coming events
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Prayer Service for Iran - Recorded Wednesday, January 14 | 7:00pm
Here is the prayer service for Iran recorded Wednesday, January 14, 2025. Click the button below.
THE POLITICS OF LEADERSHIP Winter Bible Study January 21-March 25
There are two great stories of the bible that lead to Jesus. One is the liberation of the people from slavery under the leadership of Moses. The other is the establishment of a monarchy with the greatest king the people ever had: David. Jesus not only becomes a new and greater Moses leading people into a new kind of freedom. He is also claimed by prophecy as the Messiah-king of the world in the line of the great historic David.
But who was David as the story is told in the bible? Far from being some mythical, magical, superhero, David is depicted as very human and very flawed. How can this man be God’s chosen one? What does this tell us about God and about the call of any one of us as children of God and followers of Jesus?
Join us for a 10 session study and discussion of the biblical books of 1 & 2 Samuel. The journey begins January 21, 7:30pm eastern, in person and online. Notes will be provided weekly and sessions will be recorded for those who cannot be present weekly. Speak to Dr. Harris for any further questions.
ARMOUR HEIGHTS BOOK CLUB "Almond" by Won-Pyung Sohn Tuesday, January 27 | 7:30pm Online via Zoom
This story is, in short, about a monster meeting another monster.
One of the monsters is me.
Yunjae was born with a brain condition called Alexithymia that makes it hard for him to feel emotions like fear or anger. He does not have friends—the two almond-shaped neurons located deep in his brain have seen to that—but his devoted mother and grandmother provide him with a safe and content life. Their little home above his mother’s used bookstore is decorated with colorful Post-it notes that remind him when to smile, when to say "thank you," and when to laugh.
Then on Christmas Eve—Yunjae’s sixteenth birthday—everything changes. A shocking act of random violence shatters his world, leaving him alone and on his own. Struggling to cope with his loss, Yunjae retreats into silent isolation, until troubled teenager Gon arrives at his school, and they develop a surprising bond.
As Yunjae begins to open his life to new people—including a girl at school—something slowly changes inside him. And when Gon suddenly finds his life at risk, Yunjae will have the chance to step outside of every comfort zone he has created to perhaps become the hero he never thought he would be.
Whether you will have read the book or not, join us for the discussion Tuesday, January 27 at 7:30pm online via zoom. If you need assistance getting a copy of the book, speak to Erin Stone.
"SING YOUR HEART OUT" Karaoke Fundraisr - Friday, February 13 | 7:00pm at Armour Heights Presbyterian Church
All are welcome to drop by the church, Friday, February 14 at 7:00pm for a fun-filled time of community at our Valentine's Karaoke fundraiser! There will be snacks and fun for all ages. Admission if by donation.
"If music be the food of love, Sing on!" See you there!
SOUND HEALING & YOGA - Wednesday, February 18 | 5:30pm
Join Sheela Ramachandran & Erin Stone for a meditative experience, combining sound healing and a short yoga practice. Donations received will support Presbyterian World Service & Development (presbyterian.ca/pwsd/).
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - Friday, March 6 | 1pm
Join us on Friday, March 6, at 1pm as we gather with over a million Christians around the world. More details to come!
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!