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Today!Drop by between 10:00 - 3:00 today, Nov. 22 and support the Quality Fair Invite a friend and stay for lunch after filling your shopping bag. See you soon! |
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Growing TogetherYour 2026 Pledge and 2025 Year End GiftDear St. Laurence Community,
On Sunday, you received an important invitation in your service bulletin about our 2026 Pledge Campaign and Year-End Appeal. If you're reading this email and were not in church, the full package is attached.
November has been full - All Souls, All Saints, Remembrance Sunday. Now we turn our attention to another essential aspect of our parish life: the financial partnership that sustains and grows our shared ministry.
What we're inviting:
What you need to know:
We're finishing 2025 with an operating shortfall of approximately $35,000. We'll draw from reserves to bridge the gap, but reserves are limited and cannot sustain repeated deficits. To flourish as we're called to, we need to grow both our donor base and our level of giving.
In 2026, your generosity will support Sunday Evening Worship, robust online ministry, expanded outreach, and a Centre for Spiritual Renewal - ministries that are ready to grow, with funding as the primary limiter.
The full letter explains:
This is a team effort. I'll be participating in both the pledge campaign and year-end appeal, as will others in leadership. We're asking everyone to prayerfully consider what faithful partnership looks like for you in this season.
Most importantly: please be informed. Read the letter. Understand where we are and where we're headed. Then respond as you're able and called - through your pledge, your year-end gift, or simply through informed prayer for our parish.
This is our threshold moment - first year in a renewed building, with clarity on our priorities and momentum building. We're not managing decline but investing in flourishing.
If you can, I would be thrilled if you would join us, as you are able.
With gratitude,
Philip+
Questions? Contact the office at 604-936-5423 or office@saintlaurence.ca
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Advent SessionsSearching for EmmanuelAn Advent Series with Archbishop John Stephens Spend four Tuesday evenings in Advent taking a journey with the pilgrim characters of the season: Mary, Elizabeth, Joseph, and John the Baptist. Archbishop John will offer teaching on their stories and the Prologue from the Gospel of John, with small group discussion using scripture, image, song, and poetry to help us deepen our own pilgrim journeys. When: Tuesday evenings, November 25–December 16
Lighting the Way: An Advent Vigil with Rev PhilipJoin our Rector, Philip, this Advent for a season of intentional prayer and reflection as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. ~ Morning Prayer (November 30–December 24, 8am weekdays) ~ The Advent Candles (Mid-week at 7:30pm) Whether you join daily or occasionally, these evergreen offerings are designed to help us keep the ancient discipline of Advent. Let's light the way together toward Christmas. |
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This Week at St. LaurencePhoenix FriendsTuesday, November 25: Luncheon- 11:30 am Dinikas Mediterranean Grill, 2020 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam Mark your calendars - ALL WOMEN are welcome. Be sure to let Susan Burkett or the Office know before Friday, November 21, if you are coming.
Wednesday Morning Gathering - 9:00 amFrom silence to laughter, scripture to table - wrestling with faith in good company. Join us midweek for Communion, scripture, and honest conversation. A safe space to share questions, explore diverse perspectives, and deepen fellowship. Start your day nourished in spirit and community.
ignYte Youth GroupSat., Nov. 22 Light the Night @ Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta |
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Looking AheadTriCities Urban Forest ForumBuilding an Affordable, Green & Climate-Ready City: what our elected representatives & residents can do St. Laurence is proud to host this important community forum featuring leading experts on climate action, health, affordable housing, and urban forest protection. Guest Speakers:
When: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Come early as space is limited. Proudly sponsored by Burke Mountain Naturalists, Protect Coquitlam's Urban Trees, and Wondrous Tree Fellowship.
Contemplative Activism in Challenging TimesFacilitated by Cynthia Bourgeault Contemplatives of all spiritual pathways are invited to join together for this online teaching. Cynthia will draw from spiritual and psychological sources to show us how to strengthen our inner resources and deepen our commitment in these complex times. When: Saturday, November 29
Women's Retreat 2026March 20-22 Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre We will soon have to send a non-refundable deposit to secure the 2026 booking. It is early, but we would like to get a sense of how many will be attending so we can be confident placing the deposit. The cost is approximately $350 for the weekend, with options for 1 night or Saturday only. Please let us know if you can come. or if you cannot come but would like to, by contacting office@saintlaurence.ca |
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Community LifeAlbum release concert with Jason and friends. Thanks to all who came out! |
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