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Dear friends of the Parish,    

  Yesterday I was crucified with Christ

            today I am glorified with him.

            Yesterday I was dead with Christ;

            today I am sharing in his resurrection.

            Yesterday I was buried with him;

            today I am waking with him from the sleep of death.

-          Gregory of Nazianzus (389)

 Notes:

  • Congratulations to Carrie Chesham on completing her MAPPL – Master of Arts in Public and Pastoral Leadership with a specialization in Spiritual Care at the Vancouver School of Theology! Blessings+ on your ministry in service to the call on your life. The world is blessed to have you active in it!  (Husband, Matthew, kids: Nicolas, Joshua, Emmie and Ellie.)
  • Thank you to 3 people who said yes to being on the Counting Team! Grateful for you!
  • Need rest and rejuvenation in nature? May 15-17 Annual Weekend Retreat Loon Lake, Maple Ridge with Rev. Peter Elliot & Thomas Roach & Rev. Lorie Martin  Info Here 
  • Newcomers Lunch – Pentecost Sunday May 24 after church – A POTLUCK to welcome newcomers!
  • Celebration of Life for Jim Stevenson – long-time parishioner. Sat. May 23 at 1:pm.
  • Celebration of Life for Vi Martin – Dwight’s Mother (Lorie’s m-i-l) Sat. June 6 at 2:pm

Thank you for supporting these families with love, comfort, and hospitality.

 

UPCOMING GATHERINGS:

  • On Fridays:

Centering Prayer – meditation circle 9:30 – 10:00 am, Fridays when Circle of Grace is on.

Circle of Grace – SPIRITUAL COMPANION GROUPS April 24 – May 29. All are welcome.

Healing Eucharist – in the Sanctuary on most Fridays –  Check website for dates.

  • Parish Council Vision Meeting – Tues. May 12 in the couch room at 6:30 pm.
  • Monthly Men’s Breakfast – May 16 Midtown Café on Hocking at 8 AM. Good food, conversation, and a time of prayer & a Gospel reflection. Wayne Adams 1-604-845-7234.
  • Celebration of Life for Jim Stevenson – long-time parishioner. Sat. May 23 at 1:00 pm.
  • Celebration of Life for Vi Martin – Dwight’s Mother (Lorie’s m-i-l). Sat. June 6 at 2:00 pm.

Thank you for supporting these families with love, comfort, and hospitality.

  • Double Digits Youth gatherings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the Month 4:30 – 6:30 with Supper!
  • Bible Book Club: 3rd Wed, 7-8:30 pm. Couch Rm in Hall. Read ahead or just come!
  • Ruth & Naomi Mission – serving dinner – first Sunday of each month.
  • Norman Manor – Prayer & Communion service – 1:00 pm. First Thursday of the month.
  • The Well – (18+ Adults) Mon. May 11 – Trivia @ Sidekick Brewery and a Vedder River walk.
  • Loon Lake Weekend Retreat with Rev. Peter Elliott & Thomas Roach – May 15-17  Info Here
  • Mission Conference 2026 A group of parishioners are going from St. Thomas – want to come? Carpooling. Amazing speakers and workshops! Join with many from our Diocese.
  • Newcomers Lunch – Sun. May 24 after church – A POTLUCK to welcome newcomers!
  • Latria – Worship & Communion – a relaxed evening with Danielle & Drew May 27 @ 7:pm.
  • Pathway to Peace with Katherine Murray at St. Dunstan’s – June 20  Info Here
  • Community Care Team meeting – Fri June 26 at 1 pm in church office.
  • Church Picinic – Sunday, July 5 – BBQ on the lawn with games after church. Save the date!
  • Summer Retreat Day 1 – “Into the Woods”  Sat. July 11 @ Cultus Lake 9am-4pm.
  • Summer Retreat Day 2 – “A Day with the Celts” Sat. Aug 8 @ Eden Dr. Chilliwack 9am-4pm.

 

 

  • Available on Sundays in the Narthex!

Ø  The Scripture Readings appointed for the day in print – if you like to read along.

NOTE: The page # of the Scripture Reading in the Pew Bible is in the weekly bulletin.

Ø  Music sheets for songs not in the blue Common Praise Hymnal.

Ø  News & Notes – weekly email from Rev. Lorie – For those without computers.

Ø  Give Away/Take Away Table – Items are available to reuse and share for all – In the hall of the hall building up by the offices and washroom.

 

 

James Lam – Youth & Family/Centre Communications        james.lam@stthomaschilliwack.org

Janice Guretzki – People’s Warden                        jangrr@hotmail.com                                   

Irene Tisdale – Vicar’s Warden                               itisdale@shaw.ca

Jody Shaw – Associate Warden                             groundflyer@shaw.ca

Deb Edwards – Associate Warden                         countryedwards@telus.net

Jeff Tisdale – Treasurer                                            jeff-tina@shaw.ca

Shauna Fortin – Building & Yard                            shauna.fortin@icloud.com

Larissa Johnson – Ruth & Naomi Mission            lkjohnson.017@gmail.com

 

NOTE: If you would like a pastoral visit, please let me know! 

Lorie  lorie@loriemartin.com or stthomaschilliwack@gmail.com. 604-217-6966.

 

the Reverend Lorie Martin

Vicar St. Thomas Anglican Church Chilliwack BC.

Director of the Inter-parish ministry of The Centre for Spiritual Renewal.org

lorie@loriemartin.com 604.217.6966

“Teach us that by your grace, all shall be well, all shall be well, all manner of things shall be well.” 

- Lady Julian of Norwich

I acknowledge that I live and love on the traditional and unceded lands of the Stó:lō peoples with prayers and action toward reconciliation, reparation, and healing.