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Sunday School Registration
Children born in 2022 can now register for Sunday School!
Any child turning 4 years old in 2026 is welcome to join Sunday
School. Contact the Church Office at 613-735-6332 to register.
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YOUTH GROUP - Youth in Grades 5-12 are welcome
Contact: Dana Woodtke, Youth Coordinator (226)750-3157
=>CLICK HERE FOR MONTHLY CALENDAR
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JANUARY 2026
Sunday, January 4, 2026 - NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, January 11, 2026 - SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES
Sunday, January 11, 2026 - YOUTH GROUP - LUNCH (after Church Service) & BOWLING IN RENFREW
Saturday, January 17, 2026 - COMPASSIONATE CARE SEMINAR BY PARASOL
Monday, January 19, 2026 - CREATIVE WRITING GROUP MEETS - 1:00 PM (hosted by Seenagers)
Friday, January 30, 2026 - YOUTH GROUP - GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION & PRAYER JOURNALS - 7:00 PM at the Church
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - LWML
FEBRUARY 2026
Monday, February 2, 2026 - CREATIVE WRITING GROUP MEETS - 1:00 PM(hosted by Seenagers)
Monday, February 16, 2026 - CREATIVE WRITING GROUP MEETS - 1:00 PM(hosted by Seenagers)
Sunday, February 22, 2026 - INSTALLATION OF PASTOR ST-ONGE AT ST. JOHN'S - TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
Monday, February 23, 2026 - GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM BEGINS - 1:30 PM
Saturday, February xx, 2026 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
Saturday, February xx, 2026 - LWML
MARCH 2026
Monday, March 2, 2026 - GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - 1:30 PM
Monday, March 9, 2026 - GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - 1:30 PM
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM & POTLUCK SUPPER AT 4:30 PM
Monday, March 16, 2026 - GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - 1:30 PM
Monday, March 23, 2026 - GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - 1:30 PM
Saturday, March 28, 2026 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
Saturday, March 28, 2026 - LWML
Monday, March 30, 2026 - GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - 1:30 PM
APRIL 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026 - GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - 1:30 PM
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM & POTLUCK AT 4:30 PM
Thursday, April 16, 2026 - SENIOR'S EXCURSION TO MORRISBURG (hosted by Seenagers)
Saturday, April xx, 2026 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
Saturday, April xx, 2026 - LWML
MAY 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026 - GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - 1:30 PM
Monday, May 11, 2026 - GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - 1:30 PM (last session)
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM & POTLUCK AT 4:30 PM
Saturday, May xx, 2026 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
Saturday, May xx, 2026 - LWML
JUNE 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM & POTLUCK AT 4:30 PM
Saturday, June xx, 2026 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
Saturday, June xx, 2026 - LWML
JULY 2026
AUGUST 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
OCTOBER 2026
NOVEMBER 2026
DECEMBER 2026
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JANUARY 2025
Sunday, January 5, 2025 - YOUTH GROUP - LUMBER KINGS GAME
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
Sunday, January 26, 2025 - YOUTH GROUP - SKATING AT LAURENTIAN VALLEY SKATING TRAIL
FEBRUARY 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025 - YOUTH GROUP - VALENTINE'S DINNER FUNDRAISER
MARCH 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM
Meeting, games, potluck supper (bring a favorite dish to share)
Friday, March 28, 2025 - SENIOR'S TRIP - MORRISBURG
APRIL 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM
Meeting, games, potluck supper (bring a favorite dish to share)
Sunday, April 13, 2025 - SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION OF HOLY WEEK
Sunday, April 20, 2025 - EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM (no Sunday School)
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - RUMMAGE SALE
MAY 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - SENIOR'S TRIP - MORRISBURG
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - OTTAWA MARCH FOR LIFE - NOON ON PARLIAMENT HILL
Lutherans for Life Canada will be present at the march. Contact Rev Lam at admin@christrisen.com or call 613-592-1546 for details
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM
Meeting, games, potluck supper (bring a favorite dish to share)
Sunday, May 25, 2025- CONFIRMATION SUNDAY & LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL
JUNE 2025
Sunday, June 8, 2025 - CHURCH PICNIC AT SHADY NOOK REC CENTRE (following morning worship)
Thursday, June 12, 2025 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM
Meeting, entertainment by The Intermittents, potluck supper (bring a favorite "cold food" dish to share)
JULY 2025
CANCELLED - Friday, July 4 to Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING - WATERLOO
Theme is "Unbreakable" - teaches youth that putting on God's amour makes them unbreakable, despite today's worldly threats
Contact: Pastor Stephen Alles Phone: 613-735-6332
VACATION BIBLE CLASS (VBS) - July 21-25, 2025 - Monday-Friday - 8:30 AM - Noon
For children ages 3-12.
