Brenda is looking at creating an area in the library for “Memories of Olivet.” For those that don’t know, when the congregation of Olivet United closed, we were lucky that many of them joined us at SJR. Brenda is looking for any memory that they would like to share and have in a section dedicated to…
We will be trying something new for this Annual meeting – combining it with our regular worship service. Please plan to join us for our meeting in the Sanctuary as we both honour the work of 2020 & 2021 and make plans for 2022. During the meeting, the children will be gathering as usual for…
As a result of our meeting on May 3, registration is no longer necessary to attend Worship. We are still requiring masks for those able to wear them, and strongly encourage social distancing even while appreciating how much we want to reconnect as a community. In the pews, we encourage you to continue to sit…
Beginning April 10, we are once again collecting for Monica Place, a registered charity that provides supports for pregnant and parenting youth in the Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge region. When making a financial donation, please make sure your regular church envelope number is added, as well as clear indication on the outer envelope that your gift…
During 2022 our church will continue supporting the good work of three, local, charitable organizations: Waterloo Regional Food Bank, Monica Place, and OneRoof Youth Services. Beginning February 27th, and ending Thursday, March 24th, we will undergo our first of three fundraisers for the Waterloo Regional Food Bank. Boxes will be set up within the church…
As promised, the Executive of SJR has been staying on top of cases in our community and as a result, made a decision that we will re-open the church to groups on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, with our first in-person worship service on Feb. 27, 2022. When we resume in-person worship, all of the protocols…
Art offered these memories to share with all of you: Two episodes that happened to me had a profound affect on my life. I am now 86 years old, but in 1942, I was a farm boy of seven. My first cousin, Frank Gibney, was a sergeant fighting in Europe and was home on furlough.…
We are supporting OneRoof Youth Services this fall, starting November 7th , leading up to a collection in the parking lot at SJR on December 7th from 6-7:30 pm. As youth homelessness is increasing, OneRoof needs particular items to help their clients: pens (don’t have to be new, just new to work!) garbage bins, hardware…
We are looking for stories of what has kept you busy during the last few months. Take any trips? Try a new hobby? We’d love to hear from you! Please send your submissions to [email protected] by November 10.
Drop your children off at the door near the fenced playground at 10:20 a.m. on Sundays for childrens’ story time, worship, crafts, and play (indoor & outdoor). We will be using the downstairs Sunday School Room (formerly the Preschool). Masks and distancing required. Please pre-register your children here