Announcements November 9 - November 15, 2026

“For it is as a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them;

to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability.”

- Mathew 25:14-15a

If you have a Pastoral concern, please contact Grace Parish Office, 250-562-5611

Sunday’s Readings: November 15, 2026, The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; 1 Thessalonians 5:1 – 11; Matthew 25:14-30

Parish Notes

• Upcoming Holy Communion Services with Reserved Sacrament at Grace Church are on November 15 and 22 at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
• A reminder if you have questions for Bp. Clara that you would like her to talk about when she visits from Dec. 5 through December 13, get them to Ken or Chris or Ann.
• Envelopes for Alongside Hope Christmas Campaign for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank can be found on the offertory table at the back of the church. Donations can be by cash or by cheque (make cheques out to Grace Church and note for Alongside Hope Christmas Campaign).
  Last date for donations is December 13th, 2026. We can do this Grace Church.
• Will Postman from Alongside Hope will be at St. Michael and All Angels on November 22. We from Grace are invited to meet Will over coffee at St. Mike’s following the 10:00 a.m. services.
• November 26th – In preparation for Advent and Christmas, Volunteers are needed at 10:00 am to help decorate the Church.   Please see Sharon A. for more information.
• Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is starting from Nov 13th till Dec 24th, 2026. 
  New Volunteers can register at Kettle Volunteer Portal at http://portal.salvationarmy.ca/  
  If you have been a Volunteer for Salvation Army Kettle Campaign- You can register for Shifts Live on Salesforce platform.
• As Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church now worship at Grace Church, we’re excited to let you know about their events, including

• - Food Bank: Tuesdays, 10AM - Noon. Our Saviour’s Food Bank would welcome help from anyone from Grace who has time to offer on Tuesdays.

• Please leave a note in the office or a voicemail at 250-562-5611 or fill out a prayer request form if you would like to keep a person and or family on the prayer list for an extended period of time.
• Bible riddle:  Who in the Bible had no parents?
• 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 on the bulletin board at the back of the church.
• November 26th – In preparation for Advent and Christmas, Volunteers are needed at 9:30 am to help decorate the Church.   Please see Sharon A. for more information.
• 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.
• Forward Day by Day November, December and January are in the office - $2.00
  New Anglican Journal available at the rear of the sanctuary and Pamphlet for Indigenous Hope Christian Radio on bulletin board.

Intercessions this week

• in The Territory of the People - Bishop Clara Plamondon; The Coordinating Council, the Administration Committee, the Fraser Basin Property Society, and all other Committees. 
• in The Anglican Cycle of Prayer - Iglesia Anglicana de Chile. 
• in The Anglican Church of Canada - The members of the Council of General Synod.
• in our Companion Diocese (Montreal) - Give thanks for the ministry of the Honourary Assistants in the Diocese.
• in the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada - The embers of the National Church Council. 
• in the Moravian Church of Canada - The members of the Board of Elders of the Canadian District.
• in the Anglican Church in Canada, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Moravian Church of Canada Together - For those who have died in war and for renewed commitment to work for peace.
• 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. Wendy and Ken McRae, Rev. Peter Zimmer and Lela, Rev. Deacon Karen Dougan, and their families.
• Those who have died and those who mourn.

Please leave a note in the office or a voicemail at 250-562-5611 for any new or extended prayer requests.

Events This Week

Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. - Book Study, Alive, Loved, & Free:  Finding Jesus when Faith is Hard by Rev. Kyle Norman.  The book is available on Amazon (Alive, Loved, & Free:  Finding Jesus when Faith is Hard:  Norman, Rev. Kyle, Harvey, Michael:  978099363 7612:  Books – Amazon.ca)   Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81398197851?pwd=yaOGi17LJkb8kqlhMrsVvYUrk1EWIx.1

Meeting ID: 813 9819 7851
Passcode: 984060 

PLEASE NOTE:  The session opens at 6:45 p.m. for anyone who wants to visit and we will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 14 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. - Fireside Chat: Courtesy of the Centre of Peace and Reconciliation:  An Interfaith discussion on Buddhist principles of Compassion.   Mr. Raf Garcia will chair a round table discussion on the basics of Buddhist principles of compassion for our understanding as Christians.   Half hour social afterwards.  All are welcome and there is no charge for this.  Bring your questions and share your perspectives.

Next Sunday’s Readings: November 22, 2026, Last Sunday after Pentecost: The Reign of Christ

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:15-23; Mathew 25:31-46

Coming Events

November 15 at 12:30 p.m. – Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church worship service led by Lauren Aldred at 12:30 pm.  

November 15 at 2:00 p.m. - Lauren Aldred will lead “Explore Art” in Church Hall.  This event is free and all are welcome.

Sunday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. - Grace Church Soup Bus at St. Vincent de Paul.

Mondays November 16 and November 30 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. - Prayer Group at Grace Church.  These Groups consist of one hour of contemplative prayer.

Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. - Grace Church Parish Council meeting via Zoom.

Saturday, November 21from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Grandmothers to Grandmothers Prince George Christmas Tea at Trinity United Church on 5th Avenue.  

November 29, 10:00 a.m. - Combined Holy Eucharist with Rev. Wendy McRae. No 8:00 a.m. service on November 29

December 5 -13 - Right Reverend Clara Plamondon, Bishop of Territory of the People, will be in Prince George and spend time at Grace and St. Michael’s.

ALL  ARE  WELCOME  AT  ALL  EVENTS