IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF
October 4, 2026-October 10, 2026
You will find the video for last week’s service at the following YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/3PgoSISijKk
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Announcements: Coming Events - bold print - events here at St. Peter’s
Oct. 11 Today, Thanksgiving Worship Service (see below)
Oct. 14 Central Presbyterian Church – Hymn Sing Café (see below)
Oct. 15 Crafters Ministry (see below)
Oct. 16 WE LEND A HAND (see below)
Oct. 24 St. Luke’s Roast Beef Supper (see below)
Oct. 30 Cambridge Food Bank -Tapestry Hall for Feeding the Future (see below)
Nov. 01 All Saints Sunday (see below)
Nov. 06 Menno Singers Concert - St Jacobs Mennonite Church (see below
Nov. 07 Christmas Craft Market (further details to follow in September)
Nov. 08 Extended Advent begins (see below)
Nov.14 University of Waterloo Open House (see below)
Nov.11 Central Presbyterian Church – Hymn Sing Café (see below)
Dec. 04 Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (further details to follow)
Dec.09 Central Presbyterian Church – Hymn Sing Café (see below)
Dec. 20 Christmas Lunch & Silent Auction following worship (further details to follow)
The Life of St. Peter’s for the week October 11, 2026-October 18, 2026
Monday 8:00 am Synergy Lab (Art Rm., F. Hall from 08:30 – 9 & 12-1,Ch.Unit from 10 - 12)
6:00 pm Penny & Pound (F. Hall)
Tuesday 8:00 am Synergy Lab (Art Rm., F. Hall from 08:30 – 9 & 12-1,Ch.Unit from 10 - 12)
5:30 pm Scouts (Art Rm., F. Hall, Children’s Rm.)
6:00 pm Penny & Pound (Sanctuary)
Wednesday 8:00 am Synergy Lab (Art Rm., F. Hall from 08:30 – 9 & 12-1,Ch.Unit from 10 - 12)
6:00 pm Penny & Pound (F. Hall)
Thursday 8:00 am Synergy Lab (Art Rm., F. Hall from 08:30 – 9 & 10-1)
10:00 am Crafters (Art Rm.)
6:00 pm Penny & Pound (F. Hall)
Friday 8:00 am Synergy Lab (Art Rm., F. Hall from 08:30 – 9 & 12-1)
11:00 am Brad (Sanctuary)
6:00 pm Penny & Pound (F. Hall)
Saturday 9:00 am Windjammers Rehearsal (Sanctuary & M.Kitchen)
12:00 pm Penny & Pound (Art Rm.)
2:00 pm Khan Muay Thai Event (F.Hall)
Sunday 7:00 am Unity Kitchener (Art Rm.)
10:00 am St. Peter’s Worship (Sanctuary, F. Hall)
1:00 pm The Refuge Church Worship Service (Chapel)
2:00 pm Penny & Pound (F. Hall)
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Pastor Laura Medical Leave - On September 24, Pastor will be having surgery and taking time away from work for recovery. She anticipates returning to work on Sunday, October 25. During this time, Pastor Monika, Lorre, and Helga will be providing leadership for Sunday worship, and we are very grateful for their willingness to support our congregation during my absence. If a pastoral emergency such as a serious illness, hospitalization, or death occurs during my leave and you desire pastoral care, please contact the church office at 519-653-4721 to reach the on-call pastor.
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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, Helen, Lynn, Bill, Lou, Shawn, Kathy, Barb, Randy, Laura, Helen, Pat.
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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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CLWR Friends of Creation Challenge - In 2025, our congregation raised $3,738.30 to help restore the Lake Chad ecosystem! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed. We are so grateful for your support. However, the project is not yet complete and the need continues. We hope you will join us again this fall to support this important work. Can we repeat what we did in 2025? Beginning September 13th donations can be made alongside your weekly Sunday offerings (cheques can be made out to St Peter’s and make sure to note that your donation is for “FOC Challenge”) or online at clwr.org/splccambridge .
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Today, Thanksgiving Worship Service – October 11, 2026 at 10 am Food Drive - you are encouraged to bring a bag of non-perishable food items which will be brought forward during the worship service. Items most needed include: Canned Meat/ Fish, Canned Vegetables, Rice, Canned Fruit, Cereal, Gluten-Free Items, Dry Pasta, Apple Juice, Small Peanut Butter. Often the food bank can make our dollars stretch farther than we can due to agreements with local grocery stores, so please consider a gift of money in addition to food items. The most requested item from people living without a home is warm socks.
Items for Which We Are Thankful – you are invited to bring an item which is, or represents, something for which you are thankful. It could be a photo of family or a favourite place, a treasured item of clothing, a trinket or knick-knack, a book, or a gift you’ve received. There will be a table in the chancel on which you can place the item and during the service we will give a special thanks for everything these items symbolize.
Thanksgiving Service Decorations - you are invited once again to bring items from home to beautify our worship space. Items such as pumpkins and gourds, fall potted plants, etc will be placed in the chancel for the service. Once the service is over, you may take your items back home with you.
