Offering for weeks 3 & 4 of June:
The second special offering for this month is for The CRC Indigenous Ministry, which is made up of a national committee (Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee), three Urban Indigenous Ministries, and a Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation, each using their strengths to support healing and reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous people in Canada. The Indigenous Ministry Committee has the specific role of educating and mobilizing CRC congregations and members to live in reconciled relationships with Indigenous people and non-indigenous people.
For more information visit Indigenous Ministry Canada
* The Deacons we will now be doing two Special Offerings per month, The King's University will run for the first two weeks, with Indigenous Ministry CRC for weeks 3&4. You are invited to give to either or both offerings as they will both be available on tithley for the whole month of June! *
Preteens: Join us on Thursday evenings for faith, activities, bible study, games and a whole lot of fun!!! Preteens is for children in grades 4-7 and they meet on the first and third Thursday's of every month at 6:30pm. Here is the upcoming schedule for June:
- June 19 - Fun Night at Willoughby at 6:30pm.
If you are interested in joining or want to know more about the program please contact Christian at Christian@willoughbychurch.com.
Willoughby Church Games Night & BBQ Event: The Pastoral Elder Team would like to welcome you all to a Games Night and BBQ on Saturday, June 14th starting at 4pm. Come out and enjoy some fun outdoor activities or bring your favourite board/card game to share with others! BBQ dinner will be at 5:30pm. Hope to see you all here for a fun night of food and games with our community!!! Any questions, please contact Evelyn Bouwman or Tamara!
Congregational Meeting: There will be a Congregational Meeting on Monday, June 16th at 7:00 pm to approve last years financials. This is an in person meeting only, a package is available in your mailbox for review prior to the meeting. If there are any further questions for council, they can be sent to council@willoughbychurch.com or asked at the meeting.
Urgent Need: A Refugee family of 4 has recently arrived from Burundi, Africa and is moving into an apartment in Langley. They are in need of everything to furnish the apartment, right down to dishes and glasses. Can you help??? Please call or text Eleanor McComb with anything you may be able to give.
Willoughby Canada Day Celebration: Hosted by Living Word Church - Join Living Word on Saturday, June 28th at Willoughby Church for a Canada Day Celebration starting at 10:00am!! There will be Food & Drink, Music & Songs, Fun & Games & Door Prizes. Come & Celebrate with Us!!
Garden Sharing Table 2025: If your vegetable or flower garden is producing more than you can use, why not share the abundance? Starting this Sunday, you're invited to bring your extras to our Garden Sharing Table, located in the church’s front lobby. Whether you have a handful of herbs or a bumper crop of rhubarb, all contributions are welcome. Let’s bless others with the bounty and enjoy the gifts of the season together. The table will be available every Sunday throughout the summer. Happy harvesting—and happy sharing!
You're invited to join us for an exciting summer tradition: Regent's Evening Public Lecture (EPL) series. Hear from Summer Programs faculty as they discuss everything from groundbreaking research to insights gleaned from a lifetime of ministry. Summer EPLs are thought-provoking, spirit-enriching, and completely free! Join us in Regent's newly renovated Chapel to experience Summer Programs vibes, ask questions, and chat with other members of the Regent community. EPLs are also livestreamed at rgnt.net/live. Whether you attend onsite or online, we hope you'll invite a friend along and tune in to this year's EPLs. The next lecture is: Monday, Jul 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM with John M. Owen, on What’s Wrong with Democracy? John Owen will discuss the travails of democracy, focusing particularly on how the content of its underlying philosophy of liberalism—the theory that upholds individual freedom as the highest political good—has shifted over the centuries; why today’s version of liberalism is a mixed blessing; and how Christians might help their societies rethink liberalism and repair their politics.
Join us for the Inaugural Performance of the Inspiro Singers on Saturday, July 5th at 7:30pm in New Westminster CRC for First Breath: An Inaugural Performance of the Inspiro Singers from TWU. Inspiro Singers is more than a performance ensemble. It’s a space where artistry and education meet. We aim to support emerging and established conductors through podium time, mentorship, and collaboration with skilled singers through the partnership with CCE. Our goal is to nurture both musical excellence and future leadership in the choral arts. Experience a stirring evening of choral artistry featuring a diverse choice of repertoires, such as music by Runestad, Squires, and Hogan. For tickets, click here!
Hearts Exchanged - One Hearts Exchanged participant said this, "Being a part of this process, and witnessing people faithfully engage with it, gives me a renewed sense of hope for the church’s potential to be a force of healing and reconciliation in a broken world." If you're interested in joining a cohort for these conversations learn more at: crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
Summer VBS: Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church is excited to be hosting its annual VBS Kids’ Camp this July. With a week full of games, music, crafts, science experiments, skits, and Bible stories, campers will find themselves in a time-travelling investigation into who Jesus of Nazareth really is and why his message and ministry still matter today. We hope you’ll be joining us for Mission: Messiah — Uncovering the Truth of Jesus! VBS runs July 14-18 and is open to children aged 5-10. Registration is available here! You can learn more at their website, fleetwoodcrc.org/MissionMessiah.
