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Offering for weeks 3 & 4 of March:

Hope for Women: The special offering for this month is for Hope for Women an initiative of Advokate Life & Education Services Society. Hope for Women exist to come alongside women, teens and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. They care for them through pregnancy counselling and resources, baby supplies, postpartum support, community education and so much more. Their mission is to create educated communities where families thrive, and babies’ lives are valued and welcomed. They do this by putting hope in action for vulnerable women and families facing unplanned pregnancy, offering them compassionate, tangible support that empowers them to thrive. Your donation will help change lives.

* The Deacons have two Special Offerings per month, Canada Food Grains Bank will run for the first two weeks, with Hope for Women 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 March! *

You are invited to Dawn of Living Hope, a Palm Sunday Worship Service presented by the GLORIA DEI CHORALE, under the direction of Cathrie Yuen.  Featuring choral selections, readings, special music and congregational songs, the Worship Services will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 3:00 pm in the Oasis Room at Elim Village, 9025 160 Street, Surrey, BC, and on Sunday, March 29 at 7:00 pm at the New Westminster CRC, 8255 13th Ave, Burnaby, BC.  A free-will offering will be received.  Contact Tina 604-588-6377 or Elaine at 604-271-0283 for more information.

1Life - Let's Talk About It - Monday, March 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join us to chew over articles from the March issue of Christian Courier! We expect to start with the articles on page 1 and wonder together about whether faith can help us navigate tensions. That's the question CC posed to MPs from BC and Alberta about a new pipeline. It's also a question to consider regarding the tensions in the U.S. as described in "Minnesotans Pull Together" and in Michael Buma's editorial, "Are You Ok?" "...Divides are deepening" said Arnold Viersen (MP AB). Does recognizing that need a response from us? Email for zoom link here

Laing Lectures 2026: On March 23 and 24, join us in the Regent College Chapel or online for the 2026 Laing Lectures. Dr. Meghan Sullivan, Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, will speak on the subject of artificial intelligence and ethics. Come explore faith, ethics, and the technological trajectories shaping our world. Click Here to Learn More

Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents Anastasia, An Epic Story of Self-Discovery. Book by Terrence McNally | Music by Stephen Flaherty | Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton. As the Russian empire crumbles, young Anya sets out an epic adventure to unravel the secrets of her past. Featuring soaring ballads, dramatic tension, and inspiring hope, this beloved musical celebrates home, love, family and the historical roots that form the foundation of who we are. Running March 13 & 14, 18 – 21, 25 – 28, 2026 @ 7:30 PM with Matinees on March 14, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2026 @ 2:00 PM at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford.  Tickets and info: www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940. Group rates available!

Easter Pipe Organ Concert with audience singing: Join us for a concert with organist, Aart Bijkerk with seasonal sacred music by Bach, Bossi, Van Vliet & Vierne on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:30pm at Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church, 12300 - 92 Ave, Surrey, B.C. Admission is by donation and there will be refreshments served after the concert. For more information contact: maranathaorgan@gmail.com.

Handel's Messiah: A Sacred Oratorio: Join the Trinity Western University and St John's Vancouver Choirs with the West Coast Chamber Orchestra, co-conducted by Calvin Dyck and Ben Ewert, for performances of this incredible work on April 11 at 2:00pm at Central Heights Church, Abbotsford and April 12 at 3:30pm at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium, Surrey. Tickets are available on Eventbrite for Abbotsford, April 11 (click here) and Surrey, April 12 (click here). 

Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Turkey & the Seven Churches of Revelation - (Oct 9-19, 2026) Visit ancient sites connected with Paul’s First, Second, and Third Missionary Journeys as well as the seven churches to whom John wrote the Book of Revelation. Join Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for this inspirational biblical tour. Contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu

1Life March 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 March newsletter.