St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cambridge, ON

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF
November 30, 2025-December 7, 2025

You will find the video for last Sunday’s service at the following YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/gFz6-FMwEbw
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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)
Oct 15 – Dec. 10 Wednesdays Sing along with Kento (see below)
Nov.29 Christmas Market (see below)
Nov.29 Christmas Book Sale (see below)
Nov.30 Menno Singers - Three Choirs at Christmas (see below)
Dec. 1 Help Us Feed Our Neighbours in Need (see below)
Dec. 3 Bible Study
Dec. 3 Taize Service – Cedar Hill United Church (see below)
Dec. 5 Dickens’ – A Christmas Carol (further details to follow)
Dec. 6 CELTIC Christmas (see below)
Dec. 7 Fellowship Time following worship
Dec. 7 CELTIC Christmas (see below)
Dec.10 Hymn Sing Café (see below)
Dec. 14 Quiet Christmas service (further details to follow)
Dec. 21 Christmas Pageant followed by lunch & Silent Auction (further details to follow)

The Life of St. Peter’s for the week of November 30, 2025-December 7, 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.)
7:30 pm Charles Dickens’ – A Christmas Carol (Sanctuary, U.Kitchen)
Saturday 12:00 pm Penny & Pounds (Art Rm.)
Sunday 10:00 am St. Peter’s Worship – 5th Sunday of Extended Advent
followed by Fellowship (Sanctuary, F. Hall)
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)
2:00 pm Penny & Pounds (Art Room)
2:00 pm Cambridge Community Players (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, Clara, Carol, Lee, Maria, Deborah, Luis, Ginette, Mary, Donna, Tara, Elizabeth, Judy, Barb, Riitta, Raz, Alice, Barb
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Weekly Bible Study – Next session – December 3, 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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Holy Disruption: A Series for an Extended Advent. In a world that already feels turned
upside down, do we really want any more disruption? What if it comes from God?
This extended Advent season at St Peter’s we will be on the lookout for God’s holy disruptions that overturn the things that need to be overturned, challenge the things that need to be challenged, and that bring comfort and hope in the midst of fear and uncertainty. And we will remember again God’s holiest disruption – loving this world so fully and completely that God, in Jesus, comes to dwell among us in this disrupted world.
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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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Advent food4kids drive - “When you’re doing your grocery shopping this week, please consider purchasing something for hungry local students! St Peter’s is joining other Lutheran churches in an Advent food4kids drive: most needed food list – we accept any brand, within the Expiry Date – canned meats (tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey), canned pasta, soup & beans (fava, chickpeas), instant rice & pasta (not spicy), instant oatmeal, cereal, fruit cups, granola bars.
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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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Trillium Lutheran Church’s Sing-Along is back for the Fall! Do you enjoy singing? Do you enjoy music? Come and join us Wednesday afternoons at Trillium! SING along with Kento. October 15 – December 10, 2025 Wednesdays from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Trillium Lutheran Church Sanctuary – 22 Willow Street, Waterloo. All ages welcome! We sing a variety of music. Each week will be unique songs from the 40’s to the 90’s! refreshments will be provided at break. This nine-week program is led by Kento Stratford, Musical Director at Humbercrest United Church.
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University of Waterloo Concerts | November 14 - December 2 | Enjoy live music by a variety of student and community musicians during end-of-term concerts, including Orchestra, Balinese Percussion Ensemble, Chamber and University Choirs, Jazz, and Instrumental Ensembles. Find the full calendar at uwaterloo.ca/music/events
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This Giving Tuesday will be TWICE as big! Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2 and this year, your impact will be felt twice as far! Thanks to a generous donor, a long-time supporter of CLWR who wishes to remain anonymous, every gift made to CLWR will be matched, up to a total of $100,000. Visit clwr.org/giving-tuesday to have your gift matched. Thank you for helping us create a better and brighter future!
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December 3 at 7:30 pm, Taize Service – The service will be a quiet time of singing, readings And reflection. There will be an opportunity for candle lighting and laying-on of hands if you so wish. Cedar Hill United Church, 241 Cedar St., Cambridge
