St. Christopher's

Fall Maker's Market
2025-11-29 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
We will be hosting a carefully curated variety of talented artisans. Please come and check out the offerings. Bring a friend!

Christmas Tree Sales
2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00
We Are Selling Fresh Christmas Trees!
Our Christmas trees have arrived, all the way from New Brunswick!
We are offering them for sale from Friday November 28th through Sunday, Dec 7th (or while the supply lasts):
Fridays (Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12) from 6 – 9 pm
Saturdays (Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13) from 8 am – 8 pm
Sundays (Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14) from 10 am – 4 pm

Blue Christmas
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for this quiet, reflective celebration of Christmas. This service is designed for those who may find the holiday season challenging due to grief, loss, or other difficult life circumstances. Blue Christmas provides a meaningful way for individuals to acknowledge their struggles, find solace, and reconnect with hope amid the season’s challenges.
All are welcome.

Christmas Lessons & Carols
2025-12-21 16:00 - 18:30
Come and hear the Christmas story told through scripture and song. The service will include many familiar carols. Join us at 4 pm in person or live streamed on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/stchris2011.

Christmas Eve Worship
2025-12-24 16:00 - 21:30
Please join us on Tuesday, December 24th for Christmas Eve Worship. In person services at 4 pm (family eucharist and Christmas pageant), 6 pm (contemporary eucharist with music by our band), and 8 pm (traditional eucharist with music accompanied by our choir).

Sunday Worship - 10 am
2025-12-28 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for worship on Sunday morning, December 28th at 10 am.
Please note that there is only one service on this day and there will be no children’s programming offered. Grannie’s Place is always open for parents to enjoy with their young children. Our regular children’s programming will resume on Sunday, January 4th.
All are welcome!

Robbie Burns Potluck & Open Mic
2026-01-23 18:00 - 21:00
Bring your neighbours, friends and family. Bring a favourite family dish to share. Come and join us for an evening of fun. All are welcome!

Aging Well
2026-01-31 13:30 - 15:00
The Accessibility Committee brings you the next in their occasional education series entitled “Aging Well” with guest speaker, Tess Ewert Zehr, OT Reg from Burlington Family Health Team. This presentation is designed for those who want to stay healthy, energized, and connected as they age. It explores the mental, cognitive, physical, and social aspects of healthy aging. This talk will offer insights and tools to support a vibrant, fulfilling life at every age.

Pre-Vestry Budget Preview
2026-02-15 14:30 - 16:00
If you have questions regarding the finances of the parish, please plan to attend the pre-vestry budget preview meeting on Sunday, February 15 at 2:30 pm.
This is an opportunity ask all your questions of the Treasurer and Corporation in preparation for the Vestry meeting the following Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00
Each Tuesday we offer a hot meal at 6 pm. On February 17th we will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a delicious pancake dinner! No per-registration is required.

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00
All are welcome to join us for this celebration of the Eucharist with imposition of ashes.

Annual Congregational (Vestry) Meeting
2026-02-22 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for worship on Sunday morning (there will be one service at 10 am), including Canon Penny Anderson’s Charge to Vestry. The meeting will follow the service.

Coldest Night
2026-02-28 15:00 - 19:00
Please join us for this annual event raising funds and awareness for our Open Doors outreach programs! Register now to walk or volunteer at cnoy.org or call the church office for more information. Your donations and sponsorships are also very much appreciated!

A Night on the Town
2026-03-20 18:00 - 21:00
Join us on Friday, March 20th at 6 pm for a potluck dinner followed by dancing to music provided by the Peter Banting Swingtet! Sign up in the Atrium on Sunday morning or call the church office. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes!

Youth Group
2026-03-29 18:30 - 20:30
Young people aged 12-17 years are invited to join our Director of Children’s and Youth Ministry to explore faith, have fun, and make new friends!
This month we will meet on the 5th Sunday of the month from 6.30-8.30pm.

Spring Rummage Sale
2026-04-10 16:00 - 19:00
Come and shop for well-priced household items and do some treasure hunting! All proceeds support outreach programs through Open Doors and other ministries of St. Christopher’s Church.

