKSGIVING DONATIONS

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and we’re asking for donations for our annual harvest Thanksgiving display for Sunday, October 11th. Please consider donating flowers, fresh fruit, vegetables and canned goods! Items can be delivered the Friday or Saturday morning (Oct. 9 & Oct. 10).

HELP US GET MORE CANNED SALMON TO THE STOUFFVILLE FOOD BANK!

Thank you to all that have been donating salmon over the past year! Your donations have meant a lot to the Food Bank, who relies on donations to help those in need. Christ Church has a goal of donating 50 cans of salmon a month to help with their ongoing need, and we need your help! Only you can help us reach 50 cans of salmon each month!

There is a special basket in the Narthex for the salmon donations.

CHRISTMAS MARKET ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATE: The annual Christ Church Christmas Market is coming to town on November 14th!

BOUTIQUE: You are welcome to bring in your Boutique items for Christmas Market.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 6 at 9:00am

CHRISTMAS MARKET CRAFT TABLE

The craft table was a huge success at the Christmas Market last year! Many thanks for the donations! Once again it is that time of the year and we would appreciate any hand made items to sell on November 14th! Any leftover items will be sold at a future sale. If you have any supply donations such as fabric, jeans, pants, purses (items that are no longer wearable or usable) or craft supplies we would greatly appreciate them!

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. The first two sessions will be held at Christ Church, in the Nailer Room. We hope to see you there!

FILL A PURSE FOR A SISTER CAMPAIGN

Christ Church is pleased to announce that we will again be participating in the "Fill A Purse For A Sister Campaign". We are a drop off location for the wider community and the campaign runs from September 1 - December 1. New or gently used purses can be donated as well as other essential items listed on the "Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign" poster in the front entry and on the donation bin. The donation bin can be found the Narthex!

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

NEXT COMMUNITY MEAL – OCTOBER 17

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, October 17th 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.

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.

FALL MUFFIN BREAKFAST

Our Fall Muffin Breakfast is coming up on Sunday, October 25th at 8:30 a.m. Diane Ferguson will be our speaker. Muffins will be appreciated – please let Gail Wood know if you can bake and what type you’ll make. Tables will be set up at 10 o’clock on Saturday morning (Oct. 24th).  Please call or e-mail Gail Wood if you can help. 416 432-0293 or gail@woodmail.ca

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.