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This year St. Peter's Preston, dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will be held on Friday, December 5th @ 7:30 PM. 810 King St. E Cambridge. I am extremely pleased to announce, our readers include; Linda Fabi (WRDSB Director of Education, ret'd), Dr. Michael Lawrie (Chair, Cambridge Symphony Orchestra), John Neufeld (Hallman Foundation), Bishop Michael Pryse (ELCIC Eastern Synod, ret'd), and Henry Walser (Henry Walser Funeral Home). The readers are listed in order by Stave. It is by coincidence only, but perhaps appropriate that Henry is reading Stave 5, the end. Mike Mann (WRPS Deputy Chief, ret'd) is our emcee. Bradley Moggach, St. Peter's Music Director will coordinate accompanying music (Piano, Percussion, Violin), with assistance fron Ann Green and Ronnie Smith.A representative from the Cambridge Food Bank will attend to update everyone on the work they do in our community. Everyone is invited to stay for Christmas refreshments from Rising Dough Scottish Bakery following the performance.
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Christmas Book Sale Saturday, November 29, 8 am to 1 pm; Stone Church Bookstore; 450 King St. East, Cambridge. Buy two books and get a third on free! Donations welcome. Trillium United Church.
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Christmas Market – Trillium United Church; Saturday, November 29, 2025; 8 am – 1:30 pm; 450 King St. East, Cambridge. Featuring: Christmas cookie Walk, Bake Table, Meat Pie & Apple Dumpling sales, Trilli-Yum Café delectable, Local Vendors and much, much more! All proceeds to go towards the Trillium building Fund. For more information contact the office at 519-653-6601.
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Sunday, November 30, 2025, 7pm. Three Choirs at Christmas. Ring in the Advent season with
choral favourites, readings and carols, sung by Menno Singers, Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir
and Menno Youth Ensemble. Trillium Lutheran Church (22 Willow St, Waterloo). Adults $30,
Students $5.Tickets at the door or online at www.mennosingers.com
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CELTIC CHRISTMAS ADDISON WOMEN’S CHOIR, Directed by Laura Curtis; CAMBRIDGE MALE CHORUS, Directed by Brenda Uchimaru; Saturday, December 6, 7:30 pm; Sunday December 7, 3 pm; St. George’s of Forest Hill Anglican Church. Advance tickets available from choir members or $15 each. Children under 12 FREE! Tickets available at the door for $20 each. www:addisonwomenschoir.com facebook/cambridgemalechorus; Non-perishable food items for the food bank accepted. Wheelchair accessible venues. 321 Fischer- Hallman Rd. Kitchener
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December 7, 2025 - Fellowship Time following worship!
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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; 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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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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Introducing a new learning opportunity in the Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership Certificate, created to serve churches through a webinar series for church leaders and members seeking to strengthen their leadership skills. Register for one topic or join regularly. For details, topics, and dates, visit: uwaterloo.ca/conflictmanagement/ congregational-leadership-webinar-series Next webinar: Leading Congregational Meetings, Wednesday, January 14, 2026. 7:00-9:30 pm EST
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Curious about graduate studies? Passionate about peace and justice? Learn about the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies program at Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo. Attend upcoming virtual information sessions for an overview of the program and connect with staff, faculty, and current students. Information Session runs 10:00-11:00 am January 15. Register at uwaterloo.ca/master-peace-conflict-studies/events
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Start your Christmas Shopping with ESTA Chocolates -
$2.75 / Truffle Bar (Milk Chocolate)
$11.00 / Cone Bag with Fifteen Assorted Signature Truffles
$18.00 / Square-shaped milk chocolates – 50 square tub
$8.00 / Square-shaped milk chocolates – 18 square box

Please contact Alex Black or St. Peter’s office to place an order.
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Gifts from the Heart – 2025 Christmas Catalogue is now available in the narthex! Share God’s love with the world and make a meaningful difference in the lives with Gifts from the Heart! Friends of Creation, special Edition. Clwr.org/GFTH.
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