Volunteer Appreciation
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00
Thank you to all of you who help to make St. Christopher’s a vibrant and hope-filled place. YOU are invited to our Volunteer Appreciation Evening!

Learning Opportunity - Alzheimer's
2026-04-25 13:30 - 15:00
“Learning to Support People Living with Alzheimer’s”
The Accessibility Committee brings you the next event in their occasional education series featuring guest speaker, Memoona Saeed, from the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton Halton. This presentation is designed for those supporting people with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and anyone who is committed to making St. Christopher’s a more accessible and inclusive congregation. Join us in the Great Hall!

Prayer Shawl Meeting
2026-04-30 13:00 - 15:00
Plan to join this passionate and caring group to meet friends over shared creative skills. If you have never knitted before, come and learn. We meet in the Family Room.

Mental Health Care Partners' Support Group
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:30
Providing care to loved ones experiencing mental health challenges can be overwhelming. Come join a safe and confidential space with others on a caregiving journey to share experiences, discuss concerns, and be supported by others confronted with similar situations. Gatherings occur monthly, generally on the first Monday (except when that day is a statutory holiday, when it skips to the next week) at 7 pm in-person and via Zoom. Please contact the church office for the link if you wish to attend via Zoom.

Watercolour Wednesday
2026-05-06 12:00 - 16:00
Join acclaimed artist Cheryl Goldring for an afternoon of watercolour painting. Experienced painters as well as those who have never painted before are most welcome. Cost is $35 and all materials will be provided. Please register at staff@stcb.ca.

St. Christopher's Connects
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:30
If you have recently arrived at St. Christopher’s, you would like to find ways to connect more deeply with our congregation, or you would like to spend time with Canon Penny Anderson talking about our mission and our programs, please join us for this two part series. We’ll meet at the church. You’re invited!

Men's Cooking Group
2026-05-11 09:30 - 12:30
Men’s Combined Cooking will be in the kitchen on Monday, May 11th.
Come and learn how to be a proficient cook. Share your skills and knowledge if you are already experienced in the kitchen. Please contact Gerry or Bob at staff@stcb.ca if you are interested.

Bridge Group
2026-05-11 14:00 - 2027-05-31 16:00
Welcome to those wishing to join us for a game of Bridge! All are welcome but previous experience is appreciated. Light refreshments are provided. Please contact Liz at staff@stcb.ca for more information.

Seniors' Afternoon Social
2026-05-12 14:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a time of refreshment and some games and conversation weekly in the Family Room and Atrium. The group will be meeting off-site on the last Tuesday of each month.
This is a warm and welcoming group so bring your own special energy to make some new friends!

Community Market - Tuesday
2026-05-12 15:30 - 18:00
Our Community Market provides fresh, frozen and nutritious dry goods with the additional support of hygiene and diapers.
Please call the church office at 905.634.1809 to make an appointment for a time to shop. No proof of need required, all are welcome.
The Market is open on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm and on Thursdays from 12:30 pm – 2 pm.

Open Doors Clothing Store - Tuesday
2026-05-12 15:30 - 18:00
Our clothing store offers seasonally-appropriate clothing and shoes free of charge on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm until 6:00 pm and on Thursdays from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm.
Check in at the clothing store entrance on the northwest corner of our building next to the community garden.
Donations of clean, gently-used, seasonal clothing and footwear are gratefully accepted Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, and on Fridays from 9:30 am – noon.

Open Doors Community Dinner
2026-05-12 16:45 - 19:00
Each Tuesday we offer a delicious community meal, featuring fresh ingredients from our garden and from our food partners. Everyone is welcome. No pre-registration is required.
Hospitality hour: 5:00 – 5:45PM
In-person dinner: 6:00 PM

Fit for Service - Wednesday
2026-05-13 09:30 - 10:30
Fit for Service is a drop-in exercise session, held in the Great Hall. Wednesday classes begin at 9.30am and feature cardio and weights,
Cost is four dollars ($4.00) per session. Bring your own exercise mat. Join us for coffee and fellowship in the Family Room after the session.
