April 10, noon  – Seniors Lunch at Kilbride

St David’s in Campbellville – Electronics, Scrap and Garage Sale Items Collection Drive on Wednesday April 11, 3-8 and Saturday April 14,9-2. Seniors, large and bulk items call for pickup at 905.878.5179 or email ccolling@cogeco.ca for more information. They are collecting electronics waste such as computer components, cellphones, TVs, cords, etc. (please wipe out data and sim cards); metal items such as brass, copper, steel, etc; large and small appliances, working or not; bbqs, snowblowers, tools, motors, metal car arts, faucets, all in any condition; anything that has a motor, battery, plugs in or not; all clothing, footwear, accessories, bath, bedding, textiles; exercise and sports equipment; small furniture items (must call about large furniture); returnable bottles and cans; pennies; gold and silver jewellery, any condition. Funds collected are for the restoration of St David’s building, partnering also with FunDrive, supporting Diabetes Canada, Federation of Cerebral Palsy, and more. There is a poster in the Old Sunday School room with the details.

Spaghetti Dinner at St James United in Waterdown, Saturday April 21, 6:00pm. Adults $15, kids 5-10 $8, under 5 free. Includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, Caesar salad and dessert.

Live at West Plains! Sun, April 15, 2:30pm, Canadian singer-songwriter Nicole Lisa Craig and her Band will present a relaxing Coffeehouse Folk Revival of familiar songs from the 50’s-70’s. At West Plains United Church in Burlington. Advance tickets are available at a discount. westplains.ca

Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra at St George’s Anglican, Lowville, on Sunday May 6 at 2:00pm. Made in Canada Hoedown, tickets $15. For tickets call 905.693.9103 or 905.878.6649.  More info at stgeorgeslowville.ca

Carlisle Festival on Saturday May 12 at the Carlisle Arena, starting at 4:30pm. Chicken BBQ, Silent and Live Auctions, Live Music with Ria and Randy, Kids’ Zone. Tickets: Adult $18, Child $9 (at the door $20 & $10). Available at the church 905.689.8630, Shear Elegance in Carlisle, Hello Gorgeous in Waterdown.

The congregation is invited to take the lilies in the sanctuary  home or gift them to others to enjoy during this Easter season.

April 10, noon  – Seniors Lunch at Kilbride

Live at West Plains! Sun, April 15, 2:30pm, Canadian singer-songwriter Nicole Lisa Craig and her Band will present a relaxing Coffeehouse Folk Revival of familiar songs from the 50’s-70’s. At West Plains United Church in Burlington. Advance tickets are available at a discount. westplains.ca

Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra at St George’s Anglican, Lowville, on Sunday May 6 at 2:00pm. Made in Canada Hoedown, tickets $15. For tickets call 905.693.9103 or 905.878.6649.  More info at stgeorgeslowville.ca

Fertilizer Fundraiser! Grow the lawn or garden you  always wanted with the high quality fertilizer from Sharpe Farm Supplies. 
Our prices are substantially lower than local retailers before HST. With no HST save an additional 13%.
We are offering 50% back as a charitable tax receipt for orders of 3 bags or more. 
With home delivery included you won’t want to pass up this deal! Tell your friends!
Order forms are available from Larry Allin or on our website at https://kilbrideunited.com/fundraisers/ .
Offer ends April 9. For more information contact Larry Allin
at larryallin1@gmail.com or 905.876.4285.

April 11, noon  – Seniors Lunch at Kilbride

Live at West Plains! Sun, April 15, 2:30pm, Canadian singer-songwriter Nicole Lisa Craig and her Band will present a relaxing Coffeehouse Folk Revival of familiar songs from the 50’s-70’s. At West Plains United Church in Burlington. Advance tickets are available at a discount. westplains.ca

Live at West Plains! Sun, April 15, 2:30pm, Canadian singer-songwriter Nicole Lisa Craig and her Band will present a relaxing Coffeehouse Folk Revival of familiar songs from the 50’s-70’s. At West Plains United Church in Burlington. Advance tickets are available at a discount. Visit www.westplains.ca/events for details!

Please join us today for the Annual meeting, following a potluck lunch at noon.

