Sunday 8:00 AM - Communion (In-person) 10:00 AM - (In-person & Online)
Wednesday 9:00 AM - Communion (In-person) 10:00 AM - Lectionary Study (Online)
Announcements October 20 to October 26, 2025
All who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted. Amen
A reminder that the temporary office hours at Grace are Tuesdays – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. By appointment 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays – 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. By appointment 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For appointments, please call Rev. George at 250-640-2391
Grace Church currently has an opening for Parish Secretary. Please contact the church office at 250-562-5611 to indicate your interest. Alternatively, you may email your resume to k.ponsford@gmail.com.
Sunday’s Readings: October 26, 2025, Grace Church Dedication Sunday
Genesis 28:10-17; Psalm 84; 1 Peter 2:1-5, 9-10; Matthew 21:12-16
Parish Notes
2026 Church Calendars are available for $5.00 and Forward Day by Day for November 2025, December, 2025 and January 2026 are also available for $2.00 in the office.
Please see the COMING ALONGSIDE HOPE WITH LIGHT poster on the Bulletin Board at the back of the Church. Alongside Hope is hoping to raise $170,000 to deliver 49 solar suitcases to off-grid health clinics to help safely deliver babies in clinics without electricity.
Season of Spiritual Renewal Bible Study led by Bishop Clara Plamondon, via Zoom, will begin on Monday, November 24th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for four weeks. To register email the Territory Office by November 17th, 2025.
The next Monday Prayer Group is November 3 at Grace Church. This Group is open to anyone who would like some quiet prayer time.
LMWS Training, November 15 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael and All Angels. Looking closer at the Anglican Church’s theology and practices, particularly concerning the Healing Ministry to the Sick, the Shut-in, the Dying, those involved with being with someone undergoing a Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), the Reserved Sacrament and Ministry at the time of Death.
Bible riddle: How do we know if Peter was a rich fisherman? Have your answer ready to share at church on Sunday.
All year round we at Grace support several helping organizations including New Hope Society and Shepherd's Corner. New Hope Society provides a drop-in center, food and warm clothing to female sex trade workers and Shepherd’s Corner provides warm clothing and food for inadequately housed people. New Hope clients always need warm clothing, especially footwear and women’s small underwear as well as healthy hand snacks. Shepherd’s Corner distribute snacks, clothing, especially winter coats, warm socks and boots, and warm gloves. Donations in kind can be put in the baskets at the rear of the church and cash donations can be made through your regular offering.
We encourage people to sign up to set up coffee and goodies following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sundays. Sign-up sheet is at the back bulletin board.
We would appreciate if people would volunteer to provide flowers for the Altar on Sundays. Small plants work great and last a few weeks. Please let Chris (250 562-5611) in the office or Sharon Armistead (250 964-1251) know if you would like to provide anything.
The Julian Meetings with Rev. Alexis Saunders happen on the 4th Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at SMA. Next one October 25.
St. Michael’s invites you to a new series of 'Fireside Chats'. Beginning October 30, 2025, at 7-8:00 pm, followed by a half hour social and light refreshments. TITLE: 'WHAT IS THE COST TO BE MERCIFUL?' Come and share your wisdom and insights in an hour long circle discussion format .... or if you prefer to sit and just listen, you are equally welcome. Spread the word, bring a friend or two......
Intercessions this week
in The Territory of the People - Bishop Clara Plamondon; National Indigenous Archbishop, The Most Rev Christopher Harper, The Council of Indigenous Peoples, Healing Circles, and all who lead and participate.
in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer - The Church in Wales.
in the Anglican Church of Canada - The Rt. Rev. John Stephens, Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of New Westminster.
in our Companion Diocese (Montreal) - The people of St. George’s, Place-du-Canada, the Rev. Heather Liddell, Incumbent. The people of St. Michael and All Angels, Pierrefonds, as they search for a new priest and as the parish discerns their future.
in the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada - Remembering October 31,1517 – as the day Martin Luther published the Ninety-five Theses.
in the ELCIC/ACC Together - For an end to gender-based violence and human trafficking.
in the Moravian Church in Canada - MOR Remembering September 16 – 1741 – at a synod (legislative assembly) in London, the delegates determined that no human being would be the head of the church; by Lot, Jesus Christ was named as “Chief Elder of the Unitas Fratrum.” Today, this day is celebrated by ordained servants renewing their ordination vows in a Cup of Covenant service.
Parishes of the North - St. John the Divine (Quesnel), St. Saviours (Barkerville), St. Michael and All Angels, Our Saviours Lutheran Church and Grace Church (Prince George).
Our Clergy – Rev. George and Rev. Ann Westgate; Ven. Peter Zimmer and Lela; Rev. Wendy and Ken McRae and their families.
Those who have died and those who mourn.
Events This Week
Monday, October 20 to October 23 – Clergy Conference in Sorrento. Rev. George attending.
Wednesday, October 22 at 9:00 a.m - Holy Eucharist.
Wednesday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m - Lectionary Bible Study via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: