Announcements
November 15, 2026
Announcements
Christmas Potluck & Carol Sing
Save the Date: Sunday, November 29th! Is it a little early for Christmas? Maybe. Do we care when there’s good food involved? Not at all! Join us at 6:00pm on November 29th for our annual Christmas Potluck! Bring your favourite main dish, side, or dessert to share—whether it’s a cherished family recipe or something you grabbed from the grocery store bakery on the way here (we won't tell, we promise.) Once our bellies are full, we’ll waddle over to the sanctuary for a festive Carol Sing. No vocal talent is required, just plenty of holiday enthusiasm! Please sign up so we know how many people to expect.
Sunday Morning Volunteers Needed!
We have immediate openings for Sunday morning volunteers to run the livestream and the computer/screen projection for our worship services. No experience required-only a willingness to learn!
Eyeglass Collection
We will continue collecting eyeglasses and cases until Sunday, November 29th to assist the CACHA - Canada Africa Community Health Alliance. The donations will be taken to Tanzania in January 2027. The collection box will be at the back of the church.
Notes from November Session meeting
Rev. Carel Grundlingh: At their meeting on November 10th, the Presbytery of Waterloo-Wellington approved our request to call Carel as our next minister. Carel will now receive a formal offer from the Presbytery and has 10 days to respond.
New Elders: We extend a warm welcome to two new elders, Julia Vander Hoef and David Pinnington who were elected by the congregation during the congregational meeting on October 25th.
Children's Mid-Week groups: We are going to start two new mid-week groups for children starting in the new year. One group will be for children in grades 1-4 and the second group for children in grades 5-8. More details will follow.
Cambridge Tree Lighting: There will be a formal tree lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree in Queen's Square on Thursday November 26th at 7 pm. Once again, as a community outreach, Central will participate with a bell concert playing Christmas carols and having our church open as a warming centre for families.
Security: Our church security team is working with the Waterloo Region Police Service and other agencies to develop a security protocol for Central. Our goal is to be a warm and welcoming place for everyone while at the same time ensuring that everyone is safe and cared for.
Hospital Visitors: We have a dedicated team of people who are accredited and available to visit Central people in hospital and hospice. We welcome two new members to the team: Bonnie McCrae who has just completed her accreditation and Joanne Zimmerman who is in the process of applying. If you or someone in your family is in hospital or hospice and would like a visit, please let the office know. If you would be interested in joining the team, please speak with Denise McClellan or any elder.
Central Church Treasurer
We extend our most heartfelt thanks to Scott Brunskill who is stepping down as the church treasurer. We are very pleased to announce that Gary VanderWesthuizen has agreed to join the Board of Managers and take on the role of Treasurer. Like Scott, Gary is also a professional accountant. We are so blessed at Central to have people who are willing to give their time and expertise in God's service in this way.
Item of the Month for the Food Bank
The item of the month for November is canned meats and fish. Our collection baskets are located at the back of the sanctuary. Thank you for supporting those in need in our community.