Service and Learning.

This week, we invite you to join our May Service & Learning opportunities:

Sunday, May 10, 2026

At 22 Willow

  • Learning in Sanctuary (9AM): Beyond the Market Discussion.
    • The Learning Team will be providing a summary of the “Thinking Beyond the Market” film screening (from April 30th) and facilitating a discussion around the themes from the film.
    • We will also be having a guest join us from ACORN to talk about specific opportunities for advocacy around the challenges facing renters in the Waterloo region.
    • No registration Required.
  • Cooking for ABTC (9AM)
    • We will prepare taco lasagne, salad and fresh fruit in the kitchen at 22 Willow to be shared with our friends at A Better Tent City.
    • 12 people max (Gr 1 and up require registration, younger kids are welcome to join with no sign-up required).
  • Baking for ABTC (9AM)
    • We will be baking Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes in the gym and kitchen at 22 Willow to be shared with our friends at A Better Tent City.
    • 12 people max (Gr 1 and up require registration, younger kids are welcome to join with no sign-up required).
  • Kit Assembling for CM (9AM)
    • This month, we will be supporting Community Ministry by helping them sort a wide selection of donated items. Once these items have been sorted it will be easier to offer them to the friends who join on a Thursday evening.
    • 20 people max (Gr 1 and up require registration, younger kids are welcome to join with no sign-up required).

In the Region:

  • Connection to Nature: Spur Line Trail hike (09:30AM)
    • Join us as we take a walk along the Spur Line Trail, starting and eanding at starting at 22 Willow, heading towards the Uniroyal Goodridge Park.
    • No registration Required, but is useful if we need to email any updates to participants.
  • Making and Sharing Brunch at SHOW (10AM-12PM)
    • Our team will be making and sharing Brunch at SHOW as per usual! If you wold like to join this team, please send us a message!

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026:

Sr Youth Opportunity: Ontario Christian Gleaners (Cambridge)

  • Our youth who sign up will be tasked to trim fresh produce or package dried food.
  • Time: 7-9pm
  • Check your emails from Jonathon and Heidi to sign up!

Thursday, May 14th, 2026:

Community Ministry Meal (5PM to 6:30PM)

  • Community Ministry, a group of people from some local churches, come together weekly to prepare and serve a meal at 22 Willow for those seeking a hot meal and a place to find community. We have the opportunity to join them the 2nd Thursday of the month to eat with them, build relationships and support the work of creating community.
  • 15 people max

Questions? Contact us at mission@elevationwaterloo.org or pastoral@elevationwaterloo.org