Central Presbyterian Church Cambridge

Rachels Home - Going the Extra Mile
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16, 2025-11-14 - 2025-11-15, 2025-11-13 - 2025-11-14, 2025-11-12 - 2025-11-13, 2025-11-11 - 2025-11-12, 2025-11-10 - 2025-11-11, 2025-11-09 - 2025-11-10, 2025-11-08 - 2025-11-09 and 9 more dates | Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Sq, Cambridge, On
Going the Extra Mile
Going the Extra Mile is our annual fundraiser for our mission to Rachel’s Home. Rachel’s Home is an orphanage and community school for the child victims of Lesotho’s ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis. Rachel’s Home is more than just a shelter. It’s a loving Christian home and it’s also a school. Located on the outskirts of Maputsoe, Lesotho, it has offered a safe haven and a place to grow, for more than two decades … and Central has been there, supporting it’s efforts almost from the very beginning.
We have sent teams to Rachel’s Home twice. Through your generosity, we fund the salaries of the teachers as well as providing funding for nutritious meals, vitamin supplements and clothing. We also fund secondary and post secondary education, for the children of Rachel’s Home, where possible.
All of this is made possible through your contributions.
So, how can you help?
Well, you can participate in our Going the Extra Mile fundraiser. Get a pledge form. Commit to run, walk or ride 5km sometime between October 12 and November 17 and find sponsors for your run. Can’t run? No problem. Sponsor one of our participants. Every “penny” raised goes directly to supporting our mission in Lesotho. There is no overhead. Every single penny.
So please, get involved. Run, walk, ride … or, and this is the most important one, sponsor.
For more information about Going the Extra Mile, contact Denise McLellan at missions@cpcmail.ca
For more information about Rachel’s Home, visit our website at https://centralchurchcambridge.ca/our-missions/lesotho-education-project/

Elijah - Living Securely in an Insecure World
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Sq, Cambridge, On
Elijah: Living Securely in an Insecure World
Nearly every day we encounter something in the news we’d rather forget. As 1 and 2 Kings proves, Elijah’s world was no less distressing. In these 8 studies on Elijah’s life written by Douglas Connelly, we’ll be encouraged to look beyond the insecurity of the world to our sovereign God who reigns forever.

Join us this fall for 8 sessions of study taking a close look at Elijah and what we can learn about our Lord from his life and example. There are no books to buy, just bring your own Bible if you have one.

For more information or to register your interest, contact Carolyn at womensbiblestudy@cpcmail.ca or visit in the hall after church.

Alpha
2025-11-13 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-11-06 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-10-30 18:15 - 20:30 | Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Sq, Cambridge, On
Explore life, faith and meaning together.
Alpha is a multi-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people come and discuss life’s big questions in a friendly, open and informal environment.

What is Alpha?
We believe that everyone should have the chance to explore faith, ask questions, and share their point of view.
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.
Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone’s welcome. It runs online, in cafés, churches, universities, homes—you name it. No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have three key things in common: connection, content, and conversation.

What does an Alpha Session look like?

Connection
At each 2-2.5 hour session, there is a time of connection over refreshments and/or drinks, where possible.

Content
The time of connection is followed by a talk on a subject central to the Christian faith. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”

Conversation
After the talk, participants divide into pre-arranged small groups, in which they remain for the duration of the Alpha course. The groups provide participants with opportunity to discuss the talk in an environment where each person is free to ask or say whatever they wish.

Revelation A-Z
2025-11-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Sq, Cambridge, On
Revelation A-Z
Come join us as Aubrey walks through the Book of Revelation.

Service of Remembrance
2025-11-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Sq, Cambridge, On
A Prayer for Peace
Each year, on the Sunday before Remembrance Day, Central remembers those who lost their lives in war. We read the roster of those from Central who died in two World Wars. We thank God for the lives they lived and we pray that the Peace of God will rest upon them.

