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On February 25, in a joyful celebration of God’s grace, 19 members were received by affirmation of faith and baptism at Willowdale Presbyterian Church in North York, Ont. “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God—not the result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2:8–9).
Members of Knox Presbyterian Church in Kouchibouguac, N.B., are leading and participating in the “Zoomers on the Go” program. Zoomers on the Go was created to improve people’s balance and reduce the number of factors that can increase the risk of falling for older adults. The program, developed by the University of New Brunswick, runs in 12-week sessions and is peer lead and designed for people 50 years and older. The classes consist of a warm-up, muscle strengthening activities, balance activities and stretching/cool down. The group meets twice a week at the local community centre. The program is free and is led by Karen Mazerolle, clerk of Session at Knox, who is a trained volunteer. The goal is to make a positive difference in the community by improving physical activity as well as giving the community an opportunity to socialize—which is good for mental health!
On St. Patrick’s Day, the congregation at Knox Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, Ont., celebrated March birthdays for its members. Pictured with the Rev. Steve Boose are three of the birthday bunch: Joyce Golden and Joyce Marshall both turned 90, and Ethel McClure turned 96.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Lunenburg, N.S., Canada’s oldest Presbyterian congregation, celebrated its 270th anniversary on Nov. 18, 2023, with a dinner and time for fun and fellowship. Entertainment for the evening included traditional Scottish reels and jigs, with the Rev. Tom Summers playing the fiddle. A special worship service on Sunday, Nov. 19, provided an opportunity to celebrate the church’s history and give thanks to God for a long and vital ministry.
The Presbyterian Church of Saint David in Halifax, N.S., ordained and inducted two new elders on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The congregation was delighted to welcome Sandra MacPherson (left) and Judi Henderson (right), and they celebrated with cake! The interim moderator, the Rev. Iona MacLean, is pictured at centre.