Eagle Ridge United Church

09/08/2026

SPAM EMAIL ALERT

People are receiving suspicious emails from "Pacific Mountain Region Council" prompting them to open a pdf document. And people are receiving them from "Daniel Martin" prompting them to donate gift cards.

Please be cautious with any email you receive from the region and our church.

Emails from the region (and national church) will end in -church.ca

Emails from Daniel end in .ca

Our biggest defense against scammers is educating ourselves.

Regional staff and congregations will not be emailing you to request gift cards or cash.

Remember:
Hover over email addresses. If an email appears suspicious, hover over or tap on the sender’s name (depending on the device) to reveal the actual email address. Does the email address match the name of the sender? Even if the name looks familiar, scammers often create fake addresses that appear similar to the real ones.

Call the alleged sender or office. Use a phone number you already have on file, not one from the email.

Do not reply, click on links or open strange documents. If you suspect a scam, do not engage. Delete it. Clicking links can expose you to phishing attempts.

Report the scam. If you receive a suspicious request, report it to your email provider as phishing.

09/02/2026

The calls for nominations for fall 2026 have launched! Who do you know who has the expertise the church is seeking for these denominational groups? Is it you who is being called? Serving on a committee is a great way to live Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship and Daring Justice.

✅The Manual Committee
✅Academic Awards and Scholarships Sub-Committee
✅General Council 46 Equity Support Team
✅Indigenous Justice Advisory Group
✅Interfaith Committee on Chaplaincy
✅Roman Catholic–United Church Dialogue
✅Candidacy Boards
✅Response Committee
✅Remedial Committee

Check out all of the current opportunities to serve: https://united-church.ca/opportunities

08/26/2026

Backpack Blessing

As we near the beginning of the school year, God is with us—with us at work, at school, in play, in rest.

Bring your backpacks (or briefcases or purses) to church on September 6th to be blessed and to be reminded that we are not alone, we live in God’s world and have neighbours to love all around us!

08/07/2026

Grateful for our summer building clean up crew!

Church smells of fresh paint, stained wood, and chairs scrubbed clean!

Next time you see these folx around, say thanks for their hard work in keeping our building in great shape!!

08/07/2026

Save the date!!
September may feel far away, but it's sneaking up soon. :)

Join us in the the Celebration of New Ministry as we covenant together in the name of Jesus, September 20th at 10am.

And then stick around for a Fall Kick-Off BBQ and some chill Lawn Games after church.

07/31/2026

07/24/2026

A Liturgy for Help in the Midst of Trouble

A brand new liturgy from the latest Every Moment Holy: Rites of Passage.

In this brand new volume, Every Moment Holy author Douglas McKelvey maps out the day-to-day trials, joys, hopes, and griefs of early adulthood and provides 150 liturgies for sustenance and guidance along the passage into the wide world of maturity.

This new volume is available now. Comment RITES to order your copy now.

07/23/2026

The Feast of Creation in Christ begins September 1st and we'll be joining in with Christians around the globe in celebrating this season in our calendar.

Join us at Pigeon Cove on the Port Moody Shoreline Trail for a short service of prayer, scripture, music and blessing. Please bring a container of water from your home or land to be blessed.

“In the Season of Creation, we turn again to Christ, through whom all things were made and in whom all things hold together. In his incarnation, death, and resurrection, God’s love is revealed not only for humanity but for the whole created order. To care for creation is therefore an essential expression of Christian discipleship and an integral mark of the Church’s mission: to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and to sustain and
renew the life of the earth. As we follow Christ, we are called to share in his reconciling work, seeking justice, healing, and hope for the earth and for all who dwell within it.” -The Most Rev. Sarah Mullally

07/12/2026

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Our prayers are with all those affected by the shooting at a street festival in Toronto on Saturday night, where two men were killed and a number of others seriously injured.

Thousands of people were present at the Salsa on St. Clair festival when the shooting occurred, including families, children, and seniors.

Loving God we hold in prayer and concern communities in Toronto deeply affected by the recent shooting at a summer festival.

We pray for the victims and their families, those injured, and those providing medical care, the first responders, and those terrified from witnessing the events.

Bring your comfort, your justice and your healing, dear God.

In the name of the One who brings peace. Amen.

[Photo: Cara Czech / The United Church of Canada]

02/19/2026