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On Saturday, September 26; 8:30 am - 3:15 pm, at Knox Waterloo we will be learning about our connection to First Nations People.  What was the Presbyterian Church in Canada's role in Residential Schools?  What about Healing & Reconciliation (what does that even mean)?  This workshop is aimed at high school and young adults, but adults of all ages are also very welcome to attend.  Throughout the day we will all participate in the Blanket Exercise, a very moving dialogue/visual that will show us, in a very real way, what has happened to First Nations land tracts.  We will hear first hand from a Residential School survivor.  And lunch will be provided.  If you plan to attend please let Joni know ([email protected]).  This will be a very moving experience for everyone.

… of Summer Day Camp started off with a game of Red Light, Green Light and crafts.

Getting changed and applying sunscreen!

… flew in for Chapels today.  Why do they call them "Sea" gulls?  Because if they lived by the bay they'd be call Baygulls!  Get it?

We are very pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation that will allow us to relaunch our clothing ministry under "Place of New Hope - Hope Clothing," a ministry hosted by St. Andrew's Hespeler.

Our existing clothing ministry had been run externally by the Community Clothing Centre for many years, but unfortunately that funding expired and the CCC could not continue.  We are excited to take this ministry more directly under our wing now and have many dreams for how this ministry, "Place of New Hope," can better meet the growing needs of our community.  A new supervisory committee is being formed and Karen Kincaid will stay on as the coordinator.

We look forward to officially launching this renewed ministry in church on Sunday, September 13 and in the community on the 15th.


Hope Clothing provides for the clothing needs of all members of your family.  We carry men's, women's, and children's clothing. The purpose of Hope Clothing is to help families and individuals stretch their budget by providing good, clean clothing at no cost.  Other personal items are often available as well.

Opening exercises!