Weekly Update - August 23
Here's what's happening around our church this week.

Joel Black • Lead Pastor
August 24, 2026

3 Minute Read
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From children to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days.
Sunday, August 23rd
  • 10:00am Worship Gathering - Join us for Sunday
    service in person.
  • 11:45am English Conversation Class - all levels welcome downstairs in the Multi-Purpose Room
Tuesday, August 25th
  • Softball - final playoff game of the inaugural season, 7:30pm Northwood Diamond
Wednesday, August 26th
  • Food Bank - 1:30 -2:00PM
  • The Bible Course - 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room, BBQ at 6:00pm
Friday, August 28th
  • Youth Leaders planning meeting at 7PM.
Saturday, August 29th
  • Back to School Prayer Walk - Join us from 10am - 11am. We’ll walk around the community and pray for: Windsor Park Collegiate, College Beliveau, Ecole Howden, Frontenac School, Ecole Lacerte, and General Vanier School. RSVP here.
Upcoming Events
  • Outdoor Worship Service & BBQ - Sunday, September 13th at 10:00am
  • Training for all Children’s Volunteers on Sept 13th after the BBQ.
  • Sunday School for Children and Adults launches on September 20th
New here? We'd love to connect.
The Message from Sunday

"A Liturgy of Life"
| Pastor Joel Black Romans 12:1-8

In view of God’s mercy, worship becomes a whole life offered to God and transformed by him.

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Community Prayer

We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Visit our Prayer Wall to see what our community is lifting up this week.

🙏Submit your own prayer request here.

Giving

Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. There are three ways you can give at Cornerstone.

  • 👗Donate clothes to our Wardrobe ministry. Drop them in the box on Sunday.
  • 🥫Bring non-perishable food items for our Food Bank. Leave them on the yellow table at church. Most needed items: pasta sauce, canned meats, shelf-stable milk, cat food, oral hygiene
  • 💲Give financially online. Give Now Here
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From this Author: Joel Black
October 8, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
What I'm Learning From Daniel
Dear Cornerstone, I've been spending a lot of time in Babylon lately. Not the actual place, of course. I've been spending time in the book of Daniel as I've prepared for our sermon series, Against the Flow: Faithful in Babylon. And I have to tell you, the more time I spend in this book, the more I think it's exactly what we need right now. There's a lot happening in our world that can leave us feeling unsettled. Trade tensions with the United States and tariffs that threaten Canadian jobs and businesses. The rising cost of groceries and housing, leaving families here in Winnipeg wondering how they're going to make ends meet. The growing number of people living on our streets. Wars overseas that, for some in our church family, aren't just distant headlines but involve people they know and love. And I wonder how many of us quietly ask ourselves, What kind of world are our children and grandchildren going to inherit? I've been asking some of those questions myself. As Christians, how are we supposed to live in a world that seems to be changing so quickly? Do we push back? Pull away? Try to fit in? How do we stay faithful to Jesus without becoming angry, fearful, or cynical? That's one reason I've been enjoying our journey through Daniel. Here's something that has surprised me. When I think about Daniel, I usually think about the dramatic moments. The fiery furnace. The lions' den. The miraculous rescues. But so much of Daniel's faithfulness happened in ordinary, unspectacular ways. He learned the language of Babylon. He studied in its schools. He served in its government. He lived among people who didn't share his faith. And somehow, through it all, he remained faithful to God. I've been thinking about what that might look like for us here in Winnipeg. What does it mean to be faithful in our workplaces, our schools, our neighbourhoods, and our families? What does it look like to love our neighbours—even when we disagree with them? How do we live differently without withdrawing from the people Jesus has called us to love? I don't think those are always easy questions to answer. Something else has stayed with me from last Sunday's message. In Daniel 7, God gives Daniel an incredible vision. Daniel sees that the powerful kingdoms of this world won't last forever. God's kingdom will. You'd think that would settle everything for him. But it doesn't. At the end of the chapter, Daniel says he was deeply troubled. Even with the assurance that God's kingdom would prevail, he was still shaken by what he'd seen. I appreciate that honesty. Sometimes we know all the right things about God, and we're still worried. We believe God is sovereign, but we're still concerned about our children. We trust his promises, but we're still troubled by the news. Apparently, Daniel knew something about that tension too. And perhaps faithfulness isn't about never feeling afraid. Perhaps it's about learning to trust God in the middle of our fears. That's something I'm learning, and I suspect I'll be learning it for a long time. One more thing before I go. I've decided to start writing to you each week. I'm calling these letters Dear Cornerstone. Sometimes I'll share something from Sunday's sermon that we didn't have time to explore. Sometimes it might be a question I've been wrestling with, something I've read, or something happening in our community that's been on my mind. I don't want this to be another sermon. Think of it more as a chance for us to continue the conversation between Sundays. And I'd love to hear from you too. What's been on your mind? What questions are you wrestling with as you follow Jesus? Feel free to reply. I may not have all the answers, but I'd love to hear your thoughts. Next week, I want to share some reflections on one of the most remarkable statements in Daniel. Three young men facing a fiery furnace declare that God is able to rescue them. But then they add five words that change everything: "But even if he does not…" I've been thinking about those words quite a bit. What does faith look like when God doesn't do what we're hoping he'll do? More on that next week. Until then, may God help us to be faithful right where he has placed us. Grace and peace, PJ P.S. If you found this letter encouraging, I'd love for you to subscribe so that next week's letter arrives in your inbox. And feel free to share it with someone who might need a little encouragement too.

