Announcements & Events

July 27th 10 am @ Upper Queens Park

55 Queen St. at the Bandshell

Nursery Programing is offered weekly, and K-5 programming is offered intermittently during our Message time through the summer season.

Announcements

July 27th | 10:00am
@ Upper Queens Park

Join us for church at the bandshell! Bring a picnic lunch & a blanket or chair and stick around for fun and fellowship after the service.

Events

August 2nd | 12:00pm
@ The Local Community Food Centre

Help us serve a free meal to our neighbours this August long weekend! Click here for details and to sign up.

August 5th | 7:00pm
@ Location TBD

There have been some exciting (and some challenging) developments in our hunt for a permanent church meeting space. We have updates to share and would like to create space for discussion, prayer, and discernment as a community as we continue in this process.

Community Partners

September 13 & 14
@ Rockway Mennonite Collegiate

80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Rockway invites everyone to join in the fun! Whether you buy tickets for the Food Market Fundraiser, or join in on one of the other FREE events (including a Hymn Sing!), you can learn more here about how they’re celebrating 80 years of Rockway!

October 4th
@ Stratford, ON

Stratford House Of Blessing’s annual Ride for Refuge is open for team entries. Interested in organizing an Avon team? Contact Sarah to get started.

Find more details at rideforrefuge.org/stratford.

  • Silver Lake Mennonite Camp  (slmc.ca)

    Men’s Retreat (Sep 12-14): Registration is open for the fall Men’s Retreat. Join us for a time of rest, amazing food and connection. David Lobe is returning as chef/sommelier with a mouthwatering menu already planned! Pastor Thomas Reimer and Mike Schmidt will lead some thought-provoking reflections. Take part in your choice of camp activities… sauna, basketball, fishing, sailing, canoeing and campfires! Special discount for those under 30 or underemployed. Click here for more details… slmc.ca/retreats

    Camp Rentals: The weekends of Nov 21-23 and Nov 28-30 are currently available for rental. Perfect setting and facilities for a church/youth retreat or family reunion! For more info visit… slmc.ca/retreats/group-rentals

    Summer Camp: It’s not too late to consider overnight or day camp for your child! There are still spots in Waterloo/Breslau day camps and August overnight camps! Check out our Sports Camp, Camp 3, Music Specialty Camp, Bronze Cross/Medallion Lifesaving Course and CILT 1B (Aug 10-23) at slmc.ca/summer-camp.

  • Hiring Notice
    Hidden Acres is hiring. We are looking to fill a part-time, year round housekeeping role as soon as possible. For more information visit www.hiddenacres.ca or contact the camp at info@hiddenacres.ca or 519-625-8602.

    Summer Camp!
    Are you looking for a fun, safe summer camp experience? Hidden Acres’ camp provides great opportunities to connect with God, each other and nature. Campers get to enjoy swimming, canoeing, archery, nature exploration, rock climbing, low ropes, camp-outs, sports, group games and more, all in the company of peers and our fun and supportive staff team. Check out www.hiddenacres.ca for our dates & rates. Contact our Program Director, Josh Penfold at josh@hiddenacres.ca for more information. See you for summer 2025!

    Looking for a FUN and IMPACTFUL summer job?
    Hidden Acres Camp provides opportunities for you to impact the lives of young people, serve God and others in a safe and fun environment, grow in your ability to be a great leader and have fun through it all! For available positions and more informationor to apply, go to www.hiddenacres.ca or contact Josh Penfold at 519-625-8602 or josh@hiddenacres.ca

    Single Mom’s Camp
    If you are a single mom and would like to take your children to Hidden Acres Single Mom’s Camp please contact the office for more information.

    There are two camps to pick from June 30 to July 4, and August 4 to 8.

    Cost is $40.00 for mom and $40 for first child, then $20 for each additional child.

  • Check out the many events here:

    https://uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events

    HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT
    Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario is hiring a Director of Development to lead fundraising and alumni relations in alignment with its mission and values. The successful candidate will bring fundraising experience, relationship-building skills, and an appreciation for Grebel’s Anabaptist/Mennonite identity. Applications will be reviewed beginning July 14, 2025, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Read the full description: uwaterloo.ca/grebel/careers