Official Board Meeting is on Tuesday March 13, 7:00pm at Kilbride United Church.

Chroi Celtic Band  – Celtic Now – Music and Life for Livin’. Sunday March 11, 2:00pm at West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Road in Burlington. Tickets $20, available at the door. 905.529.4871 or info@westplains.ca

Live at West Plains! Sun, April 15, 2:30pm, Canadian singer-songwriter Nicole Lisa Craig and her Band will present a relaxing Coffeehouse Folk Revival of familiar songs from the 50’s-70’s. At West Plains United Church in Burlington. Advance tickets are available at a discount. Visit www.westplains.ca/events for details!

Today we welcome back Reverend Lorna MacQueen as our worship leader for the next three weeks.

Parents with young children are invited to use our nursery in the church parlour.

The Annual meeting is rescheduled to March 11. The meeting will follow a potluck lunch. Please submit your reports to Larry at larryallin1@gmail.com as soon as possible to be included in the annual report.

Chroi Celtic Band  – Celtic Now – Music and Life for Livin’. Sunday March 11, 2:00pm at West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Road in Burlington. Tickets $20, available at the door. 905.529.4871 or info@westplains.ca

Live at West Plains! Sun, April 15, 2:30pm, Canadian singer-songwriter Nicole Lisa Craig and her Band will present a relaxing Coffeehouse Folk Revival of familiar songs from the 50’s-70’s. At West Plains United Church in Burlington. Advance tickets are available at a discount. Visit www.westplains.ca/events for details!

Today we welcome Reverend Meg Grieve as our worship leader.

The Annual meeting is to be rescheduled to March 11. Please submit your reports to Larry at larryallin1@gmail.com as soon as possible to be included in the annual report.

Easter Today, The Call to Grace, Greatness and Glory! Sunday February 25 at 7:00pm, Grace Anglican Church in Milton. Easter Today, The Call to Grace, Greatness and Glory remembers and celebrates the greatest love story ever told in word, song and spectacular videos. This musical sermon will inspire and challenge all in attendance to a newer understanding of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection for today’s discipleship. Invite a family member or friend to join us for this musical and prayerful journey with Jesus to Calvary and the Empty Tomb, with His grace, for His greatness and His glory.

World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 2 at 1:30pm. At Millgrove United Church. Service is planned by the people of the Republic of Suriname in South America. Theme: “”All God’s Creation is Very Good”. Please join with people all over the world in prayer together on this day.

Chroi Celtic Band  – Celtic Now – Music and Life for Livin’. Sunday March 11, 2:00pm at West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Road in Burlington. Tickets $20, available at the door. 905.529.4871 or info@westplains.ca

Live at West Plains! Sun, April 15, 2:30pm, Canadian singer-songwriter Nicole Lisa Craig and her Band will present a relaxing Coffeehouse Folk Revival of familiar songs from the 50’s-70’s. At West Plains United Church in Burlington. Advance tickets are available at a discount. Visit www.westplains.ca/events for details!

The Annual meeting is to be rescheduled to March, date to be advised. Please submit your reports to Larry at larryallin1@gmail.com as soon as possible to be included in the annual report.

Human Traffiking Awareness Day. Last year the Ontario Provincial Legislature passed the Human Trafficking Act and declared February 22^nd each year to be Human Traffic Awareness Day in Ontario. Human trafficking along the 403 and 401 corridors including the hotels in Milton is a major concern. To increase public this year SAVIS Halton (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services) will be observing the day with a presentation at Grace Anglican Church in Milton the evening of Thursday February 22. Numerous partner organizations including other churches and political figures will be invited to attend the event that will take place in the sanctuary starting at 7:30pm with people arriving from about 7:00pm.

Chroi Celtic Band  – Celtic Now – Music and Life for Livin’. Sunday March 11, 2:00pm at West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Road in Burlington. Tickets $20, available at the door. 905.529.4871 or info@westplains.ca

Live at West Plains! Sun, April 15, 2:30pm, Canadian singer-songwriter Nicole Lisa Craig and her Band will present a relaxing Coffeehouse Folk Revival of familiar songs from the 50’s-70’s. Advance tickets are available at a discount.