Joel Black

Lead Pastor

September 13, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Update - September 13th
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From children to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 13th 10:00am Worship Gathering - Join us for our regular worship service outside!! Please bring your lawn chairs. 11:00am - BBQ following the service 11:45am - Plan to Protect Training after the BBQ for all volunteers with children and vulnerable adults Tuesday, September 15th Young Adults Thursday, September 17th Board Meeting - 7:00pm Friday, September 18th Bible Quizzing - 6:00pm (John 1:29, 30, 51) Youth (grades 6 - 12) - 7:00pm Upcoming Events Sunday School for Children and Adults launches on September 20th; please register your children here.New here? We'd love to connect. The Message from September 6th "Because Morning is Coming" | Pastor Joel Romans 13:8-14 Romans 13 calls us to love our neighbours because Christ is coming. We live now as people of the coming day. Listen to last week’s sermon 👇Listen HereSubscribe To Our Podcast Online Sermons 🎧You can now listen to the Sunday messages online. Visit our Sermonpage here. Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Visit our Prayer Wall to see what our community is lifting up this week. 🙏Submit your own prayer request here. Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. There are three ways you can give at Cornerstone. 👗Donate clothes to our Wardrobe ministry. Drop them in the box on Sunday. 🥫Bring non-perishable food items for our Food Bank. Leave them on the yellow table at church. Most needed items: pasta sauce, canned meats, shelf-stable milk, cat food, oral hygiene 💲Give financially online. Give Now Here Watch the trailer for our Level Up - Savoring Scripture Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with ushere. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 1100 Autumnwood Drive, Winnipeg MB R2J 4L5 Next Week: "Daniel: Against the Flow" – Daniel 1-2 See you soon ☀️

Joel Black

Lead Pastor

September 11, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Interested in a Small Group?
Sometimes the best conversations happen in a smaller circle. A new small group is starting at Cornerstone—a place to build friendships, grow in faith, and encourage one another as we follow Jesus together. Interested? Take the next step and sign up to learn more.Join a Small Group