Women's Brunch
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Fifties Diner, 426 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge, ON, N1R 6J7, Canada
Our next Women’s brunch is scheduled for November 8th at Fifties Diner.
Please contact Terry Carney at terry@cpcmail.ca or contact Kim DeJong if you intend to go. They will need numbers in order to make the reservations.

Men's Retreat - Camp Kintail
2025-11-07 19:00 - 2025-11-09 12:00 | Camp Kintail, RR3, 85153 Bluewater Hwy, Goderich, ON N7A 3X9, Canada
Winter is Coming…
I know that’s just about the last thing we want to hear, but it’s true. This means it’s time for our fall pilgrimage to Camp Kintail to help prepare it for winter.
Camp Kintail began as a children’s camp, run by the Presbyterian Church in Canada. It has become far more than just that, but it’s primary mission is still to help our children grow in faith and confidence.
Each spring and fall, the men and boys from Central head up for a work weekend at the camp. Of course, there is far more to the retreat than just work. The food is wonderful and the surroundings beautiful. There is time for fellowship, for meeting new friends and renewing and deepening friendships.
What to expect
Friday evening, as the team trickles in, we have a time of snacks and fellowship, with card games or maybe board games, or maybe just a time to chat by the fire.
Saturday morning we have a hearty breakfast and then it’s time to head out to work. Most of the work is usually outside.In the past, we’ve cut down trees and cleaned up brush, laid a sidewalk, built picnic tables, picnic tables and more picnic tables, planted trees, prepared the cabins and Yurts for the winter, and cleaned up the shoreline.
Around 12, we take a break for lunch, before heading to finish the items on our list.
With the chores done, late afternoon is a time to rest and to get cleaned up.
The evening dinner is usually quite a feast. We are very well fed. After dinner, we usually have a devotional and one member of our group shares his testimony. Then it’s time to relax around the fire, telling stories (some of which might be true), or maybe play a game or two of cards.
Sunday morning, we have our church service, say our good-byes and head for home.
These weekends are a wonderful opportunity to make a difference, to make new friends and to share a time of reflection.
All of the men of Central are welcome to join us. For more information, talk to Scott McHardy.

Cambridge Symphony Orchestra -
2025-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Sq, Cambridge, On
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major
Soloist: Anya Alexeyev

Join the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable night of classical brilliance featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Anya Alexeyev.
This extraordinary program includes Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Dvořák’s powerful Symphony No. 7, and Beethoven’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major.

Men's Breakfast
2025-11-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Sq, Cambridge, On
Not just another breakfast event but an opportunity to learn new insights from our speaker on growing your faith and what is happening in Christian education in Canada!
Always good fellowship & great food!
For those who have not attended before do not miss this event!
We encourage you to meet Dr. Mueller so please sign up now.
Dr. Derrick Mueller serves as one of the Executive Directors for Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI Canada). Born into a broken home and facing trauma at a young age, he spent his early years moving between foster families in Northern Quebec. He dealt with language barriers, health issues, and learning difficulties, all of which made school a tough experience for him.
His accomplishments include being published all over Canada and USA, being an executive coach, leadership consultant, trainer, TV and radio personality and director of publishing. He has written over 10 different books with his latest book entitled ³The Amaryllis Way- Growing Leaders who Grow Leaders and the ³Power of Team². He has been called upon by public sector, school, community and church organizations as a strategic planner and vision facilitator. He oversees the East Coast, but his path into a career in education and leadership was far from typical
Through pain, perseverance, and a deep sense of purpose, Dr. Derrick Mueller is shaping a future where Christian schools in Canada don’t just survive—but thrive—equipped to impact lives, inspire excellence, and stand strong in a changing world.
“As I reflect on my journey of observing, reflecting, and studying Christian schools, I’ve identified six essential factors for their success: God, parents, teachers, churches, communities, and boards. I firmly believe that when these six factors work together in harmony, Christian schools can thrive and fulfill their mission.” Ultimately, Derrick sees Christian education as more than academic instruction—it’s about transformation. “The gospel of Jesus Christ changes lives. It changed mine. And now, I get to help others find that same hope.”
