Posts from March 2020

Posts from March 2020

Food Bank Program Update

Our Bridges Food Bank and Clothing program remains closed at this time. If you have an immediate food need, please read the statement below from The Food Bank of Waterloo Region for options and visit thefoodbank.ca/vitalservices for a list of locations and addresses. The closest location to Glencairn Church is the Salvation Army Community & Family Services on Tillsley…

Church Beyond the Building

Dear Congregation, After receiving the news from our Premier Doug Ford that Ontario is now in a state of emergency, prohibiting gatherings larger than 50 people, we have decided to cancel Sunday morning services at the church for the next two Sundays. In addition, the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services also requested the closure of all recreational…

Weekly Programming Changes

Weekly Services Sunday Worship Services for March 22 and March 29 will be held online rather in person. Starting this Sunday at 10:15 am, you’ll be able to login to glencairnmb.online.church and watch an entire Sunday morning service as if you were at the building.  You’ll be able to participate in worship through singing, hear a testimony, receive prayer and listen to…

Response to COVID-19

Dear Congregation, After prayer and thoughtful discussion, the Glencairn elders and pastors have decided to cancel the service on Sunday morning March 15, 2020. Though the COVID-19 virus does not appear to be spreading freely in Waterloo Region at this time, we want to take precautions to protect vulnerable people in our congregation—especially those who are elderly or…

Pandemic Preparedness

You can’t turn on the news without hearing about COVID-19. But even as WHO has proclaimed this to be a global pandemic, we are confident God is still in control. His sovereignty remains unchallenged. We know there is quite a bit of concern out there, and so let’s be reminded of a few things: If you are feeling sick, stay home. If you are well, continue to live…