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More than 200 musicians and vocalists from six Stouffville schools performed for a standing-room-only crowd during the St. James Presbyterian Church 28th Student Music Scholarship Concert at Stouffville District Secondary School on Oct. 19, 2023. The event, which was last held in 2019, has raised more than $143,000 for local school music programs. Six schools took part this year, and audience members donated generously to the Little Free Pan- try at St. James. Event founder and chair Jim Thomas, 94, (pictured in the red vest directing guests) thanked fellow committee members Pat Welch and George Smart and the many volunteers from the congregation. The Rev. Joan Masterton presented the $1,000 scholarship to student Hannah Musselman.
On Sept. 17, 2023, Point Edward Presbyterian Church in Point Edward, Ont., held a special hot dog and corn roast event. Pictured here are the cooks.
The summer reached its zenith with an explosion of music and joy during the concert of the youth choir at Communauté Chrétienne Siloé Canada, in downtown Montreal on Aug. 26, 2023. The har- monious voices of the young singers filled the air with praises and inspiring melodies. This concert was more than a musical performance; it was a testament to the creativity and passion of Siloé’s young members, showing that faith can be expressed dynamically.
The 10th year anniversary celebra- tion of ARISE Ministry took place on Oct. 20, 2023, at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Ont. ARISE is an organization that empowers indi- viduals involved in the sex trade to reclaim their lives. The event was a fundraiser with a silent auction.