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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

SWAT Hike

January 22, 2026 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

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	January 2026
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				1 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike January 1, 2026 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 •	2	3 Volleyball Volleyball January 3, 2026 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 •
4 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer January 4, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours January 4, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service January 4, 2026 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 4, 2026 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 • • • •	5 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays January 5, 2026 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 January 5, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level January 5, 2026 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 • • •	6	7 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir January 7, 2026 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 7, 2026 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 January 7, 2026 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 Young Adults Prayer Night Young Adults Prayer Night January 7, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Add to Calendar • • • •	8 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike January 8, 2026 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 •	9 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels January 9, 2026 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 •	10 Bridges Bridges January 10, 2026 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 •
11 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer January 11, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours January 11, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service January 11, 2026 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 11, 2026 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 • • • •	12 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays January 12, 2026 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 January 12, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level January 12, 2026 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 • • •	13 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth January 13, 2026 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 •	14 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir January 14, 2026 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 14, 2026 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 January 14, 2026 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 Young Adults Prayer Night Young Adults Prayer Night January 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Add to Calendar • • • •	15 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike January 15, 2026 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 •	16 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels January 16, 2026 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 January 16, 2026 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 • •	17 Volleyball Volleyball January 17, 2026 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 •
18 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer January 18, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours January 18, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service January 18, 2026 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 18, 2026 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 • • • •	19 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays January 19, 2026 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 January 19, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level January 19, 2026 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 • • •	20 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth January 20, 2026 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 •	21 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir January 21, 2026 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 21, 2026 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 January 21, 2026 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 Young Adults Prayer Night Young Adults Prayer Night January 21, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Add to Calendar • • • •	22 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike January 22, 2026 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 •	23 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels January 23, 2026 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 •	24 Bridges Bridges January 24, 2026 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 •
25 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer January 25, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours January 25, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service January 25, 2026 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 25, 2026 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 Prayer and Worship Night Prayer and Worship Night January 25, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Come for an evening of prayer and worship through music to wrap up our two-week focus on prayer and fasting. All ages are welcome! Add to Calendar • • • • •	26 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays January 26, 2026 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 January 26, 2026 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 January 26, 2026 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 Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level January 26, 2026 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 • • • •	27 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth January 27, 2026 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 •	28 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir January 28, 2026 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 28, 2026 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 January 28, 2026 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 Young Adults Prayer Night Young Adults Prayer Night January 28, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Add to Calendar • • • •	29 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike January 29, 2026 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 •	30 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels January 30, 2026 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 January 30, 2026 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 • •	31 Volleyball Volleyball January 31, 2026 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 •

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