Junior Choir Practice
This group ranging from age 5 to 15 meets every
Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. following regular worship. They practice in
the sanctuary under the direction of Valerie MacBeath accompanied by Sharon
Cameron. New members are always welcome!
The Park Royal Choir Practice
This group meets for practice every Thursday
evening at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. They share their gift of music with the
congregation during regular worship and on other special occasions throughout
the year. New members are always welcome. If you like to sing and
feel you might be interested in sharing your talent with this group, just drop
in for practice any Thursday at 7:00 p.m. or contact the Director of Music,
Valerie MacKenzie.
Among Friends
A group of women who meet for fun,
fellowship and the joy of singing, meets in the Parlor or Foyer for
practice each Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m.
If you have an interest in singing, you should check this group
out. New members are always welcome.
Step by Step
Is Park Royal's band. They play
contemporary Christian music including many original arrangements composed by
different members of the group. They have been invited to play at
churches and other events on PEI, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and have become
an integral part of Park Royal's music ministry.
Singing Strings:
This is a group of young musicians, under the
direction of John and Jen Clement, who meet for instruction and practice
at various times throughout the week in the Sanctuary.
Sunday School for all ages 3 and up is offered during the
worship time on Sunday mornings from September to June. A nursery
is available and supervised crib care is offered for the convenience of young
parents and guardians.
Kids Connection is a before and after school program offered
between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday. They offer a full range of programming both during the
school year and during the summer holiday season. For information contact Cynthia Bradley or
the church office.
The Parkdale Sherwood Headstart Program:
This is a non profit licensed
inclusive childcare center that offers
year round part time and full time preschool and kindergarten programs for
children aged three to school aged. Headstart is a registered charity
dedicated to supporting and strengthening family life and the well being of
young children by providing developmentally appropriate child care services in
a caring, safe, interesting environment. Headstart operates
between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday - Contact number
892-5916.
Morning Fitness Program:
This program is sponsored by the City of
Evening Step Program:
Also sponsored by the City, this
program meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00
p.m. in the gym. If you are interest in a good aerobic exercise program, this
is the program for you.
Al-anon meetings are held on
Thursday evenings commencing at 8:00 p.m.
The Park Royal Prayer Group meets in the Board Room on the 3rd
Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
They gather for a time of prayer on behalf of concerns, issues and needs
of members of the congregation, community and world.
The Women's Fellowship Group is comprised of women
interested in fun, friends, fellowship and community service. They meet
on the 3rd Monday at members home where they enjoy a
variety of activities and plan projects they feel could contribute to the
ongoing work of Christian outreach.
The Men's Fellowship Group:
This group meets every Tuesday morning for
breakfast at 8:00 a.m. They enjoy a time of fellowship, discussion and singing
during a light breakfast. They support several projects throughout the
year and provide a musical ministry to the senior's homes and nursing homes
around Charlottetown. If you are a morning person, you will enjoy this
group.
United Church Women
The UCW General meeting is held on the 4th
Tuesday of each month in the parlor. UCW
Unit meetings are held at various times and places. For details on these
meetings please contact the church office.
The Official Board - meets four times a year in the church
parlor at 7:00 p.m. in: Oct., Dec., Feb., & Apr.
The Session - Board of session meets five times a year in the
parlor at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of Sept., Nov., Mar.,
& May.
Christian Development Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. on the same
night as Session unless otherwise advised.
This is a sub-committee of Session. It is responsible for the oversight
of the congregations Christian development program.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. on the same
night as Session. This committee of Session is responsible for the review
of the order of public worship and oversight of regular and special
worship services.
Membership and Visitation Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. on the same
night as Session unless otherwise advised.
This committee of Session is responsible for the maintenance of the roll
of the church membership and the oversight of planned congregational
visitations.
Communion Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. on the same night as
Session. This is the committee of
Session that is responsible for the maintenance, preparation, clean-up and the
serving of the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Committee of Stewards meets regularly on the third Wednesday
of each month except October, December, February and April, at which time
they meet on the same night as the Official Board. This board is responsible for the
administration of the financial matters of the Church and also accountable to
the Official Board.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated during
worship on: World Wide Communion Sunday (1st Sunday of October),
Dec. Feb. Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunday, (at the early service 7:00
a.m. and at the 10:30 a.m. service.) & June.
The Sacrament of Baptism is offered as requested to
accommodate the family if at all possible.