Kilbride’s Annual Meeting is coming up in March and will be following a potluck lunch at noon. Please submit your reports to Larry at larryallin1@gmail.com by Saturday February 10 to be included in the annual report.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Suppers in the area:

St. David’s Presbyterian in Campbellville will be hosting a community pancake dinner from 5:30-7:30pm in the lower hall. All are welcome to attend this annual event – invite your neighbours and friends. In lieu of tickets, good will donations will be accepted to support the work of Presbyterian Sharing missions.

Lowville United Church, Tuesday February 13, 5:00-7:00pm. Pancakes, sausages and ice cream sundaes. $10 for adults, $5 for children age 6-10. Tickets at the door. lowvilleunitedchurch.ca

Carlisle United Church, 5:30-7:30pm. Cooked and served by Boy Scouts from Carlisle and Kilbride. Adults $8, Kids (12 and under) $5, $25 for a family (max 2 adults)

Free Family Movie Day, courtesy of MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris. Saturday February17, Galaxy Theatre in Milton. Doors open at 9:30am, showing of the Lego Movie at 10:00am. First come, first served.

Human Traffiking Awareness Day. Last year the Ontario Provincial Legislature passed the Human Trafficking Act and declared February 22^nd each year to be Human Traffic Awareness Day in Ontario. Human trafficking along the 403 and 401 corridors including the hotels in Milton is a major concern. To increase public this year SAVIS Halton (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services) will be observing the day with a presentation at Grace Anglican Church in Milton the evening of Thursday February 22. Numerous partner organizations including other churches and political figures will be invited to attend the event that will take place in the sanctuary starting at 7:30pm with people arriving from about 7:00pm.

Chroi Celtic Band  – Celtic Now – Music and Life for Livin’. Sunday March 11, 2:00pm at West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Road in Burlington. Tickets $20, available at the door. 905.529.4871 or info@westplains.ca

Today we welcome our new minister, Gavin Williams, and his family to Kilbride United Church!

Kilbride’s Annual Meeting is Sunday February 18, following a potluck lunch at noon. Please submit your reports to Larry at larryallin1@gmail.com by Saturday February 10 to be included in the annual report.

THE ‘BIG SING’ OF CANADIAN HYMNS – A Canada 150 Celebration. During “Canada 150” there have been many reminders of Canadian contributions to science and technology, sports, peace-making and the arts. Hymns are also part of the Canadian legacy…. starting with “The Huron Carol”, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”. But there are many, many more.  On Sunday, February 11th, you are invited to come and sing these and other selections of Canadian authorship at Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Road, (at Winston Churchill Blvd) in Mississauga. Refreshments at 2:30, and hymn sing at 3:00 P.M. The “Big Sing” will include selections from the Eden choir led by Bev Killen and Catherine Ambrose, with narrative provided by Dr. Fred Graham. Admission is free, and parking is available. Please plan to attend with a singing companion. Sponsored by the Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada.

Shrove Tuesday, February 13, St. David’s Presbyterian in Campbellville will be hosting a community pancake dinner from 5:30-7:30pm in the lower hall. All are welcome to attend this annual event – invite your neighbours and friends. In lieu of tickets, good will donations will be accepted to support the work of Presbyterian Sharing missions.

Pancake Breakfast at Lowville United Church, Tuesday February 13, 5:00-7:00pm. Pancakes, sausages and ice cream sundaes. $10 for adults, $5 for children age 6-10. Tickets at the door. lowvilleunitedchurch.ca

Free Family Movie Day, courtesy of MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris. Saturday February17, Galaxy Theatre in Milton. Doors open at 9:30am, showing of the Lego Movie at 10:00am. First come, first served.

Eggs for Sale! Larry has some extra eggs for sale this week  – farm fresh, free range, $3 per dozen.

Welcome, Gavin and his family to Kilbride United Church!

On Sunday February 4, we welcome our new minister Gavin Williams to our pastoral charge. Gavin is currently ministering at Moorefield and West Montrose United Church pastoral charge, with preaching  experience since 2007. Gavin is sponsored by Mount Forest United Church, is licensed to perform all the sacraments and weddings. He has a Bachelor’s Degree (English Major) 2002 and has studied at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto.

