Briarwood Presbyterian Church - L'Église presbytérienne briarwood

06/14/2026

Since summer can feel a little disjointed, we wanted to
check in to remind you—no matter how this summer’s
been going, we’re here for you. We’d love for you to text
back a prayer request and/or praise so we can join you
and your family in prayer!

06/13/2026

Sunday, June 14th at 10:45 am

Greetings! The scriptures this Sunday are Genesis 18:1-5, 21:1-7, Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, and Matthew 9:35-10:8. Afterwards, we can enjoy fellowship and coffee. May God bless you through Briarwood’s worship service.

Rev. Geoffrey would like to make home visits with all members of Briarwood in order to get to know them better. This will take place over the next few months, as he settles in with his new congregation. To arrange a visit from Rev. Geoffrey, please feel free to call him or leave a message at the church number 514-695-1879.

Strawberry Social this Sunday! Our annual Strawberry Social fundraiser will be this Sunday after the service. We will be serving Marie-Anne cakes with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. $10.00-$12.00 each and all proceeds go to the church.

Announcements:
· Wednesday Morning Prayer at 9am: Please contact the church office for the Zoom link to join Nada and Rev. Geoffrey, who will be leading the prayer on a weekly basis. All are welcome.

· Vacation Bible Camp: Vacation Bible Camp 2026: Rainforest Falls Join us August 24-28, 2026 for an amazing week of hands on fun, learning about our incredible God! Registration information available now, ask Stevie!

· Ecumenical Service: This year's Outdoor Ecumenical Service will be held with Christ Church, St. George's, and Merging Waters at 10am on June 21st at Briarwood on our front lawn (inside if it rains). Mark it on your calendars and bring your chairs or blankets!

· Moderator of the PCC: Rev Lara Scholey from our Presbytery and our sister church in Pointe Claire, St Columba by the Lake has been nominated for the Moderator of PCC.

Y· Briarwood Group WhatsApp: Reverend Geoffrey has created a WhatsApp group for the Briarwood Community to share daily announcements and events taking place in and out of our church by our members. Please contact him if you would like to be added to the group. If you do not have WhatsApp, it can be downloaded from the Apple App store or the Samsung Play store or any other place where you get your apps.

· Monthly Birthdays: The last Sunday of each month the Board has decided to have a birthday cake to celebrate all birthdays that month. Is June your birthday? Then tell us by email. Come along and enjoy.

· Prayer Chain: The Briarwood Prayer Chain prays for anybody and/or their loved ones on request and keeps everything very confidential. We communicate with each other by email. Nada and Gioia are presently members. For prayers or to join the prayer chain, please contact any member through the church office.

· Book Wagon: Just a friendly reminder that we have a book wagon located in the Narthex. TAKE A BOOK THIS SUNDAY FROM THE WAGON!

· OnRock Food Basket: OnRock is always looking for non-perishable food donations. They are specifically in need of Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans, lentils), Cereal and oatmeal, Canned soups, Tomato sauce, Crackers, School snacks, Canned fruits and vegetables, Rice, and Bagged lentils. You can drop off your donations in the shopping cart in the narthex.

· Drivers: Session is looking for drivers for Sunday mornings. If you are able to give someone a ride to church, please contact the church office.

· To view past services: You can view past services on Briarwood’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com//streams.

· Church website: https://www.briarwoodpresbyterianchurch.ca/

06/07/2026

Thanks for modeling kindness to your kids every day.
Don’t forget—you’re a kid, too! You are a child of God, and
he loves you even more than you love your kiddos. (That’s
a lot!) What’s one thing you can do to connect to God’s
lovingkindness for yourself today?

06/05/2026

Sunday, June 7th at 10:45 am

Greetings! The scriptures this Sunday are Genesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:1-12, and Matthew 9:9-13, and we will be celebrating communion. This week Rev. Geoffrey will be leading our service. Afterwards, we can enjoy fellowship and coffee. May God bless you through Briarwood’s worship service.

Announcements:
· Wednesday Morning Prayer at 9am: Please contact the church office for the Zoom link to join Nada, who will be leading the prayer on a weekly basis. All are welcome.

· Vacation Bible Camp: Vacation Bible Camp 2026: Rainforest Falls Join us August 24-28, 2026 for an amazing week of hands on fun, learning about our incredible God! Registration information available now, ask Stevie!

· Ecumenical Service: This year's Outdoor Ecumenical Service will be held on June 21st at Briarwood on our front lawn (inside if it rains). Mark it on your calendars and bring your chairs!

