This is the last Sunday to give to either of the Special Offerings for June!
Offering for weeks 3 & 4 of June:
The special offering this month is for the Canadian CRC Indigenous Ministry, which promotes and encourages healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. It is guided by the Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee (CIMC), operates three Urban Indigenous Ministry Centers (Winnipeg, Regina, and Edmonton), and supports a Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice (Adrian Jacobs).
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.
The three Urban Indigenous Ministries strive to create a space where Indigenous people can feel safe, valued, and respected to use their gifts and to grow.
The Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation, provides staff support to the Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee and facilitates communication within the Indigenous Ministry, congregations and other agencies where common justice concerns are shared.
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.
Church Update: For those congregation members that missed our Annual General Meeting on May 31st. The agenda and minutes are now available on the website.If there are any further questions for council, they can be sent to council@willoughbychurch.com. Thanks!
Refugee Sponsorship Update:We have received wonderful news that the Al Haj Murie family is expected to arrive on July 21st. We are seeking long term housing for this family of 6 but realize that August 1st would likely be the earliest move in date. If anyone has available housing for this family for about 10 days (July 21-31) or longer, please let Peter Roukema or Evelyn Bouwman know. Even better, if there was space for 8 people, Adel and Muna (whom we sponsored 4 years ago and who are related to this family) could also be included as they are also looking for a new place to live. Thank you!
Living Word Christian Church - 3rdAnnual Canada Day Celebration & Car Show
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 11-4 pm at Willoughby Christian Reformed Church (20525 72 Ave. Langley, BC V2Y 1T2)
Join us for our 3rdAnnual Canada Day Celebration! Highlighted by our Classic Car show, our family friendly event includes a stage show, games for the kids, bouncy castle, and FREE food!
Highlights:
Beautiful cars & trucks
Stage show (music & other performances)
Bouncy Castle
Games for the kids & young at heart
Free food
Vote for your favourite car! (The People’s Choice Award)
We look forward to having you at our event!
Regent's Evening Public Lecture series returns at the end of June with more thought-provoking, spirit-enriching, and completely free EPLs. Join us in the Chapel or online to hear Summer faculty discuss everything from groundbreaking research to insights gleaned from a lifetime of ministry. To keep the conversation going, don't forget to bring a friend along. All are welcome! Next Lecture: Regent College Chapel - Ministry in the Shadow of Trauma: The Dynamics of Trauma Exposure & Emotional Challenges in Ministry with David Wang! Hear from a pastor and psychologist on how the trauma of Jesus’s death speaks to trauma experienced by ministry leaders today.
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
A Rocha - June Updates:
Summer Day Camps at A Rocha:
We've gotDay Campsgalore! 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: Synod 2026 Concludes This year nearly 200 delegates, denominational staff, and guests gathered at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Mich., for Synod 2026.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - The Bible contains several stories of older and younger people being connected through mentoring relationships. This week spend time identifying people God placed in your life (teachers, elders, mentors, family members) who have been or who continue to be instrumental in your faith formation. Thank God for placing that person in your life, and reach out to them, letting them know the impact they’ve had. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: God Gives Israel a King - We want a lot of things in life. Some of those are good for us; some aren’t. Some align with God's will for us, and some don't. Join Groundwork as we study 1 Samuel 8:1-10:24 to see what happens when God grants Israel’s request for a king and discover how God is faithful, working behind the scenes even when his people make choices that don’t align with his will. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Job Opportunity: Full-Time Worship Director Cornerstone CRC (Chilliwack, BC) is seeking a full-time Worship Director to lead, develop, and grow our blended worship ministry. If you love a mix of traditional and contemporary music, possess strong leadership and musicianship skills (ideally keyboard/guitar and/or vocal), and have a heart for shepherding volunteers, we would love to hear from you. This role involves planning biblically grounded services, coordinating worship teams, and working collaboratively to help people know and serve Jesus. If you are interested in this position and would like the full job description, email office@cornerstonecrc.ca
The Banner:TheMay/Juneedition 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:TheToday bookletsare available at the church.
Contact for Online Bulletin:If you have anything to add to the bulletin, please emailinfo@willoughbychurch.com
Contact Council: If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email the council at council@willoughbychurch.com
