St. Christopher's

Christmas Tree Sales
2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
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!

Encountering the Bible
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-30 19:00 - 20:00
In this informal Bible Study, we share our thoughts and understanding of the readings for the upcoming Sunday, as well as talking about how the passages might touch upon our personal lives. All are welcome to join weekly on Zoom, Monday evenings at 7pm. Please contact the church office for connection information at 905.634.1809 or staff@stcb.ca

Mental Health Care Partners' Support Group
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:30
Please note that the May 29th meeting is on Zoom only.
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. Facilitated by our Pastoral Associate, David Montgomery, this group meets in-person in the Family Room or you can join via Zoom. Gatherings occur monthly on the fourth Monday at 7 pm, except for December, July, and August. Please contact the church office for the link to attend via Zoom.

Seniors' Afternoon Social
2026-03-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-31 14:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a time of refreshment and some games and conversation weekly in the Family Room and Atrium. This is a warm and welcoming group so bring your own special energy to make some new friends.

Community Market - Tuesday
2026-03-24 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
2026-03-24 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
2026-03-24 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
2026-03-25 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.

Thursday Morning Bible Study
2026-03-26 10:30 - 11:30
Join us on Thursday mornings for an informal Bible Study at 10:30 am.
You are also welcome to join us for an in-person Eucharist service which follows at 11:30 am.

Open Doors Community Lunch
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
We offer an in-person lunch geared toward seniors at noon on Thursdays. This program is offered free of charge, though a pay-as-you-are-able donation is always appreciated. All are welcome!

Open Doors Clothing Store - Thursday
2026-03-26 12:30 - 14:00

Community Market - Thursday
2026-03-26 12:30 - 14:00

Fit for Service - Friday
2026-03-27 09:30 - 10:30
Fit for Service is a drop-in exercise session, held in the Great Hall. Friday classes begin at 9.30am and is a yoga class,
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.

Pondering the Imponderable
2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:00
Explore big, challenging questions in a positive, open and informal Zoom conversation. We have been touching on current issues and reflecting on how we, as people of faith, react to them. All are welcome. Please contact the church office for connection information at 905.634.1809 or staff@stcb.ca.

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.