Super Hero Chili Cookoff at Lowville United Church on Saturday January 27, 5:00-7:00pm. Vote for your favourite chili from our Super Hero recipes including Superman’s Kryptonite Chili, Batman’s Joker Chile and more! Adults $10, children 7-12 $5, tickets at the door. lowvilleunitedchurch.ca

Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser for The Bridge, Transition from Prison to Community. Saturday, Feb 3 2018 at St Stephen United Church, 2258 Parkway Drive in Burlington. Doors open at 5:00pm, meal at 6:00pm. Adults $15, Youth $10, Family $40. Call 905.592.1832 or 905.336.7413 for tickets.

THE ‘BIG SING’ OF CANADIAN HYMNS – A Canada 150 Celebration. During “Canada 150” there have been many reminders of Canadian contributions to science and technology, sports, peace-making and the arts. Hymns are also part of the Canadian legacy…. starting with “The Huron Carol”, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”. But there are many, many more.  On Sunday, February 11th, you are invited to come and sing these and other selections of Canadian authorship at Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Road, (at Winston Churchill Blvd) in Mississauga. Refreshments at 2:30, and hymn sing at 3:00 P.M. The “Big Sing” will include selections from the Eden choir led by Bev Killen and Catherine Ambrose, with narrative provided by Dr. Fred Graham. Admission is free, and parking is available. Please plan to attend with a singing companion. Sponsored by the Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada.

Shrove Tuesday, February 13, St. David’s Presbyterian in Campbellville will be hosting a community pancake dinner from 5:30-7:30pm in the lower hall. All are welcome to attend this annual event – invite your neighbours and friends. In lieu of tickets, good will donations will be accepted to support the work of Presbyterian Sharing missions.

Pancake Breakfast at Lowville United Church, Tuesday February 13, 5:00-7:00pm. Pancakes, sausages and ice cream sundaes. $10 for adults, $5 for children age 6-10. Tickets at the door. lowvilleunitedchurch.ca

Sunday January 28. The Worship Committee will  lead the service.

Super Hero Chili Cookoff at Lowville United Church on Saturday January 27, 5:00-7:00pm. Vote for your favourite chili from our Super Hero recipes including Superman’s Kryptonite Chili, Batman’s Joker Chile and more! Adults $10, children 7-12 $5, tickets at the door. lowvilleunitedchurch.ca

Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser for The Bridge, Transition from Prison to Community. Saturday, Feb 3 2018 at St Stephen United Church, 2258 Parkway Drive in Burlington. Doors open at 5:00pm, meal at 6:00pm. Adults $15, Youth $10, Family $40. Call 905.592.1832 or 905.336.7413 for tickets.

THE ‘BIG SING’ OF CANADIAN HYMNS – A Canada 150 Celebration. During “Canada 150” there have been many reminders of Canadian contributions to science and technology, sports, peace-making and the arts. Hymns are also part of the Canadian legacy…. starting with “The Huron Carol”, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”. But there are many, many more.  On Sunday, February 11th, you are invited to come and sing these and other selections of Canadian authorship at Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Road, (at Winston Churchill Blvd) in Mississauga. Refreshments at 2:30, and hymn sing at 3:00 P.M. The “Big Sing” will include selections from the Eden choir led by Bev Killen and Catherine Ambrose, with narrative provided by Dr. Fred Graham. Admission is free, and parking is available. Please plan to attend with a singing companion. Sponsored by the Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada.

Shrove Tuesday, February 13, St. David’s Presbyterian in Campbellville will be hosting a community pancake dinner from 5:30-7:30pm in the lower hall. All are welcome to attend this annual event – invite your neighbours and friends. In lieu of tickets, good will donations will be accepted to support the work of Presbyterian Sharing missions.

A benevolent fund has been set up for the migrant worker who lost both legs in a farming accident earlier this year. Donations can be made to Kilbride United Church this fund; please note the details on your cheque or offering envelope.

