Everything Eucharist, Fall 2024

Every Fall we regather from our scattered summer and reenter into the rhythms of worship and discipleship together. This year will be no different, with a variety of new ways to connect, and familiar ways to seek God together.

Please take a look below for more information about this season.

Note that we are still finalizing a few times and dates, and so this page will evolve over the next few weeks.

Any other questions? Click here to email our Elders Team

 

All black and white photos courtesy of John Crozier

Sunday Worship

  • Sunday worship begins at 10:30am and we recommend coming a little early to get settled

  • The service is about 90 minutes long, including a time of corporate singing, communal prayer, scripture reading, a sermon, and communion

  • There is both a nursery and a kids program that run alongside the service (please arrive early if you’re a new family hoping to have kids participating in either program)

  • You are welcome to come as you are (we really mean it)

Sunday Worship, 10:30-12pm
Eucharist Church Sanctuary, 130 Victoria Ave N

 

Homeless Crisis: Prayer Vigil

Like so many others, the city of Hamilton is facing an emergency around housing affordability and homelessness.

As winter approaches we want to call on our congregation (and the wider Church in the city) to join together in prayer.

This is a time for anyone who wants to pray for the homeless of our city, who would like to receive prayer as they work to support people experiencing homelessness, or for those who wish to brainstorm or get involved in how Eucharist might respond to this reality.  

In short: this is for anyone who wants to receive and/or give prayer on the topic of homelessness.  Please join us.

Wednesday October 23th, 7:30-8:30 in the Sanctuary (followed by Compline from 9-10pm)

Mid-Week Events:

 

Tuesdays

Godly Play, Youth Bible Study, and Parent Conversations

The fall rotation runs from October 15 until November 26th from 4-5:30. To support those with different schedules, we will begin with a snack from 4-4:30 (show up any time in there).

Godly Play aims to teach the basics of the biblical story in an interactive and playful way.

It is hosted by our Kid’s Coordinator Tash Crozier and some volunteer counsellors. Godly Play is designed for kids from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4/5. Kids in grades 4/5 can decide to stay in Godly Play or try “moving up” to Youth Bible Study.

Youth Bible Study is a space to dig deeper into our faith and ask questions about how to follow Christ.

It is hosted by Pastor Kevin and some volunteer counsellors. YBS is aimed for youth in Grades 6-9 (Grade 4/5 are welcome to join if able).

Parental Conversations are an open space for parents to talk about what it means to raise kids in the way of Christ. It will be hosted by Pastor Jill.

 

Wednesdays

Morning Prayer: Learning to Pray Together

A simple liturgy, based off the book of Common Prayer, for those who would like to seek God early in the morning. This prayer time is part of the ecumenical prayer network The Community of Common Prayer. For more information, pick up a copy of “10 Things I Wish I Knew About Common Prayer” - available on Sundays.

Wednesdays, 6:30-7am, every week

Compline: Psalms and Silence to Complete the Day

We gather in darkness to chant psalms and sit in silence. This service can be as anonymous as you want, though it’s a very accessible way to enter into chanting (you sort of learn as you go, but we use very simple tones)
Click here for an example of how this Psalter sounds when chanted (but our services are… darker).

Enter in stillness. Sit where you want. Pray as you’re able.

Wednesdays, 9-10pm

 

Thursdays

Co-working at Eucharist

Every Thursday the Eucharist sanctuary will be open for hanging out, co-working, book reading, and coffee sharing. Bring whatever you’re working on and whoever you want to hang out with.

Open Building, Thursdays 10-4pm
Eucharist Sanctuary, 130 Victoria Ave N

Taizé Worship

Taizé is a style of worship that is simple, repetitive, and meditative. You can hear an example of Taizé style-worship by following this link (click here). Our local Taizé group is a spiritually mature, patient group of singers, who would welcome you with open arms.

Taizé Worship, Thursdays 11am-12pm
Eucharist Sanctuary, 130 Victoria Ave N

Eucharist 101

Eucharist has been a worshipping congregation for over fourteen years, which is a lot to step into if you’re new (and for those who have been around a while, it can be a lot to remember).

Whether new to our congregation or just looking for a refresher, this three week course, lead by pastors Kevin and Jill, will offer insights into the history of Eucharist and reflections on our values, our theology, our structures.

We’ll meet Wednesday nights in the Back Hall from 7-8:45pm, with the option to join for Compline post class. You are welcome to join for all three classes, or just the ones you’re interested in. We’ll provide decaf coffee and tea. Feel free to bring a snack to share.

October 2: History and Values
October 9: Theology and Practice
October 16: Systems and Structures

Smaller Groups

Living Rooms

Living Rooms are monthly gatherings of 8-12 people who gather for a potluck meal and spiritual conversation.

They will run in homes across the city, loosely arranged by geography, and are open to anyone who regularly worships with our congregation and is over the age of 16.

To sign up for a Living Room fill out a form on Sunday, or click here to email Pastor Kevin and Pastor Jill.

Note: Interior Dungeons (Small Group Edition) has been postponed until January 2025. More info coming soon.

 

Taizé Prayer Gatherings: Evening Edition

Join together with others using simple musical prayer songs, scripture readings, candlelight and silence. 

Created by the Christian community in Taizé, France, this approach seeks to create unity among the diverse people of all households of the Christian faith.  It’s an easy-to-engage, restful approach to prayer.  No special knowledge needed!

You can hear an example of Taizé style-worship by following this link (click here).

Join us monthly: Back Hall at Eucharist Church, 130 Victoria Avenue North, Hamilton, ON, 8 – 9 p.m.

October 20, November 17, December 15
(the third Sunday of each month)

Discerning New Elders

Our currently Elders Board is currently accepting nominations for our newest Elders. Elders are spiritually mature people (of any age) who are committed to discerning and directing our congregation.

Click here to learn more about our discernment process and how you can be a part of it.

Annual Report 2023-2024

Miss the meeting but still want to read our Annual Report? If you are on our email list you should have received a copy of the report and proposed budget. If you would like to request a copy click here to email our elders board who will send you a link.

 

Projects + Updates:

 

Windows Fundraiser

If you haven’t been around the building much in the last two years, you may not have noticed that many of the old windows in the space are slowly crumbling. When we bought a 125-year-old building we knew these sorts of repairs would be an issue of timing.

It appears that now is the time to fix these windows, and in doing so, to bring back light and life to our building.

 

Connect on Facebook

If you consider Eucharist your church home, we invite you to join our Congregational Facebook group, where people share prayer requests, news from the city, and all sorts of other goodness. We recommend intentionally checking it every few days. Don’t rely on notifications as they are pretty inconsistent.

Click here to be added to the Facebook group.

If you don’t have a Facebook account but would like to use our guest account, click here for more details.

Give Online

We are so grateful for those who are a part of our church and give faithfully to God’s work among us.

Click this link to learn more about giving, why it matters, and how to give online during this time.

Click here to watch a video about giving during this season of self-isolation.