Parkwood Pulse

In the spring of 2026 Parkwood session received a letter from Carrie Morris, the Pulse Editor for a number of years, Carrie brought session up to speed on the current state of the newsletter, and especially the lack of submissions of late, and left session with a decision to make. Carrie's observations weere born out when at the end of August no submissions were received re fall start-up activities. The issue was raised again at the September session meeting and the decission was made to continue to publish for the time being; at the same time it was announced that Parkwood's Admin Assistant, Elizabeth Mabie, has agreed to become our new Pulse Editor. At this point (October 4, 2026) it is now known when the next edition of the newsletter will be avialable, but we anticipate good things to come. So huge thanks to Carrie for her years of service - enjoy retirement! - and welcome Elizabeth - best wishes!

     Gord Walford, October 2026

  June 2026  

Contents:   Pastor's Message: "Beware AI — We are human beings, not robots"   ·   Retirement of Pastor James, September 2026   ·   Missionary Visit - Leah Hopp   ·   Lunch & Learn - Cyber Security Workshop   ·   Summary of Session Meeting - April 2026   ·   Thrift Sale - June 27th   ·   Stewardship   ·   June 2026 calendar of church activities
  May 2026  

Contents:   Pastor's Message:"Are You Tempted?"   ·   Parkwood Youth!   ·   Lunch and Learn - May 25th   ·   Missionary Visit - Leah Hopp   ·   From the Finance Team   ·   Job Posting   ·   CANHAVE Letter   ·   May 2026 calendar of church activities
  April 2026  

Contents:   Pastor's Message:"Life"   ·   Pause Table - April 21st   ·   Lunch and Learn - April 13th   ·   April 2026 calendar of church activities
  March 2026  

Contents:   Pastor's Message: "A meditation for Lent"   ·   Men's Breakfast - March 7th   ·   Lunch and Learn - March 9th   ·   Lent Evening Services   ·   Christian Literature & Information Sources Survey Results   ·   Budget 2026 - Spending by Purpose   ·   Easter 2026   ·   March 2026 calendar of church activities
  February 2026  

Contents:   Pastor's Message: "Living in the present in the light of the future"   ·   Living in the present in the light of the future   ·   Men's Breakfast   ·   Benevolent Fund - Thank You!   ·   Lent Evening Services (March, April)   ·   Expanded Recycling Items   ·   Young Adults Pancake Lunch (February 22nd)   ·   Buy Nothing Project - Volunteers Needed   ·   Summary of Session Meeting - December 12th, 2025   ·   Poem: In praise of God   ·   Good News (Loan Repayment Fund)   ·   Annual Congregational Meeting   ·   Mission Team Special Appeal (PWS&D Hurricane Relief)   ·   Sunday Bible Study & Wednesday ESL Conversation   ·   December Pause Table   ·   RightNow Media   ·   February 2026 calendar of church activities
  December 2025 - January 2026  

Contents:   Pastor's Message: "Elders: God’s design for life together in Christ’s Church"   ·   Presbytery Youth Event   ·   Men's Breakfast Relaunch!   ·   Advent & Christmas Services   ·   Income Tax Receipts and Donation Envelopes   ·   Buy Nothing Project - Volunteers Needed   ·   Summary of Session Meeting - November 24th, 2025   ·   Announcements - Barrhaven Bible Study, Pause Table   ·   December 2025 calendar of church activities
  November 2025  

Contents:   Pastor's Message: "God’s mark: Gift giving"   ·   Mark Your Calendars for Our Annual Christmas Dinner!   ·   Christmas Planter Fundraiser   ·   New Books in the Libary 2025   ·   Donations as of September 30, 2025   ·   Calling Parkwood Men...   ·   Summary of Session Meeting - Sept 22, 2025   ·   Operation Christmas Child 2025   ·   November 2025 calendar of church activities
  October 2025  

Contents:   Pastor's Message: "Rain and sunshine … both express God’s beauty and produce God’s fruit"   ·   Blind Choir - Volunteer Needed   ·   Lunch and Learn - October 20, 2025   ·   CANHAVE: Parkwood Connection and 30 Years!   ·   Note from Facility Management Team   ·   Fall Youth Retreat - October 3rd-5th   ·   EFC Letter   ·   October 2025 calendar of church activities

  September 2025  

Contents:   Pastor's Message: "The rainbow"   ·   Blind Choir - Volunteer Needed   ·   Barrhaven Bible Study   ·   60th Anniversary   ·   Presbytery Youth Event   ·   Softball MVP - Sunjay Henry   ·   September 2025 calendar of church activities

(the Pulse newsletter was not published in July or August 2025 due to lack of articles submitted)