World Religion Day 2018, A prelude to the U.N.’s World InterFaith Harmony Week,  Sunday January 21, 1:45 to 4:15pm at Burlington Central Public Library. A Free Event with Speakers from Multiple Faiths, including Presentations, Refreshments and Social Time. To ensure seating or for more information, email:  WRDHalton@gmail.com

A benevolent fund has been set up for the migrant worker who lost both legs in a farming accident earlier this year. Donations can be made to Kilbride United Church this fund; please note the details on your cheque or offering envelope.

Farewell lunch for Rev. Lorna will held in Carlisle after their service today.

World Religion Day 2018, A prelude to the U.N.’s World InterFaith Harmony Week,  Sunday January 21, 1:45 to 4:15pm at Burlington Central Public Library. A Free Event with Speakers from Multiple Faiths, including Presentations, Refreshments and Social Time. To ensure seating or for more information, email:  WRDHalton@gmail.com

A benevolent fund has been set up for the migrant worker who lost both legs in a farming accident earlier this year. Donations can be made to Kilbride United Church this fund; please note the details on your cheque or offering envelope.

Farewell lunch for Rev. Lorna will held in Carlisle after their service on Sunday January 7.

World Religion Day 2018, A prelude to the U.N.’s World InterFaith Harmony Week,  Sunday January 21, 1:45 to 4:15pm at Burlington Central Public Library. A Free Event with Speakers from Multiple Faiths, including Presentations, Refreshments and Social Time. To ensure seating or for more information, email:  WRDHalton@gmail.com

Eggs for Sale!  If anyone would like some farm fresh eggs, please see Larry Allin after the service. $3 per dozen

A benevolent fund has been set up for the migrant worker who lost both legs in a farming accident earlier this year. Donations can be made to Kilbride United Church this fund; please note the details on your cheque or offering envelope.

Advent Services are December 3, 10 and 17 in Kilbride. Advent 4 service on December 24 will be a joint service in Carlisle at 10:00am. December 31 service will be a joint service in Kilbride at 10:00am.

There will be a brief board meeting on Sunday December 17 at 9:15am to approve the 2018 budget. Budget details will be sent to board members in advance of the meeting.

Farewell lunch for Rev. Lorna will held in Carlisle after their service on Sunday January 7.

The Wesley Christmas Store. Klbride and Carlisle will be going to help at the Christmas Store once again on Monday December 18 from 9:30am with shifts for only the morning and those who wish can stay till 4:30pm. Please join this very special time to help others have a Christmas. Call Sharon at 905.689.8638.

The Ahmadiyya Jama’ Muslim of Milton community cordially invites you to a presentation reflecting on the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad  on Saturday December 30 (time to be confirmed). The event takes place at St Paul’s United Church, 123 Main Street East in Milton. Welcome at 7:00pm, presentation at 7:30pm and refreshments at 9:00pm. To rsvp or for information: AhmadiyyaMilton@gmail.com/1-855-9-MILTON.

Carols of the King: A Musical Christmas Celebration on Sunday December 17 at 7:00pm at St James United Church in Waterdown. Combining the choirs of St James United, Carlisle United, and West Plains United Churches. Fellowship and refreshments to follow. Free will offering in support of Wesley Urban Ministries.

A benevolent fund has been set up for the migrant worker who lost both legs in a farming accident earlier this year. Donations can be made to Kilbride United Church this fund; please note the details on your cheque or offering envelope.

Thanks to everyone who helped and donated to the Share the Spirit event at Kilbride yesterday. $345 was raised by the breakfast and another $156 at the bake table  as well as many food and gift items for Wesley. There is still some baking available for sale after church today !

Advent Services are December 3, 10 and 17 in Kilbride. Advent 4 service on December 24 will be a joint service in Carlisle at 10:00am. December 31 service will be a joint service in Kilbride at 10:00am.

There will be a brief board meeting on Sunday December 17 at 9:15am to approve the 2018 budget. Budget details will be sent to board members in advance of the meeting.

Farewell lunch for Rev. Lorna will held in Carlisle after their service on Sunday January 7.

