Men’s Fellowship will resume on Monday, January 6 at 9:00 am

Martial Arts Group will meet on Monday, January 6 at 7:00 pm (see news item below)

Veterans’ Fellowship will resume on Wednesday, January 8 at 2:00 pm 

Winter E Z Fitness will resume on Thursday, January 9 at 10:30 am

Seniors having Fun will resume on Thursday, January 9 at 1:00 pm

In January 2025, in partnership with Systema Kingston and Evolution BJJ, St. Mark's will be offering Martial Arts training for both adults and children.  Initially, training is being offered in Systema, Brazilian Jiujitsu, and Boxing.  (Systema is a Christian Orthodix Martial Art based on four main components: Breathing, Relaxation, Posture, and Movement).

Further details of this new program/mission can be found by clicking on the Button below.  Information provided includes:

• Overview of the program
• Training schedule for January
• Monthly fees
• Reservation link

Should you require any additional information, please contact Dave Muralt at: xboxdad01@gmail.com

Come and take part in this seven session program and explore the rich history and diversity of Anglicanism.

No prior study or knowledge is needed, only a curiosity and desire to gain deeper insights into the Anglican tradition.

Sessions start at 5:00 pm with a meal and end at 7:30 pm.

This first session will revolve around the question: "Are Anglicans ‘Protestant’ Or ‘Catholic'"?’

Sessions will take place at St. Mark’s Church Hall, Barriefield.

Join the Discussion and Fellowship, Free of Charge!

For more info and registration: johnhounselldrover@gmail.com

OR search “Anglicanism 101” on Facebook.

From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Parish Hall.

More details to follow.

St. Mark's Book Club will be meeting at the home of Alan Rumsey at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28, to discuss the book "Churches: A Time to Die – Hope for New Life" by Anthony Gifford.  It is hoped that Andrew may be able to join us for this discussion.

The author describes himself as follows:

"I was raised within 'the church', but bored, knowing that there must be much more to the message of Jesus than what was around me. After teaching and ranching (beef cattle) for twelve years, I went to a great seminary, not to train for 'ministry' but to learn. After being convinced to become ordained, I served for twenty years, usually unsuccessful at changing things from within, trying to nudge churches into becoming places of DOING more than BELIEVING. Badly broken, I left. Now, with regained strength, I'm finding my voice to share what I know, that God, by whatever the Name, has more for us then mere Christianity, that we are called to share and question. After years of living 'on board' our sail boat, I live with my wife, among friends, on Amherst Island near Kingston, Ontario. Life is good, and very challenging."

New members of St, Mark's Book Club are always welcome.

If you would like to contribute to this discussion of Anthony Gifford's book, please contact Alan at alan@planetrumsey.ca