St. Christopher's

Christmas Day Worship
2022-12-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us for Christmas Day Worship in person at 9 am on Sunday, December 25th. Please note that there will only be one service on this Sunday morning.

Book Club
2022-11-21 19:30 - 21:00
The Virtual Book Club will meet via Zoom in November to discuss the book “What We Lost: Inside the Attack On Canada’s Largest Children’s Charity” by Tawfiq Rangwala.
Please email us at staff@stcb.ca if you would like to receive the Zoom meeting link. We are happy to have you join the conversation!

Pumpkin Carving Party
2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:00
BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) and enjoy some refreshments and Hallowe’en music while we carve those pumpkins into spooky creations. There will be an assortment of carving tools but bring your own if you prefer. Come in costume if you like! This event is for all ages.

Soup-er Saturday
2022-10-22 11:00 - 13:00
Stock up your fridge and freezer for the chilly weather at our drive-thru soup sale. Prices range from $5-$15 for a variety of homemade soups. All proceeds go to our Open Doors programs.

Open Doors Community Dinner
2022-10-18 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

Book Club
2022-10-17 19:30 - 21:00
The Virtual Book Club will meet via Zoom in October to discuss the book “Likeness: Fathers, Sons, a Portrait” by David Macfarlane.
Please email us at staff@stcb.ca if you would like to receive the Zoom meeting link. We are happy to have you join the conversation!

Holy Hike
2022-10-15 10:00 - 12:00
Bake by popular demand, youth aged 10 and up are invited for a morning hike. Meet at the church!

Harvest Fest
2022-10-14 19:00 - 22:30
Join us for good food, friendship, a silent auction and more! Tickets can be purchased, beginning September 11th, on Sunday mornings before and after the 9:30 am service, during office hours, or online at opendoorscommunity.ca for $40/pp. Proceeds go to support our Open Doors programs.

Celebration Sunday
2022-09-25 16:00 - 18:00
Join us as we celebrate the Induction of our Rector, The Reverend Canon Dr. Penny Anderson as well as the 70th Anniversary of the Parish.

Finding Hope in Times of Loss
2022-09-18 16:00 - 17:30
Join us as we look back together on the losses we experienced through Covid, and also prior to Covid. This service will be a time to express our lament, to draw strength from one another, and to invite God’s healing as we move forward together. All are welcome.

Jr Youth Confirmation Class
2022-09-16 18:30 - 19:30
Youth aged 13 and under are preparing for confirmation at the Diocesan service on October 16th at Christ’s Church Cathedral. Classes run for five weeks leading up to the date for Confirmation. Attendance is expected if you wish to be confirmed. Please contact Sarah Layman to register.

Welcome Back Sunday
2022-09-11 08:30 - 11:30
Find our what’s happening at St. Christopher’s and chat with folks who are involved in all of the various ministries. There’s a lot going on and you might find new ways to get involved! Visit the displays in the Great Hall between the services.

Open Doors Community Lunch
2022-09-08 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!

Seniors' Afternoon Social
2022-09-06 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!

Labyrinth Prayer Walk
2022-08-17 19:15 - 20:30
The Adult Faith Formation (MAP) group invites you to join us on Wednesday, August 17th to walk the labyrinth at Central (Rotary) Park.
Our walk will be facilitated by Belinda Beer who is a certified labyrinth facilitator. Her passion is creating opportunities for others to experience the labyrinth as a walking
meditation tool. Our theme on the 17th will be “prayer”.
We will meet at 7 pm in the parking lot at St. Christopher’s to walk down to the park for a 7:15 pm start. If the weather is inclement, we will walk an indoor labyrinth in the church. Parking is available at Central Park if you prefer not to walk down and back. You can access the lot off of Guelph Line, south of Woodward Avenue.

Jazz Vespers
2022-06-19 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for this in-person service as we feature the jazz music of the Venerable Jim Sandilands (bass), Tim Shia (drums), Colleen Allen (sax), and Jeff Mcleod (piano). You can also view this service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/stchris2011

Youth - Games and Pizza Night
2022-05-13 19:00 - 20:30
Youth ages 11 years and up are invited to meet in the Great Hall for a Games and Pizza night. (We will step outside for the pizza consumption.)
Please RSVP to Sarah at sarah.layman@stcb.ca.

Thursday Morning Worship
2022-05-05 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Thursday mornings for an in-person Eucharist service at 11:30 am.
Mask use is required at this service.
You are also welcome to join us for an informal Bible Study before the service beginning at 10:30 am and to stay for lunch afterwards at 12:00 pm.

Thursday Morning Bible Study
2022-05-05 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.

70th Celebration!
2022-05-01 10:30 - 13:00
Please plan to join us for worship on Sunday, May 1st at 8:00 am or 10:30 am. The Right Reverend Susan Bell, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara will be our guest at the 10:30 service. We will be marking the 70th anniversary of the parish and it’s going to be a celebration! All are welcome to attend and past clergy are invited to robe.

Pondering the Imponderable
2022-04-22 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.

Resurrection Car Parade
2022-04-16 15:00 - 17:00

GIFT Family Worship
2022-03-05 16:00 - 17:00
Families with children ages 3-13 are invited to join the fun online (Zoom) with our Director of Children’s & Youth Ministry, Sarah Layman. We will be learning and celebrating with stories, laughter, and things for young hands to do! You will find the Zoom link to register in your Email Blast or call the church office at 905 634 1809 if you require assistance or further information.

Ash Wednesday Worship
2022-03-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-03-02 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for in-person worship on Wednesday, March 2 at 11 am or 7 pm. All are welcome and pre-registration is not required. Covid protocols will be in place.

Soup-er Saturday
2022-02-12 11:00 - 13:00
Drive-thru to purchase delicious, homemade soups and stews ready to heat or freeze. Prices range from $5 – $15 and all proceeds go to support our Open Doors outreach programs. Contactless credit or debit preferred.

Encountering the Bible
2022-02-07 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

Morning Prayer
2022-01-27 09:00 - 09:30 | Online
The service lasts around 20 minutes and includes prayers and Bible readings. It is a wonderful way to start the day! We stay afterward to chat for a short time. You will find the Zoom link in your Email Blast or you can contact the church office at 905.634.1809 or by email to staff@stcb.ca. All are welcome.

Contemplative Prayer
2022-01-25 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
This service is centered in silence. Rev. Michael Coren is the host and leadership is exchanged each week. The format includes a reading or prayer, 10 minutes of silence, a concluding prayer or comment, discussion and sharing. You will find the Zoom link to attend in your Email Blast or you can contact the church office at 905.634.1809 or by email to staff@stcb.ca.

Sunday Worship - 11:30 am
2021-12-12 11:30 - 12:30
Join us in person each Sunday at 11:30 am for a contemporary Communion service featuring music by our band, and a more interactive sermon. This is a less-formal service. All are invited to receive Communion.
