IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF
January 25, 2026-February 1, 2026
You will find the video for last Sunday’s service at the following YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/URx0kHTzbmI
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Announcements: Coming Events - bold print - events here at St. Peter’s
Feb. 1 Today, Fellowship time following worship
Feb. 4 Bible Study (see below)
Feb. 5 St. Peter’s Craft Meeting (see below)
Feb. 8 (re-scheduled) Mid-Winter Hymn Sing (see below)
Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday 7 pm (further details to follow)
Feb. 22 Titanium Spatula & Salad Fest (further details to follow)
Mar. 7 Churches Caring for Creation Idea Exchange (see below)
May 21 A Mass of Peace at the Centre in the Square (see below
The Life of St. Peter’s for the week of February 1, 2026-February 8, 2026
Monday 6:00 pm Grand River Hockey Club (F.Hall)
Tuesday 5:30 pm Scouts (Scout Rm., F.Hall, Art Rm.)
Wednesday 5:30 pm Grand River Hockey Club (F.Hall)
Thursday 10:00 am Craft Mtg. (Art Rm.)
12:30 pm Ambrosia (Sanctuary)
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 Service (Sanctuary)
12:00 pm RCCG Worship Service (Sanctuary)
1:00 pm The Refuge Church Worship Service (Chapel)
2:00 pm Penny & Pounds (F.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, Clara, Carol, Lee, Maria, Deborah, Luis, Ginette, Mary, Donna, Tara, Elizabeth, Judy, Riitta, Raz, Alice, Grant, Ken, Lyle, Eric, Sarah.
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Weekly Bible Study – Next session – February 4, 2026 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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Help us Feed Our neighbours in need – as the cold weather sets in, the Freedom Centre is partnering with the Cambridge Warming Centre to help those experiencing homelessness find warmth, care, and a good meal. We’re looking for volunteers to make sandwiches on Mondays for the Warming Centre in Cambridge. When: Mondays; Time Commitment: 1-2 hours (1-3 pm). Your small act of kindness can make a big difference for someone facing a cold night. To volunteer or learn more, please contact info@freedomcentre.ca. We can spread warmth, hop, and compassion – one sandwich at a time.
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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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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; 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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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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Looking for something to do in the new year? We may have a cure for those winter blues! On Thursday, February 5, 10-12 noon the St. Peter's crafters will begin meeting weekly to work on crafts for the 2026 bazaar/craft sale. So if you are looking for something to do and enjoy fun & conversation please join us. We welcome your ideas! Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions contact Joanne @ wynettejoanne@gmail.com
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February 1, 2026 - Fellowship time following worship.
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February 8, 3pm - Join choristers and instrumentalists for a (re-scheduled) Mid-Winter Hymn Sing at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, hosted by Menno Singers and the Menno Youth Ensemble. A variety of selections from the Voices Together hymnal and ample room for requests will be sure to warm your mid-winter spirits as we raise our voices in song. Admission is by donation.
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Saturday, March 7 at 9:30am - 11:30am @ 800 King St. E, Kitchener ON N2G 2M6; Churches Caring for Creation Idea Exchange; Come explore how Christian communities can get involved with creation care. Join A Rocha Ontario and Mennonite Church Eastern Canada for a morning of inspiration, conversation, and encouragement! We’ll hear stories and insights from experienced church leaders and have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in smaller group discussions to share creation care tips, ideas, and challenges. At this event, we look forward to welcoming perspectives from different denominations. All are encouraged to join us! Learn more and register (for free) Come explore how Christian communities can get involved with creation care. https://arocha.ca/event/churches-caringforcreation-idea-exchange-kitcheneron-2026/ A Rocha Canada; Mennonite Church Eastern Canada
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Sign up to sing with the Mennonite Mass Choir as we join Menno Singers to perform Johannes Brahm’s Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) and Karl Jenken’s The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Centre in the Square with soloists and members of the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, conducted by Brandon Leis. Rehearsals begin on Monday nights on February 23, 2026. www.mennosingers.com
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