IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF
June 22, 2025-June 29, 2025
You will find the video for last Sunday’s service at the following YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/a0UtgByhAlQ
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Announcements: Coming Events - bold print - events here at St. Peter’s
June 22 Back to the Garden (see below)
June 29 Back to the Garden (see below)
July 6 Back to the Garden (see below)
July 9 House of Friendship – Friendship Golf, Playing for a Purpose (see below)
July 13 Back to the Garden (see below)
July 14–18 Summer Camp; - Let’s Go on a Journey (see below)
July 20-25 Two Row (Wampum) on the Grand (River) (see below)
Aug. 10–22 Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (see below)
The Life of St. Peter’s for the week of June 22, 2025-June 29, 2025
Monday 5:30 pm TOPS (Art Room, D. Kitchen)
Tuesday
Wednesday 10:30 am Bible Study at St. Peter’s Place
Thursday
Friday 6:00 pm Penny & Pounds Theatre (Art Room)
Friday 7:00 pm RCCG Worship (Chapel)
Saturday 12:00 pm Penny & Pounds Theatre (Art Room)
Sunday 10:00 am St. Peter’s Worship (Sanctuary)
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)
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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, Don, Lynn, Helen, Sharon, Donald, Shirley, Clara, Carol, Lee, Maria, Deborah, Sherri, Luis, Ginette, Mary, Barbara, Donna, Alice, Tara, Elizabeth, Judy.
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Weekly Bible Study 10:30 am 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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“Back to the Garden” – June 22 & 29 and July 6 & 13 at 9:30AM in the front “yard” of the church As part of our “Creation” worship series, Pastor Laura invites you to join her in the green space off King St to “commune with nature” before Sunday worship. Bring your lawn chair, your coffee, and whatever else you might need to be comfortable outside depending on the weather. We will pray, listen, chat, and simply be present to the wonders of creation in our own front yard.
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July 9, 2025 - House of Friendship – Friendship Golf, Playing for a Purpose. We’re excited to announce that registration is now OPEN for the 2025 Friendship Golf Tournament – and spots are limited, so don’t wait! New this Year! We’re kicking things off with a shotgun start at 8 AM, followed by a banquet lunch wrapping up by 2 PM. But don’t worry — all the elements you know and love will remain the same! Get ready for friendly competitions, familiar faces, a lively auction, and that amazing community spirit we’ve all come to cherish. Be sure to register soon to secure your spot for a morning of golf that will help make meaningful impact for men experiencing homelessness. Together we will take a swing at homelessness.7 am - 2:00 pm at Beaverdale Golf Club.
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July 14 – 18, 2025; Summer Camp; - Let’s Go on a Journey. Adventures in Nature, Art, Music, Sport & Faith Story. Arrival: 9 am, Dismissal: 3 pm. St. Matthews Faith Story, Music & Worship; Feather & Cross Indigenous Story, Artshine Clay Craft, LAMA Laurier Academy of Music & Arts –LAMA Music movement. Summer Camp is back! Join us for a week of faith, friendship and fun. Each day will have time for a faith story and song. There will be engaging crafts, free play time with lego and toys, outdoor fun. Last year a favourite event of the children was the marshmallow roasting and s’mores making. We’ll be doing this again! St. Matthews Lutheran Church 54 Benton Street, Kitchener. 519-742-0462, Ext. 3.
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July 20-25, 2025 - Join us for the tenth annual “Two Row (Wampum) on the Grand (River)” and paddle down the Grand River. The Circle of Reconciliation and Justice of the Eastern Synod (ELCIC) is looking for people between 18 and 30 to join a group of ten (5 of Indigenous background and 5 of ally back-ground) to paddle down the Grand River on July 20-25, 2025. This experience can result in long-lasting friendships, an increased understanding of each other and our cultures, friendship, and peace. Participants will be able to partake in educational events given by knowledgeable persons each day: treaties, cultural teachings, dance/social demonstrations, storytelling, environmental concerns, and sharing circles. For more detailed information, including a FAQ that may answer your questions check out the website: http://www.tworowonthegrand.com
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August 10–22, 2025 - There’s still time to register for Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC), OMMC is a place where youth develop and enrich relationships, faith, musicality, and leadership in a fun and supportive summer camp environment. More information at grebel.ca/ommc
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Spring is in the air, and now is the perfect time to get your garden ready! We've teamed with BigYellowBag Give & Grow Program, so you can support St. Peter's Preston, while getting quality garden products at the same time. For every bag of soil or mulch purchased using our unique code "STPETERS25" you will save $5.00 on your order! Order today, 855-424-4224; BIGYELLOWBAG.COM
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Are you a handy person?
Do you have some spare time to help with small jobs? St. Peter's needs you! Please check the small maintenance job list located on the wall beside the boiler room, and see if there is a small job that you could do for the church. When the job is done simply sign and date completed. Also, if you see something that needs to be repaired please add it to that list. Our hope is that we will find some handy people to help out with the small things.
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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 Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope program is looking for more volunteer drivers to help residents in your community. See Community Bulletin Board.
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