Saturday, June 2nd: Ladies’ Breakfast: 9 am at Arcade Basile in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, next to the farmers’ market. Bring a friend! Small Group Activity: Johanna Gomez will host a sushi-making workshop at Briarwood from 2 - 4 pm. There will also be time for prayer. All are welcome. Sunday, June 3rd: Two worship services at Briarwood – our traditional service at 10:00 am and contemporary service at 11:30 am, with children’s faith program and nursery space at both. Rev. Sarina is attending a family wedding, and we welcome Rev. Ian Fraser to the pulpit. The scriptures are 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Psalm 139:1-10 and Luke 4:14-20 – "Listening for a Voice among the Hard of Hearing”. All are welcome to s
Friday, May 25th: Junior Youth Group from 5:00 – 6:00 pm at the church. Sunday, May 27th: Two worship services at Briarwood: our traditional service at 10:00 am and contemporary service at 11:30 am, with kids’ faith program and nursery space at both. The scriptures are Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29 and John 3:1-17. Sacrament of Communion at the 10:00 service. Ordination of Elders at both services. Here is Stevie’s weekly Children & Youth Update.
Friday, May 18th: 3:00 - 7:00 pm: Drop off items for Saturday’s Plant, Book & Bake sale 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Brownie bake-off for youth in high school, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the church. We’ll be baking and decorating brownies for Saturday’s bake sale. Saturday, May 19th: 9:00 am - noon: Briarwood’s Plant, Book & Bake Sale. Coffee, lemonade & muffins will be available for purchase as you browse the wonderful array of plants, books and baked goods. Sunday, May 20th: Two worship services at Briarwood – our traditional service at 10:00 am, and contemporary service at 11:30 am, with kids’ faith program and nursery space at both. The s
Once again, I am pleased to share with you some highlights from the May Session and Board meetings! We had a full house at our Session meeting on May 8th, and exclamations of joy were heard as we learned that three individuals had agreed to let their name stand for election as elders coming onto Session. Elder elections will be held this Sunday, May 20th, in the Narthex between services. Please be sure to come. Those elected will be ordained or welcomed back onto Session during services next week, May 27th. Margaret B will be stepping off Session this year. On behalf of the entire congregation, we thank her very much for all her service. We especially thank Margaret for spearheading Bria
Friday, May 11th: Junior Youth Group (grades 3-6) from 5 – 6 pm at the church. Saturday, May 12th: Spring clean-up from 9am until noon. Bring your rakes, and cloths for washing windows, and come for a morning of fun work. Sunday, May 13th - Christian Family Sunday: Two worship services at Briarwood – our traditional service at 10 am and contemporary service at 11:30 am, with children’s faith program and nursery space at both. Rev. Sarina is away, and we welcome Rev. Dr. Roland De Vries to the pulpit. The scriptures are Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 1 and 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 – “Most to be Pitied”. Sacrament of Communion at the 11:30 service. Plant sale: Looking for 6" or 8" flower pots to fil
Friday, May 4th & Saturday, May 5th: Spectrum Voices “Tones of Love” concert at 8 pm at Briarwood. Saturday, May 5th: Info session on Sexuality from 9:30am – noon. Child care provided. Ascension Sunday, May 6th: One blended service at 10:30 am at Briarwood, with children’s faith program and nursery space. The scriptures are John 15:9-17, Psalm 47 and Ephesians 1:15-23 – “God’s Power is Love”. After the service, all are invited to stay for a potluck lunch, and our Vacation Bible Camp volunteers’ fair. Afterwards, Stevie will meet with the Kids’ Worship Club, and Nancy Goodfellow will lead the Emotionally Healthy Relationships class. Stewardship update: Through April 30th, offerings were $57