This year's theme: "RIVER OF LIFE".
Learn about the saving grace of Baptismal waters and God's plan for our salvation. Travel the world as we learn about mission projects across the globe. Don't be left out!
Registration is limited to 50 students. Registration opens June 1, 2025.
STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM
=> https://forms.gle/cXAwTqkVqeCrGJjGA
AUGUST 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM
Meeting, games, potluck supper (bring a favorite dish to share)
OCTOBER 2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM
Meeting, games, potluck supper (bring a favorite dish to share)
October 2025 - YOUTH GROUP AT CAMP LUTHERLYN
NOVEMBER 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025 - SEENAGERS - 2:00 PM
Meeting, games, potluck supper (bring a favorite dish to share)
Wednesday, November 19-Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Senior's trip to Niagara-On-The-Lake
Hosted by St John's Seenagers & Ottawa Valley Tours. See poster for details.
Call Ottawa Valley Tours to register: Nancy Williams 1-800-267-5288
DECEMBER 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - SEENAGERS CHRISTMAS PARTY - 2:00 PM
$30 per person. Christmas Dinner catered by Schmidt's. To register, contact Debbie Bernard 613-638-3722
Sunday, December 14, 2025 - CHRISTMAS CHOIR CANTATA - "CHRISTMAS PRESENCE" - 3:00 PM
Saturday, December 20, 2025 - YOUTH GROUP CAROLING FOR SENIORS - 1:00 PM - Meet at Church
Sunday, December 21, 2025 - CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - "LIGHT A CANDLE" - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICE - 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 25, 2025 - CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE - 10:00 AM
Saturday, December 27, 2025 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
Sunday, December 28, 2025 - NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, January 4, 2026 - NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
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MARCH 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024 - SEENAGER MEETING
Next meeting is Thursday, March 14TH, 2024, 2:00 PM - Meeting, Devotion, Bunco, and delicious Potluck Supper
Sunday, March 17, 2024 - NEW MEMBER'S SUNDAY
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
Sunday, March 24, 2024 - SUNDAY SCHOOL – “HOLY WEEK” CELEBRATION 9:00 AM - Children will explore God's Word and discover the events of Holy Week through games, snacks and crafts
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - SATURDAY NIGHT VIGIL - 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 31, 2024 - EASTER SUNDAY - NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
There will be no Sunday School on Easter Sunday morning so that
everyone can enjoy our delicious Easter Breakfast (8:30 AM)
Sunday, March 31, 2024 - SUNRISE EASTER WORSHIP - 7:30 AM
Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 8:30 AM - EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM - EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP
APRIL 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - BIBLE CLASS - 7:00 PM - NEW TOPIC BEGINS: "HEAVEN & HELL"
Click here for additional information => HEAVEN & HELL
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - SEENAGER MEETING - 2:00 PM
Meeting, games, potluck supper (bring a favorite dish to share)
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - CHURCH KITCHEN CLEANING - 9:30 AM
Cleanup in the Church kitchen. Bring your lunch.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - LWML MEET - 11:00 AM (bring Potluck dish to share for lunch)
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - VBS TEAM MEETING (after Church)
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - ST. JOHN'S RUMMAGE SALE & BAKE SALE - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Rummage Sale hosted by St. John's YOUTH GROUP (held in Church Basement)
Donations of Items for the Sale . . . if you have items to donate to the Sale, the Church Basement will be open for "drop-offs": Wednesday, April 24 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, and Friday, April 26 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Bake Sale items . . . will be available for purchase
Donations of Baked Goods . . . may dropped off during the above times, and also Saturday morning (the Sale date).
Contact: Sarah Biggs if you have any further questions.
