St. Clair Community Church

September Roll Out!

Here's what's happening this month at St. Clair!

First off, we are starting a new series on the Beatitudes: Get Used to Different! Join us for a nine-week journey through the Beatitudes, where we will explore the profound teachings of Jesus on life and perspective in the Kingdom of God. Discover through testimonies how these unconventional blessings offer a radical perspective on what it means to live in God’s favour, challenging our traditional views and inviting us into a deeper, more authentic faith. Hannah made this amazing poster for the intergen service and Julien doesn't believe in reinventing the wheel! Also how wonderful and awesome it will be that both services will be learning the same thing at the same time! The conversation possibilities are endless!

We will be having a Family Meeting September 15th at 7 pm. This will be a very informative meeting as we discuss more about the organizational structure the Leadership Team has been working on and the going ons of our church!

Youth Kick off! Our youth will be starting their Wednesday night activities on September 18th, and new this year, there will be a time for the youth to gather post-Sunday service to have fellowship and fun together. Talk with Karra for more information!

CHURCH@HOME: September 1, 2024

This coming Sunday is our Church@Home meeting. As a reminder, this is not a Sunday off, but rather a different way of worshipping together as a smaller family unit, and we encourage everyone to participate.⁣
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Please send an email to [email protected] if you have anything questions, and sign up here by August 28 to host or participate: https://forms.gle/dZFCCD8TRj8fAZgr7

This Sunday Natalie and Sara are hosting a prayer gathering at Gage park! This will be a great time to pray for the city, the churches that work within it, and gathering as a body of believers. More information can be found on our events page on the website!

This Sunday we will be having our third annual church picnic at Gage park! This will be a great time to connect, play some family fun games, and worship in the park together! More information can be found on our events page on the website!

We are thankful for the opportunity to help out with Helping Hands August Underwear Drive. Thank you to all of you who donated underwear. Please consider looking at their page and seeing where you can fulfill needs that they have!

We’re off to an incredible start with our Underwear Drive, thanks to the generous donations from St. Clair Community Church🙏 Your support is making a big difference, and we’re so grateful for your kindness.

This is just the beginning, and together, we can continue to make a positive impact. Want to join in? You can drop off donations of new underwear or order some from our Amazon wishlist. Every contribution helps us to provide our friends with new, clean underwear.

📍Drop-off Location: 349 Barton Street East, Hamilton (back parking lot)

⏰ Drop-off Times: Monday, Wednesday-Friday from 11am-4pm.

📞 Please call us when you arrive! 905-522-4263

This Sunday Andrew is hosting a prayer gathering at Van Wagners Beach! This will be a great time to pray for the global church and gathering as a body of believers. More information can be found on our events page on the website!

AUGUST ROLL OUT

We are excited about our August plans of intentional community gatherings. For more information on each event see our Events page on our website and click on the date you're interested in!

https://www.stclaircommunitychurch.com/calendar

CHURCH@HOME: August 4, 2024

This coming Sunday is our Church@Home meeting. As a reminder, this is not a Sunday off, but rather a different way of worshipping together as a smaller family unit, and we encourage everyone to participate.⁣
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Please send an email to [email protected] if you have anything questions, and sign up here TODAY to host or participate: https://forms.gle/dZFCCD8TRj8fAZgr7

Whole and Holy: A Study in James - Called Back to the Kingdom

On Sunday Andrew K spoke from the book of James 5:19-20, this sermon closed our series Whole and Holy: a Study in James. What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.

It is a wonderful thing to be in a church so intentional in learning to follow the ways of Jesus. Please note that with our Community month in August there will not be an podcasts being posted on this channel until September. To see what we are doing each Sunday check out our newsletter or social media posts.

To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/
To listen to our podcast: https://stclaircommunitychurch.com/podcast/

SUNDAY GATHERING: July 28, 2024

Join us this coming Sunday at 9:00 am for the last week, number twelve, of our series: "Whole and Holy: A Study in James." We will be hearing from Andrew focusing on James 5:19-20.

