OUR COMMUNITY have seniors and young families, singles WELCOME TO On August 17, 2003, a convoy of and couples. There are friends waiting for decorated, honking vehicles made its way you here. in procession from the historic Anglican ST. TIMOTHY’S Church of St. Nicolas near Hastings and If you are interested in a particular aspect Boundary to the site that was previously of our life and ministry together, please known as the “little brown church” of speak to the priest or our office assistant in the King in Brentwood. People the Parish Office. from the two churches had joined together as a community in the year 2000, and were OUR CHURCH now beginning a new ministry in this The Parish of St. Timothy is a member of place as the Parish of St. Timothy. We the Anglican Church of Canada and the aspire: worldwide . Anglicans have been worshiping in this to foster connections with God, the building since it was erected in 1956. In community, and each other, 2003, renovations made the site accessible to build a loving Christian community, with a wheelchair ramp and mechanical and to live in God’s way, lift to the lower hall and a handicapped sharing the good news of Christ, accessible washroom. In 2017, we added a under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. commercial-grade kitchen

All are welcome in this house of God. We You will notice symbols of our heritage gather as a faith community on Sundays at from both St. Nicolas and Christ the King. 10 am to sing, pray, learn, and share the The “Christus Rex” (Christ Triumphant) bread and the wine. All seekers of Christ carving on the Eastern wall and the are invited to the table. KidsChurch is stained-glass windows and plaques from offered during part of the service for our St. Nicolas are examples. We welcome

younger members. back those who have had an association “To be equipped for every good work…” with our former identities. During the week many other forms of 2 Tim 3.17 service go on in this building. We have If you are inquiring about weddings, many community groups which meet here baptisms, or confirmation, please speak to A Parish of the (ask at the Parish Office). Hospital visits the priest or the Church Office regarding Diocese of New Westminster, and pastoral calls to the sick and catechism and preparation in the Anglican Anglican Church of Canada housebound are carried out. study Church. Facilities are also available for and fellowship groups are ongoing. We funerals, receptions, and other group our neighbours. We do advocacy work to DETACH THIS SHEET & GIVE TO functions. bring about a just and respectful society, ONE OF OUR GREETERS OR THE and we support larger projects through our PRIEST: OUR regional Church partners. As well, our Timothy was a first century apostle from meditation garden and outdoor labyrinth I want to know about: , in what is now Turkey (see Acts are always open to passers-by in need of � Baptism 16). His mother was Jewish; his father spiritual refreshment. � Marriage preparation Greek. His multicultural background � Becoming a here enabled him to bridge the differences FOR MORE INFORMATION: � Children’s ministry between groups in the early church. While Visit our website at � Fellowship/Scripture groups still a teenager, he converted to the www.sainttimothy.ca � New member visit from priest Christian faith with his mother and � Other grandmother. After meeting the apostle OUR PRIEST ______Paul, Timothy accompanied him on many The Rev. Ruth Monette missionary journeys around the Phone (604) 299-6816 Mediterranean. e-mail [email protected] Name ______He is known as a teacher, a preacher, an OUR OFFICE ASSISTANT Address ______Lizz Lawrence encourager, and a planter of new church ______communities. We have chosen Timothy as Phone (604) 299-6816 our as a symbol of what we e-mail [email protected] Phone ______too can do together as the body of Christ. E-mail ______Timothy is mentioned in the New Office hours Monday 10 am-2 pm & Testament letters of Acts and Romans, and Thursday 10 am – 12 noon is specifically addressed by Paul in the letters of 1 and 2 Timothy. Our prayer is that, like Timothy, “everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3.17).

OUR OUTREACH St. Timothy’s is involved in the neighbourhood. We are the depot for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank on Thursdays. Community events such as our Fall Pet Blessing help to connect us with