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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
FALL PROGRAMMING SURVEY
Please take the time to fill out a survey in the next few weeks to help us better plan our fall programs. Printed copies will be available from Hannah during coffee hour or you can fill out a digital survey by clicking the link below. All responses are anonymous unless you choose not to be. It is a chance for us to get a sense of what ways we can continue to engage with our community but please make note that not all suggestions are possibilites. Thank you for your help!
COMMUNITY ART SHOW & SALE - Saturday, May 31, 10am-3pm
Our annual Art Show is back again this year and we look forward to showcasing the many talented artists in our Armour Heights community. Join us, rain or shine, to view and purchase these incredible pieces.
BOOK STUDY: "THE NARROW PATH" by Rich Villodas - Starts Wednesday, May 7, 7:30pm in person & online
Join us over the course of seven Wednesdays as we look at Villodas's fleshing out of Jesus' sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7) and engages the world we live in today. Whether you have read any of the book or not, you are welcome to join us as the issues and questions will still be highly relevant.
PA DAY CAMP: VALLEY VOYAGERS -Friday, June 6, 9am-2:30pm
Children aged 5-12 are invited to join us for our last PA Day of the school year! Registration is open until June 1 or until all spots are full. Click the link below for details and registration.
MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY - Sunday, June 15
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.
What does membership involve? It involves reflecting, with humble sincerity, on five questions. You can access the questions below. Speak to Dr. Harris if you feel Membership is right for you.
NEW MEMBERS BARBECUE - Sunday, June 15
ALL ARE WELCOME to join us for a barbecue following worship on Sunday, June 15. Together we will welcome the new members of our community as well as rejoice in the return of summer. Donations towards offsetting costs greatly appreciated.
YOUTH GROUP MOVIE NIGHT - Friday, June 20, 7-9pm
Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to wrap up the Youth Group season with a fun and relaxed movie night on Friday, June 20th. It will be a low-key evening—a chance to take a break from any studying and just enjoy some time together.
RSVP to Hannah, Kim or Rev. Rebecca or by emailing education@armourheights.org
NA-ME-RES POW WOW 2025 - Saturday, June 21, at Fort York throughout the day
Everyone is welcome to this community festival to celebrate Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day with dancing, drumming, giveaways, craft & information booths. The event is open to all-ages, with a grand entry at noon but happenings continuing throughout the day.
BOOK CLUB: "SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE" by Claire Keegan - Tuesday, June 24, 7:30pm online
"Small Things Like These" is award-winning author Claire Keegan's landmark new novel, a tale of one man's courage and a remarkable portrait of love and family
The Armour Heights Book Club meets again on Tuesday, June 24 to discuss the short book. Whether you have read all, part or none of the book, we would still love to have you join us.
2025 PRIDE MARCH - Sunday, June 29, 2pm downtown
Join us for the PRIDE March as we sing, dance, celebrate and shout that "God's Love Includes Everyone"! Registration is required. Please email Erin at estone@armourheights.org if you would like to participate.
COMPASSION CAMP - July 7-11
Our week-long summer day camp is back again this summer! Children aged 5-12 are invited to join us but note that registration is filling up FAST. Click the link below for details and registration.
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!