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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

Little Lights Playgroup

October 1, 2026 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

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Young Adults Prayer Night

October 1, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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	October 2026
				1 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup October 1, 2026 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 Young Adults Prayer Night Young Adults Prayer Night October 1, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Add to Calendar	2 Pickleball Drop-In (All Levels) Pickleball Drop-In (All Levels) October 2, 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	3 Volleyball Volleyball October 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 Library Hours Library Hours October 4, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service October 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 Baptism & Membership Class Baptism & Membership Class October 4, 2026 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 October 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 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 bring a lunch (or grab a quick bite to bring back) to eat together, 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 October 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 October 5, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) October 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. Intermediate regular play sessions are for more experienced and competitive players (or at Level 3.0+). Not sure where you're at? Check out the Pickleball Canada Self Assessment document. Add to Calendar	6 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth October 6, 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	7 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir October 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 sites.google.com/wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) October 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. Intermediate regular play sessions are for more experienced and competitive players (or at Level 3.0+). Not sure where you're at? Check out the Pickleball Canada Self Assessment document. Add to Calendar Pickleball Drop-In - Beginners Pickleball Drop-In - Beginners October 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	8 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup October 8, 2026 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 Young Adults Prayer Night Young Adults Prayer Night October 8, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Add to Calendar	9 Pickleball Drop-In (All Levels) Pickleball Drop-In (All Levels) October 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 October 10, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 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 Library Hours Library Hours October 11, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service October 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 Baptism & Membership Class Baptism & Membership Class October 11, 2026 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 October 11, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 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 bring a lunch (or grab a quick bite to bring back) to eat together, 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 October 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 October 12, 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 October 12, 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 Drop-In (Intermediate Level) Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) October 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. Intermediate regular play sessions are for more experienced and competitive players (or at Level 3.0+). Not sure where you're at? Check out the Pickleball Canada Self Assessment document. Add to Calendar	13 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth October 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 October 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 sites.google.com/wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) October 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. Intermediate regular play sessions are for more experienced and competitive players (or at Level 3.0+). Not sure where you're at? Check out the Pickleball Canada Self Assessment document. Add to Calendar Pickleball Drop-In - Beginners Pickleball Drop-In - Beginners October 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	15 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup October 15, 2026 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 Young Adults Prayer Night Young Adults Prayer Night October 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Add to Calendar	16 Pickleball Drop-In (All Levels) Pickleball Drop-In (All Levels) October 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	17
18 Library Hours Library Hours October 18, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service October 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 October 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 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 bring a lunch (or grab a quick bite to bring back) to eat together, 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 October 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 October 19, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) October 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. Intermediate regular play sessions are for more experienced and competitive players (or at Level 3.0+). Not sure where you're at? Check out the Pickleball Canada Self Assessment document. Add to Calendar	20 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth October 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 October 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 sites.google.com/wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) October 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. Intermediate regular play sessions are for more experienced and competitive players (or at Level 3.0+). Not sure where you're at? Check out the Pickleball Canada Self Assessment document. Add to Calendar Pickleball Drop-In - Beginners Pickleball Drop-In - Beginners October 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	22 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup October 22, 2026 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 Young Adults Prayer Night Young Adults Prayer Night October 22, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Add to Calendar	23 Pickleball Drop-In (All Levels) Pickleball Drop-In (All Levels) October 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 October 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 Library Hours Library Hours October 25, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service October 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 October 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 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 bring a lunch (or grab a quick bite to bring back) to eat together, 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	26 Move-it-Mondays Move-it-Mondays October 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 October 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 October 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 Drop-In (Intermediate Level) Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) October 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. Intermediate regular play sessions are for more experienced and competitive players (or at Level 3.0+). Not sure where you're at? Check out the Pickleball Canada Self Assessment document. Add to Calendar	27 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth October 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 October 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 sites.google.com/wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) Pickleball Drop-In (Intermediate Level) October 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. Intermediate regular play sessions are for more experienced and competitive players (or at Level 3.0+). Not sure where you're at? Check out the Pickleball Canada Self Assessment document. Add to Calendar Pickleball Drop-In - Beginners Pickleball Drop-In - Beginners October 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	29 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup October 29, 2026 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 Young Adults Prayer Night Young Adults Prayer Night October 29, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Add to Calendar	30 Pickleball Drop-In (All Levels) Pickleball Drop-In (All Levels) October 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	31 Volleyball Volleyball October 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

Latest Updates

Trunk or Treat
You’re Invited to Trunk or Treat 2026 Stop by on Saturday afternoon, October 31, 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 13, starting at 10:15 AM, followed by a BBQ lunch for everyone! Coffee, tea, and juice will be served starting at 10 AM. We’ll be praying for and blessing our educators, students, and their families as they head into a new school year—backpacks and school bags optional. Whether you attend our Sunday service in person or online, we invite you to come. If you haven’t met our […]
Ride for Refugees
Ride, Walk, Run to Support Refugees Ride (or walk, run, etc.) with us and raise funds to support our Global Missions partner, Sharon Schmidt at IAFR Canada, this year. Glencairn Cyclepaths will be hosting this event starting at Bolender Park in Elmira to and from Wallenstein along the Kissing Bridge Railtrail on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1PM. Join us as we move with people on the move!Your choice: Walk 2 km, Run 10 km, Ride 15 km Two ways to show your support: […]

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