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Crafters Ministry - Saturday, November 7th is fast approaching! On Thursday mornings a dedicated group of ladies has been hard at work crafting items for sale for the St. Peter's table. We will be meeting again on Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 AM and newcomers are always welcome. We look forward to receiving any craft items you may have been working on over the past few months. We would also like to offer baking. Your baked goods should be wrapped and clearing marked if they contain nuts. Your contributions may be dropped off at the church on Friday, November 6th from 2-4 p.m. If you are unable to drop off at this time please contact Joanne Wynette - 519-653-1956 to arrange another time.
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All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2026 – If you would like to remember a loved one who has passed away since November 2nd, 2025, please sign their name on the list on the table in the narthex, or call the church office, 519-653-4721. Your loved one need not have been a congregational member to be included in our remembrances. A candle will be lit in their memory during the regular worship service on Sunday November 1st at 10:00AM. This year again, you are also invited and encouraged to bring or send a photo of a loved one to be placed in a special display. The photo can be of anyone, whether they died last year or longer ago. These precious souls remain in our hearts.
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2026 - The elves have been hard at work, and it is soon time for the St. Peter`s Christmas Craft Market! Please join us on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, from 9 am – 1 pm for a fabulous Christmas shopping experience! There will be plenty of items to choose from our local craft vendors, as well as our St. Peter`s table of gently used Christmas decorations! Stop and take a break at our Christmas Market Cafe for some light refreshments and snacks. The funds raised from the event will be used towards continued support to the CLWR Lake Chad project and our church renovations. Some vendor tables are still available at $20/table. Please contact Lynda at 519-222-8890 or leave a message with the church office if interested. Thanks, and see you all there!
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Extended Advent begins November 8th - While today most churches celebrate a four-week Advent season, it hasn’t always been that way. Not wanting to lose Advent in the hustle and bustle of Christmas, for several years now we have celebrated an extended seven- week Advent season at St Peter’s. This year we will begin our Advent journey on Sunday, November 8th with the prophets of the Hebrew Scriptures as our companions. We hope you will join us!
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We are incredibly grateful to Pastor Monika Wiesner and Esther Martin for stepping in once again for Pastor Laura and Brad. A huge THANK YOU to both of you!
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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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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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Cedar Hill United Church is proud to present: WE LEND A HAND – The forgotten story of Ontario Farmerettes. This 50 minute documentary tells the story of young girls from the cities going to work harvesting fruits and vegetables on farms in southern Ontario during World War II – an excellent unknown story. You won’t want to miss it – Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7 pm. Tickets $20 each. Contact the church office at 519-623-1820 or cedarhillchurch@bellnet.ca to reserve your ticket. Cedar Hill United church 241 Cedar St. Cambridge.
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Free warm winter clothing and footwear give away. Saturday, October 24th 10 am – 2 pm; Rice Hall, Cedar Hill United Church, 241 Cedar Street, Cambridge. Refreshments available. Donations will be received – October 13, 14, 15th at 10 am. clean, new, or gently used clothing is accepted.
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Roast Beef Supper – 6 pm, Sat. Oct. 24, 2026 at St. Luke’s parish hall; 1485 Mary Ave.(corner of Bishop & Mary); roast beef, mashed potato, coleslaw, turnip, mixed vegetable, dessert and beverage; $25.00
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60th Anniversary of Contract Confirmation Camp – now known as SLYC (Summer Lutheran Youth Camp). Whether you are a former or current pastor, nurse, staff, or camper of SLYC, you are invited to celebrate our 60 years of ministry. October 25th at St. James Lutheran church Perth East (The Red Shed); 1998 Line 45 at Road 106 Gads Hill. 3 pm worship service; 4 pm time for singing catching up, camp fire; 5 pm simple camp supper and fellowship. Bring your guitars, love of camp, and a lawn chair! Donations are welcome – cheques mad out to Eastern Synod SLYC.
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Join us Friday, October 30, at Tapestry Hall for Feeding the Future: Together, a special evening celebrating how far the Cambridge Food Bank has come and, even more exciting, what’s still to come! Bring your friends, family or colleagues, grab a table and join us for a memorable evening featuring fabulous food, great drinks, a wine raffle, a silent auction, special announcements and our keynote speaker, Bob Egan, formerly of Blue Rodeo and a Juno Award winner. If you’re going to come to one charity event this season, make it this one! Get your tickets early. We’d love to celebrate with you! Get Your Tickets: Feeding the Future: Together
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Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30pm at St Jacobs Mennonite Church (1310 King St N, St Jacobs). Menno Singers, with Artistic Director Brandon Leis, presents its first concert of the year, ‘Pale Blue Dot Earth’, a musical exploration of the seasons and places of our world. The concert also includes Lieder and Art songs performed by tenor Brandon Leis and pianist Charmaine Fopoussi. Tickets available at www.mennosingers.com or at the door.
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High School Students! Are you thinking of attending the University of Waterloo? On Saturday, November 14, 10am-4pm, attend the UWaterloo Open House and stop by the Conrad Grebel University College residence, right on the Waterloo 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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Free Noon Hour Concerts | Most Wednesdays from September to November at Conrad Grebel University College. Enjoy performances by professional musicians during the lunch hour. All are welcome! Concerts begin at noon in the Grebel Chapel. Full schedule: http://grebel.ca/music/events
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