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Coming Events and Activities
These events and activities primarily relate to events taking place in the various local congregations of the Presbytery of Hamilton. The formal work of the Presbytery is featured on the "Home Page".
(If events taking place in your congregation are not listed here, please forward the details to the e-mail address listed at the top of this page.)
Rummage Sale, May 30th. and 31st. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, (corner of James Street South at Jackson ) in downtown Hamilton , is holding a Spring RUMMAGE SALE on Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lots of bargains available: Clothes, Jewellery, Books, Toys, Household Goods, Treasurers, Odds-n-ends... a little something for everyone! For further information, phone 905-522-2792 (Church Office)
Sunday, June 1st. - Annual Case for Kids Walk, Run, Ride The Wesley Urban Ministries will hold their annual "Case For Kids" fundraiser to support their summer programs with youth. It will take place in Bayfront Area Parks, Hamilton, at 1:00 pm (Rain or Shine). Over 400 participants are expected. For additional information contact the Wesley Centre at 905-528-5629.
Knox Church, Burlington invites you to attend The Dofasco Male Chorus benefit concert on Monday, June 2nd. at 7.30 pm Tickets can be purchased in advance through the church office (905-333-3013). Family $40, Adult $15, Children 12 & under $5. For a poster for this event click on Knox - Dofasco Male Chorus poster.
Saturday, June 14th, at 6:00 PM Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 200 Mountain Park Ave (at Cliff), Hamilton, is hosting a Dinner and Silent Auction. Call Russ Brown for tickets - 905 387-1166.
Thunder Run, Saturday, June 14, 2008 This is something a little different for PresbyKirk readers and will be of special interest to those who are riders (of the motorcycle variety). The South Central Ontario District of the Canadian Bible Society is organizing the Thunder Run motorcycle event to raise funds for Bible distribution. The run will begin at Braeside Camp in Paris, Ontario. Those attending Friday the 13th. in Port Dover are invited to pre-register and camp free at Braeside on the 13th. For further details of the event and more information about how the proceeds will be used, visit Thunder Run
University of Toronto Gospel Choir Performing at Knox Burlington for Sound of Music Festival On Saturday June 14th at 7.00 pm the University of Toronto Gospel Choir (UTGC) will be singing the roof off Knox Burlington's Sanctuary as part of the church's support of the Burlington Sound of Music Festival (June 12th – 15th, 2008). This will be UTGC’s (www.utgc.org) first performance in Burlington and will also feature Knox's own “Rockin’ Angels” singing with the choir. UTGC has sung all over the world including Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, New York City, and internationally in Germany, Sweden, Japan and The Caribbean. Choir Director, Lisa Toussaint states, "What makes our ministry so special is the combination of an adoring belief in our Lord and Saviour, and the passion and willingness of the choir to usher in the presence of God through song and the spoken word." In the spirit of the Sound of Music Festival this concert at Knox Presbyterian Church (461 Elizabeth Street, Burlington) will be free to the public. For further information please contact the church office at 905 333 3013.
June 21st - Organ music by Huw Williams. Central Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton, will present an evening of dazzling organ music by Huw Williams of St. Paul's Cathedral, London. Information concerning time and tickets will be available soon.
Sunday June 29th. Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, is participating in a joint worship service at 10:30 AM with Mount Hamilton United (Rev. Paul Stempe). The service will be held at Mount Hamilton United Church, 31 Summit Street, Hamilton, and will be followed by a Strawberry Social.
Vacation Bible School Directory
To assist you in locating a Vacation Bible School program in your area we have labeled these by neighbourhood.Hamilton, West Mountain Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd. W. (at Magnolia), is hosting a VBS program during the week of July 14th. to 18th. for children in SK through grade 7. For the week Chedoke Church will be renamed Chedoke Presbyterian Ranch as the program lives out the theme "How the West Was Won." The cost per child is $19.00 ($57.00 maximum per family). This is a popular program. Space is limited to approximately 100 children and often fills up well before the commencement of the week. There is also a related program for Leaders in Training for young people entering Grade 8. For additional information contact Chedoke Church at 905-383-6012 or via e-mail at office@chedokechurch.ca.
Hamilton, Central Mountain - Brow Area Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 200 Mountain Park Ave (at Cliff), Hamilton, is hosting a Vacation Bible School with the theme "The Rainforest." It will be held from 9:00 am to 12 noon daily during the period of July 7th through 11th. You may contact the church office at 905-383-3033 for additional information.
Hamilton, East Mountain Trinity Presbyterian Church, 720 Ninth Ave.,Hamilton, is hosting a Vacation Bible School with the theme "God's Big Backyard". This will be taking place during the period of July 28th. through August 1st. You may contact the church office at 905-385-5984 for additional information or to register.
Hamilton, Central City Summer Adventure Camp at Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave W (at Caroline). Our Summer Adventure Camp will be held from Monday, July 21st to Friday July 25th from 9 am to 12 noon. This year, we’re planning an Adventure in the Rainforest! Kids age 4-12 are welcome to join us to explore God’s love in a tree top canopy! The cost for the week is $20, with a family maximum of $50. Scholarships available. For more information or to register, call the church office at 905-522-9098 or by email -central@on.aibn.com .