As a way of showing appreciation for single moms in our community, NeighbourLink is organizing a Mother's Day Tea on Saturday, May 10 here at Spring Garden Church. As part of supporting this event, we are requesting donations of beauty products, candles, coffee/tea and gift cards (mainly for restaurants) that can be added to gift baskets for the moms. Donated items can be dropped off at the church Monday - Thursday between 9am-4pm. If you would like to help prepare the gift baskets, join us in the West Lounge on Friday, May 9 at 11am.

Join us in-person or online for our Easter Sunday Worship Gathering, starting at 10am on April 20.

Children and youth will remain upstairs for an Intergenerational worship gathering which will include a celebration of baptisms.

Join us for at sunrise for Easter Liturgy & Communion on April 20 at 6:00am.

Please meet at the main glass doors off of the parking lot (Kenneth Avenue).

This gathering will be in-person only.

Our Good Friday Worship Gathering will be held in-person and online at 10am on April 18.

Children and youth will remain upstairs for worship.

Children’s activity packets will be available.

Are you interested in learning more about baptism or would you like to get baptised? If so, we will be hosting three gatherings on March 30, April 6 and April 12 from 8:30-9:30am to talk through what baptism is and why it is important. We will celebrate the baptisms of those in our community who wish to get baptised on Easter Sunday, April 20. Please contact Sam if you are interested in getting baptised or would like more information.

Are you interested in learning more about baptism or would you like to get baptised? If so, we will be hosting three gatherings on March 30, April 6 and April 12 from 8:30-9:30am to talk through what baptism is and why it is important. We will celebrate the baptisms of those in our community who wish to get baptised on Easter Sunday, April 20. Please contact Sam if you are interested in getting baptised or would like more information.

We all know life is busy, and it can be tough to connect with those around us. Let's change that! We're organizing a Community Potluck to bring us together. Sharing a meal is a fantastic way to get to know the people we see on Sundays and build a stronger community.  Please sign up here to either attend and/or host a potluck on Saturday, April 5 at 6pm. Everyone is welcome!

Are you interested in learning more about baptism or would you like to get baptised? If so, we will be hosting three gatherings on March 30, April 6 and April 12 from 8:30-9:30am to talk through what baptism is and why it is important. We will celebrate the baptisms of those in our community who wish to get baptised on Easter Sunday, April 20. Please contact Sam if you are interested in getting baptised or would like more information.

Help us raise money for Spring Garden's Keep the Heat campaign by donating, volunteering or shopping at the event!

What & How to Donate: The church is open for donation Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 1:00pm. The drop-off bin is located inside the front doors, up the steps on your left. 

We accept the following gently used items:
Good quality clothing
Accessories
Linens (including curtains and fabrics)
Homeware (dinnerware, bakeware, glasses, coffee makers, utensils, pots, pans...)
Books, CDs and DVDs
Toys
Art supplies
Office supplies
Sports equipment
And much more!

Volunteering: If you would like to help with the event in any capacity that you might have, please email Manuela at stephensmanuela@gmail.com and Maria at maria@neighbourlink.org. We need volunteers for set-up on Friday, March 28, as well as on Saturday, March 29 to help with the sale.   

Shopping: Please come with your reusable shopping bags ready to find your bargains! There will be baked goods and hot drinks for sale. We accept e-transfers, credit card and cash. 

Join us on Sunday March 23, following worship, for a Potluck! Everyone is welcome as we gather as a church family and share a meal. The church will provide desserts and drinks and we invite you to bring a favourite dish to share. We are also looking for volunteers. If you are able to help with set-up and/or clean-up, please contact Sam at samlee@springgardenchurch.ca.

Join us on Tuesday, March 4 at 6pm for a night of pancakes from around the globe to mark the beginning of Lent. This is a free event; we’ll have a donation box available to support our ‘Keep the Heat’ campaign. We are also looking for volunteers. If you can help with set-up, clean-up and/or preparing the international pancakes, please contact Sam at samlee@springgardenchurch.ca.

NeighbourLink hosts a Welcome Tea at SGC for all of our neighbours who are newcomers to Canada. Visit NeighbourLink North York’s website for more information.

The Refugee Action Group (RAG) warmly invites the ladies of Spring Garden to a baby shower for Nesren, the mother of the family SGC has been sponsoring, on Saturday, March 1 at 2pm in the West Lounge. As the sponsorship period comes to an end, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this milestone together.

The RAG team would greatly appreciate:

• Contributions to a group gift for large items like cribs and car seats needed for two babies

• Donations of gently used baby furniture

• Nut-free appetizers for the shower (RAG will provide drinks and Syrian-style desserts)

Please RSVP by February 24. If there are any questions, please see Alice or email alice.ng.bouwma@gmail.com.

