Announcements

October 11, 2026

Flowers are placed on the altar in thanksgiving for the blessings of our lives and in prayer for all those who suffer from food insecurity. As we look ahead to World Food Day we commit ourselves to God’s call of generosity and justice.

Thanksgiving Food Drive: Thank you for your generous contributions for the seriously cereal food drive. You are also invited to contribute other items to our thanksgiving food drive. Please consult the sign above the bins in the Narthex for preferred items. We will be blessing our collection this morning, but the bin will be available for donations for a couple more weeks.

Thank You!: We extend a sincere Thank You to Cara Wills, who has agreed to help out in the office while Sherry is on holidays. We appreciate your willingness to help out and support our Pastor and our ministries.

Continuing the work of the Season of Creation: Although our celebration of the Season of Creation has concluded. Our call to care for creation continues. Please keep our friends of creation challenge in mind and continue to contribute by donating here

Free Movie: The Road Forward: Como Lake United Church is showing the film “The Road Forward” on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 pm. It is described as a powerful, musical documentary tracing the history of First Nations Activism and the ongoing struggle for Indigenous Rights. Free admission. All are welcome. See the poster that follows.

National Worship Service to Celebrate the ELCIC’s 40th Anniversary: All members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada are invited to gather for a special national worship service on Sunday, October 25 led by Nation Bishop Larry Kochendorfer. The service will be livestreamed. To read the full news article, please click here.

Langley Christmas Choir: All are invited to join the Langley Christmas Choir, a community choir directed by Gail Suderman, who is the Music Director at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Langley. For more information and to register click here. 

Job Opportunity – Youth Minister: ignyte, the joint youth ministry of Good Shepherd and St. Laurence Anglican, is looking to hire a new leader. This is a role for someone who loves working with young people, thrives on genuine relationships, and is ready to build something meaningful in partnership with a community poised for growth. To see more details, click on the ignYte page on our website here .

Seeking Accommodation: Yvon Malenfant and Michelle Ryu are seeking temporary housing. If you have any, or know of any, please let them know. Yvon writes:  

We are looking for temporary housing for the interim. 1 bedroom with a bathroom would be great! Something not too expensive. Let us know if you have anything. Thank you for your kind consideration.    Yvon &  Michelle:  778-862-5240 Y / 778-863-5240 M 

‘Every Square Foot Counts’ – Educational Opportunities for Congregations: 

  • This month’s blog post is “What the Quiet Season Is Asking of Us” which invites congregations to reflect on how their buildings and land they sit on are seen and understood by their neighbourhoods. Read the full blog here.

 ignYte Return it Express Account: You’re invited to support our ignYte Youth Ministry with your recyclables. See the instructions on the bulletin board.

Items from the ELCIC National Office:

  • Messages and Statements from the National Bishop: Stay informed and connection when you click here.
  • Resources from the National Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA): Click here for resources
  • Grace at the table: A recording of the recent online event which shared personal stories, lived experiences, and perspectives on abilities, inclusion and belonging is available here.

Greater Church News

  • Postcards from the Public: Welcoming Refugees and Migrants: Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) invites its members and supporters to take action in support of refugees and migrants and to affirm Canada’s tradition of being a welcoming nation through its Postcards from the Public. To learn more about this initiative and access resources from CPJ, please click here.
  • Monthly Reflections on Climate Justice: The Task Force on Carbon Neutrality provides monthly reflections on climate justice to encourage engagement, share resources and call for prayer, reflection and learning. Biblical Passages Related to Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality and Community Focused Environmental Stewardship are monthly reflections that you can read today by clicking here.