SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday worship will continue to be held at 10 am but returning to the pre-Covid order of service.
Effective April 1, the mask mandates have been lifted by the Department of Health which applies to churches and church services. You are no longer required to wear a mask, however, if you feel more comfortable wearing one, please do so at your own discretion.
If you know of someone that may have difficulty getting to church, please reach out to them and offer a ride. This past year of isolation has been very difficult and we can all make a difference by assisting those who need help to get to church.
DEATH OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
It was with sadness and a great sense of loss that we learned yesterday of the death of the Queen after a period of illness. Given her failing health it was remarkable that she was able to fulfil her duties earlier this week but symbolic of her desire to do so until the very end.
With her death at Balmoral, a place she loved deeply, the appropriate arrangements are progressing in Scotland and the UK. There can be no local or regional church services of thanksgiving until after the State Funeral in Westminster Abbey but special prayers will be offered at Sunday’s service shared with the Very Rev. Dr. John Chalmers, who is also a Queen’s Chaplain, and who will be arriving this evening to provide cover during my absence.
BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY
The Kirk Session has elected to return to normal and we will be holding our first “Back to Church Sunday” on September 11th. There will be brunch following the service offering pancakes, bacon and fruit. If you haven’t already emailed to sign up for the brunch, we are accepting responses until end of day today, Friday September 9. Please email David Thompson at if you plan to attend.
CCY IS BACK!
This is to announce that CCY will be resuming on Back to Church Sunday on September 11th. So, get your kiddos ready to return to CCY on the 11th with fun activities to follow. We will be hosting Slip’n Slide immediately. To join in the fun, please bring a bathing suit or water friendly clothing.
ALISTAIR VACATION DATES
Alistair will be away from September 12 until October 12 attending Presbytery in Budapest. In his absence John Chalmers will be conducting the Sunday services. Please join us in providing John and his wife Liz a warm welcome while they are in Bermuda.
OFFICE HOURS
The office will be closed from September 14 to 20, reopening on the 21st while Sandra is on vacation. She will have access to emails during her time off. Upon her return, we will resume holiday hours of Monday to Friday 9 am to 11 am.
ITEM LEFT IN THE CHURCH
A silver art piece was left in the church this past weekend. A picture of the item is attached. If this belongs to you, or if you know who may have left it behind, please contact the office at 236-1882 or
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Kirk Session is working on the calendar of events for the remainder of the year. This will include Sunday breakfasts, coffee mornings, fabulous Fridays and Messy Church. The calendar will also note special services. Once the calendar has been finalized it will be posted on the new website. You will be informed when the calendar is ready for viewing.
UPPER ROOM MAGAZINES AVAILABLE
The July/August edition of the Upper Room Magazine have finally arrived and will be available in vestry on Sunday or you can collect at the office Monday to Friday 9 am to 11 am.
LIFE AND WORK MAGAZINE AVAILABLE
The September edition of the Life and Work magazine have arrived and are available in the vestry for collection. If you have subscribed to this magazine, you will find a magazine reserved for you. There are several extra magazines for anyone else wanting one.
FEEDING PROGRAMME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Outreach Programme is still need of volunteers to help with deliveries or assisting in the kitchen. With the state of our economy, the need is still very much there for many of our residents. If you are able to help out, or know someone who may be able to volunteer, please contact David Thompson by emailing him at or call him at 705-4600. Your help is very much needed and appreciated.
WE CARE
If you are struggling and need to talk, we are here for you. If you are ill or bereaving a loved one, we are here for you. Alistair is just a phone call away 236-0400 or email him at He is here to assist anyone in need, or you can call the Church Office 236-1882. There may be times when you need your community around you, and this is a reminder that this is what Christ Church is all about.