Announcements & Events
Sunday February 23
Speaker: Pastor Troy Watson and the AGM
This Sunday we are having our Annual General Meeting after a short service. We will be meeting in the SIS Cafeteria -door is to the left of the front door and towards the back of the building. Pizza lunch after!
There will be no staffed nursery, however we will have an area with toys set up in the cafeteria for parents with little ones.
There will be a staffed Kid’s Ministry time (K-grade 5).
60 St. Andrew St. (Stratford Intermediate School)
Nursery & K-5 Programs offered during the Message & Discussion Time (10:30-11:15).
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Events
It's cold out there. And this February, our team is going to do something about it. Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we're walking and fundraising to support and serve people and families experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness in our community.
Announcements
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On Mon February 17th from 10am-3:30pm Hidden Acres is hosting a free Family Day Open House. Bring your family for a day of indoor and outdoor activities such as crafts, sledding, snowshoeing, pretzel making, games, and more! Bring a bag lunch or purchase a hot lunch for $6/person. Please RSVP to info@hiddenacres.ca. More information at hiddenacres.ca
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Seniors Retreat at Hidden Acres
On April 14, 2025 seniors are invited to Hidden Acres for Exploring Beginnings: The New Testament and the Anabaptist Bible with guest speakers Alicia Batten and Mollee Moua. Cost is $55 and includes lunch. For more information or to register go to hiddenacres.ca/programs/seniors-retreat
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Looking for something to do with your grandkids during March Break? On Thursday March 13th join guest speaker Wanda Mann for a day of connecting with God through creativity and music. The theme for the day is GOD... GRAND'S... G'KIDS... Connecting the Dots. Cost is $25/person and includes lunch. For more information or to register go to hiddenacres.ca/programs/grandparent-child-days
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Jazz Vespers Sunday March 2 at 4 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church 41 Mornington St. will feature Our Little Band: Dave Manning, trumpet, Steve Gruchy, saxophone, Tom Garrick, trombone, Steve MacDougall, bass, Tim Adiar, drums, Tim Elliott, piano with vocals by Beverley Maranger. All welcome to attend this informal evening worship service celebrating Mardi Gras. Free will offering.
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Lenten Lunches 2025 – Save the Dates – All Are Welcome – No Reservation Necessary
Stratford and District Council of Churches
Theme: The I Am Statements of Jesus in John’s Gospel
Location: Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 50 Well St., Stratford
Time: 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch begins promptly at Noon
Speaker Slot: 12:35 – 12:55 p.m.
Dates: Six Wednesdays in Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday
Schedule of Speakers:
March 05 th Marg Smith, Avondale United Church
March 12 th Rick Bruinsma, Elgin Missionary Church
March 19 th Margaret Smart, Local Community Food Centre
March 26 th Tim Elliott, St. James Anglican Church
April 02 nd Trevor Biehn, Jubilee Stratford Church
April 09 th Eva Hayes, Stratford House of Blessing
Lunch Service & Special Needs Sharon Twamley Home: 519-273-1995 Cell: 519-301-5787
Menu: Soups, Sandwiches, Veggies, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Water
Admission Charge: $11.00
Note: Council of Churches will meet following the March 19 th lunch at Immaculate Conception
Sponsors: Stratford and District Council of Churches & Kiwanis Club of Stratford.
John Patterson Charles Swartwood
519-273-3523 519-272-7111
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We are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support various areas of our work, and we would be delighted to have your community involved.
If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to call us at 519-662-2867 or email emmanorris@mcco.ca.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to the possibility of working together!
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We believe that people of all abilities have been created to experience community! Our vision for "LINC" is to use its programs as a place of connection and growth for young adults with special needs. If you would like to learn more about our Day Programs or retreats, check our website at https://hiddenacres.ca/programs/linc or email cc@hiddenacres.ca
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Silver Lake Mennonite Camp Winter and Spring Retreats registration now open. Go to slmc.ca/retreats for more info. Coming up soon are:
Fathers & Kids Retreat (Jan 17-19) – A weekend of snow fort building, snowshoeing through the woods, roasting smores over the campfire, and playing games in the dining hall! Dads enjoy free-time Saturday morning while staff provide programming with kids.
Women’s Retreat (Jan 31-Feb 2) – Come, experience the beauty of camp in winter. Be nourished by the relaxed pace, good food and meaningful conversation. Play in the snow, breathe deeply in yoga, cross country ski, go on a snowshoe hike through the woods. Reflection time led by Wendy Janzen.
Summer Camp: Registration for overnight camp and day camp opens February 1 at 8am. Outtrip registration opens Jan 7 – sign up before Jan 30 to get $100 off! Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp to have a look at the 2025 schedule.