November Birthdays

Let’s celebrate and give thanks for our members who are celebrating their birthdays this month!
May God bless each of you with good health, joy, and peace in the year ahead.

Happy Birthday to:

November

7 – Gaire MacLean

14 – Maureen Junck

15 – Hermann Adler

28 – Viktoriya Zamyatina

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. local time.
Please set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.

We are thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred as guest preacher at our Service of Holy Communion. 

Reverend Doctor Ray Aldred is a husband, father, and grandfather. He was first ordained with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada and is now ordained with the Anglican Church of Canada. He is status Cree from Swan River Band, Treaty 8.  Born in Northern Alberta, he now resides with his wife in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.  Ray is the director of the Indigenous Studies Program at the Vancouver School of Theology whose mission is to partner with the Indigenous Church around theological education.

Formerly Ray served as the Assistant Professor of Theology at Ambrose Seminary in Calgary, Alberta. He is a former chairperson and board member     for Indigenous Pathways. He is former Director for the First Nations Alliance Churches of Canada, now a committee member, where he works to encourage Indigenous churches. Ray also has had the privilege of addressing several college conferences and meetings.  Ray’s passion is to help as many as possible hear the gospel in their heart language.

Ray and his wife, Elaine have also been involved in ministry to help train people to facilitate support groups for people who have suffered abuse.  Also, Elaine and Ray have coordinated Marriage Encounter.  Ray and Elaine have four adult children, Jenny, who has graduated from the University of Regina and the Alliance University College, a school teacher, is married and lives in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada; Raymond, who is pursuing a PhD in Philosophy at McGill University; Catherine, has earned an MA in Religions Studies at McGill University; and Rueben who works in the Oil Field in Northern Alberta.

Next October, our church will mark 65 years of ministry, worship, and community — a time to give thanks for God’s faithfulness and to celebrate all who have helped make this congregation a place of welcome, prayer, and hope.

Before we start planning, we’d love to hear your ideas! How might we mark this special anniversary — with stories, music, outreach, memories, or something entirely new?

Join us for a Brainstorming Session after worship on Sunday, December 7, as we begin dreaming together about how to honour our past and look with joy toward the future.

Come with memories, ideas, and a grateful heart — let’s make this a celebration that reflects who we are and the God who has brought us this far.

ELCIC National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer has shared the first video in what he hopes to be a regular feature providing a glimpse into his ministry as National Bishop and that of the work of the National Office. 

In the video, Bishop Kochendorfer asks you to mark your calendar for November 30 and plan to attend a church-wide 'town hall' event currently titled, 'Rooted in Faith, Conversations from Across the Church.' Learn more by watching the video, which you can access on our webpage by clicking the "more" button below. 

As we enter this season of gratitude and giving, we’re reminded that there are women in our neighbourhood who could use a little extra care and encouragement. The Turning Point Recovery House is getting ready to receive a new cohort of women - about twelve in all.  Together with St. Catherine's Anglican Church we share in providing welcome baskets to each new cohort. It is our turn in November. Please consider making a donation towards this ministry. The baskets bring a message of encouragement and comfort to the women embarking on a new journey of discovery, growth and healing.