IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF
November 2, 2025-November 9, 2025
You will find the video for last Sunday’s service at the following YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/IMbmQ0vCa3k
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Announcements: Coming Events - bold print - events here at St. Peter’s
Sept. – Nov. Most Wednesdays from September to November Free Concerts (see below)
Nov. 2 All Saints Sunday (see below)
Nov. 2 Fellowship Time following worship (see below)
Nov. 5 Bible Study (see below)
Nov. 8 UWaterloo Open House (see below)
Nov. 9 Congregational Meeting following worship (see below)
Nov. 9 St Peter’s Reconciling in Christ task force inaugural meeting
Nov.12 Hymn Sing Café (see below)
Nov.12 Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership Certificate (see below)
Nov.15 Freedom Centre Christmas Market (see below)
Nov.16 Menno Singers Singalong MESSIAH (see below)
Nov. 16 Candles for COP30, a Prayer Vigil for Climate Justice (see below)
Nov.19/20 Sawatsky Lecture and Workshop (see below)
Dec. 5 Dickens’ – A Christmas Carol (further details to follow)
Dec.10 Hymn Sing Café (see below)
The Life of St. Peter’s for the week of November 2, 2025-November 9, 2025
Monday 6:00 pm Grand River Hockey Club (F.Hall)
Tuesday 5:30 pm Scouts (Scout Rm., F.Hall, Art Rm.)
7:15 pm Church Council Mtg. (Parlour)
Wednesday 4:30 pm Camino Mtg. (Art Room)
5:30 pm Grand River Hockey Club (F.Hall)
6:30 pm Camino Parents Mtg. (Parlour)
Thursday 6:00 pm Grand River Hockey Club (F.Hall)
Friday 6:00 pm Penny & Pounds (Art Rm.)
Saturday 12:00 pm Penny & Pounds (Art Rm.)
Sunday 10:00 am St. Peter’s Worship followed by Congregational Mtg. (Sanctuary)
11:00 am St. Peter’s Reconciling in Christ Task Force Mtg. (Parlour)
11:30 am Immanuel City Worship Service (Music Rm.)
12:00 pm RCCG Worship Service (Sanctuary)
1:00 pm The Refuge Church Worship Service (Chapel)
6:00 pm Penny & Pounds (Fellowship Hall)
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Pastoral Visit: Pastor Laura is available for visits by appointment by calling the church office, 519-653-4721. Whether you have a particular pastoral concern or would just like some one-to-one time to get to know Pastor Laura, she would love to meet with you.
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Prayer List: Bill, Lynn, Helen, Sharon, Donald, Shirley, Clara, Carol, Lee, Maria, Deborah, Sherri, Luis, Ginette, Mary, Donna, Alice, Tara, Elizabeth, Judy, Riitta, Raz, Barb, Jean.
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Weekly Bible Study – Next session – November 5, 2025 at 10:30 am. It takes place every Wednesday, except the 2nd week of the month in the lounge at St. Peter’s Place.
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It's Maple Syrup Time! The Maple Syrup we supply is from a Woolwich County 5th generation farm, producing Maple Syrup for over 100 years. Since 2018 all of our Maple Syrup is "Certified Organic." "It's truly the best Maple Syrup I have ever tasted." Pastor Monika; Now is the time to pre-order.1 Litre Mason Jars are $24.00. No Tax No Tariffs, Buy Local Buy Quality; Please contact Alex Black or St. Peter's Preston office (519-653-4721) To order Maple Syrup. It's a sweet deal.
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We need you to help feed our neighbourhood! The freedom Centre has joined with Cambridge Community Table to offer a meal to our community twice a month on Tuesday night. We need volunteers: Food Preparation, set up, take down, meet and Greet. Every hour you can give once or twice a month. Call for information 519-591-6518 or email rosemary@freedomcentre.ca. Donations of the following are always needed and welcome: Paper plates, Napkins, Paper cups with lids, Take out containers, Peanut butter, Jam, Lunch meats, Gift certificates for groceries , coffee, tea, sandwich bags, brown paper lunch bags, tin foil, saran wrap, sugar, dish soap, dishwashing tabs.
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Move with Robert (Free Exercise Class Mondays 1 – 2 pm, YMCA Certified Fitness Instructor – Wear exercise shoes/bring water/no registration required/ arrive by 12:45 pm – Trillium United Church, Cambridge)
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Most Wednesdays from September to November at Conrad Grebel University College. Free Noon Hour Concerts. Enjoy performances by professional musicians during the lunch hour. All are welcome! Concerts begin at noon in the Grebel chapel. Full schedule: grebel.ca/music/events
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November 2, 2025 - Fellowship Time following worship!
