We are in a new season of Kids Church at WCV and we’re off to a good start. Here is a word from Gloria Fligg on what our elementary kids have to look forward to in the months ahead: “This last week we had an amazing time as we began Kids Church for another year! … [Read more…]
We are planning a Grief Run this Saturday, September 22nd, 9:00am at Whittier Park. Amanda Leighton has organized this event for our community. She writes, “This is something visceral & physical for us to do together as an expression of our sadness and our anger and our anguish; as an expression of our grief. It … [Read more…]
We want to take this opportunity to encourage you, wherever you’re at and whatever you’re feeling regarding the news we’ve received about Nathan. Like we’ve been acknowledging as a leadership team and like we’ve been hearing directly from many of you, there is a whole range of reactions, responses and ways of dealing with this … [Read more…]
We are excited for this season of Kids Church at WCV. As we prepare, there are a few things we want you to know. Leaders are in place and ready to come alongside our children and youth to be a positive presence and a source of love and encouragement in their lives. One important aspect of … [Read more…]
Here is an important message given by David Ruis at our National Gathering in Montreal this past summer. Situating us as a Vineyard movement in Canada in the context of where we’re coming from and where God is leading us. It’s an inspired talk. Please take the time to listen – especially in this time … [Read more…]
Over the past few weeks many people have contacted WCV with messages of love, encouragement and assurance of prayer for all of us. Here are just a few we’d like to highlight for you now. Joyce Rees (National Council Member and Pastor at Epic Vineyard in Kelowna) The LORD is close to the broken hearted … [Read more…]
Our WCV Kids Church will resume next Sunday, September 16th. This Sunday’s service will continue to model our typical summer schedule. A video series is being shown in the Comfy Couch Room during the sermon as an option for the kids. Parents are asked to stay with their children if they are watching the video. … [Read more…]
In light of our current circumstance, we have, with sadness, cancelled our Men’s, Women’s, and Youth retreats this year. We are walking out this situation and responding to the needs of the congregation. We are creating more ways for the community to process, grieve, and connect that is more manageable and involves less planning than the … [Read more…]
Hey everyone, Here are some resources on grief that were available on Sunday, August 19, 2018. They will also be available at church during our meetings this week: The Open Care Night, August 21, 2018 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. This will be a come-and-go evening that will have people ready and available to talk … [Read more…]
2018 MENS GETAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT We regret to advise that this year’s GETAWAY is being cancelled. The Pastoral staff are dealing with recent developments within the church and find it impossible to give adequate time to this event in the next weeks. We know that our times together are significant for all who come. We will … [Read more…]
Looking to serve? We are excited to start kids church in the fall but we are in need of leaders who are willing to love on our kids. Contact Jodi if you can be on a rotation to serve our younger ones. Want to paint? Some of our kid’s church rooms are in need of some paint … [Read more…]
Our annual WCV Community Campout has been a valued tradition for many years. These weekends provide a prolonged time of connection and fun for those who come. We’d love to see more people make it out so we are asking for a little feedback. Please help us by taking a moment to fill out the … [Read more…]
About 40 of us made it out to our annual community campout over the long weekend. The weather was just right, the fire well tended, friendship was nurtured and the food kept flowing as we shared with one another. There is something special about being together like this – away from the busyness of city … [Read more…]
