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The congregation of Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Ont., recently celebrated their 75th anniversary with a special service. In attendance at the celebration were past and present ministers. Pictured in photos from the event are the Rev. Ian Clark, the Rev. Stephen Kendall, the Rev. Harry Klassen and Falling- brook’s current minister, the Rev. Angela J. Cluney. The photos also in- clude choir members, past and pre- sent, as well as all those gathered for the luncheon in the Friendship Hall.
St. James Presbyterian Church in Stouffville, Ont., has proudly hosted luncheons for the community for several years. The first lunch, since the pandemic lockdowns had been lifted, took place this past December—with a Christmas theme, of course. New to the luncheon program is the involvement of participants from The ABLE Network: a community-based program that provides inclusive work and recreational opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. The ABLE Network rents space at St. James four days a week.
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The congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church in Waterdown, Ont., embraced a happy partnership with the Hamilton “Out of the Cold” program in 2021, and are now in their second year of providing free, nutritious and hot “takeaway” meals to peo- ple in need in the local community, as well as to a shelter in the heart of Hamilton. Offered November through March, the meal program nourishes not only our customers, but the spirits and hearts of our happy volunteers.
The Gathering Place Presbyterian
Church in Port Colborne, Ont., an
enthusiastic participant in the city’s
business district community, hosted
this year’s visit with Santa and Mrs.
Claus. It was a great pleasure to be
able to introduce our church to new
families and old friends. Clerk of
Session, Linda Caldwell, even gave Santa the lowdown and some advice on the naughty and nice situation in the congregation!