Sunday, April 28, 2024 - SPECIAL FELLOWSHIP CELEBRATION FOLLOWING THE WORSHIP SERVICE
Celebrating Pastor Stephen & Mary Ann Alles 40th Wedding Anniversary
MAY 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - HAPPY QUILTERS - 9:30 AM
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - WORSHIP SERVICE - 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - SEENAGER MEETING - 2:00 PM
Meeting, Devotion, Guest Speaker - Diabetes (prevention, symptoms, management, meals, etc.)
Delicious Potluck Supper
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION BEGINS
To Register your child, call the Church Office at 613-735-6332
This year's theme for VBS: “CELEBRATE THE SAVIOUR!” - Jesus gives us joy!
Time: Daily 8:30 AM - Noon
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 7:00 PM - CONFIRMATION "QUESTION NIGHT"
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM - GUEST SPEAKER, PASTOR MIKE KUHN
will speak about Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT)
will speak about Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT). Please bring a POTLUCK COLD DISH (e.g. salad, cold meat, veggies, fruit, cheese, pickles, etc.) or a dessert, to share
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - END OF SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR THE SUMMER
Final day of Sunday School - Sunday School classes resume in September 2024
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 10:00 AM - CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Friday, May 31, 2024 - YOUTH GROUP PAINT NIGHT - 6:30 PM
Led by Pastor Stephen Alles
JUNE 2024
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - CHURCH PICNIC AT SHADY NOOK REC CENTRE - AFTER CHURCH SERVICE Bring a salad or dessert to share!
Sunday, June 9, 2024 - VBS TEAM MEETING (after Church)
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - SEENAGER'S MEET - 2:00 PM
Meeting, Devotion, Music by The Intermittents. Potluck of "cold foods" - examples: salads, cold meats, desserts, etc. Bring a favorite "cold" dish to share!
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - LAST CHOIR PRACTICE FOR THE SUMMER - 7:00 PM
JULY 2024
Sunday, July 7 - Monday, July 8, 2024 - YOUTH GROUP CAMPING AT BLACK BEAR CAMPGROUND
Contact: Pastor Stephen Alles for details
Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14, 2024 - LWML CONVENTION
This conference will be available to watch at 7:30 PM, Thursday, July 11 at the following link: (please log in by 7:15 PM): https://youtube.com/live/Q9cvQwcRBGE?feature=share
Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2024 - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
This year's theme for VBS: “CELEBRATE THE SAVIOUR!” - Jesus gives us joy!
Time: Daily 8:15 AM - Noon
AUGUST 2024
SEPTEMBER 2024
Sunday, September 8, 2024 - SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 AM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - CONFIRMATION CLASS BEGINS - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - CHOIR PRACTICE - 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 15, 2024 - ADULT BIBLE STUDY BEGINS - 9:00 AM
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - SEENAGERS MEET - 2:00 PM. Potluck Supper at 4:30 PM. Bring a dish to share.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
OCTOBER 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - SEENAGERS MEET - 2:00 PM. Guest Speaker - Denise Zohr, Mulvihill's Pharmacy on "Use of Non-Prescription Medications" - Potluck Supper at 4:30 PM. Bring a dish to share.
Wednesday, October 23 to Saturday, October 26, 2024 - SENIOR'S EXCURSION (Ottawa Valley Tours)
Frankenmuth, Michigan & Toronto. with See poster for details
Click => Frankenmuth & Toronto Senior's Excursion
Saturday, October 26, 2024 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
NOVEMBER 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - SEENAGERS MEET - 2:00 PM. Potluck Supper at 4:30 PM. Bring a dish to share.
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 8:30 AM
DECEMBER 2024
Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 11:30 AM - HAPPY QUILTER'S CRAFT SALE
Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 3:00 PM - SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
"His Name Shall Be Called". Everyone is invited to attend a Potluck Supper following the Program.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 2:00 PM - SEENAGER CHRISTMAS PARTY
All Seniors are welcome! Catered by Schmidt's. Cost $30 per person. Contact Debbie Bernard (613-638-3722) for additional information, or to register for the Party.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 11:30 AM - YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS CRAFT & BAKE SALE
Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 3:00 PM - ST. JOHN'S CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
"As We Bow Before The King" - Admission - Free - Donations for the St. Joseph's Food Bank and Petawawa Panty will be accepted
Sunday, December 22, 2024 - YOUTH GROUP - CHRISTMAS CAROLING & PARTY