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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! *

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!!

Langley Food Bank: The food bank is looking for dry good donations this summer. Donations are always busy around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but there is still a need during the summer months, when the food bank sees a drop in giving at this time! They are looking for these specific items: Baby Formula, Cereal, Snacks and wipes; Diapers size 5 and 6; Canned Tuna, Peanut Butter, Jam, Canned Soup and Pasta Sauce; Pasta, Rice, Cereal, Baking Goods and Snacks; Canned Veggies, Canned Fruit and KD; Adult Depends and Boost. If you can give any of these items, please bring them to the church and drop them in our Food Bank Basket!!!

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!

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.

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!

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 lectures are: 

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.

Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM with Brittany Kim, on Hagar, Leah & the God Who Sees. In the book of Genesis, Hagar and Leah are rejected by their husbands and often overlooked by interpreters. But God sees these women, responding to their needs and elevating them to positions of honour. When Hagar is exiled, God provides for her in the wilderness and gives her promises that parallel his promises to Abraham. And although Leah is unloved, God makes her the mother of Israel’s kings and priests. Through the stories of these women, we can see how God cares for those who are marginalized and become more aware of how he may be working in our own lives.

Take to the stage in a full week of theatrical fun! Looking for an engaging, enriching summer experience for your child? The G7 Theatre Academy's Summer Camps provide the perfect blend of creative expression, skill development, and fun in a supportive environment led by professional theatre instructors.Our Summer theatre camps focus on process rather than product, creating a low-pressure environment where children and youth can:

    • Develop confidence and public speaking skills
    • Learn teamwork and cooperation
    • Express creativity through drama and performance
    • Build foundational theatre skills

Make new friends in a positive, encouraging atmosphere. With one-week camps running from July 7th till the 25th, you can find the camp for your young thespian! Ages 8 - 16, sign up and info: www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940. 

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

"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.

Global Leadership Summit Simulcast - August 7–8, 2025 | Calvin University - Join leaders from around the world for a live simulcast of the Global Leadership Summit Simulcast, hosted locally at Calvin University’s Covenant Fine Arts Center. Hear from top global speakers on leadership, purpose, and innovation. Open to professionals, students, educators, and community members. Early Bird tickets available through July 16. More info & registration at https://brushfire.com/582107

Called to Serve One Another Humbly in Love - Galatians 5:13 teaches us we were called to freedom, and our freedom is meant to be used to serve one another humbly in love. Sadly, hundreds of thousands of refugee families around the world live trapped by fear and robbed of the opportunity to freely live up to their full potential. Next week, Refugee Sunday, join World Renew and learn how through our gifts of support to the World Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Resettlement Program, or through sponsorship, we can be part of the story of not only sharing Christ’s love with refugee families, but also sharing the gift of freedom. For more information go to: worldrenew.ca/refugeesunday

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: Synod 2025 Begins Synod 2025 began on Friday, June 13 in the gymnasium at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ont.

Synod 2025: On the Road of Rebuilding and Renewal General secretary Zachary King provided an address about the state of the Christian Reformed Church in North America.

Every Generation: Webinar Explores How Better to Support Youth A webinar hosted by Thrive and 1LifeBC explored how to walk with young people as they grow.

The Network: Honoring World Refugee Day Recognize and support refugees on this Friday, June 20th.

Groundwork: Justice and Jesus the Prophet - In Luke, we see Jesus the prophet preaching and teaching about justice, specifically economic justice, in the tradition of the Old Testament prophets. Join Groundwork as we dig into Luke 1:46-55, Luke 6:20-26, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 9:28-31, Luke 4:16-30, and Luke 24:13-49 to discover what he teaches us about how and when we should care for justice as Christians in the world today. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Today is Indigenous Ministry Sunday, set aside to celebrate the gifts and richness that Indigenous people bring to life in Canada and the United States. Storytelling is an important part of Indigenous cultures. It is one way they pass on the story of their people and their history. The Bible is the story of God and God’s people. Telling Bible stories is a way we pass along God’s story from one generation to the next. These stories help us to know who God is and what God has done. What is your favorite Bible story? Why do you like it? What does it tell you about God? How does it affect the way you live today? Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive

Job Opportunities:

Position Opening at EduDeo Ministries - We’re hiring a School Relationship Manager. Are you a passionate educator who loves connecting students in a Canadian classroom to students around the world? Do you get excited about broadening students' knowledge about global education? Are you equally comfortable in front of an auditorium of students and engaging in meaningful one-on-one conversations with fellow teachers and educators? If so, join EduDeo’s team as the School Relationship Manager. Visit https://edudeo.com/careers for more information. Applications are due on June 30, 2025. About us: EduDeo Ministries believes education rooted in the Gospel is the best way to bring about whole-life transformation for children and their communities. We exist to advance Christ-centred education for children in the majority world.

The Banner: The June 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