· Moderator of the PCC: Rev Lara Scholey from our Presbytery and our sister church in Pointe Claire, St Columba by the Lake has been nominated for the Moderator of PCC.

· Briarwood Group WhatsApp: Reverend Geoffrey has created a WhatsApp group for the Briarwood Community to share daily announcements and events taking place in and out of our church by our members. Please contact him if you would like to be added to the group. If you do not have WhatsApp, it can be downloaded from the Apple App store or the Samsung Play store or any other place where you get your apps.

· Monthly Birthdays: The last Sunday of each month the Board has decided to have a birthday cake to celebrate all birthdays that month. Is June your birthday? Then tell us by email. Come along and enjoy.

· Prayer Chain: The Briarwood Prayer Chain prays for anybody and/or their loved ones on request and keeps everything very confidential. We communicate with each other by email. Nada and Gioia are presently members. For prayers or to join the prayer chain, please contact any member through the church office.

· Book Wagon: Just a friendly reminder that we have a book wagon located in the Narthex. TAKE A BOOK THIS SUNDAY FROM THE WAGON!

· OnRock Food Basket: OnRock is always looking for non-perishable food donations. They are specifically in need of Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans, lentils), Cereal and oatmeal, Canned soups, Tomato sauce, Crackers, School snacks, Canned fruits and vegetables, Rice, and Bagged lentils. You can drop off your donations in the shopping cart in the narthex.

· Drivers: Session is looking for drivers for Sunday mornings. If you are able to give someone a ride to church, please contact the church office.

· To view past services: You can view past services on Briarwood’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com//streams.

· Church website: https://www.briarwoodpresbyterianchurch.ca/

06/01/2026

It’s okay if you need a reset—his mercies are new every morning.

Take a deep breath.

Inhale: Do not be afraid.
Exhale: Jesus brings comfort and joy.

05/29/2026

Sunday, May 31st at 10:45 am

Greetings! The scriptures this Sunday are Matthew 28:16-20. This week we will be welcoming back Rev. Jean-Daniel O'Donncada to lead our service. Afterwards, we can enjoy fellowship and coffee. May God bless you through Briarwood’s worship service.

Announcements:

· Wednesday Morning Prayer at 9am: Please contact the church office for the Zoom link to join Nada, who will be leading the prayer on a weekly basis. All are welcome!

· 306 (Maple Leaf) Wing Concert Band: The 306 (Maple Leaf) Wing Concert Band will be presenting their upcoming Spring Concert, On the Winds of Spring, taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2:30 pm, at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe-Claire.

· Monthly Birthdays: This Sunday is Birthday Cake Sunday! Is May your birthday? Then tell us by email. Come along and enjoy.

· Prayer Chain: The Briarwood Prayer Chain prays for anybody and/or their loved ones on request and keeps everything very confidential. We communicate with each other by email. Nada and Gioia are presently members. For prayers or to join the prayer chain, please contact any member through the church office.

· Book Wagon: Just a friendly reminder that we have a book wagon located in the Narthex. TAKE A BOOK THIS SUNDAY FROM THE WAGON!

· OnRock Food Basket: OnRock is always looking for non-perishable food donations. They are specifically in need of Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans, lentils), Cereal and oatmeal, Canned soups, Tomato sauce, Crackers, School snacks, Canned fruits and vegetables, Rice, and Bagged lentils. You can drop off your donations in the shopping cart in the narthex.

· Drivers: Session is looking for drivers for Sunday mornings. If you are able to give someone a ride to church, please contact the church office.

· To view past services: You can view past services on Briarwood’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com//streams.

· Church website: https://www.briarwoodpresbyterianchurch.ca/

05/24/2026

At-home Faith Formation Tip: Today, Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. Check out thebibleproject.com/explore/holy-spirit/ for a wonderful five-minute video that traces the movement of God’s Spirit from Genesis to today. How might you or your family become more aware of the Spirit’s work in your everyday life?

(Tip from Faith FormationMinistries; crcna.org/FaithFormation)

Study the theme of the Holy Spirit from the beginning to the end of the Bible. This video helps you get to know and understand who He is and what He does.

05/24/2026

Sunday, May 24th at 10:45 am

Greetings! The scriptures this Sunday are Numbers 11:24-30, Psalm 104:24-34,35b, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 and John 20:19-23. Afterwards, we can enjoy fellowship and coffee. May God bless you through Briarwood’s worship service.

Announcements:

· Wednesday Morning Prayer at 9am — Please contact the church office for the Zoom link to join Nada, who will be leading the prayer on a weekly basis. All are welcome!

