IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF
July 5, 2026-July 12, 2026
You will find the video for last week’s service at the following YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/6wp96YjKEjQ
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Announcements: Coming Events - bold print - events here at St. Peter’s
July 5 Today, Fellowship Time following worship
Jul. 6-10 Summer Dance Camp! 2026 (see below)
Jul. 12 Bottle Drive Fundraiser for St. Peter's Youth Summer Camp
Jul. 23,24,27,28,30 The Art of Lied & Mélodie (see below)
Oct. 14 Central Presbyterian Church – Hymn Sing Café (see below)
Nov.11 Central Presbyterian Church – Hymn Sing Café (see below)
Dec.09 Central Presbyterian Church – Hymn Sing Café (see below)
The Life of St. Peter’s for the week of July 5-2026-July 12, 2026
Tuesday 2:00 pm Synergy Lab (F. Hall)
Wednesday 2:00 pm Synergy Lab (F. Hall)
6:00 pm Penny & Pound (Art Rm.)
Thursday 2:00 pm Synergy Lab (F. Hall)
Friday 6:00 pm Penny & Pound (Art Rm.)
11:00 am Brad Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
2:00 pm Synergy Lab (F. Hall)
6:00 pm Penny & Pound (Art Rm.)
Saturday 12:00 pm Penny & Pound (Art Rm.)
Sunday 7:00 am Unity Kitchener (Art Rm.)
10:00 am St. Peter’s Worship (Sanctuary)
1:00 pm The Refuge Church Worship Service (Chapel)
2:00 pm Penny & Pound (F. Hall)
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Pastor Laura is out of the office for vacation July 6 – August 2. If a pastoral care emergency arises during this time (serious illness or death), please contact the church office for the on-call pastor (519-653-4721).
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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 with Pastor Laura, she would love to meet with you.
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Prayer List: Riitta, Donna, Terry, Elizabeth, Judy, Grant, Lee, Howard, Helen, Lynn, Bill, Virginia, Lou, Shawn.
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Weekly Bible Study – Will resume again in the fall!
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The Maple Syrup we supply is from a 5th generation farm producing Maple Syrup for over 100 years. Since 2018 all of our Maple Syrup is "Certified Organic." "It is truly the best Maple Syrup I have ever tasted." Pastor Monika. We have been buying the Snyder Heritage Farm Maple Syrup for many years, and it is a must have at home and the cottage. We also have given it as gifts to many and they are always appreciative !! Peter and Chiara Benninger Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty Ltd. Please contact, alexblack@sympatico.ca or 226-988-4785 or St. Peter's Preston (519-653-4721) to order Maple Syrup. $25.00 / litre Mason Jar "No Tax, No Tariffs"
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Big Yellow Bag Black Garden Soil is a 2026 Fundraising Partner. Order at BigYellowBag.com 519-653-7494; 855-424-4224. The fundraising code for St. Peter's is SOIL26. When ordering with St. Peter's code you will receive a discount, and St. Peter's will receive a donation from BigYellowBag.
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Bottle Drive Fundraiser for St. Peter's Youth Summer Camp: Help support our youth by dropping off your empties! Every bottle counts. When & Where - Next Date: Sunday, July 12; Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Location: St. Peter's Lutheran Church 810 King St. Cambridge (Preston), ON. Drop-Off Details - Please bring your empty beer, wine, and spirit containers during the designated window. Our volunteers will be on-site to assist with the collection. Please see Julianne or Lucas for more information. Thank you for your support!
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A sincere thank you to guest musician Esther Martin for serving as our substitute for Brad again today. We are delighted to welcome you back to St. Peter’s!
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Venezuela earthquake response – CLWR and the ELCIC are calling on Lutherans in Canada to pray for the people of Venezuela and to donate today to provide life- saving relief in n partnership with the Lutheran World Federation. From June 25-July 14, your donation will be matched by the Canadian government, doubling your impact. Give now at clwr.org/venezuela or call 1-800-661-2597 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm CST).
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Free Exercise Class - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 1pm – 1:45 pm, Certified Fitness Instructor; Wear exercise shoes/bring water/no registration required/ arrive by 12:45 pm – Trillium United Church, Cambridge
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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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Summer Dance Camp! 2026 – Get ready to move, groove & praise through dance this summer! Join us for an inspiring week of Christian Contemporary; Dance let by instructor Kirk Easy in a fun & supportive environment for children & youth. Ages: 6-12: 11 am – 12:30 pm, Ages 13-19: 1-2:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided each day. Dates: July 6 -10th; Location: Rice Hall, Cedar Hill United Church, 241 Cedar St. Cambridge. Contact: 519-623-1820 or cedarhillchurch@bellnet.ca for further details. Registration Fee: $30 per participant.
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ShelterCare is an innovative facility, located in Waterloo, that provides onsite, integrated housing
and health supports to 100 resilient individuals working towards becoming healthier and housed –exiting the cycle of homelessness for good. At ShelterCare, these men find dignity and strength in a place where they belong. Join us on Wednesday, July 8 at Beaverdale Golf Club for a powerful day: Continental Breakfast ; 8:00AM shotgun start; Fun, friendly competitions; A delicious banquet lunch; A mission-focused silent auction; Inspiring ShelterCare stories; All wrapped up by 2:00PM.
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The Art of Lied & Mélodie – Free Admission to Masterclasses and Concerts (St Andrews Presbyterian, Kitchener). This Festival/Workshop, organized by Bass-Baritone Daniel Lichti, brings together pianists and singers to explore the best of Lied. Afternoon Masterclasses (July 23,24,27,28,30, 2-5pm) and Evening Concerts (July 25, July 31, Aug 1, 7pm). Attendees are invited to contribute to the Douglas Hass Music Ministry Enhancement Endowment Fund. https://theartoflied.com/
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Dear Friends of Ellis Chapel: The Board of Historic Ellis Chapel is pleased to announce details of our nondenominational summer services on Sunday, July19 and Sunday, August 16 and fall concert on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The guest speaker on July 19 will be Rev. Jan Sokolowski from Knox Presbyterian Church in Guelph with music by Norm Hughes and Friends. Our 165th anniversary will be celebrated on August 16 with guest speaker Caleb Hall from Hespeler Baptist Church and music by Paul McDonald and Friends. These services are followed by refreshments and fellowship in the garden. A fall concert is planned for September 20 with a mixed and wide-ranging selection of music by Duo Rob White and Michael Marinovic. These events will all take place at 2:30 p.m. We invite your parishioners to join us at our provincially recognized heritage Chapel for our summer services and fall concert.
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Summer Lutheran Youth Camp (SLYC) – August 30 – September 4, 2026 at Camp Kintail. SLYC is a partnership between Lutheran congregations throughout the Eastern Synod to provide youth a fun, educational, and worshipful experience of intentional Christian Community in an outdoor camp setting. Open to all youth who are entering grades 6-12 in the fall. Early Bird Registration deadline is April 26. To express interest or find out more information, please speak with Pastor Laura.
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Hymn Sing Café – Wednesdays, 2 pm – 4 pm with Katherine Rochester at the organ; Join us as we sing together some of your old favourite hymns. Dates: Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Refreshments to follow. Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Square (beside Main Street bridge), Telephone 519-623-1080 (9:30 am – 12:30 am)
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