IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF
March 1, 2026-March 8, 2026
You will find the video for last Sunday’s service at the following YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/iXDK_rgmQIY
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Announcements: Coming Events - bold print - events here at St. Peter’s
Mar. 1 Today, Fellowship time following worship
Mar. 4 Bible Study at St. Peter’s Place (see below)
Mar. 5 St. Peter’s Craft Meeting (see below)
Mar. 6 World Day of Prayer here at St. Peter’s at 2:00 pm
Mar. 6 Church of the Holy Saviour, Anglican – Lenten Organ Recital Series (see below)
Mar. 7 Churches Caring for Creation Idea Exchange (see below)
Mar. 7 Spring Ahead – time change (see below)
Mar. 11 St. Matthew’s Organ Recital and Soup (see below)
Mar. 11 Central Presbyterian Church – Hymn Sing Café (see below)
Mar. 13 Church of the Holy Saviour, Anglican – Lenten Organ Recital Series (see below)
Mar. 14 Building an Inclusive Church Training Workshop (see below)
Mar. 20 Church of the Holy Saviour, Anglican – Lenten Organ Recital Series (see below)
Feb. 25 St. Matthew’s Organ Recital and Soup (see below)
Mar. 22 Sing in Solidarity (see below)
Mar. 25 Church of the Holy Saviour, Anglican – Lenten Organ Recital Series (see below)
Mar.29 Palm/Passion Sunday Worship (see below)
Mar.29 Annual General Meeting (see below)
Apr. 2 Maundy Thursday Worship Service (see below)
Apr. 3 Good Friday Worship Service 10:00 am
Apr. 8 St. Matthew’s Organ Recital and Soup (see below)
Apr. 8 Central Presbyterian Church – Hymn Sing Café (see below)
Apr.22 St. Matthew’s Organ Recital and Soup (see below)
Apr. 26 Ecumenical Prayer Service with Taize Song (see below)
Apr. 8 Central Presbyterian Church – Hymn Sing Café (see below)
May 13 A Mass of Peace at the Centre in the Square (see below)
May 24 Ecumenical Prayer Service with Taize Song (see below)
Aug.30-Sept. 4 Summer Lutheran Youth Camp (SLYC) at Camp Kintail (see below)
The Life of St. Peter’s for the week of March 1, 2026-March 8, 2026
Monday 6:00 pm Grand River Hockey Club (F.Hall)
7:00 pm Penny & Pounds (Art Rm.)
7:15 pm Church Council Mtg. (Parlour)
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 11:00 am Rehearsal – Brad (Sanctuary)
2:00 pm World Day of Prayer (Sanctuary, M.Kitchen, F.Hall)
6:00 pm Penny & Pounds (Art Rm.)
Saturday 12:00 pm Penny & Pounds (Art Rm.)
6:00 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, Lyle, Sarah, Lena
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Weekly Bible Study – Next session – March 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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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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Church of the Holy Saviour, Anglican is once again having its annual Lenten Organ Recital
Series, Fridays during Lent at 12:15 pm with a soup luncheon following the recitals. Hope to see you there. #holysaviour #Organrecital #lent. Featured Artists include: Feb. 27 - Bradley Moggach, Mar. 6 – Emma Allan (Cello), Mar. 13 -Tyler Versluis, Mar. 20 - Jonathan Oldengarm, Mar. 27 - Maria Gajraj
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Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm - Ecumenical Prayer Service with Taize Song at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, 57 Stirling Avenue North, Kitchener. We are excited to provide a service with simple songs, contemplative space including prolonged silence, and a spirit of unity where different denominations can meet. Other dates: April 26 at St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, and May 24, 2026 at Lincoln Road Chapel.
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St. Matthews presents Organ Recitals and Soup – begins on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12 noon. Recitals every other Wednesday. Feb. 25 – Sebastian Meadows-Helmer, baroque violin, Pauline Finch, baroque flute, Scott Knarr, harpsichord and organ, Mar. 11 –Corey Linforth, vocalist, Peter Nikiforuk, organ and piano, Mar. 25 – Bruce Gremo, flute, Corinne Dutton, organ, Apr. 8 – Scott Knarr, organ, Apr. 22 –Sebastian Meadows-Helmer, Lana Moses, violins, Scott Knarr, organ; Freewill Offering for concert/soup; St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 54 Benton St. Kitchener
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Today, March 1, 2026 - Fellowship time following worship.
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Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2 pm - World Day of Prayer as prepared by the women in Nigeria followed by refreshments. All are welcome to attend! St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 810 King Street East, Cambridge; 519-653-4721.
