This Sunday will be a little different.

 Instead of our two usual services, we gather for one service at 10:00 AM. After a short refreshment break in the Parish Hall, we move straight into our Annual Vestry Meeting. Simple. Unhurried. Together.

 One thing I want to name honestly. I would have preferred to hold the meeting in the sanctuary, where our hearing loops are. Meeting in the Hall will make it harder for some to hear, and I am sorry for that. We want everyone fully present in the room and in the conversation. 

To help you come prepared, I have put together two documents: 

A one-page visual overview of our finances, our vision, and the priorities we are investing in for the year ahead. 

A fuller paper in three parts: a message from me about where I believe we are heading, a plain-English guide to the parish finances, and a summary of last Sunday's Financial Briefing Meeting. 

Both are in the Members Access. Printed copies will be available on Sunday morning.

 But what is most on my mind this week is not the agenda.

 I am thinking about you. About how this community responded last year when support was needed, and what that response revealed. Not just generosity. Identity.

 I am thinking about the families we have not yet met. The people who will find us online before they ever walk through our doors. The Sunday evenings that are not yet part of our rhythm, but will be.

 Something is shifting at St. Laurence. Not dramatically. Not loudly. But steadily.

 I believe Sunday is part of that. Your presence matters.

See you at 10 AM on Sunday…

Philip

One Service Tomorrow

On February 22nd, there will be ONE service at 10:00 AM, followed by Vestry.

Wednesday Morning Gathering - 9:00

From 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.

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Friday, Feb. 27 @ Good Shepherd 7:00-9:00 PM

Lenten Morning Prayer: A Practice of Patient Presence

Weekdays at 8:00 AM | February 18 - March 27, 2026
Livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook

God meets us where we are. One day at a time.

How to Join

When: Weekdays (Monday-Friday), 8:00 AM Pacific
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Dates: February 18 - March 27, 2026 (every weekday throughout Lent)

Watch on YouTube: Lenten Morning Prayer 2026 Playlist
Watch on Facebook: St. Laurence Anglican Church page

Service Bulletin: Download the order of service at the link, or simply watch and listen.

No registration required. Simply tune in at 8 AM and let the liturgy carry you into the day.

2025 TAX RECEIPTS are now available. Please pick yours up in the Large Narthex.

Men's Retreat

A number of our men will be away to Men’s Retreat. Pray that it will be a rewarding and meaningful time, and that many lasting friendships will be built and
strengthened during their time away.

Sacred Ways

Next session: Friday, March 6th, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM

A gathering that invites you to explore a range of contemplative spiritual practices.
A space to open our hearts and deepen our awareness of the Holy. Drop in for any session.

Friday, March 20th - Sunday, March 22nd
Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre
Maple Ridge, BC

Hope and Strength in Unsettling Times 

It is God's gift to us that we long to live peaceably and purposefully in all times. Through Scripture, Wisdom stories, and our own experiences we will seek the grace, vision, insights, even joy to nourish the stability of our souls in the midst of all that troubles us now

 Come spend a wonderful weekend in a beautiful and relaxed environment.  This retreat is an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, find community in each other, and enjoy great food, with time for reflection, fun and laughter. This year we will be joined by the Rev Joanne Epply-Schmidt. She has served in ordained ministry for 35 years, more recently as Interim Priest in Charge of Saint Laurence. She is a Storyteller and Teaching Artist and retreat leader.  This is a women's event, so feel free to invite a friend, sister, mother - any woman you would like to share a retreat experience with. 

Click the registration form for various pricing options. Bursaries are also available through the office.

Events that are planned for community building and enjoyment are an important part of the life of a parish.

In the past at St. Laurence, we have enjoyed barbeques, Easter Sunday lunches, hoe-downs, chilli and pie making contests, trivia nights and movie nights. All events planned for participation by people of all ages.

We would like to host more of these events and are looking for people to help with the planning and implementation.

If you are interested, please speak with Erin Barr or contact Curt in the office. (office@saintlaurence.ca)

We will begin with an initial planning session to brainstorm ideas.