The Wesley Christmas Store, running from December 13-22,  is a much-anticipated annual program running in Hamilton for more than 30 years for those living below the low-income cut-off in our community. The premise is simple: instead of using money, people who access our Christmas store pay with points, based on the number of people in their families. Last year, this program was accessed by more than 2,500 people in Hamilton. Wesley’s Christmas Store is special because it allows people to choose their own gifts, and our system accommodates all family compositions, including single adults. Kilbride can help by donating gifts, gift cards (eg. Walmart, President’s Choice, Tim Hortons) and non perishable food items. Kilbride and Carlisle will be going to help at the Christmas Store once again on Monday December 18 from 9:30am with shifts for only the morning and those who wish can stay till 4:30pm. Please join this very special time to help others have a Christmas. Call Sharon at 905.689.8638.

Comfort and Joy Service on Sunday December 10, 7:30pm, at St David’s Presbyterian Church in Campbellville. This beautiful service is a celebration and remembrance of those who have experienced challenge and loss, with candle lighting and communion. For information 905.854.9959 or 905.299.8492.

The Ahmadiyya Jama’ Muslim of Milton community cordially invites you to a presentation reflecting on the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad  on Saturday December 30 (time to be confirmed). The event takes place at St Paul’s United Church, 123 Main Street East in Milton. Welcome at 7:00pm, presentation at 7:30pm and refreshments at 9:00pm. To rsvp or for information: AhmadiyyaMilton@gmail.com/1-855-9-MILTON.

Carols of the King: A Musical Christmas Celebration on Sunday December 17 at 7:00pm at St James United Church in Waterdown. Combining the choirs of St James United, Carlisle United, and West Plains United Churches. Fellowship and refreshments to follow. Free will offering in support of Wesley Urban Ministries.

A benevolent fund has been set up for the migrant worker who lost both legs in a farming accident earlier this year. Donations can be made to Kilbride United Church this fund; please note the details on your cheque or offering envelope.

Rev. Lorna will be leading a four week Advent Study at Carlisle to which anyone interested is invited. It will run Thursday afternoons at 3:00pm on the 23rd and 30th of November and the 7th and 14th of December.  No book purchase necessary.  We will be “On the Road with Jesus:  Birth and Ministry” with Ben Witherington.

Share the Spirit event at Kilbride on Saturday December 9 from 8:00am to noon. Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale. We  are looking for your donations of baking (packaged and price) and gifts, gift cards (see the Wesley notice)/non-perishable food items for the Wesley Christmas Store. Help at the breakfast and bake table is appreciated.

Advent Services are December 3, 10 and 17 in Kilbride. Advent 4 service on December 24 will be a joint service in Carlisle at 10:00am. December 31 service will be a joint service in Kilbride at 10:00am.

There will be a brief board meeting on Sunday December 17 at 9:15am to approve the 2018 budget. Budget details will be sent to board members in advance of the meeting.

Farewell lunch for Rev. Lorna will held in Carlisle after their service on Sunday January 7.

The Wesley Christmas Store, running from December 13-22,  is a much-anticipated annual program running in Hamilton for more than 30 years for those living below the low-income cut-off in our community. The premise is simple: instead of using money, people who access our Christmas store pay with points, based on the number of people in their families. Last year, this program was accessed by more than 2,500 people in Hamilton. Wesley’s Christmas Store is special because it allows people to choose their own gifts, and our system accommodates all family compositions, including single adults. Kilbride can help by donating gifts, gift cards (eg. Walmart, President’s Choice, Tim Hortons) and non perishable food items. Kilbride and Carlisle will be going to help at the Christmas Store once again on Monday December 18 from 9:30am with shifts for only the morning and those who wish can stay till 4:30pm. Please join this very special time to help others have a Christmas. Call Sharon at 905.689.8638.

On the Way to Bethlehem, Friday December 1 to Sunday December 3, 6:30-8:30pm at Country Heritage Park, telling the Christmas story in an outdoor, living pageant. Admission is $5 for those 13 and older, 6-12 is $2, under 6 are free. A project of Milton Area Christian Churches Working Together. More information at onthewaytobethlehem.com.

Comfort and Joy Service on Sunday December 10, 7:30pm, at St David’s Presbyterian Church in Campbellville. This beautiful service is a celebration and remembrance of those who have experienced challenge and loss, with candle lighting and communion. For information 905.854.9959 or 905.299.8492.

