8:30 am Morning Prayer, led by Catherine Porter

10:30 am BAS Holy Communion, led by Rev Irene Gifford-Cole

Readings
Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 

Please note that because we do not have a rector at the moment, on Christmas Eve we will only be holding the one service at 4:00 pm. We invite you to join the folks at St John the Divine for their Midnight Mass at 11:00 pm.

Readings for the upcoming services: 

Christmas Eve 
Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20

Christmas Day
Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12); John 1:1-14

There will be no newsletter on Christmas or New Year's Day. It will be back on January 8!

The office will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 

Bible Study will resume on Monday, January 5. 

Compline will take the next two weeks off and resume on Wednesday, January 7.

Blessings Boutique will not be active on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. They'll be back as usual on Thursday, January 8. 

As 2025 draws to a close, it is, once again, time to begin preparing for our Annual Vestry Meeting (AVM) in February. Accordingly, the Wardens and Rev Alan have asked the following persons if they would be willing to form a nominations committee whose role it will be to recommend a Parish Council slate for ratification at the AVM . Our nominations committee for 2026 will be:

Jonathan Hocking
Avril Revel
Connie Treen

I would like to express my gratitude for this past year’s Parish Council who have worked tirelessly and brilliantly together to support our Parish through a time of transition following Rev Sulin’s departure. Next year’s Council will face challenges as well as we continue the search for a new Rector. Being a member of Parish Council is an important ministry so please pray for the formation of a strong and unified team again this coming year.

David Duncan, as our Council Secretary, will be providing us with more information in January on the 2026 nominations process.

Until then, may the Peace of Christ rule in our hearts and minds this Christmas.

January's Community Lunch is coming up soon! Join us at noon on Friday, January 2 as our chef Kevin will be serving a delicious soup with assorted breads, salads and desserts.

Everyone is welcome!

We're excited to have Alan back with us as of January!

8:30 am Traditional Holy Communion

10:30 BAS Holy Communion

Readings
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12

St. John the Divine Anglican Church invites the community to a Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 4:00 p.m.  

This service, held on the Winter Solstice (the darkest night of the year) offers acknowledgement that the holiday season can be difficult for many. It also carries a quiet message of hope as we move toward brighter days.  

Music will be offered by the Threshold Choir, a local group known for their compassionate voices and calming, heart-centered songs. Their selections are chosen to bring serenity and comfort to people of all backgrounds and spiritual paths.

L’Arche is a non-profit that's been in the heart of Courtenay since 2000. Best known as a place of belonging, L'Arche's work is simple. They invite people with and without disabilities to come together to build community. L’Arche is widely recognized for its success in building vibrant communities and welcoming homes for people with intellectual disabilities, both in the Comox Valley and around the world.  L’Arche is currently fundraising for the construction of more safe, affordable housing in the Comox Valley.