Nominations 2026: Willoughby Church Council is continuing with the process for selecting new persons to serve in the office of elder and deacon beginning September 2026. After meeting with potential nominees, we would like to put forth this list of candidates based on the needs for new Office Bearers:
New Admin Elders:
New Deacon:
New Pastoral Elders:
The Affirmation Vote for Administrative Elders, Pastoral Elders and Deacon will be September 13th, 2026. May God bless you as you discern on the nominees for these positions of leadership, if there are any concerns as to why these nominees should not serve, please contact Joanna Devries or any Council Member.
Thanks, Willoughby Church Council
Ministry Announcement: North of 60 is the new name for Willoughby’s Seniors group. Any older adults 60+ is welcome to come and try it out. There’s an invitation in your mailbox with more info. The first get together will be Thursday, September 17th at 10:00am for coffee and games! If you have any questions ask Alice Voogt or Mabel Roukema.
Potluck Lunch: It's time again for us to share the table! We will be getting together as a church and community to launch a new ministry year and have a potluck lunch, on Sunday, September 13th after the church service. For this Sunday's potluck, we'll be doing the theme of Soup & Buns! Please make sure you bring enough to share, sign up is available through this link!!
Dessert, coffee & juice will be provided by the Church!
See you all there!
Any questions, please reach out to Tamara at tamara@willoughbychurch.com
Short Term Community Groups: Sign up this Fall to be a part of a short-term community group! These groups will meet every other Wednesday evening, starting on September 16. For 8 weeks (until the end of December), the group(s) will be studying the gospel of Mark together.
These groups are intentionally meant to be self-driven. Once we have all the registrants, Pastor Jenna will organize the groups, give you the resources you need to do a deep dive into Mark's gospel, and then away you go! Click here to sign up!
Digging Deeper: Scripture Study Nights: Join us in the Fall as we study the story of Scripture and seek to find ourselves in it! Starting on September 23 we will meet every other Wednesday for 20 weeks (until the end of June) to dig ourselves deeper into the narrative of the Bible. We will be studying the books of the New Testament, looking at one or two books each week. We will discuss the authors, dating, and context of each book, learn some of the historical background, and engage with the text itself to discover more about the Person of Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit's work in our lives. Each week we will study, pray, and offer our questions and ideas within the safety of one another's company. There is no 'homework' required ahead of time, but there will be suggestions for follow-up Bible reading.
Click here to sign up, which will help determine the approximate size of the group for planning. Each week Pastor Jenna will be sending an email to the whole group to offer the topics for the evening and other ways to help you prepare.
Although there is no expectation to come every week -- and anyone can join at any time -- please be aware that the more you invest into this, the more you will get out of it.
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.
GLORIA DEI CHORALE, a Christian Community Mixed Voice Choir, is excited to start a new season of singing on September 14, 2026, under the direction of Cathrie Yuen. Our fall program celebrates the beauty of psalms and sacred texts through the richness of choral music and keyboard instruments. Beloved works by Fauré, Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Byrd, Rutter, Tom Fettke and Dan Forrest invite us to reflect on the many ways music can express wonder, gratitude, joy, and worship. New and former members are invited to join the choir this fall. If you love to sing, you've come to the right place! We are especially interested in male voices, but welcome all who are eager to sing. Rehearsals are a 7:15 pm – 9:30 pm on Monday nights at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church: 8255 - 13th Ave, Burnaby. Contact Tina at 604-588-6377 or Elaine at 604-271-0283 for more information.
Blood Donor Clinic: For September we will be hosting two more Blood Donor Clinics on Wednesday, September 9th at 1pm and Thursday, September 10th at 10am. If you are able, please join in saving lives together by donating blood. Appointments are necessary and can be booked at blood.ca.
Naji & Anne's News & Notes: We are happy to share this newsletter from our Ministry partner who we support through Resonate Global Missions. Pursuing Spiritual and Social Transformation with the Middle Eastern Church. Click here to read their August Newsletter!
You're Invited to Langley for On-the-Land Learning! - How do we listen to the stories of the land and practice being good neighbours? Come spend a day on Stó:lō territory with Adrian Jacobs (Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice & Reconciliation) and local Indigenous knowledge holders. Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Langley, BC. Learn more and register: https://crcna.regfox.com/langley-on-the-land-learning-september
Hearts Exchanged: A Learning Journey Towards Reconciliation - As a new ministry season begins, consider joining the upcoming Hearts Exchanged cohort to explore God’s call to reconciliation with Indigenous neighbours. Designed to help participants move beyond the headlines, this experience equips Reformed Christians to listen deeply, understand a shared history, and cultivate genuine friendships rooted in Christ's call to peacemaking (Colossians 1). Secure a spot or ask questions: hearts_exchanged@crcna.org
Invitation: The Langley First Capital Chorus is excited to invite you to join our Fall/Winter Session here at Willoughby Church. The program begins on September 10th, 2026 from 7 PM to 8:30 pm, and concludes with a special Finale called Christmas in Harmony, on December 12th, 2026 at 2:30 PM. You will be a part of all the songs we sing that evening. Whether you are an experienced singer or simply enjoy making music with others, this is a wonderful opportunity to help further develop your vocal skills, learn festive Christmas music, and share the joy of singing in a friendly and welcoming environment. Registration Fee: $60
We would love to have you join us for a season filled with music, friendship, learning, and Christmas Spirit. For more information or to register, please contact us. Dorothea at 604-308-8854
Equipped to Listen Well - Telecare Crisis & Caring Line is offering a 9-week, fully online supportive listening series beginning September 17, 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. Each week’s session will be 1.5–2 hours. Interested applicants can visit telecarebc.com/training or email admin@telecarebc.com to join.
A Rocha: Summer Shindig Fundraiser - Sep 19 5 - 8pm 1620 192 St Get your tickets quick, you won't want to miss our Summer Fundraiser! Dress in your finest farm chic attire, and join us for appetizers + drinks, live music + dancing, and sharing from our programs. For tickets click here!
Celebrate Life: You’re Invited to Advokate’s Celebrate Life Gala! Come celebrate the lives being saved, the
families being strengthened, and the hope being restored through Advokate’s work in our community.
Keynote speaker, Victoria Robinson, will share her own powerful testimony highlighting why missions like Advokate’s (Hope for Women) are so very important.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Coast Langley City Hotel
RSVP: celebratelifegala.ca
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece - Join us April 2-12, 2027, as we travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (3 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
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.
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!
