ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SERVICES
December is a very busy time in our life at the church with many different events and services.
Christmas Grief Group
A service for those grieving at Christmas is held every December. This year our Grief Group, "We Remember", met on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm. The final meeting prepares the group for the special Advent service, to comfort those who are coping with loss at Christmas. For more information click here.
Carols - The Story of Christmas told through Scripture & Song
A special service held in mid-December, with lessons and carols presented by the choir.
Sunday Before Christmas Service
There are two services on the Sunday before Christmas, typically at 8:30 am and 11:00 am. The 8:30 am service is a Fresh Start Christmas service; the 11:00 am service is our traditional Christmas service.
Christmas Eve Services
December 24
4pm: Service for young ones and young families (and the young at heart) to gather to share the joy of Christmas. Pre-registration is required. Find out more on our events page.
5:30pm: "A Child is Born" Re-watch online the Live Performance of this year's Kingsway-Lambton's Annual Christmas Pageant (December 2, 2022 performance)
Family service for all generations to hear and tell the Christmas story.
10:30pm: Candlelight communion as we sing Silent Night and share the love that Christmas brings.
Pet Blessing
Following the examples of St. Francis of Assisi and John Wesley, our Pet Blessing Service is held outdoors on the church lawn. We encourage members of our community to bring their pets and share in the blessing and service.
Lent & Easter Worship Services
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of 40 days leading up to Easter.
Palm/Passion Sunday
Communion is celebrated at home so please have crackers/bread and juice/wine ready before watching the video to participated in the sacrement of the Lord's Supper.
A sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Join us at 8:30 am (Fresh Start Service) or 10 am (Traditional Service) as we rejoice together, singing Hosanna!
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Good Friday at 11am. Please go to our HOME page for the link to our video service. The Good Friday service is a solemn service of joy: a time to reflect on the fact that we are not alone. It is a distinctive ceremony in which candles and light are gradually extinguished while passages and psalms are read.
Good Friday Cross Walk
Join us as we walk together for 1 kilometer, the same distance Jesus travelled to the cross. We stop at various locations in the neighbourhood according to the "stations of the cross" as we pray and share reflective readings. All are welcome including any four-legged friends.
The walk is followed by a light brunch at the church.
Easter Sonrise Service
The Easter Sunrise Service is an early morning, interactive and informal outdoor service at a nearby park close to the church. It's a joyous time to welcome Easter, celebrate the resurrection, and gather just as Mary gathered at first dawn. The service is followed by a light lunch at the church. Gather at the parking lot of Etienne Brule Park.
Easter Sunday Services
Links for the Fresh Start Service and Traditional Service will be sent to you be email Sunday morning.
Join us in an Easter celebration as we share the good news! Sunday school and nursery care will be provided for both Easter Sunday services. All singers are invited to join a choir section in singing Handel's Hallelujah Chorus at the conclusion of the 11 am service.