Wishing everyone a joyful and restful long weekend.
Please note – the Church Office will be closed on Monday, October 13th.

Thanksgiving Appeal – Double Your Gift!
Our Solar Suitcases project with Alongside Hope is raising funds to bring life-saving light to mothers and newborns in rural clinics.
All donations received in October will be matched $1-for-$1 – double your impact today!

You can give now using the special envelopes provided, or electronically to office@saintlaurence.ca (please note “Solar Suitcases” in the memo).
Gifts may also be made via QR code, tap, cash, or cheque.
Every gift makes a difference – thank you!

Interment of Ashes – Henry & Jill Hightower
The interment of Henry and Jill Hightower’s ashes will take place this Sunday at about 12:30 PM, following the 10:30 AM service.
We will begin with a short service in the Sanctuary before moving to the Memorial Garden. All are warmly welcome to attend.

Celebration of Life – Louise Grant
We give thanks for the life of Louise Grant, wife of Keith.
Her Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 18 at 1 PM in the Church Sanctuary.

Celebration of Life – Derek Walmsley
A Celebration of Life for Derek Walmsley will take place Tuesday, October 28 at 1 PM in the Church Sanctuary.

The Quality Fair
Saturday, November 22, 10:00 - 3:00

The Quality Fair has been a very successful fundraiser and community event over the years. There are many ways to be involved:

VOLUNTEER
We have lots of tasks big and small in the days leading up to the fair and on the day. If you have a little time or a lot,
we have a task for you.

FAIR SETUP
We will need several volunteers on Sunday, Nov 16th 5:30-7:00 to arrange tables in the hall for the fair.

BAKE TABLE
The bake table is always popular. We need pies, cookies, breads, muffins, whatever is your specialty. We also are looking for jams, jellies, pickles (prepared 2025).

COLLECTIBLES
Donations will be accepted on the following Sundays: Nov 2nd, Nov 9th and Nov 16th
What is a collectible? Please see the list below.

QUALITY FAIR CAFE
We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate the kitchen on Nov 22nd. The food is provided.
We will be selling soup, hot dogs, cookies, coffee, tea and pop.

Questions - please contact the church office

Both the Executive Summary and Full Report from our Listening Forward consultations are now available.
Hard copies can be collected from the Office, and downloadable PDF's are available below.

We offer sincere thanks to Jan Taylor for her wonderful work capturing the voices of over 80 parishioners.

1. Executive Summary

2. Full Report

The Book Club

Tuesday, October 14, 2:00-4:00 pm. New members are always welcome! 

Wednesday Morning Prayer

Every Wednesday at 9am. This service is Morning Prayer, Bible Study and Eucharist all rolled into one. A great way to begin your day! 

ignYte Youth Group

Wed. Oct. 15 ignYte @St.L
Sun. Oct. 19 Fall/Halloween Party

Senior Mens Lunch

Thursday, October 16, 11:30 am at Ricky's Country Restaurant, 100 Schoolhouse Street. In order for the restaurant to know how many to expect for lunch, please contact Bruce Middleton or the church office if you plan on attending.

Phoenix Friends

Tuesday, October 21, 1:30 - 3:30 PM. All women are welcome. Come join us for a fun and meaningful time of  fellowship and friendship.

All Saints & All Souls

Sunday, November 2 – A Day of Remembrance and Hope

All Saints Celebrations – 9 AM & 10:30 AM
We will give thanks for the saints who inspire our faith and for those whose lives have shown God’s lovet among us. The 10:30 AM service will also include a baptism and be intergenerational – a joyful celebration for all ages.

All Souls Service – 6 PM
A new development at St Laurence offers a quiet, reflective service (not Eucharistic) for anyone wishing to remember loved ones who have died. All are invited to bring photos or tokens of loved ones to place on the altar, and there will be an opportunity beforehand to add names for the prayers.
Someone will be available for prayer if desired. It doesn't matter how long ago your loved one died; this service provides a sacred space to remember, give thanks, and find peace. Everyone is welcome.

Community Connections

Welcome Lunches – October 26, 2025 & February 1, 2026
Whether you’re new to St Laurence or have been with us for a while but haven’t yet come along, please consider yourself invited to one of our upcoming Welcome Lunches after the 10:30 AM service.

The next gatherings will be on Sunday, October 26 and Sunday, February 1, 2026.

These lunches provide a relaxed opportunity to meet fellow parishioners, including both recent and long-standing members, as well as connect with parish leadership.
You’ll also gain a sense of who we are, our hopes, and an opportunity to ask questions. If you would like to join, please inform Curt in the Parish Office.

Your Gift Matters - New Ministry Directory

This month, we have a focus called ‘Your Gift Matters,’ and later this month, a new guide will be available to help you discover where your gifts can make a difference. It will feature both current and emerging ministry roles.

Your gifts matter in helping St Laurence live out God’s call to radical hospitality and love.

Warmest congratulations to Bernie Poitras, who celebrates his 90th birthday this Saturday.
If you have a milestone or special occasion coming up, please let Curt in the Parish Office know – we’d love to celebrate and give thanks with you.