Our annual Ministry Resource Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 23 following worship at 11:45am. We will be discussing and voting on our Ministry budget for 2025 and approving the minutes from our meeting in October.

If you have any questions or concerns about the budget, you can reach out to Jeff McGee, Deacon of Finance, at jeff.mcgee@sgbc.ca

If you are unable to attend in person and would like to join the meeting virtually, email office@springgardenchurch.ca for the link.

While only members can vote, everyone is welcome to attend.

Our Moms’ group is starting up again on Wednesday, Feb 5th!  Moms and moms-to-be are invited to drop in every Wednesday between 10:30am and 12:30pm with their little ones. We will gather in the toddler room in the church basement for a time of play, connection, and snacks! Contact Holly at hollygrimmer@springgardenchurch.ca if you have any questions.

Join us for our traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship.

Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening as we sing our favourite Christmas songs with an upbeat band and enjoy lots of great desserts! Featuring the comedy magic of Danny Hamill! Admission is free. This is a great event to share with your neighbours, friends and family.

The Fresh Start Project supports individuals and families transitioning from shelters to homes and we are partnering with them this Christmas! We are asking for donations that can go into children’s Christmas stockings, which the Youth will be assembling. Donation collection begins on Sunday, November 17 and ends December 6. Check the ‘shopping lists’ posted in the lobby for a full list of items to donate. Thank you for your support! Please email Holly if you have any questions.

Join us for our Christmas Potluck / Faith at the Table event after worship on Sunday, December 1. Everyone is welcome and we invite you to bring a favourite dish to share. This is a time for us all to come together and connect as a church family. We’ll have some Christmas-themed table activities and lots of great food and discussion! We are also looking for volunteers! If you are able to help with set-up and clean-up, please contact Sam at samlee@springgardenchurch.ca

Are you interested in learning more about Baptism? During the month of November, we will be holding baptism learning sessions during three Sundays (Nov 10, 17 & 24) from 8:30-9:30am to talk about what baptism is and why it is important. Baptism Sunday is planned for December 1, 2024. Please email Abby at abbydavidson@springgardenchurch.ca to sign up for the baptism learning sessions or if you have any questions. 

Are you interested in learning more about Baptism? During the month of November, we will be holding baptism learning sessions during three Sundays (Nov 10, 17 & 24) from 8:30-9:30am to talk about what baptism is and why it is important. Baptism Sunday is planned for December 1, 2024. Please email Abby at abbydavidson@springgardenchurch.ca to sign up for the baptism learning sessions or if you have any questions. 

Join us for our Fall clean-up - Rain or Shine! Weather permitting, we’ll be weeding, trimming and raking. If you have gloves or hand tools for weeding, please bring them. In the event of inclement weather, we will clean inside the building. Everyone is welcome (no experience necessary)! This is an opportunity to steward our property together as a community. If you have any questions, contact Brenda at nobleb14@yahoo.ca

We are looking for volunteers to help with an outdoor fall clean up on Sunday, November 10th from 12pm-3pm. We will be doing some weeding, trimming, and raking. Bring a packed lunch to enjoy before we begin as well as any gardening gloves you may have. If you have any questions, please email Brenda at nobleb14@yahoo.ca.

Are you interested in learning more about Baptism? During the month of November, we will be holding baptism learning sessions during three Sundays (Nov 10, 17 & 24) from 8:30-9:30am to talk about what baptism is and why it is important. Baptism Sunday is planned for December 1, 2024. Please email Abby at abbydavidson@springgardenchurch.ca to sign up for the baptism learning sessions or if you have any questions. 

Come for worship, rest and refreshment. Join us on Saturday, November 9, from 9am-3pm for a day long prayer retreat. There will be time to pray with others and on your own. Our theme for the day is 'The Beauty of Surrender'. Rev. Andrea Chang, a spiritual director, will lead us in some teaching around prayer practices and hearing from God. The cost for the day is $30 and lunch/snacks/coffee are included. If cost is a barrier, please speak with Abby.
Sign up by November 5 at www.tiny.cc/SGCprayer. If you have any questions, please email Abby at abbydavidson@springgardenchurch.ca.

Halloween night (Thursday, October 31) is a great time for you to be a light in your community. We encourage everyone to think about how best you can share God’s love with your neighbours on this night. For those of you who don’t do Halloween in your own neighbourhood or who live in condos, we will be giving out candy here at the church building and we need volunteers. We are also looking for donations of nut-free candy to give out. If you can help, please contact Abby at abbydavidson@springgardenchurch.ca.