There are lots of ways to keep moving through these not-so-spring-like days! Mark your calendars, share with your friends, and let Elizabeth know as soon as possible if you’re planning to do some climbing (teens!) or help out at the donkey sanctuary (ages 8+). Thanks!
Join us for our next “First Things First” outing @ 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 14th, for an all-ages hike at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Dress appropriately for the weather and plan to meet us on time at the entrance off York Road, in Dundas. The cost of this event is free but do bring some money in case it’s needed for parking. Plan to find parking and meet us in time for 2:00 PM in the parking lot and let us know if you’re needing a ride! Directions can be found and printed off here or picked up in the drop-box outside the church office. If the weather looks questionable, call the church office at 905-627-1424 or check back here. If you don’t hear or see otherwise, the event is still on. We hope to see you there … along with some signs of spring!
We’ve journeyed through Lent and moved through all the lows and highs of Holy Week, too! Youth ages 12 and up are now invited to join us for a few more lows and highs, while rock-climbing! We’ll meet at Gravity Climbing Gym @ 7:00 PM on Saturday, April 20th for two hours of fun with well-trained assistant who will respect what you’re willing to try – or not! Directions to this event can be found here or in the drop-box outside of the church office. Car-pooling is encouraged. Be sure to let us know if you need a ride! Please note that a waiver for every person under 18 most be signed by a parent or guardian in advance and produced upon arrival. These are issued by Gravity and different from forms you may have filled out in the past for Elizabeth. The cost of this event is $10.00 per person but please don’t let worries about money keep you from enjoying the fun. Speak to Elizabeth and plan to join us. Friends are welcome but Gravity’s waiver and one for the church found here must be filled out in advance. Please note that you must RSVP by April 15th for this event. We hope to see you there Questions? Contact Elizabeth through the church office @ 905-627-1424 or by e-mail @ elizabethstjames@bellnet.ca.
THIRD @ FOUR ~ BLESSING OF THE BIKES
Join us on Sunday, April 21st @ 4:00 PM for this month’s all-ages service as we play with the idea of “Holy Ground”. We’ll enjoy some great music, a presentation by Grant Linney (with The Climate Reality Project), activities for the kids, and a pot-luck meal to follow. Bring your bike, trike, or anything else that helps you move through life in earth-friendly ways! Contact the office @ 905-627-1424 for further details and be sure to bring your bell!
WORK-DAY @ THE DONKEY SANCTUARY
Friends ages 8 and up are invited to join us on Saturday, April 27th for a few hours of hard work for some delightful donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary, in Puslinch. We have a limited number of spots available for this event and will meet at the church at a pre-determined time to car-pool there. This day will not involve care of the donkeys and is devoted to preparing the grounds for this organization’s upcoming season of educational tours. The cost of this event is free but you must RSVP to Elizabeth @ elizabethstjames@bellnet.ca by April 15th and submit some paper-work in advance. We hope you’ll join us!