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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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Spring Ahead: Remember to move your clocks AHEAD 1 (ONE) HOUR Saturday March 7th 2026 before going to bed. Daylight Saving Time returns Sunday March 8th 2026.
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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: Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 13, 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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Saturday March 14, 2026 – Nith Valley Ministry Area Reconciling in Christ Program. Since 1983, the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program has been a public way for faith communities to see, name, celebrate, and advocate for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions in the Lutheran church. Since 2021 the work has expanded to include racial equity and commitment to anti-racist work. To help you begin this work, The Nith Valley Ministry Area is hosting ‘Building an Inclusive Church Training Workshop’ from 11 am – 5 pm, lunch and coffee breaks included. This training is not for rostered leaders, although they are encouraged to attend. This is for any all Lutheran church members with a desire to help our churches become radically inclusive. Please register by Sunday March 1st by sending an email to trinitytavipastor@gmail.com or calling Trinity Tavistock 519-655-2372. Registration and other costs lovingly provided by the Eastern Synod Queer Committee. Trinity Lutheran Church Tavistock; 2210 Perth Line 29, corner of Hwy 59.
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Sunday, March 22 - SiNG in SOLIDARITY; 4 - 5 pm; Trillium Lutheran Church, 22 Willow Street,
Waterloo. Link to Website: https://trilliumwaterloo.ca/event/sing-in-solidarity/ Link to Facebook
Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BzAUGZX1K/; Event Description: Feeling anxious or
powerless? Unsure of how to respond to increased intolerance towards our neighbours, both near and far? Are you looking for a way to respond to cultural division with LOVE and INCLUSION? Come and use your voice! Inspired by the Singing Resistance movement in Minneapolis, citizens from all walks of life are invited to SING IN SOLIDARITY on March 22, 4pm. We will be learning songs of LOVE, RESISTANCE and HOPE together, no experience necessary. All ages welcome with a special invitation to youth and young adults.This is a free intercultural, intergenerational, and interfaith event – open to all! Building is fully accessible – parking is free. Trillium is also close to the LRT and is located on the Iron Horse Trail. This event is being hosted by Trillium, but is being organized by a collaboration of churches, schools, community choirs and concerned citizens. Questions? Contact Sara Wahl sarajwahl@gmail.com
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Grebel and University of Waterloo March Open House | Saturday, March 28, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Planning to study at the University of Waterloo? Tour the university and see what it would be like to live on campus in a small, Christian residence at Conrad Grebel University College while studying at Waterloo. Meet current students, learn about academic programs, and explore the residence. Free parking. Visit grebel.ca/events for more information.
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March 28, 7:30pm – Menno Singers, conduced by Artistic Director Brandon Leis, presents Mozart’s Requiem along with members of the K-W Symphony and soloists Bethany Horst (soprano), Jennifer Enns Modolo (mezzo), Brandon Leis (tenor) and Daniel Lichti (bass). We also will feature the premiere performance of EXEQUIEN, a newly commissioned companion piece by composer Stephanie Martin (daughter of Menno Singers founder Abner Martin). $40 adults. $5 children/students. Tickets available at www.mennosingers.com or at the door.
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Palm/Passion Sunday Worship Service with Holy Communion March 29, 2026 10:00 AM In the spirit of those who welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem by laying cloaks along his way, in place of waving palm branches on Palm Sunday, you are invited to bring textiles (new pairs of socks and underwear – all sizes accepted), which will be donated to The Bridges in Cambridge. This Emergency Shelter is in need of more men’s clothing than women’s, but would graciously accept either. In turn, they would keep some women’s clothing for their clients, but would pass on any in abundance to the women’s shelter in Kitchener. They are also in need of men’s gently used belts – again any size, and these items will be also be collected and then sent to them with the textiles.
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The Annual General Meeting of the congregation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cambridge will be held on Sunday, March 29th, 2026 following the worship service. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall beginning between 11:30AM and 12:00 Noon, following a light lunch. Due to the lack of technical capabilities in the Fellowship Hall, there will be NO ZOOM option for attending this meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience. Per our newly adopted Constitution and Bylaws, formal notice of this meeting will be sent out by regular and/or electronic mail in advance of the meeting. We encourage you to attend in person and to be a part of the decisions and vision for our congregation. See you there!
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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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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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A special thank you to Helga Morrison and Lorre Calder for taking on the leadership roles for worship today!
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The flowers on the altar have been placed by Gail Pannabecker in loving memory of her dear mother, Florence Weiberg who would have celebrated her birthday on March 3rd.
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