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What is Small Group Ministry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Small Group Ministry has been a long-standing feature of our church life.  It is a way to join with others in the pursuit of common interests or spiritual development. Some groups meet monthly, some more frequently. Small groups will start anew this fall; some new groups are in the early stages of development. Check the weekly bulletin for more information about the small groups available at SSUC. Please feel free to call Sue Doerksen at 613-766-325<\/strong> for more information. If you have an ideas for a new group we would love to hear about it. The SSUC Small Group Ministry welcomes everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This year you can sign up on-line!<\/strong> Email Sue Doerksen with the following information: Name, Phone number, Email address, and Group<\/strong> preference.<\/strong> We will send you a confirmation and add your name to the appropriate sign-up sheet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Active Small Groups: Book Group, Tuesday Evening Book Group, Coffee Hour Hosts, Pop-up Discussion Groups, The Fixers, Greeters, & Readers, Hiking Group, Movie & Coffee, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Community Garden. The SSUC Small Group Ministry welcomes everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Co-ordinator: Sue Doerksen 613-766-3254<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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List of Our Small Groups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MOVIE AND COFFEE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Movie and Coffee small group\u2019s regular movie night is the last Sunday of each month. We meet at the Screening Room for either of the movies that start about 4 p.m. Check the newspaper or the Screening Roomwebsite<\/a> for exact start times. After the movies, we head to a downtown restaurant for dinner and conversation. New members welcome!  Contact Barb Carr<\/a><\/strong> for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THE EVENING BOOK GROUP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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COMMUNITY GARDEN at SYDENHAM STREET UNITED CHURCH \/ THE SPIRE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Volunteer weeders and garden contemplaters  are always welcome – – and needed.   The Project Community Garden is growing and  the harvest will be donated  to The Loving Spoonful.  Contact:  Lead Gardener,  Donna Delyea    delyead@live.com<\/a>  343-364- 1758 The Community Garden<\/strong><\/a> was a student run project, which worked in partnership with Sydenham Street United Church. Thank you, friends  and neighbours, who coaxed fresh vegetables from our Community Garden for The Loving Spoonful.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information contact Donna Delyea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 HIKING GROUP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A monthly hike, usually on a Friday, with refreshments following at a nearby restaurant. 
  Maximum of 12 people, Please let the Co-ordinator know if you would like to join the scheduled hike.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Co-ordinator:  Catherine Purcell     613 540-3824. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 Hiking Group:  <\/em><\/strong> Photos from July hike to Parrott’s Bay.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PRAYER SHAWL GROUP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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We have formed Prayer Shawl Ministry group<\/a>, which meets generally once a month on Wednesday at 3:00 pm. This time is set aside for knitting\/crocheting together, prayer, tips on instructions and technique, and conversation. Everyone is welcome.  Coordinator: Sue<\/strong> Doerksen<\/strong> (613) 766 3254<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE FIXERS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

How many people does it take to change a light bulb?<\/h4>\n\n\n
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The Fixers meet on Thursdays from 1:30 \u2013 3:30 p.m. at the church for a time of work and social interaction as we do those small things that make our church space safer and attractive.  For more information contact Walter Schmid<\/strong> at 613-449-7675.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is Small Group Ministry Small Group Ministry has been a long-standing feature of our church life.  It is a way to join with others in the pursuit of common interests or spiritual development. Some groups meet monthly, some more frequently. Small groups will start anew this fall; some new groups are in the early … <\/p>\n

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