St. Clair Community Church

Christmas at St. Clair

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11

Celebrate with us this December and into the New Year. Everyone is welcome, and you can bring your family, friends and neighbours.

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The front of St. Clair Community Church: a white church with wooden double doors, a Christmas wreath on each side and wide steps up to the porch.

What’s happening

  • Advent Reflection

    An evening to get ready for Christmas: music, with the words up on the screen, candles and a short program. No need to sign up.

    Wednesday, November 25, 5:00 to 7:00 pmAt the church

  • Christmas Carolling

    Come and sing carols around the neighbourhood with us, then warm up at the church. Or ask the carollers to stop and sing at your home, in the Sombra, Courtright or Port Lambton area.

    Sign up: come carol with us Sign up: visit my home

    Saturday, December 19, 5:00 to 5:45 pmThen hot drinks and snacks back at the church

  • Christmas Camp for Kids

    Two days of Bible stories, songs, crafts, games and outdoor play, learning about the birth of Jesus and the meaning of Christmas, and a gift package for each family. It’s a Christian faith-based camp. The children play outside for part of it, so please dress them for the weather. Pizza and fruit snacks are provided, or send your child with their own food; please don’t assume the food provided is free of allergens. Registration is limited to 20 children per camp day. Every child needs a signed permission form: register your family online, or print the form or fill in the PDF and bring it to the camp, or call, text or email the church to say you’re coming and fill in a form at the camp, where there will be paper forms.

    Register your family The permission form, to printFill in the PDF

    Monday, December 21, 3:00 to 7:00 pm, and Tuesday, December 22, 9:00 am to 3:00 pmAt the churchFor children aged 5 to 12. Free.Sign up by Friday, December 18

  • Christmas Eve Service

    Celebrate the birth of Jesus together. Everyone is welcome; no need to sign up.

    Thursday, December 24, 4:00 pmAt the church

  • New Year’s Day Community Luncheon

    Start the year together: good food and games tables, with take-out if you’d rather eat at home. Sign up to come, or to lend a hand.

    Sign up: I’m coming Sign up: I’d like to help

    Friday, January 1, 2027, 11:00 am to 3:00 pmAt the Sombra Community Hall, 152 Smith Street

Sign up

Choose what you’re signing up for, and its questions will show. Sign-ups for the kids’ camp close Friday, December 18. The carolling and the luncheon have no deadline, but please sign up so we can plan.

Then fill in that part of the form below. You can leave the other parts empty.

If you chose Kids’ Christmas Camp

For children aged 5 to 12. Free. Registration is limited to 20 children per camp day. Register all your children here at once: each child has their own questions. Every child needs a signed permission form, and this is one. Rather not do it here? Print the form or fill in the PDF and bring it to the camp, or call, text or email the church to say you’re coming and fill in a form at the camp. Sign-ups for the camp close Friday, December 18.

About the camp

Christmas Camp is a Christian faith-based experience where children will learn about God’s plan for the birth of Jesus Christ and the meaning of Christmas. Activities may include Bible stories, prayer, songs, crafts, games and supervised outdoor play. The camp is provided for children ages 5 to 12.

Children will play outside for part of the camp. Please dress your child for the weather, including a warm coat, hat, mittens or gloves, and suitable boots. Please label belongings.

Pizza and fruit snacks will be provided. Families are welcome to send their child with their own food if desired. Please list all allergies and dietary needs below and discuss any necessary precautions with the organizers before camp. Please do not assume that provided food is free of allergens.

Which days?

Parent or guardian

Emergency contact other than parent or guardian

Child 1

Allergies and health information: only the camp leaders see these.

Food plan for child 1

Child 2 (if you’re bringing more than one)

Allergies and health information: only the camp leaders see these.

Food plan for child 2

Child 3 (if you’re bringing more than one)

Allergies and health information: only the camp leaders see these.

Food plan for child 3

Child 4 (if you’re bringing more than one)

Allergies and health information: only the camp leaders see these.

Food plan for child 4

Authorized pickup

My child may be picked up by the following people:

Parent Consent and Waiver

Permission to participate

I am the parent or legal guardian of the child named above and give permission for my child to attend Christmas Camp at St. Clair Community Church on John Street in Sombra, Ontario. I understand that this is a Christian faith-based experience teaching about God’s plan for the birth of Jesus Christ. I consent to my child taking part in the camp’s indoor and supervised outdoor activities.

Acknowledgement of risk and limited waiver

I understand that participation in games, crafts and outdoor play involves risks, including slips, trips, falls, collisions, minor cuts, exposure to cold or changing weather, and allergic reactions. I have considered these risks and voluntarily give permission for my child to participate. I will explain to my child the importance of following leaders’ instructions and safety rules.

To the extent permitted by Ontario law, I release St. Clair Community Church and its camp organizers, staff and volunteers from claims that I personally may have arising from the ordinary, inherent risks of my child’s participation. This limited waiver does not release claims arising from negligence or intentional misconduct, and does not waive any rights or claims belonging to my child that cannot lawfully be waived by a parent or guardian.

Emergency assistance and health information

If my child becomes ill or injured, I authorize camp leaders to provide first aid within their training and to contact emergency services as needed. If I cannot be reached, I authorize them to arrange emergency medical assessment or transportation for my child. Health professionals will obtain any treatment consent required by law. I understand that the organizers will attempt to contact me or the emergency contact as soon as reasonably possible.

I confirm that the health and allergy information I have provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I will notify the organizers of changes and discuss any medication or emergency care plan before leaving my child at camp. I consent to this information being shared with camp personnel and emergency responders as needed to care for my child.

Parent or guardian signature
The date is the day you send this.
If you chose Carolling: come carol with us
So we can let you know if anything changes.
If you chose Carolling: visit my home

The carollers have only 45 minutes, so they’ll call you first to see if they can fit you in.

A favourite carol, someone who can’t come to the door, where to park.
If you chose New Year’s luncheon: I’m coming
Eating in, or take-out?
So we can let you know if anything changes.
If you chose New Year’s luncheon: I’d like to help
What could you help with?

Tick as many as you like.

Photos

We sometimes take photos at our events to share in church newsletters, on our website or on our Facebook page. If you’d rather you or your children weren’t in them, tell an organizer on the day, or tick here.

Rather not use a computer? Call or text 226-402-4504, or write your name on the sign-up sheet at church on Sunday.