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Saturday, November 8, 10am-4pm - High School Students! Are you thinking of attending the University of Waterloo? Attend the UWaterloo Open House and stop by the Conrad Grebel University College residence, right on the UWaterloo campus. Learn about the supportive residence environment that this small and vibrant faith-based community can provide for students studying in any faculty or program at UWaterloo. uwaterloo.ca/grebel/tour
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November 9, 2025 – Notice of Congregational Meetings Re: Constitution and Bylaws Update. The purpose of both of these meetings is to provide the required first and second readings to review and approve a new and updated version of our congregational Constitution and Bylaws. This approval must be done at two meetings, one month apart. The new document will then go to Synod Council which meets at the end of November for final approval. If you would like a paper copy of the documents, please contact the church office (519-653-4721/secretary@stpeters-cambridge.org). And please mark your calendars for October 5th and November 9th. If you have any questions at all, please speak with Dave, Alex, Donna, Heide, Helga, Lorre, or Pastor Laura.
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November 9 – following worship, the St Peter’s Reconciling in Christ task force will be holding their inaugural meeting. If you are interested in helping St Peter’s deepen the work of welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, we hope you’ll consider joining us. If you have any questions or to express your interest, please speak with Pastor Laura or Lorre Calder.
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Hymn Sing Café at Central Presbyterian Church 7 Queen’s Square (beside Main St. bridge) 519-623-1080; Wednesdays 2 – 4 pm; Nancy Krause; November 12 with Katherine Rochester at the organ; December 10 with Katherine Rochester at the organ featuring the David Durward Centre Bell Ringers; Join us as we sing some of your favourite old hymns. Refreshments to Follow!
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Wednesday November 12 - Introducing a new learning opportunity for the Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership Certificate—created to better serve churches through a webinar series for church leaders and members seeking to strengthen their leadership skills. Register for one topic or plan to join regularly. For details, topics, and dates, visit: uwaterloo.ca/conflict-management/congregational-leadership-webinar-series First webinar: Discernment and Decision Making.
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November 15, 2025 – Freedom Centre Christmas Market from 8 am – 12 pm at King St.Baptish Church; 361 King St. E. Preston. For the Vendors – Tables are $50 or $20 for Jr. Exhibitions (under 18). Set Up between 7 am – 8 am. Limited spots. Contact ASAP. Interested vendors please email JuliaMartin.jrm@gmail.com
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Sunday, November 16, 3pm. Come out with your voice and your score to join Menno Singers
in a Singalong Messiah with orchestra and soloists at St Matthews Lutheran Church (54 Benton St, Kitchener). The audience is the choir! Entrance by donation. www.mennosingers.com
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Candles for COP30, a Prayer Vigil for Climate Justice
Sunday, November 16 at 7:00PM
810 King St E (St Peter’s Lutheran Church)
Co-hosted with Trillium United Church
As world leaders, scientists, NGOs, and civil society leaders gather for COP30 in Brazil (Nov 10-23) to discuss actions to tackle climate change, we invite you to come together for a time to reflect and share our love for our planet, and our concern for ourselves, humanity, and all our more-than-human relations at risk from climate change. Please bring a candle and dress for the weather as we will meet outdoors, weather permitting. Hot chocolate and refreshments to follow.
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Sawatsky Lecture and Workshop with Rev. Dr. Braxton Shelley | Attend a lecture on Wednesday, November 19, exploring "The Gospel Imagination" and/or a Gospel Music workshop on Thursday, November 20, presented by minister, musician, and musicologist Rev. Dr. Braxton Shelley. Both events are free, hosted at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo. Please register in advance. More information at grebel.ca/sawatsky
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Amidst the ongoing war in Gaza and concern that this might yet escalate into a regional war, the ELCIC National Office and Eastern Synod are launching an appeal to support the ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). Our goal is to raise $50,000 to assist in supporting this vital work that embodies faith, resilience and hope of a just peace. You are invited to be a part of this support. For more information or to make a donation visit: https://elcic.ca/holy-land/
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CLWR partners are urgently responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over 2 million people have been displaced, and at least 45,000 have been killed. The current ceasefire offers a rare opportunity to reach those in desperate need, but time is critical.
Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, our partners are already on the ground providing aid. Your continued support will help:
Repair water and sanitation systems to prevent disease.
Provide emergency cash assistance for food and basic needs.
Deliver medical supplies and evacuate injured patients.
Distribute essential items like food parcels, blankets, and hygiene kits.
Your gift will bring life-saving aid to families in urgent need. Will you help during this
window of hope? Contributions to our ongoing appeal can be made at clwr.org or via your offering designating it as CLWR - Gaza
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The bulletin and the flowers on the altar have been placed by Frank and Sally Andrade in loving memory of Sally’s parents Gloria and Carl Duneman. Gloria passed away 3 years ago on September 7th, 2022, and Carl 42 years ago on September 7th, 1983. Gloria would have turned 101 years old tomorrow.
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