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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

Volleyball

December 21, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Drop-in Volleyball for Ages 13+. Some experience is recommended but not necessary

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	December 2024
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1 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer December 1, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours December 1, 2024 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service December 1, 2024 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 Starting Point Starting Point December 1, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm If you're new or want to learn more about Glencairn Church and the people here, we invite you to drop by Starting Point after the worship service. Head to the back of the gym (Country Hills room) for an informal time of refreshments and community. Meet the pastors and leaders, connect with others, and ask about ways to get involved. We hope to see you! Add to Calendar Young Adults Young Adults December 1, 2024 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 • • • • •	2 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays December 2, 2024 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 December 2, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels December 2, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:30 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 - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate December 2, 2024 7:30 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 • • • •	3 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth December 3, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm This week, we'll be catching the Kitchener Rangers game! Contact Pastor Jamie to learn more. Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	4 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir December 4, 2024 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 4, 2024 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 - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level December 4, 2024 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 • • •	5 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup December 5, 2024 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 5, 2024 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 • •	6 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels December 6, 2024 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 6, 2024 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 • •	7 Volleyball Volleyball December 7, 2024 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 •
8 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer December 8, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours December 8, 2024 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service December 8, 2024 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 8, 2024 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 • • • •	9 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays December 9, 2024 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 December 9, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels December 9, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:30 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 Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group December 9, 2024 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 9, 2024 7:30 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 • • • • •	10 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth December 10, 2024 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 •	11 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir December 11, 2024 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 11, 2024 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 - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level December 11, 2024 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 • • •	12 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup December 12, 2024 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 12, 2024 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: Monarch Woods Trail - street parking close to 151 Stoke Drive, 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 • •	13 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels December 13, 2024 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 •	14 Bridges Bridges December 14, 2024 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 •
15 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer December 15, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours December 15, 2024 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service December 15, 2024 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 15, 2024 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 • • • •	16 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays December 16, 2024 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 December 16, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels December 16, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:30 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 - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate December 16, 2024 7:30 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 • • • •	17 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth December 17, 2024 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 •	18 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir December 18, 2024 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 18, 2024 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 - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level December 18, 2024 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 • • •	19 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike December 19, 2024 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: Stanley Park Community Trail Meet at the back parking lot by St. Daniel Church (corner of Ottawa and Franklin Blvd, 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 •	20 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels December 20, 2024 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 20, 2024 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 • •	21 Volleyball Volleyball December 21, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in Volleyball for Ages 13+. Some experience is recommended but not necessary Add to Calendar •
22 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer December 22, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours December 22, 2024 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service December 22, 2024 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 22, 2024 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 • • • •	23 Table Tennis Table Tennis December 23, 2024 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 23, 2024 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 Party n Play Pickleball Party n Play December 23, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Add to Calendar • • •	24 Christmas Eve Service Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Add to Calendar •	25	26 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike December 26, 2024 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 •	27	28
29 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer December 29, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours December 29, 2024 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service December 29, 2024 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 29, 2024 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 • • • •	30 Table Tennis Table Tennis December 30, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar •	31 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth December 31, 2024 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 •

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