Come as you are.
Life-long Jesus follower, or never cracked open a Bible. Shirt and tie guy, or jeans and sneakers person. You are welcome here. We invite you to join our perfectly imperfect community where we explore together the big questions: What’s the meaning of life? Does my life have a purpose? Who is Jesus? What does it mean to be a Christian? No question is dumb or insignificant. We explore these together, we seek to bring hope and healing in our neighbourhood and city through practical projects all while having fun and the odd potluck!
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St Paul’s Presbyterian Church
1545 Monaghan Road – enter at McDonnel Street
Join us at St Paul’s Presbyterian worship sanctuary located at the front north corner of The Mount Community Centre
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StPaulsPeterborough on YouTube
The service video will be playing live on Sunday or the recording will be available after to view / listen in if you missed it.
We live in an increasingly distracted world. Smartphones and the internet mean that we can be reached 24/7. The ping of a notification can entice our attention away from being fully present with the people we love. When we fail to give our full attention, when we are not fully present to the people we are with or the task we are working on…relationships suffer and productivity takes a dive.
In our Advent series this year we are celebrating the gift of being truly present – to each other and to the call of God to make this world a better place. We can be the gift of hope with those who are despairing or grieving. Even if we are poor – whether in resources, in body or spirit, we can simply be a gift of presence when we give our attention and hearts to others.
As we journey to Christmas we are reminded that Christmas was about God coming to be present with us. Advent is not only a time to prepare for the cute babe in the manger, but also for the recreation of this world when Jesus returns again. Are we present, alert and watchful for signs of his work among us?
Advent can be filled with worry about finding the perfect Christmas gifts. Deep down we want people in our lives to know they are special and that we love them. But sometimes we overlook the greatest gift of all… our very presence. Our spiritual ancestors were also worried — often about survival in the midst of political occupation. And the response of the scriptures is “the Holy Living One is with you.” Like a shepherd who never leaves the flock, we are held close. This season, we are invited to be the gift of presence for our loved ones, for our communities, for those who need it most. Join us this Advent season as we explore how we can be present with hope, peace, joy and love for our families and communities.
How can we “Stand Firm” in our Christian faith in 2023? Events in our lives and in our world can, at times, cause us to doubt in a good, loving and faithful God. Yet we remember that Jesus told us that “in this world we will have trouble, but to ‘take heart’ because He has overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
The early church in Thessalonica needed to be strengthened in their faith and they wrote to the Apostle Paul for clarification about Christ’s return and how they should live in light of it. Paul’s words were an encouragement to them and to us today! You can watch the whole sermon series here.
ST. PAUL'S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2023
The Christmas Bazaar November 25th was a resounding success!
Our volunteer team of bakers, builders and organizers wish to thank all that ordered or attended and bought Christmas goods.
Look for more community fundraiser events here!
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church has an exciting volunteer position a few hours per month (TBD) working with the hybrid (blended online via Zoom and in-person) worship and music production at the church. This position would help share the visuals of the service via slides and media on the screen and manage the web cameras and microphones to match what is happening. Hybrid service happens Sunday mornings 9-11:30 and a few special events and days of celebration (Easter, Christmas, church events) .
Do you know someone looking to get involved at a different, practical level? Got a student whom needs more volunteer hours?
Check out the position description below and contact the church at office@stpaulspeterborough.ca or call 705-745-1411
OFFERING
You can send weekly or monthly offering by mail, by dropping off at the church’s new letter slot in the green door, by Pre Authorized Remittance (PAR), and through www.CanadaHelps.org by searching for St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Peterborough. Electronic bank transfer (e-transfers) can be sent to finance@stpaulspeterborough.ca
