Slideshow image

February Special Offering Weeks 1&2: 

Cedar Haven Women’s Recovery: Cedar Haven run by The Union Gospel Mission (UGM) is located in rural Langley. This program seeks to walk alongside women in their recovery journey offering a Wrap Around Method of Care. This means women in recovery receive the resources they need to regain strength and build a life. Support is provided through shelter, trauma informed counselling, a 6-12 month recovery program and after care; including educational programs, transitional housing and onsite employment opportunities. 

Donation Receipts 2025: The tax receipts for 2025 will be in your church mailbox on Sunday, February 1st.  If the envelope is not picked up by Sunday, February 8th, then the tax receipt will be mailed to your home. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Liz our Church Bookkeeper at bookkeeper@willoughbychurch.com.

Potluck Lunch: We will be getting together as a church and community for a potluck lunch, on Sunday, February 8th after the church service!! On the menu is Soup & Buns!!! Bring a pot of soup or some buns to share with your church family!! Dessert, coffee & juice will be provided by the Church. See you all there! Any questions, please reach out to Tamara at tamara@willoughbychurch.com

Teach-It Tuesday: Becoming a Witness for Jesus - Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Join us for our Feburary Teach-It Tuesday event where we have invited Bally and Kirsten Sahota to share their testimony of how they were formerly Jehovah's Witnesses and came to know Jesus Christ.  This event will be interview-style with Pastor Jenna who will be asking them questions, and they will share their story with us and explain how the Spirit led them out of a very oppressive situation and into the freedom of grace.  Bally and Kirsten were both very deep in the Jehovah's Witness religion and have much to teach us about how we can understand and engage with our own JW's here in Langley. 

Blood Donor Clinic: For the month of February we will be hosting a Blood Donor Clinic on Saturday, February 14th  at 11am. If you are able, please join in saving lives together by donating blood. Appointments are necessary and can be booked at blood.ca.

Join us on February 18th at 5pm for an Ash Wednesday Service to mark the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar.  Ash Wednesday is a service that invites us to pause, be honest with ourselves, and reset our focus on Christ by remembering a few key things: Our human mortality, Repentance and self-examination, Beginning a season of spiritual discipline, and Communal grounding. In many ways, Ash Wednesday is a service that can function like a spiritual checkpoint: What actually matters? What needs to change? What do I need to let go of before moving forward? We hope to see you there!

Women’s Connect Event: 

Hues of Blue: A High Tea Experience
Saturday, February 21 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tickets: $15 per person, sign up starting January 25th after the service! Limited seats available 
Come along for a cuppa, a good natter, and some lovely dainties. The Women's Connect Team are looking for 8 more teapots, if you have one they can borrow for the 21st, please connect with Nancy or Marlene! Contact: Nancy Ryvers:604-418-4409 or Marlene Derover:604-312-4463. Thanks, Women's Connect Team 

On Thursday, February 26 at 7:00pm, at Hope Community Church, you are invited to join us for an All of Life interview with Dr. Mark Tsai exploring faith and neurodiversity. In this conversation, we'll explore what neurodivergence means, consider why diagnoses are increasing, and reflect on how we can faithfully learn to love and live well in the midst of our diverse mental makeup. 
Doors open at 6:30pm for wine, charcuterie, and jazz music, with the interview beginning at 7:00pm and will be followed by a time of open Q & A. Please make sure to register online here to save your spot!

You are making a difference! On behalf of the ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, thank you for your gifts to ministry shares. Your support enables congregations to do so much more to further God's Kingdom than any one church could do alone. Our denomination could not impact the world through missions, media, and church development without your incredible and faithful support. Thank you! To discover more visit crcna.org/ministryshares.

Regent College:Book Launch with Quentin Genuis: Emergency physician and physician ethicist Quentin Genuis will be presenting his new book, Recovering People: Addiction, Personhood, and the Life of the Church on Tuesday, February 10, at 7 pm. We're excited to welcome him for a lecture, Q&A, light refreshments, and book signing. The event will take place in the Chapel, and copies of Quentin's book will be available for purchase at the Regent Bookstore.

Telecare Crisis & Caring Line is offering a 7-week, fully online supportive listening series beginning February 12, 2026. This training helps participants deepen their listening skills, reflect on their approach to care, and grow in confidence when supporting others through difficult struggles. This training is a great fit for individuals who are current or former practitioners in people care, such as: Teachers, nurses, and health professionals; Pastors, chaplains, and ministry leaders; Small group leaders and care team members; Caregivers, mentors, and prayer ministry volunteers. Interested applicants can visit telecarebc.com/training or email admin@telecarebc.com to join.

Resources for Deacons - Diaconal Ministries Canada offers Leadership Development resources designed specifically for deacons who want to grow in their calling and cultivate healthier, more cohesive diaconates. From practical tools to coaching and guided learning, these resources can help your team deepen its spiritual life, strengthen relationships, and lead with greater confidence and clarity. Visit our website to explore how we can support you as you grow together as deacons and create a diaconate where ministry and spiritual formation go hand in hand: https://diaconalministries.com/leadership-development-administration/

Young Adult Opportunity with Resonate - Are you around 16-20 years old? Speak some Spanish? Interested in getting a taste of ministry in Central America? Join an unforgettable two-week journey with Resonate Global Mission—travel through Guatemala and El Salvador where you'll dive into real-life mission work, get to know Central American young people, experience God's love, and discover how God might be calling you to make a difference now and in the future. The trip is July 1-15, 2026 and the application deadline is February 28, 2026. Learn more at www.resonateglobalmission.org/encounter

1Life February 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 February 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:

NETWORK: Churches and Flourishing Communities We are in the unique position to share the love of Christ with our local communities

BANNER: When Doubt Is Your Companion God is not threatened by our uncertainty. He does not turn away when we waver.

Denomination: Statement and Prayer on Immigration Born from immigrants, the CRCNA laments the ways that various members of our church body and community have been treated.

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - As you prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day this week, spend some time learning about Saint Valentine and his ministry to persecuted Christians. Explore why Valentine’s Day was first celebrated, and spend time as a family, with your friends, or on your own, praying for persecuted Christians around the world. If you know missionaries serving in areas where Christians are persecuted, consider making and sending cards to encourage them in their ministry. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive

Groundwork: What it Means to Forgive and Why it Matters - We’re human in a sin-filled world; brokenness and grievances will happen. God calls us to forgive. Join Groundwork as we study Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:12-13, Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 12:17-21, and Psalm 13:1-2 to learn how our ability to forgive others grows out of God’s forgiveness, what forgiveness looks like in everyday life, and what to do when it’s not easy. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Job Postings:

We're Hiring! Editor in Chief of The Banner - Do you love and consider yourself in touch with members of the Christian Reformed Church? Are you a discerning and effective communicator interested in highlighting the many good things happening in our denomination but also willing to help readers find their way through the challenging issues? Then please consider joining our staff of professional journalists by applying for the editor-in-chief of The Banner! The application process requires an editorial-length sample of your writing that would resonate with The Banner's audience. The editor-in-chief will be responsible for the content of The Banner, particularly for theological review, denominational relevance, and reader service to fulfill the magazine’s mandate as determined by synod. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com

We're hiring! ReFrame Advancement Director - The ReFrame Advancement Director will give leadership to ReFrame Ministries’ donor relations and communications teams by providing vision, strategic direction, and initiatives to advance the mission of the ministry. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Burlington, Ontario, or Grand Rapids, Michigan. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com

The Banner: The January 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