Joel Black

Lead Pastor

September 6, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Update - September 6th
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From children to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 6th 10:00am Worship Gathering - Join us for Sunday service in person. 11:45am English Conversation Class - all levels welcome downstairs in the Multi-Purpose Room Monday, September 7th Labour Day Tuesday, September 8th Young Adults at Union Gospel Mission - 6pm Wednesday, September 9th Harvest Manitoba Food Bank - 1:15pm Friday, September 11th Bible Quizzing - 6:00pm (John 1:1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 14) Youth (grades 6 - 12) - 7:00pm Upcoming Events Outdoor Worship Service & BBQ - Sunday, September 13th at 10:00am Training for all Children’s Volunteers on Sept 13th after the BBQ. Sunday School for Children and Adults launches on September 20thNew here? We'd love to connect. The Message from August 30th "Living the Kingdom Life" | Pastor Josh Gaudreau Romans 12:9-21 Paul describes the practices that citizens of God’s Kingdom do. Listen to last week’s sermon 👇Listen HereSubscribe To Our Podcast Online Sermons 🎧You can now listen to the Sunday messages online. Visit our Sermonpage here. Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Visit our Prayer Wall to see what our community is lifting up this week. 🙏Submit your own prayer request here. Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. There are three ways you can give at Cornerstone. 👗Donate clothes to our Wardrobe ministry. Drop them in the box on Sunday. 🥫Bring non-perishable food items for our Food Bank. Leave them on the yellow table at church. Most needed items: pasta sauce, canned meats, shelf-stable milk, cat food, oral hygiene 💲Give financially online. Give Now Here Watch the Announcement Video from Sunday Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with ushere. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 1100 Autumnwood Drive, Winnipeg MB R2J 4L5 Next Week: "When in Romans" – Romans 14:1-12 See you soon ☀️

Joel Black

Lead Pastor

August 30, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Update - August 30
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From children to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, August 30th 10:00am Worship Gathering - Join us for Sunday service in person. 11:45am English Conversation Class - all levels welcome downstairs in the Multi-Purpose Room Tuesday, September 1st Young Adults - 7:00pm Wednesday, September 2nd Youth Leader Child Protection Training - 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room Upcoming Events Outdoor Worship Service & BBQ - Sunday, September 13th at 10:00am Training for all Children’s Volunteers on Sept 13th after the BBQ. Sunday School for Children and Adults launches on September 20thNew here? We'd love to connect. The Message from August 23rd "A Liturgy of Life" | Pastor Joel Black Romans 12:1-8 In view of God’s mercy, worship becomes a whole life offered to God and transformed by him. Listen to last week’s sermon 👇Listen HereSubscribe To Our Podcast Online Sermons 🎧You can now listen to the Sunday messages online. Visit our Sermonpage here. Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Visit our Prayer Wall to see what our community is lifting up this week. 🙏Submit your own prayer request here. Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. There are three ways you can give at Cornerstone. 👗Donate clothes to our Wardrobe ministry. Drop them in the box on Sunday. 🥫Bring non-perishable food items for our Food Bank. Leave them on the yellow table at church. Most needed items: pasta sauce, canned meats, shelf-stable milk, cat food, oral hygiene 💲Give financially online. Give Now Here Watch the Announcement Video from Sunday Stay Connected 😮“I didn’t know that was happening!” See all updates from Cornerstone here. 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with ushere. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 1100 Autumnwood Drive, Winnipeg MB R2J 4L5 Next Week: "When in Romans" – Romans 13:8-14 See you soon ☀️

Joel Black

Lead Pastor

August 24, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Children's Ministry Update (Aug 2026)
Hello, September! 🍎 Our Sunday School Program will be starting on September 20th with new curriculum and new classes. Grades K-4 will be using a new curriculum called Two or More from Group Publishing. It’s designed around Bible-rich, hands-on learning that helps kids not only know the Bible, but grow in faith together and build meaningful relationships. Over the course of each year, kids will journey through the Bible, encountering both the Old and New Testaments and discovering how the whole story points to God’s love. We’re excited for a new year of helping our kids know Jesus, grow in their faith, and know that they are seen, known, and loved. A new Grades 5–7 class will be working through the New City Catechism for Kids. Using 52 simple questions and answers, it helps young people explore some of the big truths of the Christian faith—Who is God? What is sin? What has Jesus done for us? How should we live?—and grounds those answers in Scripture. Our hope is not simply that our kids will memorize the right answers, but that they will understand what they believe, know why they believe it, and see how the truth of the gospel shapes everyday life. As always, the nursery room is open for parents with infants and the TV will be broadcasting the worship service. Is God calling you to take your next step? Join our team and start volunteering today. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask Pastor Joel.

