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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

Alpha

December 2, 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

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Jr. Youth

December 2, 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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	December 2025
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	1 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays December 1, 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 December 1, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate December 1, 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 • • •	2 Alpha Alpha December 2, 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 December 2, 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 • •	3 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir December 3, 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 December 3, 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 Beginners Pickleball Training Clinic Beginners Pickleball Training Clinic December 3, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Register to secure a spot — visit glencairn.ca/pickleball for more information Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginner Level Pickleball - Beginner Level December 3, 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 • • • •	4 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup December 4, 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 December 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. 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 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels December 5, 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 December 5, 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 • •	6 Volleyball Volleyball December 6, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in Volleyball for adults playing at an intermediate level. Learn more about volleyball and other drop-in sports at glencairn.ca/volleyball Add to Calendar •
7 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer December 7, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours December 7, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service December 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 Young Adults Young Adults December 7, 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 • • • •	8 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays December 8, 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 December 8, 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 December 8, 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 December 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 Alpha Alpha December 9, 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 - Christmas Celebration Jr. Youth - Christmas Celebration December 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 December 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 December 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 Beginners Pickleball Training Clinic Beginners Pickleball Training Clinic December 10, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Register to secure a spot — visit glencairn.ca/pickleball for more information Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginner Level Pickleball - Beginner Level December 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 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup December 11, 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 December 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. 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 December 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 Sr. Youth December 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 December 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 Youth & Young Adults - Basketball Youth & Young Adults - Basketball December 13, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Add to Calendar • •
14 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer December 14, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours December 14, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service December 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 Young Adults Young Adults December 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 December 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 December 15, 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 December 15, 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike December 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. 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 Sr. Youth - Christmas Sr. Youth - Christmas December 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 Volleyball Volleyball December 20, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in Volleyball for adults playing at an intermediate level. Learn more about volleyball and other drop-in sports at glencairn.ca/volleyball Add to Calendar •
21 Call to Prayer Call to Prayer December 21, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer December 21, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours December 21, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service December 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 Young Adults Young Adults December 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 December 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 December 22, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar • •	23	24 Christmas Eve Service Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Add to Calendar •	25 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike December 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. 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	27
28 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer December 28, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours December 28, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service December 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 Young Adults Young Adults December 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 December 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 December 29, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar • •	30	31

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Starting Point
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Advent 2025
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Lunch & Learn SundaysFall 2025: October 26, November 2, 9, 16 Interested in attending? Sign up for a class Stay for lunch after the worship service and join one of these free, four-week classes (children and youth are welcome to participate): Biblical SymbolismFacilitated by Wes R. Deepen your faith through an exploration of Biblical symbolism through this interactive course.Our scientific, materialistic worldview often blinds us to the spiritual wisdom found in the Scriptures. But the ancient biblical worldview is not […]

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