Photo taken by Dave Klassen
Photo taken by Dave Klassen
Photo taken by Dave Klassen
Join us on weekly on Sunday mornings at 9:45 for service in person or on Zoom!
What’s New at Stirling
Land Stewardship
A small group convened to create a clear vision and set of values to undergird Stirling’s conversations on the use of lands we steward (five houses around the church). We presented the proposed vision and values to Council on January 26 for congregation input. You can offer feedback on this survey (until Feb 3).
Should the vision and values be well-received, we will propose adding a motion to the March Congregation meeting seeking their ratification before further discussion on how Stirling can move forward to fulfill the vision.
You can read the proposed statement here: Proposed Mission, Vision and Values statement
Stirling celebrates 100 years
In 2025, we continue to celebrate God’s presence at and through Stirling in recognition of the 100th anniversary of our building this year.
Line drawing by Jim Hett done for Stirling’s 75th anniversary
Junior Youth representation of the church facing the future, 2024.
Throughout history people have crossed paths for short or longer periods of time. People come from different places and bring different customs, ideas, traditions, spiritual practices and more. YET they come together. Neighbours. Family. Co-workers. Classmates. Ruth and Naomi. Paul and Silas. And many more.
This piece of art that the Junior Youth worked on has a collage of pieces of maps as the background, symbolizing the places where people are coming from and going to. The people represent those crossing paths for a time- our Stirling community. Some in the community look backwards with gratitude for memories and fondness for what has been and what is well known. Others, perhaps, look back with regret or sadness. Some are looking forward with fear or worry as the future is unknown and may bring change and discomfort. Others look forward with hope and excitement at what is to come and eagerness to journey together with those who are part of this community at this time.
Spiritual Covenant with Six Nations
Two Row Wampum
For a little more than a decade, we as a congregation have been on a journey of trying to live into reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples of this land - learning what we can, building relationships and advocating for justice. In 2022, we began to more fully consider a particular, unique and hopeful opportunity to address some of those land injustices. We have been offered an invitation to enter into a Spiritual Covenant with Six Nations. This is part of a longer discernment process, and a critical part of the conversation at Stirling.
Click on the photo to learn more.
Our Worship Services and Faith Formation
Worship Service
Currently, we hold weekly Sunday morning services in our church sanctuary with a livestream provided via Zoom. At times, we move our worship service outdoors. Rooted in the Anabaptist Mennonite faith tradition, our services seek to explore the revelation of Biblical scripture and its implications in our lives, in our community and in our world. Services are typically filled with scripture, prayer, singing, children's time and a sermon that draw from a particular theme or scripture text. There is a nursery located on the balcony for parents with young children, and we welcome the 'noises' from a multi-generational worship service.
Faith Formation
After our Sunday morning services we hold a Faith Formation hour with learning and growing opportunities for all ages. Children and youth explore their faith in smaller classes while adults typically gather as one larger group. There is also opportunity to visit with others over coffee/tea during this time. Please check the weekly update email for details.
Information on our services (including the Zoom link), access to the members’ section of the website, upcoming event details, and church news are provided in our weekly Emails. To get on the list, please contact office@stirlingmennonite.ca.
Church Calendar
Reflections and News from Stirling
Where are We?
ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS
We are located at 57 Stirling Avenue North, at the corner of Weber Street and Stirling Avenue N in Kitchener, Ontario.
GRT Transit
Bus 7, stop at the corner of Stirling and King Street and walk up the hill one block; Bus 8, stop at the corner of Stirling and Weber Street.
LRT, stop at the Charles and Borden stop and walk up Charles Street to Stirling Avenue. Turn right on Stirling Avenue and continue to the corner of Weber Street and Stirling Avenue where the church is located.
By car please use the map, for directions. There is free parking available with overflow street parking and spaces available in the adjacent cemetery.
Communication policy for church closure:
In the event that the church is closed on a Sunday morning, due to safety concerns or issues with the church building, an email will be sent to the congregation and a notice be placed on our website. In the event of inclement weather, the MLT will endeavour to make a decision by 8am and send out notice, including an additional call to AM 570 for notice, by 8:30am. Please continue to use your best discretion and judgement in cases of inclement weather, regardless of whether the church stays open or not.