Greetings on this Epiphany Sunday.
Rev. John would like you to prayerfully read the passage from the Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12. With Epiphany and the Three Wisemen in mind, what gifts will you bring to the manger?
To view readings for this week and the entire year, please use this link to the common lectionary. https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/ (You might have to select the correct Sunday).
The Hymns for this Sunday are printed below. Please google to go over ahead of time.
If you would like to donate an anthem in loving memory of someone or just to contribute to the music ministry here at Christ Church, please consider it. Thank you for your consideration.
Coffee Hour Hosts
Our hosts for coffee and fellowship this Sunday will be Kate Williams.
Coffee/Fellowship Hour is in the Library following the 10:00 am Service. Sign up sheet for coffee hour is in on the bulletin board across from the office. We are currently in need of people to host coffee hour. If you can help with this Ministry, please sign up on the sheet. Thank you to all who host the coffee and fellowship hours throughout the year. It is appreciated.
Wednesday Service 10:00 a.m. – January 7th followed by Let's Talk About Grief at 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School – The Teachers are looking for extra helpers to be there for an extra person. Please call Joy Kemble, Rev. MJ Meinzinger or the office. Thank you for your consideration.
Office Hours: The Office is open Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 am – 11:30 am.
Financial Givings to the Church
The following are ways of giving financially to the Church:
The Giving Tree
For the month of January, we will continue to collect items to keep those in need in our community warm. Also please take a paper and write down ideas you have for the focus of the Giving Tree in future months! Thank you. Joy
Please be advised that portions of the Worship services are sometimes taped or photographed and placed on our Facebook or Website. If you do not wish to be recorded or photographed, please advise a Warden, Rev. John or the Church office.
Cash/Gift Cards (Orders due First Friday of the Month) - Friday, January 9th (one week later this month).
Please submit your orders to Vicki V. or to the Church Office Mail Box by 11:30 am on the scheduled Friday. You receive full value of the card and the Church receives a percentage from the value of cards purchase towards our operating fund.
Please note: Loblaws cards (used at the Real Canadian Superstore and No Frills) is appreciated towards the Little Food Pantry and/or Monday Bag Lunch Program. You purchase the card(s), donate to the church, and the value is added to your yearly contribution on your tax slip. We thank you for your ongoing support.
Pop Can Sundays – (first Sunday of each month) - Sunday, January 4th. Bring your empty aluminum cans in a tied bag (beer cans to be separate) and place them by the McKeough Memorial Fountain before coming into the Sanctuary. Thank you for supporting this project.
Evening Compline Suspended until further Notice.
Spanish Lessons are Suspended until Thursday, March 5th at 5:00 p.m.
Men’s Breakfast (3rd Friday of the month). 8:00 am - Friday, January 16th at Hungry Man’s Restaurant, Keil Drive.
Pancake Supper - Tuesday February 17, 2026
Ash Wednesday - Wednesday February 18, 2026
Lenten Lunches - Thursday February 19, 2026 to Thursday April 2, 2026
Vestry Sunday - Sunday February 22, 2026 - One Service at 9:30 a.m. Vestry reports due to the church office by Sunday January 11, 2026
Please continue to save your Empty Paper Towel Rolls and Egg Cartons (no toilet paper rolls please) and place them in the container at the back of the church. We are no longer collecting margarine and cool whip containers. Thank you for your generosity.