Joel Black

Lead Pastor

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August 24, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Update - August 23
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From children to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, August 23rd 10:00am Worship Gathering - Join us for Sunday service in person. 11:45am English Conversation Class - all levels welcome downstairs in the Multi-Purpose Room Tuesday, August 25th Softball - final playoff game of the inaugural season, 7:30pm Northwood Diamond Wednesday, August 26th Food Bank - 1:30 -2:00PM The Bible Course - 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room, BBQ at 6:00pm Friday, August 28th Youth Leaders planning meeting at 7PM. Saturday, August 29th Back to School Prayer Walk - Join us from 10am - 11am. We’ll walk around the community and pray for: Windsor Park Collegiate, College Beliveau, Ecole Howden, Frontenac School, Ecole Lacerte, and General Vanier School. RSVP here. Upcoming Events Outdoor Worship Service & BBQ - Sunday, September 13th at 10:00am Training for all Children’s Volunteers on Sept 13th after the BBQ. Sunday School for Children and Adults launches on September 20thNew here? We'd love to connect. The Message from Sunday "A Liturgy of Life" | Pastor Joel Black Romans 12:1-8 In view of God’s mercy, worship becomes a whole life offered to God and transformed by him. Listen to last week’s sermon 👇Listen HereSubscribe To Our Podcast Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Visit our Prayer Wall to see what our community is lifting up this week. 🙏Submit your own prayer request here. Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. There are three ways you can give at Cornerstone. 👗Donate clothes to our Wardrobe ministry. Drop them in the box on Sunday. 🥫Bring non-perishable food items for our Food Bank. Leave them on the yellow table at church. Most needed items: pasta sauce, canned meats, shelf-stable milk, cat food, oral hygiene 💲Give financially online. Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with ushere. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 1100 Autumnwood Drive, Winnipeg MB R2J 4L5 Next Week: "When in Romans" – Romans 12:9-21 See you soon ☀️

Joel Black

Lead Pastor

April 16, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Men's Ministry
Exploring Men’s Group at Cornerstone Is There Interest in a Men’s Group at Cornerstone? We are exploring the possibility of starting a men’s group at Cornerstone, and before we make any firm plans, we’d love to hear from the men in our church. The heart behind this is simple: we want to create a space where men can grow in faith, build real friendships, encourage one another, and learn together what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. This would not need to be complicated. It could look like a monthly breakfast, an evening Bible study, a prayer group, a book discussion, a service project, or something else entirely. At this stage, we are simply trying to find out two things: First, is there interest? Would you be interested in being part of a men’s group at Cornerstone? What kind of gathering would be most helpful to you? What day or time might work best? Second, are there men willing to help lead? For a group like this to be healthy and sustainable, it cannot depend on one person. We would need a few men who are willing to help shape it, organize gatherings, welcome people, lead discussion, pray, and serve together. You do not need to be a Bible expert. You do not need to have everything figured out. We are simply looking for men who love Jesus, care about others, and are willing to help create a meaningful space for men at Cornerstone. If you are interested in participating, or if you would be willing to help with leadership, please let us know by filling out this form. At this point, we are listening and discerning. If there is enough interest and a few men willing to help lead, we will take the next step together. Let’s see what God might want to grow among the men of Cornerstone. Fill out this form and let us know your thoughts!Men's Group Interest Form

Joel Black

Lead Pastor