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Check out activities you can participate in weekly, upcoming events and the latest updates at Glencairn Church. There’s something for everyone: drop-in sports, support groups, and programs for different ages, life stages, and interests. Be sure to check out the individual pages or our social channels for cancellations and other updates.

Today’s Programs & Activities

Move-it Mondays

January 20, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Stay fit while working through gentle exercises that can be modified to work for you! Join this free, drop-in fitness class for adults. Come when you can, and wear comfy clothes and shoes. It’s the perfect way to start your week! Learn more at glencairn.ca/move

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Table Tennis

January 20, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis

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Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate

January 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

$50 per person for 5 weeks - please email pickleball@glencairn.ca for more information and to register

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Pickleball - Intermediate

January 20, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball.

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	January 2025
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			1	2 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike January 2, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar •	3 Sr. Youth Sr. Youth January 3, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekly group for those in senior high (Grades 9-12). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	4 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Volleyball Volleyball January 4, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in Volleyball for Ages 13+ (some experience is recommended but not necessary). Learn more about volleyball and other drop-in sports at glencairn.ca/volleyball Add to Calendar • •
5 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer January 5, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours January 5, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service January 5, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar Young Adults Young Adults January 5, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Are you between 18 and 25, or do you know someone interested in meeting with other young adults for spiritual growth, fellowship, and community? We invite you to come and study scripture, hang out, and pray with one another. If you're interested in joining us or have questions about Young Adults at Glencairn Church, please get in touch with Pastor Jamie at jamie@glencairn.ca. Add to Calendar • • • • •	6 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays January 6, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Stay fit while working through gentle exercises that can be modified to work for you! Join this free, drop-in fitness class for adults. Come when you can, and wear comfy clothes and shoes. It’s the perfect way to start your week! Learn more at glencairn.ca/move Add to Calendar Table Tennis Table Tennis January 6, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate January 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $50 per person for 5 weeks - please email pickleball@glencairn.ca for more information and to register Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate January 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • • •	7 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Jr. Youth Jr. Youth January 7, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar • •	8 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir January 8, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level January 8, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Beginners Pickleball Training Clinics - Beginners January 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm By registration only - maximum 12 registrants per clinic. Contact pickleball@glencairn.ca for more info. Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level January 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • • •	9 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar SWAT Hike SWAT Hike January 9, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. This week's location: Monarch Woods Trail (meeting point close to 151 Stoke Drive) Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar • •	10 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar •	11 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Bridges Bridges January 11, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The Bridges Centre is a place that provides non-perishable food and used clothing for free to meet the growing needs of our community. It is located at Glencairn Church. At this time, the program is open by appointment only. To make an appointment or if you have any questions, visit glencairn.ca/bridges or email bridges@glencairn.ca. Add to Calendar • •
12 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer January 12, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours January 12, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service January 12, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar • • • •	13 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays January 13, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Stay fit while working through gentle exercises that can be modified to work for you! Join this free, drop-in fitness class for adults. Come when you can, and wear comfy clothes and shoes. It’s the perfect way to start your week! Learn more at glencairn.ca/move Add to Calendar Table Tennis Table Tennis January 13, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate January 13, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $50 per person for 5 weeks - please email pickleball@glencairn.ca for more information and to register Add to Calendar Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group January 13, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Oasis is a peer-to-peer support group for those journeying with chronic health challenges, including mental illness, chronic physical illness and pain, or even discouragement. Drop-in on the 2nd and/or 4th Monday of the month 7–8:30 PM. Learn more at glencairn.ca/oasis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate January 13, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • • • •	14 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Jr. Youth Jr. Youth January 14, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar • •	15 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir January 15, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level January 15, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Beginners Pickleball Training Clinics - Beginners January 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm By registration only - maximum 12 registrants per clinic. Contact pickleball@glencairn.ca for more info. Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level January 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • • •	16 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar SWAT Hike SWAT Hike January 16, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. This week's location: Huron Woods Trail (starting point at 181 Huron Rd. Parking Lot) Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar • •	17 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Sr. Youth Sr. Youth January 17, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekly group for those in senior high (Grades 9-12). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar • •	18 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Worship & Prayer Night Worship & Prayer Night January 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Add to Calendar • •
19 Prayer Room Prayer Room January 4, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Add to Calendar Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer January 19, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours January 19, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service January 19, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar Young Adults Young Adults January 19, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Are you between 18 and 25, or do you know someone interested in meeting with other young adults for spiritual growth, fellowship, and community? We invite you to come and study scripture, hang out, and pray with one another. If you're interested in joining us or have questions about Young Adults at Glencairn Church, please get in touch with Pastor Jamie at jamie@glencairn.ca. Add to Calendar • • • • •	20 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays January 20, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Stay fit while working through gentle exercises that can be modified to work for you! Join this free, drop-in fitness class for adults. Come when you can, and wear comfy clothes and shoes. It’s the perfect way to start your week! Learn more at glencairn.ca/move Add to Calendar Table Tennis Table Tennis January 20, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate January 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $50 per person for 5 weeks - please email pickleball@glencairn.ca for more information and to register Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate January 20, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • •	21 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth January 21, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	22 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir January 22, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level January 22, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Beginners Pickleball Training Clinics - Beginners January 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm By registration only - maximum 12 registrants per clinic. Contact pickleball@glencairn.ca for more info. Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level January 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • •	23 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike January 23, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. This week's location: Kiwanis Park (if gate is open, park at the bottom parking lot; if gate is closed, park at the top parking lot) Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar •	24	25 Bridges Bridges January 25, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The Bridges Centre is a place that provides non-perishable food and used clothing for free to meet the growing needs of our community. It is located at Glencairn Church. Find out more at glencairn.ca/bridges. Add to Calendar •
26 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer January 26, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours January 26, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service January 26, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar • • •	27 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays January 27, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Stay fit while working through gentle exercises that can be modified to work for you! Join this free, drop-in fitness class for adults. Come when you can, and wear comfy clothes and shoes. It’s the perfect way to start your week! Learn more at glencairn.ca/move Add to Calendar Table Tennis Table Tennis January 27, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate January 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $50 per person for 5 weeks - please email pickleball@glencairn.ca for more information and to register Add to Calendar Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group January 27, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Oasis is a peer-to-peer support group for those journeying with chronic health challenges, including mental illness, chronic physical illness and pain, or even discouragement. Drop-in on the 2nd and/or 4th Monday of the month 7–8:30 PM. Learn more at glencairn.ca/oasis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate January 27, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • • •	28 Bible Study - Psalm 23 Bible Study - Psalm 23 January 28, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am Learn more about this Bible study series at glencairn.ca/bible-study Add to Calendar Jr. Youth Jr. Youth January 28, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar Call to Prayer - Online Prayer Meeting Call to Prayer - Online Prayer Meeting January 28, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come together online for one hour of prayer together as a congregation. This call to prayer follows on the heels of our times of prayer and fasting this month, as we continue to foster a 'pray first' culture. Join this online prayer room with brothers and sisters here at Glencairn to seek God together in worship, gratitude, and intercession. Use this link to join the call. Add to Calendar • • •	29 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir January 29, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level January 29, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Beginners Pickleball Training Clinics - Beginners January 29, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm By registration only - maximum 12 registrants per clinic. Contact pickleball@glencairn.ca for more info. Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level January 29, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • •	30 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike January 30, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar •	31 Sr. Youth Sr. Youth January 31, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekly group for those in senior high (Grades 9-12). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •

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