Mount Zion’s Caribbean Christmas Party - Nov 21 6:00 pm

Tickets for Mount Zion’s Caribbean Christmas Party are available on Sundays in the narthex for the Saturday night event.  It’s time to enjoy a traditional Turkey Dinner embellished with the tastes of the Caribbean. It’s time to sing Christmas songs and carols and enjoy the music of the Acoustic Steel Band. It's time to sing the Twelve Days of Christmas, a Mount Zion tradition.

Funds raised from this event support the expenses of February’s Black History Month Celebrations and our scholarship program. Come out and enjoy the food and welcome the Christmas season.

As with all our events, we need many hands to help with cooking, setting up, or cleaning up. Volunteering for this event is a fun way to meet new people and support your church with a few hours of your time.   Please see the sign-up sheets in the narthex for details

November 21: Mount Zion’s Caribbean Christmas Party

Doors Open – 5:30 pm

Dinner - 6:00 pm

Cost - $50 Per person (Kids under 12 are free) 

Take-out dinner:  $50.  Pick up 4:30 to 5:30 pm

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Mount Zion’s SHOW Fundraiser Racing Along

As of October 30, our Mount Zion campaign to raise funds for “landscaping for wellness” for the SHOW modular housing project is going well, with $0000000 raised toward the $9,000 challenge goal!    

On Sunday November 8 at 11:30 am we will host a screening of the short film “Unhoused, Unheard and Unbroken — The realities of homelessness in older adults"  presented by SHOW Executive Director Brian Paul, and a Q&A discussion period will follow.  All are welcome!  

 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to support our food card distribution, especially as we head into the holiday season! Mary Thompson, Justice Through Service Committee

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Music Notes

Sarah Storms continues to provide excellent direction for the choir as we head into November and the Advent and Christmas Seasons.

Of special note: On November 22 (Christ the King), the choir will sing Stephanie Martin's "Missa Brevis in Three Voices". Stephanie Martin is a Waterloo native and the daughter of Abner Martin, who founded the Menno Singers and the Mennonite Massed Choir.

The Kyrie, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei will be sung where they occur in the liturgy.

Her choral and instrumental compositions are performed internationally. Her music has a serene quality, with roots in plainchant and Renaissance music. Sarah Cardwell

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Midweek Advent Services

We will not be holding midweek Advent services this year due to the lack of congregational interest last year. We imagine this was due to many people's increasing reluctance to venture out after dark, especially in the winter season.

Those who wish to continue attending Advent evening worship this year are welcome to attend our regular Vesper’s services, which occur on Zoom every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening and feature “Holden Evening Prayer,” which many hold dear, as well as a meaningful message and discussion. The link can be found on the Home Page of our website: https://www.mzlc.ca/”   Bill Gastmeier, Worship and Music

 

German Service of Carols and Readings

The German Service of Carols and Readings will be held this year on December 19th at 3:00 pm. Pastor Peter Kuhnert will preside, and Sarah Cardwell will accompany us, along with special music. Please contact Henriette Stumper if you have questions or would like to participate.

We often hear that the service is appreciated and meaningful. If you are a member of a German Club or other organization, please consider asking them to invite their members.

Your Worship and Music Committee.  

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Financial Update

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Follow us on Instagram

Remember to check out Mount Zion’s new Instagram account to see how Sarah Storms is introducing Mount Zion to the broader community. Her latsest addition is "Meet Our Worship Team."

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Mount Zion Cafe:  Nov 11 and 25

Mount Zion Cafe will serve coffee, smiles, and conversation on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, starting at 10:00 AM.   This month's dates are Nov 11 and 25.. 

Please join us for coffee, tea, and goodies.  We encourage you to come out, bring a friend (or more!!), and join us for a caring and engaging conversation. If you need a ride to the Cafe, please call the church office the day before the cafe to make arrangements.

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A Lutheran-Anglican Conversation about Changing MAID legislation in Canada

Waterloo Lutherans and Anglicans are invited to discuss changing MAID legislation in 2027.

Participants will discuss the development of current MAID legislation in Canada, with a focus on the three proposed expansions to MAID legislation in 2027- MAID by advanced directive, MAID for Canadians under the age of 18 years, and MAID for Canadians where their sole underlying medical condition is a psychiatric condition. We will consider Lutheran and Anglican responses to current MAID legislation and also to the proposed expansions to the legislation. This event is intended for Lutheran and Anglican members of Tri-City congregations of either the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada or the Anglican Church of Canada.

Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Waterloo, ON

Thursday, November 12  •  7 PM - 9 PM

​To register:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-lutheran-anglican-conversation-about-changing-maid-legislation-in-canada-tickets-1997725192829

For more information: Pr. Peter Kuhnert ( peterkuhnertcan@aol.com) Mount Zion Lutheran

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An Invitation from Bishop Carla

Bishop Carla invites you to The Bishop's Table, an open house at the synod office, 74 Weber St. W., Kitchener on Sat. Dec. 5th, from 11 am to 3 p.m. Whether you are a layperson, clergy, or new to church, all are welcome!  

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Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol - St. Peter's Preston

St. Peter’s Preston is presenting a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol on Friday, December 4th, 2026 @ 7:30 pm. This will be St. Peter's 15th presentation of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption. Tickets: $15 at the door or in advance.

 

Seeking Donations of Non-prescription Reading and Sunglasses

Local residents Terry Janzen and Jane Schultz Janzen hope to fill two suitcases full of glasses when they travel to Shirati, Tanzania in January 2027 as part of the Canada Africa Community Health Alliance!  A team of 7 will provide vision triage in remote villages.

They are looking for reading glasses or sunglasses, with or without cases. Please NO prescription glasses!

You may drop off non-prescription glasses at the office or place them in the labelled basket in the narthex until December 6th.

https://cacha.ca/missions/shirati-diocese-vocational-school-infrastructure-mission-2027/

 

​By Living Waters Ministry School at Martin Luther University

After months of planning, collaboration, and learning together, we're excited to share that registration for By Living Waters Ministry School will be opening soon!
Launching in January 2027, By Living Waters will provide accessible learning opportunities designed to equip lay and rostered leaders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the changing realities of ministry.
Registration is just around the corner! Stay tuned for our official registration announcement, including details on upcoming courses and how to enroll.
To receive updates on future offerings from By Living Waters, please fill out this short interest form. For more information on By Living Waters courses, please visit our website or our Facebook Page.

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Trinity Village - Trinity Shares: Adult Day Program.

The Trinity Village Adult Day Program now operates on Tuesdays at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in the Community Hall in DTK! The day program supports older adults with chronic illness or disabilities. The program runs every Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost is $23.00/day, which includes lunch and program materials.

Please contact the day program coordinator with any questions. Referral through Ontario Health @ Home or self-referral at www.trinityvillage.com under Life at Trinity Village/Adult Day Program/Scroll to the bottom and complete the Contact Us form.
Debby Riepert, CEO, Trinity Village/LHKW
 

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol - St. Peter's Preston

St. Peter’s Preston is presenting a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
on Friday, December 4th, 2026 @ 7:30 pm.
This will be St. Peter's 15th presentation of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption.
Tickets: $15 at the door or in advance.

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