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Community Christmas Dinner
Thank you for wanting to help out at this years North Shore Community Christmas Dinner!! This year we will be providing food hampers or to-go meals for our city's most vulnerable. We have quite a few different volunteer opportunities available! We are also asking for donations of gift cards of $25 to Tim Hortons, McDonalds, Save-On-Foods, and Walmart. Please drop off donations to the church office or contact Pastor Dave for more info: daves@nsac.bc.ca Click the Button below for Volunteer Opportunities & Times and to sign up! For more infomation visit: http://nsac.bc.ca/events/community-christmas-dinner/2021-12-18
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Updated Protocols for Sunday ServicesStarting Dec 5th, 2021 Our faith community is welcoming to people with different perspectives on Covid 19. Please contact mardids@nsac.bc.ca or daves@nsac.bc.ca if you have questions or concerns on these protocols. --- Updated Protocols for Sunday Services (Starting Dec 5th, 2021)Worship service attendees will NOT need to prove vaccination status under the new provincial rules, however masks are now required by provincial health order (*see current exemptions to mask ruling below). Our capacity will be 50% maximum by public health order. Please only attend services when you have no cold, flu, or Covid-19 sypmtoms (even mild ones).For our full Covid Safety Protocol, click on "Read More" below.--- *Current Exemptions to Masks: Exemption from use of face covering in indoor public spaces, - visitors 1.) to a visitor who is less than 5 years of age; 2) to a visitor who is unable to wear a face covering because of For more infomation visit:
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Project Samuel Christmas Bake SaleSunday, December 12, 2021 On December 12th there will be a Christmas Bake Sale after each service to raise money for Project Samuel in Zambia!
Kim and Brenden Vowell will be at church that morning to share a brief update on Project Samuel as well!
Please bring cash for purchase by donation.
For more information on Project Samuel, you can click here!
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North Shore Worship Choir Christmas ConcertFriday, December 10, 2021 Come celebrate the season with us as we make a joyful noise! Friday, Dec 10th at North Shore Alliance Church Proof of vaccinaiton and face coverings required Collecting donations for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and BC flood relief efforts Reserve your FREE tickets at www.deanthiessen.com/nswchoir |
Try Something New This Christmas!
The NSAC Environmental Justice Community Action Group is inviting everyone to Try Something New This Christmas! This December, join us each Wednesday on our NSAC social media channels, as the EJCAG shares short video clips featuring ideas for how we can incorporate creation care into our Christmas gifting and festivities. The videos will focus around four themes:
We hope these videos will provide you with ideas and inspiration for ways you can care for your family, friends, neighbours and planet this holiday season! instagram.com/northshorealliance |
Parent MingleSunday, December 5, 2021 Parents & Caregivers! Come downstairs between the 9 am and 11 am services to socialize and meet other parents and cargivers. Grab a coffee or tea and some Timbits and make some new friends or connect with familiar ones. Your kids are welcome to play while you chat. See you soon! (Note: We encourage you to head to the Balcony or Main Floor Auditorium at 10:45 am.) |
Memorial Service for Dave RamsayMonday, December 6, 2021 Join us as we celebrate the life of David William Ramsay Monday, December 6th North Shore Alliance Church Light reception to follow |
Youth Christmas PartyCreative Christmas - Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Come join us for our annual youth Christmas Party!!! We'll have a dessert buffet, games, and a photobooth! This year's theme is: Creative Christmas Please come dressed up as one of the following: 1. Your favourite Christmas Character 2. A Christmas item 3. In a homemade Ugly Christmas Sweater! If you can, please bring a dessert to share! Invited friends are welcome to attend!! No need to register. |
Preteen WHITEOUT at Grouse MountainFriday, December 10, 2021 WHITEOUT! Preteen Event is for NSAC Grades 5, 6 and 7! This is an event where you MUST register and pay in advance, so please sign up online by clicking the link below. Registration CLOSES on MONDAY Dec 6th at 12noon. No refunds are possible after December 6th. All visitors to Grouse Mountain must be vaccinated. If your Preteen child is 12 years old and up, they must provide a copy of their vaccination passport to Michj@nsac.bc.ca on the day of registration to confirm their spot. Preteens under the age of 12 do not need to be vaccinated to attend. Please be sure that all Preteens who attend are healthy and well. We will be visiting Grouse Mountain - the Peak of Christmas again this year as our Whiteout event. We plan to enjoy the Christmas Light Walk, visit the reindeer, toboggan and visit the chalet. Please have your kids arrive at Grouse Mountain Skyride by 6:30pm so we can be on the 6:45pm ride up the mountain. Michelle and the Preteen Leaders will endevour to have the kids down the mountain by 9pm. Please ensure all the preteens are warmly dressed for the weather and have appropriate shoes for walking in the snow. If you have a Grouse Mountain Season pass, Y2Play pass or other Grouse Mountain Pass, you should still register and pay a cost of only $5 - please be sure to bring your pass on the night. There is a picture of the Grouse Passes attached to clarify that only the Grouse Mountain pass gives access to the Skyride. If you have any questions, please call Michelle Jackson at the church, 604 984 6422 ext 307. For more infomation visit:
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NSA Kids' Christmas Choir RecordingAges 2 through Grade 4 - Sunday, December 12, 2021 Hey Parents! We can't wait to hear your kids' beautiful voices singing our three Christmas carols this year! However, recent COVID restrictions mean that we CAN'T do the video recording as planned. But, fear not! There is another way! Parents, here is where you come in...
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The Sanctuary CourseMonday, January 17, 2022 Would you like to learn more about mental health? Would you value connecting with others? Sign up for The Sanctuary Course and explore a topic that is more relevant than ever. Mondays, January 17 to March 7 About the course: For more infomation visit:
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Monthly Missions SpotlightKirsten Rumary - December 2021 Kirsten Rumary works as the Program Resource Coordinator for Journey Canada, an organization that exists to give people a safe and spiritually supportive place to help them get in touch with their hearts and emotions and integrate their beliefs with their feelings and experiences. Kirsten recently travelled to Lithuania to help with training the Journey team there, her first time travelling since covid began. Please join us in praying for Kirsten's ministry:
To learn more about Kirsten and her ministry with Journey Canada, please visit our website or view our missions bulletin board at the church. For more infomation visit:
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Financial Update
If you have any questions about the church finances please contact Tami at tamic@nsac.bc.ca |