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Elvis is back in the building – May 1st

May 1 – Elvis is back in the building

We’re thrilled to welcome back “Elvis” — Mr. Wesley — to St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 1! With a fresh setlist of beloved gospel and classic Rock & Roll, his performance promises to be both joyful and uplifting. Mr. Wesley’s heartfelt ministry through music, paired with his undeniable passion, is sure to leave us all tapping our toes and smiling. Whether you come for the nostalgia or the spirit of the songs, it’s an evening not to miss! Share this event (and give us a follow if you haven’t already) on Facebook! 

Date & Time: Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Tickets: $25

Purchase your ticket by calling Gail at 613-542-0997. Payment accepted as cash or e-transfer to [email protected] (Many thanks to Brenda for catching the extra ‘o’ in .com last week!)

Sugar Shack Sunday April 27

Sugar Shack Sunday April 27

St. John’s Celebration Sunday will highlight the gifts of the land and season with a special “sugar shack” themed potluck. Attendees are encouraged to bring breakfast foods. We’ll be flipping flapjacks! Dennis McNinch will be leading our For the Young and Young At Heart, sharing the maple syrup-making process. (Thank you, Dennis!)

Middle Road Community Clean-Up & BBQ – Saturday, April 26

Saturday, April 26 – Middle Road Community Clean-Up & BBQ

Join us in caring for our community with a neighbourhood clean-up! We’ll be collecting waste and debris along Middle Road, followed by a FREE BBQ to thank our volunteers.

DATE: Saturday, April 26
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
BBQ: 12:30 p.m. (FREE for all volunteers)
MEETING POINT: 2360 Middle Road

What to Bring: Gloves and high-visibility clothing
Volunteer Perk: All participants will be entered into a draw for a locally made gift basket!

Let’s roll up our sleeves and show love for our neighborhood and creation. Everyone is welcome!
This clean-up is part of a city-wide event called Pitch-In Kingston, organized by Sustainable Kingston.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 13

Saturday, April 13 – Annual Easter Egg Hunt 

On Saturday, April 13, St. John’s Presbyterian Church invites you to attend a FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt! 

DATE: Saturday, April 12

TIME: Starts at 1 p.m.

LOCATION: 2368 Middle Road

Free-will offerings for the Partners in Mission Foodbank are encouraged! Suggested items: Money (your dollars contribute to higher purchasing power), Canned meat & fish, Peanut butter, Stews, canned tomatoes, Baby food, formula, diapers, Pasta, pasta sauce, Cereal, 100% Fruit juice.

 Easter Kids’ Celebration & Pizza! Friday, April 11

Friday, April 11 – Easter Kids’ Celebration & Pizza!

Join us for a fun-filled event where kids will discover the joy of Easter, create their own Resurrection Garden, and enjoy a delicious pizza party!

Create: Make a Resurrection Garden—a hands-on way to explore the Easter story!
Learn: Hear the amazing story of Jesus’ resurrection in a kid-friendly way.
Eat Pizza: Celebrate together with pizza and friends!

Display Your Good Work: Resurrection Gardens will be displayed at the front of the Sanctuary! Children will be invited to take their gardens home with them on Easter Sunday.

DATE: Friday, April 11
TIME:  5 to 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION:  2368 Middle Road
AGES: This event is for kids of all ages – Families Welcome!

This is a FREE event offered by the Churches of St. John’s and Sand Hill Presbyterian. 

Please RSVP to Donna at [email protected] no later than Monday, April 7. 

Sunday March 30 2025 in person worship changing from in-person

In-person worship is cancelled at the churches of Sand Hill & St. John’s on Sunday, March 30, due to the major ice storm forecasted by Environment Canada. This decision was made by the elders to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. An audio recording of this week’s sermon will be circulated on Sunday at 9 a.m., and a virtual Coffee Hour & Bible Talk will be held at 10:30 a.m. Click here Sunday morning to join the session! The Church of St. John’s is in contact with our Interim Moderator, Rev. Carr, to find an alternate date for the Annual General Meeting.