Groups
Early Riser's (Women’s) Breakfast
The Early Risers (Women’s) Breakfast group generally meets at 8:30am on the last Sunday of each month except June, July, August and December. This is a casual group that invites women to “drop in” for conversation and friendship. Occasionally there is a speaker. Women who wish to participate become part of a team that takes turns setting up and preparing the breakfast. Contact Hélène Lemay at lemayh102@gmail.com to be added to the Zoom invitation list. Generally there is an option for gluten-free. In early January, we gather at a restaurant for a New Year’s/Epiphany Brunch.
Men's Breakfast Group
The Men's Breakfast Group meets at 8:00am on the third Sunday of each month, except June, July, August and September. Breakfast is followed by a short time of fellowship and a speaker. All men are welcome to join this group. Men are assigned to a team that takes turn arranging and preparing the breakfast If you wish to be added to the Zoom invitation list, please contact Blair MacKinnon at blairm@heritagelaw.ca All men are welcome to join in the fellowship, growth and service.
Walk with Grace
We have a “drop-in” on Sundays, weather permitting. Walks take place around Lake Banook meeting at the lock by the Nowlan St. parking area. In the summer the walk starts at 7pm and a stop for a treat is made at the Kiwanis ice cream stand at Graham’s Grove when it is opened. During the Fall to Spring we walk at 1:30pm.
Inclusive Choir
The Upper Hall at Grace rings out with joyous sounds of the Inclusive Choir singing weekly during the Fall to Spring on Sundays at 2pm.
This choir is made up of people from the abled and differently abled community who enjoy music, whether Disney, folk favourites or seasonal tunes. Adam Johnson is the Choir Director. Contact Jackie Rivers at jackie@theclubinclusion.com for details about the choir.
Truth and Reconciliation Discussion Group
This is an informal group that meets at the home of Shirley and Mark Hazen (2 Brightwood Ave.) generally on the third Monday of the month at 7pm. This group seeks to education themselves on topics that touch on being in right relationships with the indigenous peoples of Canada.
Choir
Music is a very important part of our life at Grace. Much of the music at worship is provided by the Grace Choir. They help lead the congregational singing and usually sing a selection by themselves at the Sunday Service. Available members also provide music at our worship services at Oakwood Terrace and Parkland at the Lakes and during funerals. The Choir meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00pm for practice and practices before Church on Sundays. Wednesday evening practice does not occur in the summer. If you are interested in joining, please contact our organist and choir director, Joel Tranquilla
Grace United Prayer Group
On the first Tuesday of the month a small group of seven meet together for a pray-day in a comfortable apartment location where the essential church ministry of prayer is shared.
From 1.30pm to 3.00pm, following coffee and conviviality, the group begins with a prayer and
with selected scripture readings leading to conversation and confirmation of the need for prayer as our congregation gathers around the centrality of Christ. The focus of the group is the prayer list. A private list of those who have requested prayers, (confidential and regularly updated), a list which is prayed over each day by the members of the team, need by need, concern by concern, gratitude by gratitude. If you would like to join this group, talk to June Charlton, who will explain the privacy protocols.
Bowling
Grace Women's Bowling League meets on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Woodside Bowlarama. Several teams form the league. The bowling season is September to just before Christmas and January to April. Social opportunities take place during the games and at the closing banquet. If interested, please give our office a call.