Thrift Clothing Sale: 50/50 winner!
Congratulations to Cathy, holder of ticket number 31865-082, the winner of the 50/50 draw from our most recent Thrift Clothing Sale! Cathy won a prize of $125. Thank you to
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Worshipping In-Person & Online
there is a service for everyone!
At this time our Christ Church Deer Park community is meeting for worship every Sunday morning at 8:00am, 9:15 am and 10:30 am and during the week on Wednesdays at 11:00am. All services are in-person, and in addition the 10:30am service is livestreamed to YouTube.
It’s the perfect time to join us if you are curious about what church is like. You can take part as much or as little as you wish. A warm welcome to you.
Upcoming Events and Services
Jun
14
Holy Eucharist (BCP)
Sunday, June 14 at 8:00 am
A quiet and contemplative Communion service, including Bible readings and prayers from the traditional Book of Common Pr...
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Jun
14
Contemporary Service
Sunday, June 14 at 9:15 am
This is a casual, creative service that includes prayers, Holy Communion, and contemporary worship music (piano & vo...
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Jun
14
Holy Eucharist (BAS)
Sunday, June 14 at 10:30 am
Our traditional Anglican service with organ & choir, Scripture readings, prayers, and homily. This service runs betw...
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Jun
16
Morning Prayer Service – In Person
Tuesday, June 16 at 8:30 am
Start your day with reflection and contemplation. All are welcome. The Morning Prayer services will use Pray Without Ce...
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Jun
17
Holy Eucharist (BAS)
Wednesday, June 17 at 11:00 am
Join us each Wednesday for a short, meaningful Eucharist service at 11am, followed by a cookies, coffee, and fellowship....
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Jun
18
Morning Prayer Service – Online
Thursday, June 18 at 8:30 am
Start your day with reflection and contemplation. All are welcome. The Morning Prayer services will use Pray Without ...
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Jun
19
Church on Tap – June
Friday, June 19 at 7:00 pm
Join us for our annual Pride Worship Service on Friday, June 19! The service begins at 7pm and our celebrant and guest p...
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Jun
20
Community Breakfast
Saturday, June 20 at 8:00 am
We serve a hot breakfast to about 60 guests from 8am-9:30am. Everyone is welcome, no questions asked and no means testin...
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Jun
20
Nurturing Faith
Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 am
Two complementary Christian-based programs for parents and children, conveniently offered at the same time, focused on l...
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Elevator back in Service.
Yay! We are glad to inform you that the elevator in the church building is back in service again. Thank you for your patience.
New Spiritus Issue out!
The latest issue of our community magazine Spiritus is now available. It is available for your online reading here: Many thanks to all contributors. You can find more issues in
we pray
Keep us Good Lord under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain and support the anxious and fearful and lift up all who suffer, that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love. This we pray in your name.
Amen.
🌈 Join us on Friday, June 19 at 7:00pm for Church on Tap and our annual Pride Celebration Worship Service!
We're delighted to welcome Rev. Leigh Kern (she/they), Right Relations Coordinator with the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, as our celebrant and guest preacher.
Music will be led by Deb Whalen-Blaize, accompanied by friends.
Following the service, at 8:30pm, stay for drag performances by Carlotta Carlisle and Bella Bimbo, along with food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Donations are gratefully accepted.
This is an evening of worship, celebration, community, and Pride. All are welcome! 🏳️🌈
📍 Christ Church Deer Park
🗓️ Friday, June 19
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We recently gathered to celebrate and thank Rev. Cathy Gibbs on her retirement. We are so grateful for Rev. Cathy and for the many ways she has generously shared in her Spirit-filled ministry of Word and Sacrament, prayer and teaching, and welcome and fellowship at Christ Church Deer Park over the past eight years.
Thank you, Rev. Cathy, for your faithful service and dedication! We wish you a happy and blessed retirement! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to our Rummage Re-Imagined team who hosted Coffee Hour after our 10:30am service this past Sunday! ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join us in congratulating our Director of Music, Dr. Stefani Bedin, on earning her Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree! Stefani was also the recipient of one of the Faculty of Music's Graduating Awards. Well done, Stefani! ... See MoreSee Less
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Good news! The church elevator is back online and fully operational again. Thank you for your patience - we’re glad to have it up and running to better serve everyone! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are thrilled to announce that Bishop Andrew Asbil has appointed Christine Lambert to serve as the assistant curate at Christ Church Deer Park, starting Sunday, June 14, 2026. Christine brings a wealth of experience in ministry roles ranging from discipleship and outreach to children and youth. She has an M.Div. from Wycliffe College and is currently serving as the Pastoral Associate at St John’s Norway.
Christine will be ordained as a Deacon this Sunday, May 3, 2026, 4:30pm, at St. James’ Cathedral. All members of Christ Church are invited to attend and support her on this special day.
Please pray for Christine this week as she prepares for her ordination as a servant of God. May God bless her on her journey, and may we welcome her with open hearts. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hello Everyone! The elevator in the Atrium is currently Out of Service. ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't Miss It! Come Thrifting with us! Saturday May 9th, 10am-2pm. Details are here: christchurchdeerpark.org/event/annual-spring-rummage-clothing-sale/
Intake for the Sale: Saturdays until May 3, 11am-2pm , Drop Off at Heath Street, Parish Office entrance.
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Lenten Reflection Prompt for the Day:
"If there is to be resurrection, in our time, it must be us."
—from Encampment (2025) by Maggie Helwig
Thank you for joining us in a Lenten journey from Ash Wednesday to Holy Sunday. We hope that our daily prompts have touched you and enhanced your observation of Lent.
Christ Church Deer Park now wishes you a Blessed and Happy Easter. Like Mary Magdelene, may you be surprised by the empty tomb.
Painting: Carol Knowlton-Dority ... See MoreSee Less
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Find details and Zoom Link for Saturday evening's Easter Vigil, 7pm here, including Zoom link and Order of Service Bulletin, along with additional instructions to prepare for the Service:
christchurchdeerpark.org/event/easter-vigil-by-zoom/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Lenten Reflection Prompt for the Day:
"Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday."
—from The Life of Christ (1954) by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
Listen to Bach’s St. Matthew’s Passion performed by the Netherlands Bach Society conducted by Jos van Veldholden
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwVW1ttVhuQ
For a full translation from German to English see www.emmanuelmusic.org/bach-translations-1/bwv-244-st-matthew-passion ... See MoreSee Less
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