· Tea for Heather: There will be a casual tea in honour of Heather Allen on Saturday, May 23 from 3:00-4:00 at the church. Cookies, tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome to come and share remembrances of Heather.

· 306 (Maple Leaf) Wing Concert Band: The 306 (Maple Leaf) Wing Concert Band will be presenting their upcoming Spring Concert, On the Winds of Spring, taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2:30 pm, at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe-

· Monthly Birthdays: The last Sunday of each month we have a birthday cake to celebrate all birthdays that month. Is May your birthday? Then tell us by email. Come along and enjoy.

· Prayer Chain: The Briarwood Prayer Chain prays for anybody and/or their loved ones on request and keeps everything very confidential. We communicate with each other by email. Nada and Gioia are presently members. For prayers or to join the prayer chain, please contact any member through the church office.

· Book Wagon: Just a friendly reminder that we have a book wagon located in the Narthex. TAKE A BOOK THIS SUNDAY FROM THE WAGON!

· OnRock Food Basket: OnRock is always looking for non-perishable food donations. You can drop off your donations in the shopping cart in the narthex.

· Drivers: Session is looking for drivers for Sunday mornings. If you are able to give someone a ride to church, please contact the church office.

· To view past services: You can view past services on Briarwood’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com//streams.

· Church website: https://www.briarwoodpresbyterianchurch.ca/

05/16/2026

Sunday, May 17th at 10:45 am

Greetings! The scriptures this Sunday are Isaiah 45:1-7, Psalm 21:1-7, Ephesians 1:15-23, and John 17:1-11. Afterwards, we can enjoy fellowship and coffee. May God bless you through Briarwood’s worship service.

MSO Free Concert – Tonight May 15th starting at 7pm, the City of Beaconsfield is holding a free concert at our church featuring 3 members of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Trios for flute, viola and harp. See the attached link for more information: https://www.beaconsfield.ca/en/events/concerts/montreal-symphony-orchestra-trios-for-flute-viola-and-harp

Annual Spring Cleanup - Tomorrow, Saturday May 16th starting around 9am.

Announcements:

· Wednesday Morning Prayer at 9am — Please contact the church office for the Zoom link to join Nada, who will be leading the prayer on a weekly basis. All are welcome!

· Bake and Plant Sale: Our Mother's Day Plant & Bake sale event was a huge success, with thanks to all of those who planted, baked, and helped out, as well as to those who came out to buy the fruits of everyone's labours!

· Tea for Heather: There will be a casual tea in honour of Heather Allen on Saturday, May 23 from 3:00-4:00 at the church. Cookies, tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome to come and share remembrances of Heather.

· Kirkland Concert Band: On Feb. 23rd, a food bank in the Sud-Ouest Borough, La Main qui Partage, was destroyed by fire. The Kirkland Concert Band along with the St. Thomas High School Band will play a fundraiser concert to help rebuild the food bank. The concert will take place at St. Thomas High School, 111 Broadview, Pointe-Claire, Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 pm. Admission is with a free will offering or non-perishable food items.

· 306 (Maple Leaf) Wing Concert Band: The 306 (Maple Leaf) Wing Concert Band will be presenting their upcoming Spring Concert, On the Winds of Spring, taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2:30 pm, at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe-

· Monthly Birthdays: The last Sunday of each month we have a birthday cake to celebrate all birthdays that month. Is May your birthday? Then tell us by email. Come along and enjoy.

· Prayer Chain: The Briarwood Prayer Chain prays for anybody and/or their loved ones on request and keeps everything very confidential. We communicate with each other by email. Nada and Gioia are presently members. For prayers or to join the prayer chain, please contact any member through the church office.

· Book Wagon: Just a friendly reminder that we have a book wagon located in the Narthex. TAKE A BOOK THIS SUNDAY FROM THE WAGON!

· OnRock Food Basket: OnRock is always looking for non-perishable food donations. You can drop off your donations in the shopping cart in the narthex.

· Drivers: Session is looking for drivers for Sunday mornings. If you are able to give someone a ride to church, please contact the church office.

· To view past services: You can view past services on Briarwood’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com//streams.

· Church website: https://www.briarwoodpresbyterianchurch.ca/

05/11/2026

Today is Mother’s Day 💐

For some it’s a joyous occasion. For others, it’s a reminder of grief. Whatever your experience, give thanks today for the women in your life (biological mothers, adoptive mothers, mentors, teachers, and others) who pointed you toward Jesus and helped you along your faith journey.