Lent is a time of reflection, repentance, and prayer. As we journey to Easter this year we will be taking a closer look at the practice of prayer. However you have connected with prayer in the past we invite the opportunity to reflect on imaginative ways to see, practice, and think about prayer in all its complexity.
Due to the significant and worsening snowstorm affecting the Kitchener-Waterloo area, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow’s church service scheduled for Sunday, February 16, 2025. This early decision aims to ensure the safety of our entire community, from staff to volunteers to everyone attending the service or our kids participating in KidsQuest.
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for our region, forecasting total snowfall accumulations of 20cm to 30cm by Sunday evening. The heaviest snowfall is expected tomorrow, with peak rates of 3cm to 6cm per hour, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Additionally, significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow is anticipated.
We encourage everyone to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel during this time. Please continue to monitor local weather updates and adhere to any advisories issued by authorities.
We apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the well-being of our community. We look forward to gathering together when conditions improve and we can gather safely again.
Elevation is looking to fill the following job position:
Any questions can be directed to hiring@elevationwaterloo.org, or filling in the form below.
It’s All About Jesus
Jesus in John
When all is said and done, at the centre of the Christian faith stands Jesus. He was a profound teacher. He was a miracle worker. He was compassionate, insightful, and wise beyond his years. But Jesus is not just someone from the past for us to reflect on. The four accounts of his life that open the New Testament were written so that we can know him more today!
As we head into the Summer of 2021, our Pastoral Team is making plans to help our Elevation community balance the limitations of pandemic life with some creative opportunities to start connecting in person. Take a look at the schedule below and mark your calendars!
Everything here is subject to change based on local guidelines and provincial restrictions, and more details will be provided in our regular weekly email updates.
July 4 – Long Weekend (no online service—connect with your Neighbours! group, either virtually or in-person)
July 11 – Elevation Livestream and Neighbours! groups
July 18 – Elevation Livestream (plus outdoor Communion at 22 Willow @ 11:30) – No Neighbours! groups
July 25 – Elevation Livestream and Neighbours! groups
August 1 – Long Weekend (no online service or Neighbours! groups —distanced in-person bring-your-own-picnic at 22 Willow 11:30-1:00)
August 8 – Elevation Livestream and Neighbours! groups
August 15 – Elevation Livestream (plus outdoor Communion at 22 Willow @ 11:30) – No Neighbours! groups
August 22 – Elevation Livestream and Neighbours! groups
August 29 – Elevation Livestream and Neighbours! groups
September 5 – Long Weekend (no online service or Neighbours! groups —distanced in-person bring-your-own-picnic at 22 Willow 11:30-1:00)
Our tentative plan is to offer in-person worship alongside our Livestream starting on Sunday, September 12. More details to come!
We’re excited to announce that this year’s Christmas Craft Market is happening again on December 7th! If you’re a creative maker with unique hand-crafted items to sell, we’d love to have you join us. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your creations to a festive and enthusiastic crowd!
This event evolved as a way to encourage and celebrate the creative endeavours of those within or connected to our community, and build relationships between people who share a love of making things, or purchasing ultra local/handmade! We believe that “making”, in all its forms, is something that brings people joy, encourages wellness, and can be a way of connecting us with each other and with Creator God.
This year the Elevation Craft Market will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 1-3 pm. This means the set-up window for vendors will begin at 12 pm until the market opens at 1 pm, and tear down from 3-3:30 pm.
Our fee for a table is $20 flat rate, OR 10% of your total sales, whichever number is LOWER. That means, if you don’t sell anything, your fee would be zero, making it fairly low risk for many vendors who don’t do this often or are just testing the waters for their products. It also means that if you sell a lot, your maximum fee is capped at $20, so you won’t end up having to pay more than that, even if your products sell very well. Also, ALL of the money collected from vendor fees goes directly to a charitable initiative that Elevation is connected to. For example, last year the funds went to purchasing supplies for kits to distribute to those experiencing homelessness in our region.
Our goal is for vendors to either be attendees of Elevation, or relationally connected to someone who is (e.g., friend, family member, coworker, neighbour).
Definitely not! Most of the people who sell at our event only do this as an occasional hobby, some only make items for this specific event. We do of course also have some very talented people who do this as their job, or for extra income on top of other careers, but do not let that deter you! This is also a perfect event for those who are interested in the idea of selling at local craft markets in general and just want to “test the waters” of their products with a fun, low-risk type event.
All kinds of things! Our only rule is that it must be handmade, so that means we don’t accept tables for direct marketing companies (e.g., Tupperware, Norwex, DoTerra, etc.). Otherwise, it’s a really wide variety; some examples from past markets are: bath bombs, quilts, painted wooden signs, woodworking items, seasonal decor, weaving, pottery, baked goods, jams/preserves, greeting cards, jewellery, candles, honey, knitting/crocheting, handsewn items.
We don’t advertise this sale really, except for creating a Public Event page on Facebook . Members of the Elevation community can share the link to this event electronically (viewable even to those not on Facebook). We also llink to the event on our church website and post about it on our social media channels. So, most of the people who come to shop are either attendees of the community itself, or their friends and family. We’ve always had a pretty good turnout, and vendors have found it worth their time. In general though, people are often looking for small personal gifts or stocking stuffers, and it would be a good idea to have at least some of your items priced between $5-$20, to ensure that you will make some sales.
We don’t have a large enough set of tables that are all exactly the same size, so there may be some variability. Tables that are the most plentiful are 6 foot long, plastic rectangular tables. We also have some round and square tables that are a bit smaller, and usually those with a smaller display will not mind using these. If you have a specific need (larger items, or proximity to a power outlet) please reach out in advance and we will do our best to ensure this. We have not had any issues with meeting all vendor display needs in the past. Otherwise, tables will be selected by vendors themselves at set-up time, in a first-come, first-served manner, so come early to ensure maximum choice. You are also welcome to use the wall behind, or put up (safe/stable) freestanding structures beside or in front of your table as well. The tables are provided bare so if you want a tablecloth or other things to cover the table, please bring that along from home.
Yes, kids are welcome! In the past we’ve had young people selling bath products, sewn items, and seasonal greeting cards. Our youth group also usually has a table selling items that the youth (Grade 6-12) have made.
Please fill out the form below, expressing your interest to be a vendor at our event.