Young at Heart: Come and join us at the Langley Young at Heart Senior’s Expo, on Wednesday, June 18th from 10am - 3pm, at the Langley Curling Centre, and visit all the amazing exhibitors who are joining us. Learn something new, play some games, socialize with friends, and have a great time overall. Click Here to Register
"Ministry to Seafarers" announces its 55th anniversary Port Tour Cruise planned June 28, 6-9 PM. Join us for a beautiful cruise, including light snacks and a narrated port tour. Cost is $100/person. We are extending the registration deadline for the Port Tour until June 15, as there is still space available. Be sure to register soon. The port tour will be on June 28, 6-9 PM. Contact Gary Roosma (port chaplain) for more details at crcvanportchaplain@gmail.com or refer directly to our ministrytoseafarers.com website - see "upcoming events."
Cascade Family Bible Camp – July 3-7 at Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, WA: Join us for a summer of faith, fellowship, and fun! Whether you're single, a couple, a family, or a senior, this retreat offers a refreshing time of worship and connection in a beautiful setting. Enjoy inspiring speakers, engaging programs for kids (preschool through post-high), and a variety of activities—including swimming, mini golf, tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce, a ropes course, rocket launching, and new this year – a ZipLine and Laser Tag! Choose to camp with your tent or RV, or opt for comfortable lodging with meals included. First-time attendee? Discounts are available! Register online: https://cascadefamilybiblecamp.org/registration-info For questions, contact rona718@hotmail.com or dean@lithocraft.com.
World Renew Nicaragua Young Adults Trip - Young adults (18–30), join us in Nicaragua this August 9–17, 2025! Experience God in another culture while developing a perspective on poverty, missions, and community development. Registration deadline is June 23, 2025. Bursaries available via application! Contact Maria Oliveira at moliveira@worldrenew.ca or visit https://bit.ly/nicaragua2025info to learn more and register.
Flourishing Together: Asset-Based Community Renewal - Instead of simply meeting needs, how can we empower people and communities to flourish? Deacons, church leaders, and volunteers are invited to join us for an online cohort this fall! Together, let's rethink ministry and benevolence through the lens of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). Join us for 5 evenings of learning and discussion on moving from charity to connection, recognizing strengths, and walking alongside others in meaningful ways. Begins Wednesday, September 10 and runs to October 8. Learn more at diaconalministries.com/events/ or email Rachel Vroege, Regional Ministry Developer for Western Canada, at rvroege@crcna.org with your questions.
1Life June Newsletter: 1Life exists to curate a curriculum of resources that equips individuals and congregations to become increasingly whole-hearted, vibrant communities of Christian worship, discipline & mission. Click here for the June newsletter.
Do Justice - Justice Prayers: Do Justice is a conversation space for justice in the Christian Reformed Church, from the Office of Social Justice. Justice Prayers is a weekly post addressing justice issues from around the world. Click here to pray and read more!
CRC NEWS:
Synod 2025: Guide to Synod 2025’s Agenda Synod 2025 will begin on Friday, 8:15 a.m, at Redeemer University, Ancaster, Ont. All are welcome to attend or watch online.
Every Generation: Fostering Children’s Faith Formation Thrive is deepening its ministry to families and children by coming alongside parents, caregivers, and children’s ministry leaders.
Mercy & Justice: Finding Hope in Hospitality What does it mean to extend a welcome in the name of Christ?
Groundwork: The Holy Spirit at Work - The gospel of Luke offers us a unique and valuable perspective on Jesus. Join our Groundwork conversation as we begin our study of the important themes in Luke with Luke 1:1-45, Luke 3:21-22, and Luke 4:1-2, looking at the central role and pervasive presence of the Holy Spirit throughout Luke’s gospel. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Today we celebrate Trinity Sunday, which comes each year on the Sunday after Pentecost. We often hear the words “in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” as a part of God’s greeting in worship, during baptisms, or during other important times in our lives such as funerals or weddings. These words remind us that we belong to God and that he is with us in all the moments of our lives. Celebrate the Trinity by searching online for a video of “Trinity Song by Sandra McCracken” and singing along. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
The Banner: The May edition of the Banner is now available at the church. You can also access a copy online at The Banner. To support the Banner's ongoing journalistic ministry, consider donating. www.theBanner.org/Donate
Today Devotion Books: The Today booklets are available at the church.
Contact for Online Bulletin: If you have anything to add to the bulletin, please email info@willoughbychurch.com
Contact Council: If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email the council at council@willoughbychurch.com
