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

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF
October 25, 2026-November 1, 2026

You will find the video for last week’s service at the following YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/zhx_KlqoRLM
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Announcements:  Coming Events - bold print - events here at St. Peter’s  
Oct. 25 Today, 60th Anniversary of Contract Confirmation Camp (see below)
Oct. 29 Crafters Ministry (see below)
Oct. 30 Cambridge Food Bank -Tapestry Hall for Feeding the Future (see below)
Nov. 01 All Saints Sunday (see below)
Nov. 01 All Saints Compline - St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Kitchener (see below)
Nov. 06 Menno Singers Concert - St Jacobs Mennonite Church (see below
Nov. 07 Christmas Craft Market (see belowr)
Nov. 08 Extended Advent begins (see below)
Nov.11 Central Presbyterian Church – Hymn Sing Café (see below)
Nov.12 A Lutheran-Anglican Conversation about changing MAID legislation (see below)
Nov.14 University of Waterloo Open House (see below)
Nov.15 Menno Singers - Singalong Messiah at St Matthews (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 25, 2026-November 1, 2026
Monday 8:00 am Synergy Lab (Art Rm., F. Hall from 08:30 – 9 & 12-1,Ch.Unit from 10 - 12)
1:00 pm Changing Paraments (Sanctuary & F. Hall)
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)
6:30 pm Maple Leaf Doll club (Parlour)
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 8:00 am Penny & Pound Rehearsal (F. Hall.)
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)
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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, Elizabeth, Judy, Grant, Lee, Helen, Lynn, Bill, Lou, Shawn, Kathy, Randy,
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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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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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St. Peter's Christmas Craft Market - Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9 am - 1 pm. The elves are hard at work with last minute preparations. Join us 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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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 29th 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 Compline – Sunday, November 1, at 7:00 p.m.- Join St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 49 Queen St. N., Kitchener, for a contemplative evening of prayer, remembrance, and sacred music featuring Eternal Voices Vocal Ensemble. This ancient service of Compline will include plainchant, polyphony, and the chanting of names of departed loved ones. Names may be submitted through our online remembrance form until 3:00 p.m. on November 1. All are welcome!
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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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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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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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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: 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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A Lutheran-Anglican Conversation about changing MAID legislation in Canada - When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026; Time: 7-9 pm (doors open 6:30pm); Where: Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 29 Westmount Rd. South, Waterloo, ON, N2L 2K4. To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-lutheran-anglican-conversation-about-changing-maid-legislation-in canada-tickets-1997725192829 For more information: Pr. Peter Kuhnert ( peterkuhnertcan@aol.com)- Mt.Zion Lutheran
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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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Sunday, November 15, 3pm. Come out with your voice and your score to join Menno Singers in a Singalong Messiah with orchestra and soloists at St Matthews Lutheran Church (54 Benton St, Kitchener). The audience is the choir! Entrance by donation. www.mennosingers.com 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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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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