Clothes Swap

Saturday, April 13th 10am to 2pm

Our 2024 Clothes Swap was a huge success! We helped reduce waste AND raised funds to support our Butterfly Garden Project!

Our long-advertised Clothing Swap (which was sponsored by our Environmental Action Team) was held on April 13th. We had people lined up at 10am with enthusiastic swappers enjoying themselves all day. Our community welcomed newcomers who both swapped and assisted. Donations were good with our final tally to come.

Left to right: Donnie Rose, Jean Prescott, Barb Kroon, Jasha Ramsay Latter, and Karen Funt

Special thanks to the organizers of this event (Jean Prescott, Stuart Browning, and Jasha Ramsay-Latter) PLUS everyone who helped with the event, including: Barb, Rebecca, Annabelle, Marcia, Jim, Kerry, Liz, Bob, Marguerite, Julia, Karen, Inga, Frances, Jennifer, Sharon, Marie, Linda, Elain and Janni. Of course, special thanks to all those who donated and swapped to make this event possible. A HUGE Thank YOU!

Proceeds for this event will help support the Environmental Action Team’s Butterfly Garden Project. Leftover clothing was donated to the Good Stuff Connection thrift store, which is operated by the North Shore Crises Services Society (a registered charity dedicated to promoting a secure and abuse-free environment and resources for women and children fleeing violence).

January's Outreach Recipient: Lookout Housing and Health Services

During the month of January, 100% of our offering plate collection (unless otherwise noted) was given to Lookout Housing and Health Services, which helps to provide support for people dealing with homelessness.

We raised a total of $1,359.63 for the Lookout Housing & Health Society. Thank you to all who donated.

Church Office Closed for Holiday and Vacation

Our church Office will be closed Christmas Day through New Year’s Day while Janni observes the two stat holidays and uses her remaining vacation time for 2023.  She will return to work on Tuesday, January 2nd. 

If you have an emergency that needs attention while the office is closed, contact Board President Barrie Forbes (604-220-7644).

December's Outreach: Congregational Support Fund

During the month of December, we collected $1,323.30 for the Congregational Support Fund, which is used to help congregants in need of support. 

Contact Leslie Gibbons or Marga Hanna for further information about this fund, or to request support.

Collecting warm clothing donations for the Lookout Shelter

We’re collecting warm winter clothing for the Lookout Shelter to distribute to people without homes. 
Please bring new or gently used toques, gloves, mittens, and socks to the church, and place them in the bin beside the foyer table.  

Donation cut-off for 2023: 10am Wednesday, December 20th

Our last bank deposit of the year will be done at 10am on Wednesday, December 20th.  Cash and cheque donations received after that deadline will not be deposited until the new year (and will therefore not show up on 2023 tax receipts, but will appear on next year's tax receipts).  

Electronic donations (via eTransfer or credit card) are deposited immediately.  Therefore, electronic payments can be received through December 31st, and will appear on your 2023 tax receipt. 

The cut-off deadline only applies to cash and cheques.

Christmas Eve

6pm Evening Service

We’re holding an evening service on December 24th, instead of our usual morning service.  This family-friendly service will feature traditional stories, carols, and candles — followed by apple cider and treats.  We hope you can join us!

Reminder: There will be NO 10:30am service that day — just the evening service at 6pm.

Christmas Hampers

Again this year, we collected Christmas hamper donations for families and youth in need in our area.  We collected a large basket full of items that will be dropped off at Family Services North Shore on December 11th.

Thanks to all who contributed items!

Cash donations can always be made directly to Family Services HERE.

New Year's Eve Potluck Brunch: 10:30am Sunday, December 31st

Mark your calendars now and plan to join us at 10:30am on Sunday, December 31st for a New Year’s Eve Potluck brunch in our Fireside Room!

Bring a food item to share with others, and come prepared for a fun time with church friends. (NOTE: This is in lieu of a regular Sunday Service that day).

Office Closed Friday for Remembrance Day

Our Church Office will be closed on Friday in recognition of the Remembrance Day holiday on Saturday.

Janni will be back in the office regular hours next week (7am-2pm Monday through Thursday, and working the same hours from home on Friday).