Offering for weeks 1 & 2 of June:
This month our Special Offering is for The King’s University, located in Edmonton, Alberta. The university offers bachelor’s degrees in the humanities, sciences, business, and education. Being founded in the Christian faith, King’s aims to reflect Christ’s love and grace to all members of their community, leaving students prepared for a future of bringing renewal and reconciliation in every walk of life.
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 13th starting at 4pm. Come out and enjoy some fun outdoor games 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!!! Sign up is avilable in the foyer after the church service or you can click here! (this will help with the amount of food to purchase!) Any questions, please contact Evelyn Bouwman or Tamara!!!
Youth Wrap Up: Saturday, June 20th at 5pm! We will be holding a bbq/water-fight. So come at 5 and bring any water guns you own! Be sure to bring clothes to get wet in and towels for the way home. We will also have some other lawn games to play so don’t worry we will have a variety of fun things to do. See you on the 20th!! Brooklyn & Josh
Blood Donor Clinic: For the month of June we will be hosting two Blood Donor Clinics on Thursday, June 18th at 1pm and Friday, June 26th at 1pm. If you are able, please join in saving lives together by donating blood. Appointments are necessary and can be booked at blood.ca.
Garden Sharing Table: Are your vegetable or flower gardens, fruit trees or bushes producing more than you can use? Why not share the abundance? Bring your extras to our Sunday morning Garden Sharing Table, located in the church’s front lobby. Let’s share the bounty of our gardens and enjoy the gifts of the season together. Everyone is welcome to take home items from the table to enjoy! The table will be available every Sunday throughout the summer.
Langley Ukulele Association, Soul Stories: Songs of Heartache and Hope! On Friday, June 26th at 7:00 pm at the Fort Langley Community Hall. The Langley Ukulele Senior A Ensemble will present an hour and half of fabulous and popular tunes to keep you entertained. This concert will showcase the talent of the group to our local audiences, providing everyone a preview of what the ensemble will be presenting on road. They have a busy touring season coming up, and this concert will demonstrate why they are popular far and wide. Tickets available here!
Young at Heart: Seniors Expo - Join us for fun activities at the Langley Curling Centre (20699 42 Ave., Langley) on Wednesday June 17 from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Admission is free! Explore your best life at the Seniors Expo, with many vendors, clubs to join, resource booths, guest speakers and lots of prizes to be won!!!
Biblical Study Tour to Italy (April 12-22, 2027): Visit the Vatican with its Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Cathedral; the impressive monuments of ancient Rome; Hadrian’s Villa; Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius; the spectacular Amalfi Coast; and much more! Join Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for this inspirational tour. Contact Dr. Weima at weimje@calvinseminary.edu or 616-328-3110.
Reflecting a Lifetime of Blessings - As we look back on God’s faithfulness throughout our lives, we often feel a nudge to "pay it forward." A gift in your will is a beautiful way to honour the journey God has led you on. Whether you wish to support justice, global mission, or local leadership, we can help you tailor a gift that reflects your passions. Explore your options with a free consultation from our partners at Christian Stewardship Services at info@csservices.ca or 1-800-267-8890.
Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference - How should Christians respond to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in church, education, business, healthcare, and the arts? The Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference will be held at Calvin University October 8-10 and features top keynote speakers and parallel sessions dealing with each of these topics. For more information and to register to join the conversation, visit: https://calvin.edu/wisdomAI
Help Communities Affected by the Ebola Outbreak - An Ebola outbreak is creating urgent health risks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring countries. In Uganda, World Renew is preparing a response with local partners to share prevention messaging, provide handwashing stations, and equip local volunteers to help stop transmission. Join us in praying for healing and a swift end to the outbreak, and please give to support community health efforts at worldrenew.ca/ebola-crisis, by calling 1-888-975-3769, or by mailing a cheque made out to World Renew, with “Ebola Outbreak 2026” in the memo line, to: World Renew, 3475 Mainway, PO Box 5070 STN LCD 1, Burlington, ON, L7R 3Y8.
A Rocha - June Updates:
Webinar: What does it mean to be an Earthkeeping Church? Jun 25 9:30 - 10:45am Online
Join us for a Webinar with Debra and Ron Rienstra around the ecological concept of “refugia” to inspire our imaginations for how local churches can become places of flourishing.
Summer Day Camps at A Rocha:
Youth Day Camp: Jul 6 - 10
Day Camp 1: Jul 20 - 24
Day Camp 2: Jul 27 - 31
Day Camp 3: Aug 4 - 7
We've got Day Camps galore! Set your kids up with fun outdoors, exploring the wetland, forest, and farm. For kids ages 6 - 12.
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 2026: Guide to Synod 2026’s Agenda Synod 2026 gathers on Friday, June 12, at Calvin University, Grand Rapids, Mich. All are welcome to attend or watch online.
The BANNER: Two Blocks and a Cheeseburger It wasn’t green pastures or quiet waters, but it worked.
Every Generation: Summer Break? Campus Ministry Doesn’t Stop What does summer look like for Resonate Global Mission campus ministers?
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - This week we celebrate World Refugee Day (June 20). For decades World Renew has assisted churches and individuals in welcoming refugees from around the world into their homes, churches, and communities. There are many ways to be a part of welcoming refugees. One way is to host an international potluck at your church, encouraging everyone to bring food that celebrates their diverse cultural backgrounds. For more ways you can welcome refugees, check out crcna.org/SocialJustice/refugees/world-refugee-day-toolkit. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: God Speaks Judgment and Calls Samuel - When corruption and darkness seem to be in control, it can be hard to hear and see God. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 to learn from the stories about Israel and Samuel. Together, we’ll learn where to look for God and discover hope even when situations in life seem hopelessly unjust and bleak. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
The Banner: The May/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