The Ahmadiyya Jama’ Muslim of Milton community cordially invites you to a presentation reflecting on the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad  on Saturday December 16 at 7:00pm. The event takes place at St Paul’s United Church, 123 Main Street East in Milton. Welcome at 7:00pm, presentation at 7:30pm and refreshments at 9:00pm. To rsvp or for information: AhmadiyyaMilton@gmail.com/1-855-9-MILTON.

Carols of the King: A Musical Christmas Celebration on Sunday December 17 at 7:00pm at St James United Church in Waterdown. Combining the choirs of St James United, Carlisle United, and West Plains United Churches. Fellowship and refreshments to follow. Free will offering in support of Wesley Urban Ministries.

A benevolent fund has been set up for the migrant worker who lost both legs in a farming accident earlier this year. Donations can be made to Kilbride United Church this fund; please note the details on your cheque or in your offering envelope.

Rev. Lorna will be leading a four week Advent Study at Carlisle to which anyone interested is invited. It will run Thursday afternoons at 3:00pm on the 23rd and 30th of November and the 7th and 14th of December.  No book purchase necessary.  We will be “On the Road with Jesus:  Birth and Ministry” with Ben Witherington.

The Wesley Christmas Store, running from December 13-22,  is a much-anticipated annual program running in Hamilton for more than 30 years for those living below the low-income cut-off in our community. The premise is simple: instead of using money, people who access our Christmas store pay with points, based on the number of people in their families. Last year, this program was accessed by more than 2,500 people in Hamilton. Wesley’s Christmas Store is special because it allows people to choose their own gifts, and our system accommodates all family compositions, including single adults. Kilbride can help by donating gifts, gift cards (eg. Walmart, President’s Choice, Tim Hortons) and non perishable food items. Kilbride and Carlisle will be going to help at the Christmas Store we will be helping with the Wesley Christmas store once again on Monday December 18 from 9:30am with shifts for only the morning and those who wish can stay till 4:30pm. Please join this very special time along with our friends from Carlisle to help others have a Christmas. Call Sharon at 905.689.8638.

Share the Spirit event at Kilbride on Saturday December 9 from 8:00am to noon. Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale. We  are looking for your donations of baking (packaged and price) and gifts, gift cards (see above notice)/non-perishable food items for the Wesley Christmas Store. Help at the breakfast and bake table is appreciated.

Advent Services are December 3, 10 and 17 in Kilbride. Advent 4 service on December 24 will be a joint service in Carlisle at 10:00am. December 31 service will be a joint service in Kilbride at 10:00am.

There will be a brief board meeting on Sunday December 17 at 9:15am to approve the 2018 budget. Budget details will be sent to board members in advance of the meeting.

Farewell lunch for Rev. Lorna will held in Carlisle after their service on Sunday January 7.

On the Way to Bethlehem, Friday December 1 to Sunday December 3, 6:30-8:30pm at Country Heritage Park, telling the Christmas story in an outdoor, living pageant. Admission is $5 for those 13 and older, 6-12 is $2, under 6 are free. A project of Milton Area Christian Churches Working Together. More information at onthewaytobethlehem.com.

The Christmas Card on Friday December 1, 7:30pm at Lowville United Church. Presenting a dramatic reading of Stuart McLean’s The Christmas Card from ‘The Unreleased Stories’ of the Vinyl Café. Performed by Chris Reid, actor with the Burlington Performing Arts Tottering Biped Theatre. Enjoy some good ol’ rock and roll live music by Lakeshore 6. Hor d’oevres and hot apple cider to follow. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the local food bank. Free will offering.

Milton Choristers presents Handel’s Messiah on Saturday December 2, 7:30pm at the FirstOntario Arts Centre, Milton. Adult $25, Senior $20, child/student $5. More information at miltonchoristers.com.

Comfort and Joy Service on Sunday December 10, 7:30pm, at St David’s Presbyterian Church in Campbellville. This beautiful service is a celebration and remembrance of those who have experienced challenge and loss, with candle lighting and communion. For information 905.854.9959 or 905.299.8492.