What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.

For more information, please visit the following link:
https://www.stclaircommunitychurch.com/plan-a-visit

Whole and Holy A Study in James - The Healing Power of Confession

On Sunday Amanda spoke from James 5:13- 18, for week eleven of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James".

What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.

To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/
To listen to our podcast: https://stclaircommunitychurch.com/podcast/

SUNDAY GATHERING: July 21, 2024

Join us this coming Sunday at 9:00am for week eleven of our series: "Whole and Holy: A Study in James" with a sermon from Amanda focusing on JJames 5:13- 18.

What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.ion. We will be meeting at 9 AM at Faith United Church, 842 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1L6. Looking forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please visit the following link:
https://www.stclaircommunitychurch.com/plan-a-visit

Whole and Holy A Study in James - Undivided Heart, True Words: How Yes & No is enough.

On Sunday Nikki spoke from the book of James 5:12, for week ten of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James".

What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.

To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/
To listen to our podcast: https://stclaircommunitychurch.com/podcast/

SUNDAY GATHERING: July 14, 2024

Join us this coming Sunday at 9:00am for week ten of our series: "Whole and Holy: A Study in James" with a sermon from Nikki focusing on James 5:12.

What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.ion. We will be meeting at 9 AM at Faith United Church, 842 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1L6. Looking forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please visit the following link:
https://www.stclaircommunitychurch.com/plan-a-visit

Hey church!

Sara and Lydia Stuart are hosting these Freezies & Frisbees nights every Wednesday. Anyone is welcome to come and join us! This is open to any and all St Clair, True City or Hamilton friends this summer! So feel free to share!

Unfortunately, due to some technical difficulties, there won't be a podcast this week! Sorry folks!

SUNDAY GATHERING: July 07, 2024

Join us this coming Sunday at 9:00am for week nine of our series: "Whole and Holy: A Study in James" with a sermon from Amanda focusing on James 5:7-11.

What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.ion. We will be meeting at 9 AM at Faith United Church, 842 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1L6. Looking forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please visit the following link:
https://www.stclaircommunitychurch.com/plan-a-visit

July Roll Out!

This month we are gathering every Sunday for July! We will be wrapping up our James series in preparation for August! Please note that these services will be slightly shorter as the sanctuary gets very warm during these summer months, a water bottle is 10/10 recommended!

Looking forward to worshipping with you!

CHURCH AT HOME: June 30, 2024

A friendly reminder that this Sunday is our Church at Home Sunday. We are gathering in small home units. We pray that this weekend goes well! If you are looking for the liturgy you can find it on our website here: https://www.stclaircommunitychurch.com/church-home

If you missed sign ups, you can message our Facebook Congregation Group to ask to join someone else!

SUNDAY GATHERING: June 23, 2024

Join us this coming Sunday as we wrap up our Anniversary month with a family meeting prayer service. We are excited to have a gathering where we specifically pray together over what God is doing in our community. Please note that this will replace our usual spring/summer family meeting, and you will receive some updates from staff and leadership in this gathering. We are planning for a Family Meeting in September with expanded updates and discussion. We will be meeting at 9 AM at Faith United Church, 842 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1L6. Looking forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please visit the following link:
https://www.stclaircommunitychurch.com/plan-a-visit

Happy 10 Years St. Clair!

We are taking time over the next few weeks to reflect on what St. Clair means to us. If you would like to share a story or two you can still do so via the link in the newsletter.

This response from Jerry comes out of the question: How has St. Clair's mission or values influenced your own beliefs or actions?

Thank you for sharing your story with us Jerry!

