Tuesday, January 24, 2012
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

A presentation on bullying …..the bully, the bullied, the bystander

Bullying impacts children, youth and adults in schools, the workplace and family .

Discussion time will follow. Our presenter, Chris Moore from the Waterloo Regional Police Service, brings extensive experience working with youth and families in our community

This is a FREE event but we are asking that folks register either by calling church office (519-742-1002)
or sign up here

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 7 p.m.

Guest speaker: Jane DeBlock, Public Health Nurse from the Sexual Health Department, Huron Perth Public Health Dept.

Working Undercover
A fun and interactive workshop focused on dispelling the myths, finding the truth, and dealing with challenges in relationships

Questions to Ponder:
What guides you in the choices that you make?
How do our attitudes affect the people we love?
How do we build positive strategies in our relationship with others?
How can we help our kids keep themselves safe?
How do we talk about sex?

Relationship Toolbox
A question period focused on keeping our young people safe and resilient.

Refreshments will be served.

A no-cost event brought to you by the Christian Education Committee of SJR.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

7 p.m

in the Rainbow Room at SJR
A workshop on caring for those who care for others. 
Guest Speaker from KW Hospice.  Refreshments will be served. 
Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Committee SJR.

Beginning Wednesday, September 28th

an 8 week inductive Bible Study

Inductive Bible Studies have observation of scripture questions, interpretation of the scripture questions and application to our own lives of those scripture questions.   This study looks at readings in Mark, Luke and John.   

 Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights beginning September 28th until November 16th when we’ll look at eight scripture readings in the Bible and get to know Jesus a little better.  

Watch for the sign up sheet (at church) the first week in September, or call the office at 519-742-1002.

Everyone welcome!

Tuesday, August 30

at the home of Jim & Teresa Carse

Potluck Supper   6:00 pm
Movie          6:45 discussion to follow

We’ll view the movie “outdoors” (on our screened-in deck), so please bring a lawn chair, along with your favourite potluck salad or picnic dish to share. A barbequed entrée and dessert will be provided.

Clareece “Precious” Jones is an overweight, illiterate African-American teen in Harlem. Just as she’s about to give birth to her second child, Jones is accepted into an alternative school where a teacher helps her find a new path in her life.

 Nominated for 6 and winner of 2 Academy Awards
Golden Globe Award, Best Supporting Actress
Winner, Toronto International Film Festival
Winner, 3 awards at Sundance Film Festival

Please sign up here to let us know you are coming.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
7:00 p.m.

Social media can be very powerful. It can also be confusing and scary.

Join us for an evening of open discussion on:
* Privacy in our digital age
* Creating your own digital identity and your own brand
* Making the online world safe and fun!

Our feature presenter: Kayleigh Platz, Social Media Specialist for the University of Waterloo Stratford Campus

This evening is suitable for everyone – from grade schoolers to grandparents, computer savvy to novices!
Free will offering (pay what you can).
Space is limited, so please register in advance. Sign up here

Wednesdays beginning May 4

The ancient Hebrews and early Christians claimed that one of the primary ways God speaks to us is through our dreams.

So – What is God saying to you while you sleep?
Come and join us as we explore our dreams together.

We will meet in small groups. Sessions will begin on Wednesday, May 4th
9:30 a.m. – 11:30a.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and run for four weeks.

Each dream group will be facilitated by certified Spiritual Directors
Valerie Pitt and Elaine Graham

Space is limited so register early –Sign up here.
There is no fee to attend.
For more information please contact Rev. Val  at 742-1002

Sunday, May 15, 2011
“Still Alice” by Lisa Genova

Bring a bag lunch and join us in the Parlour after Gather’n Gab (coffee time) for a lively discussion.

Still Alice is a compelling debut novel about a 50-year-old woman’s sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer’s disease, written by first-time author Lisa Genova, who holds a Ph. D in neuroscience from Harvard University.

Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children and a house on the Cape, is a celebrated Harvard professor at the height of her career when she notices a forgetfulness creeping into her life. As confusion starts to cloud her thinking and her memory begins to fail her, she receives a devastating diagnosis: early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Fiercely independent, Alice struggles to maintain her lifestyle and live in the moment, even as her sense of self is being stripped away. In turns heartbreaking, inspiring and terrifying, Still Alice captures in remarkable detail what’s it’s like to literally lose your mind…

Friday, April 15, 2011

6:00 p.m.  Potluck Dinner
6:45 p.m.  Movie, discussion to follow

Starring Jack Nicholson & Morgan Freeman
Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.

Join us for good food, a great movie and engaging conversation!
Please let us know you are coming, by signing up here

Sunday, March 27, 2011
“I Shall Not Hate – A Gaza Doctor’s Journey” by

Bring a bag lunch and join us in the Parlour after Gather’n Gab (coffee time) for a lively discussion.

Now known simply as “the Gaza doctor”, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish captured hearts and headlines around the world in the aftermath of horrific tragedy: on January 16, 2009, Israeli shells hit his home in the Gaza Strip, killing three of his daughters and a niece. His response to the loss of his children made the news and won him humanitarian awards around the world.