coming events
There is so much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn about all of our upcoming programming! Click the button below or scroll down to check out our "Announcements" section with posters and detailed information about our programming, or, keep scrolling to see our full list of upcoming events!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WINTER STUDY: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN - Starts Wednesday, January 29, 7:30pm in person & online
Why did John write another gospel when there were already several others written? Clearly, he felt there was a whole other way of telling the story of Jesus. But more than this. John felt that the story of Jesus is all about inner spiritual transformation and unless this begins to happen in the reader, the story loses its deepest meaning.
So how does John work with words and story to create the kind of narrative that grips the reader at the heart level, opening a door to spiritual transformation?
John uses richly contrasting metaphors like darkness and light, blindness and sight, ignorance and a desire to understand, rejection and an openness to believe, and more. In John’s narrative, moreover, miracles are “signs” inviting deeper spiritual insight toward inner transformation. In fact, in John’s narrative Jesus is not simply calling for change in one’s life but a whole rebirth beginning in one’s heart. Unless your life is lived as a series of rebirths, actually, you’re not living the “abundant”, “eternal”, “resurrection” life you were made to live beginning here and now. God gave birth (Genesis) to creation, but God incarnate in Jesus is for the purpose of recreating and rebirthing us, because nothing less will bring the kind of change the world truly needs.
How may the narrative in John’s gospel, and deeper reflection upon it, become a gateway for rebirth in you at this time of your life – a rebirth in understanding, connecting with God and finding home in yourself and in service to the world around you? Join us Wednesday evenings, 7:30pm, online and in person, beginning January 29.
Youth Group, Candle Making - Friday, February 21, 7-9pm
Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to join Hannah and Kim for our next Youth Group event where we will be making Candles as well as playing games nad engaging in discussion. Youth in high school are able to receive community service hours for this event as the Candle will be given out to Adult Baptism receipients.
Great Armour Heights Baking Club - Saturday, February 22, 1pm
The Great Armour Heights Baking Club is back with another great baking adventure. Join us on Saturday, February 21 to bake some tasty creations that will be shared with the church congregation at Coffee Hour. No baking experience is needed!
Annual General Meeting - Sunday, February 23, 12pm
Following the service on Sunday, February 23, all congregants are invited to join us in person and online for our Annual General Meeting. This is a chance to discover more about the mission and future of AHPC.
Those joining in person will also be treated to lunch.
NORTH OF NOWHERE: A Conversation with TRC Commissioner Marie Wilson - Monday, February 24, 7-9pm
The Presbyterian Church in Canada, in collaboration with the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada, invite you for a special in-person conversation with Marie Wilson about her new book North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner.
The event is free but registration is required. Click the link below for more details and to register.
Book Club: "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi - Tuesday, February 25, 7:30pm via zoom
All are welcome to join in a discussion on the book "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Whether you have read all, part or none of the story, we would love to have you join us. For more information about the book, click the link below.
Ash Wednesday Service - Wednesday, March 5, 7:30pm
Next Wednesday, we take a break from our winter study for a reflective Ash Wednesday service as we begin the season of Lent. Through the ancient tradition of receiving ashes, we invite you to pause, reflect, and seek God's grace. Whether you're new to this tradition or have observed it for years, all are welcome.
An eblast with details on how to join virutally will be sent out earlier in the day, or you can find it on our YouTube channel.
World Day of Prayer - Friday, March 7, 1pm
"The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement that brings Christians of many traditions together to observe a common day of prayer each year." - Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada
We invite you to join us for this special service, prepared by the women from the Cook Islands around the theme "I Made You Wonderful", based on Psalm 139:1-18. When we embrace the truth that each of us was created with love and care by God, it transforms our lives, allowing us to shine and radiate from within.
Plan to join us for this special service. Refreshments to follow.
Membership Sunday - Sunday, March 16
Membership is not about giving more money or giving more time. Membership is not about being super religious or increasing your attendance or participation. Membership is about committing yourself at this point in your life to journeying toward God in the company of a particular fellowship of God’s people. If Armour Heights church is helping and supporting your spiritual journey, you should consider becoming a member.
Women's Retreat: Exploring the Inner Child - Saturday, March 22, 1:30 - 7:30pm
Join us for a transformative day where we will reconnect with our inner child in community. Through mindfulness, creativity, and guided activities rediscover joy, healing, and self-compassion. Embrace playfulness and explore the magic of who you are and who you are becoming.
ARMOUR HEIGHTS BOOK CLUB: 2025 SELECTIONS
Our 2025 reads have been selected! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month as we discuss the book of the month. All are welcome - whether you have read all, part or none, of the book!
ongoing programs and projects
Exercise & Falls Prevention Online!
We are pleased to inform you that Circle of Care is now offering their exercise classes online through ZOOM! Circle of Care provides free exercise and falls prevention classes to older adults living in the community. The Falls Prevention program is led by an Occupational Therapist, and the Group Exercise Classes are led by trained fitness professionals. Classes are designed to help participants increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance. Classes are funded by the Central Local Health Integration Network (CLIN), and are offered to eligible participants free of charge.
The classes have received RAVE reviews from our Armour Heights Community and run daily at 10:30AM, Monday to Friday! Each class offers a variety of options to challenge participants of all fitness levels. To view the full schedule and register for classes, click the button below.
If you have any other questions, please contact Erin Stone for details.
Milk Bags Into Mats & Egg Cartons for the Food Bank!
We have just received an update from Gillian MacCausland that in 2023 we have collected 592! Each mat for an adult takes 500-700 bags. CLICK HERE or the button below to learn more about the program. If any youth or other participants might be interested in getting involved by sorting or counting bags, let us know!
We also collected 459 egg cartons in 2023! Visits to the food bank that we are sending the egg cartons to have gone from 4,000 families each month at the first part of the year, to 7,500 this summer. We also continue to collect bread tags. Thank you for keeping the food bank in good supply! Keep it up!
If you are also able to supply diapers, baby formula, feminine hygiene products, general personal care items (soaps, toothpastes, shampoos etc.) or any items that can take a chunk out of a limited budget, they would be gratefully received as the cost for these items continues to rise. If you have any questions, speak to Erin or Gillian.
Many thanks again to Gillian MacCausland for piloting this project that serves our community and our planet!