SUNDAY GATHERING: June 16th, 2024

This Sunday we are celebrating our 10 year anniversary with a pancake breakfast!! We will be gathering to share in food, fellowship and worship! It will be held in the gym, there will be nursery provided but no further child care! There will be paper and crayons for the kids to draw at the tables with, worship and lots and lots of food!! This will be a wonderful time of community that you don't want to miss! We will be meeting at 9 AM at Faith United Church, 842 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1L6. Looking forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please see a special email from Julien and/or visit the following link:
https://www.stclaircommunitychurch.com/plan-a-visit

Happy 10 Years St. Clair!

We are taking time over the next few weeks to reflect on what St. Clair means to us. If you would like to share a story or two you can still do so via the link in the newsletter.

This response from Jillian comes out of the question: Can you share a story of how St. Clair has made a difference in your life?

Thank you for sharing your story with us Jillian!

Discipleship Survey: Josiah has put together a survey to gather more information around our discipleship, clarifying what we are doing for discipleship, what we want to be doing for discipleship. I know there have been a lot of forms and feedback surveys but this is very helpful as we imagine and plan for our next decade of St. Clair and where we believe God is calling us to! So PLEASE, fill out the survey in the newsletter and when you have, email Josiah to let him know, in order to be entered in for a draw of one of three $10 Tim Horton's gift cards! YAY Raffle!

Whole and Holy: A Study in James - Perniciousness of Pride

On Sunday Amanda spoke from the book of James 4: 13-5:1-6, for week eight of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James". What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.

To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/

To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/
To listen to our podcast: https://stclaircommunitychurch.com/podcast/

Happy 10 Years St. Clair!

We are taking time over the next few weeks to reflect on what St. Clair means to us. If you would like to share a story or two you can still do so via the link in the newsletter. This response from Alexa comes from the question: How has St. Clair impacted your spiritual journey over the past 10 years? Thank you for sharing your story with us Alexa!

SUNDAY GATHERING: June 09, 2024

Join us this coming Sunday at 9:00am for week eight of our series: "Whole and Holy: A Study in James" with a sermon from Amanda focusing on James 4: 13-5:1-6. Also there might be A 10th ANNIVERSARY SURPRISE!!

What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.

For more information, please visit the following link:
https://www.stclaircommunitychurch.com/plan-a-visit

Whole and Holy: A Study in James - Pulling Out the Specks, Planks, and Floor Boards

On Sunday Natalie spoke from the book of James 4:11-12, for week seven of our series, "Whole and Holy: A Study in James". What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.

To visit our Teaching Notes: https://stclair.substack.com/
To listen to our podcast: https://stclaircommunitychurch.com/podcast/

June Roll Out!!

June 9th - We will be looking at St. Clair’s present. If you can share one or two stories in the St. Clair reflection that would be great!

June 16th - We will be having a large potluck pancake breakfast! Meet in the gym at 9am! We are organizing the best ways to bring food mostly between our Missional Families and some wonderful volunteers in the church. If you are in a Missional Family you'll hear more about that then, if you are not, we are asking that you bring fruit or pastries to contribute to the meal. Note: Pancakes are already being made at the church. If you would like to help make some, or help clean up after the day ends please talk to Julien!!

June 23rd - We will be having a prayer gathering BUT we have meshed it with what would normally by our FAMILY MEETING. So you will be getting updates throughout the service, but we will be using those updates as prayer points!

June 30th - We will be having Church @ Home

SUNDAY GATHERING: June 02, 2024

Join us this coming Sunday at 9:00am for week seven of our series: "Whole and Holy: A Study in James" with a sermon from Natalie focusing on James 4:11-12.

What happens when one person lives out their faith? When a person lines up their actions with their faith, they become more whole as a person, and more holy as a temple of God. How does that affect their community? This integral faith affects the wholeness and holiness of our community. Journey with us in a season of preparation and anticipation: to make sure our own “house” [as in body] and our own “house” [as in “church community”] is in order. Over the next few months, we are going to take a good look in the mirror and let the Good News shape our every day lives.

For more information, please visit the following link:
https://stclaircommunitychurch.com/sundays/