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What’s Happening at Glencairn Church?

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

Jr. Youth

September 16, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth

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	September 2025
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	1 Table Tennis Table Tennis September 1, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar •	2	3	4 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike September 4, 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. Location: Mills Race Trail, St. Jacob's 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 •	5	6
7 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer September 7, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours September 7, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Kick-Off Sunday Kick-Off Sunday September 7, 2025 10:15 am - 1:30 pm We're kicking off the new school year with a family-friendly Sunday service on September 7, starting at 10:15 AM, followed by lunch for everyone—there’s no need to sign up, just come! Coffee, tea, and juice will be served starting at 10 AM. Learn more at glencairn.ca/kick-off. Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service September 7, 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 • • • •	8 Table Tennis Table Tennis September 8, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate September 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 Jr. Youth - Kick Off Jr. Youth - Kick Off September 9, 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 •	10 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir September 10, 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 September 10, 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 - Beginner Level Pickleball - Beginner Level September 10, 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 • • •	11 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike September 11, 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. Location: Homer Watson Park, Kitchener 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 •	12 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels September 12, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 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 Sr. Youth - Kick Off Sr. Youth - Kick Off September 12, 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 • •	13 Bridges Bridges September 13, 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 Basketball - Youth / Young Adults Basketball - Youth / Young Adults September 13, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Add to Calendar • •
14 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer September 14, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours September 14, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service September 14, 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 Baptism & Membership Class Baptism & Membership Class September 14, 2025 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Discover what committing to Christ and the church means and why we practice baptism. Sign up online to express your interest in coming or show up at the first class, and we'll make sure to save you a seat! Add to Calendar Young Adults Young Adults September 14, 2025 12:00 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 • • • • •	15 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays September 15, 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 some comfortable 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 September 15, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate September 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 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth September 16, 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 •	17 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir September 17, 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 September 17, 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 - Beginner Level Pickleball - Beginner Level September 17, 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 • • •	18 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup September 18, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am Little Lights Playgroup is a free morning program for children ages 0-4 and their parents or caregivers. This fun program runs on Thursday mornings, 9:30–11am. Each drop-in session runs weekly, weather permitting. Learn more at glencairn.ca/littlelights Add to Calendar SWAT Hike SWAT Hike September 18, 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. Location: Pioneer Tower, Kitchener 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 • •	19 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels September 19, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 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 Sr. Youth Sr. Youth September 19, 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 • •	20
21 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer September 21, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours September 21, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service September 21, 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 Baptism & Membership Class Baptism & Membership Class September 21, 2025 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Discover what committing to Christ and the church means and why we practice baptism. Sign up online to express your interest in coming or show up at the first class, and we'll make sure to save you a seat! Add to Calendar Young Adults Young Adults September 21, 2025 12:00 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 • • • • •	22 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays September 22, 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 some comfortable 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 September 22, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group September 22, 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 September 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 Bible Study - The Art of Biblical Words Bible Study - The Art of Biblical Words September 23, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am Learn more about this Bible study series at glencairn.ca/bible-study Add to Calendar Alpha Alpha September 23, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Find community and explore life’s big questions together over a free meal and conversation. Come for dinner, stay for Alpha! Learn more at glencairn.ca/alpha Add to Calendar Jr. Youth Jr. Youth September 23, 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 • • •	24 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir September 24, 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 September 24, 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 - Beginner Level Pickleball - Beginner Level September 24, 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 • • •	25 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup September 25, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am Little Lights Playgroup is a free morning program for children ages 0-4 and their parents or caregivers. This fun program runs on Thursday mornings, 9:30–11am. Each drop-in session runs weekly, weather permitting. Learn more at glencairn.ca/littlelights Add to Calendar SWAT Hike SWAT Hike September 25, 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. Location: RIM Park Trail, Waterloo 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 • •	26 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels September 26, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 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 Sr. Youth Sr. Youth September 26, 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 • •	27 Bridges Bridges September 27, 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 •
28 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer September 28, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours September 28, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service September 28, 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 Baptism & Membership Class Baptism & Membership Class September 28, 2025 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Discover what committing to Christ and the church means and why we practice baptism. Sign up online to express your interest in coming or show up at the first class, and we'll make sure to save you a seat! Add to Calendar Young Adults Young Adults September 28, 2025 12:00 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 • • • • •	29 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays September 29, 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 some comfortable 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 September 29, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate September 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 Alpha Alpha September 30, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Find community and explore life’s big questions together over a free meal and conversation. Come for dinner, stay for Alpha! Learn more at glencairn.ca/alpha Add to Calendar Jr. Youth Jr. Youth September 30, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm It's anything but a cup night—bring something to drink with that isn't a cup! Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar • •

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Trunk or Treat
You’re Invited to Trunk or Treat 2025 Stop by on Saturday afternoon, October 25 from 2-4 PM in the church parking lot for some treats—don’t forget to bring a bucket or a bag to hold them! Walk car-to-car for an early trick-or-treat, or decorate a trunk with a family-friendly theme to compete for the best-dressed trunk. Costumes welcome! 🎃
Kick-Off Sunday
We are kicking off the new school year with a family-friendly Sunday service on September 7, starting at 10:15 AM, followed by lunch for everyone—there’s no need to sign up, just come! Coffee, tea, and juice will be served starting at 10 AM. We encourage students to bring their backpacks—we’ll be praying for and blessing them as they head into a new school year. Whether you attend our Sunday service in person or online, we invite you to come. If you haven’t […]
Bible Study
The Art of Biblical Words(A Bible Project Classroom)Tuesday Bible Study – Fall 2025 September 23 – October 14 | 9:30-11am The scriptures are God-breathed, alive, active and sharp, but our modern definitions for words may not always match the range of meaning for biblical words written thousands of years ago. In this class, we will sharpen our word study skills to gain a greater appreciation for the biblical author’s intent in using some biblical words like “believe” and “righteousness”. Looking […]

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What’s Happening at Glencairn Church?

Today’s Programs & Activities

September 2025

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