Community of Christ Church is giving again with over $600 going to the Kiwanis Music Festival in Stratford
- Gary West
- 7 hours ago
- 2 min read
The aroma of pancakes, sausages and warm conversation filled the Community of Christ Church hall last weekend, as neighbours and friends gathered for the church’s monthly community breakfast.
Each month volunteers, prepare a hearty, homemade meal and direct the proceeds toward a very local cause. This month’s breakfast supported the Stratford Kiwanis Festival of the Performing Arts, an organization that has played a meaningful role in the community for generations.
The Kiwanis music festival is more than an annual event, it is a cornerstone of artistic growth in the region. For countless children, youth and adults, the festival provides a welcoming stage to explore and strengthen their talents in music, speech, drama and other performing arts.
Participants receive helpful guidance from trained adjudicators, encouraging learning, confidence and personal development.
Organizers from both the Community of Christ and the Kiwanis music festival, noted that partnerships like this help to ensure the continued support of art education in Stratford.
“When we support the festival, we’re supporting opportunities,” said one volunteer. “Opportunities for people to express themselves to challenge themselves and to discover new gifts.”
The morning saw a strong turnout, with neighbours gathering not only to enjoy a meal, but to strengthen the sense of belonging that defines the event.
Over $600 was raised and will help the Kiwanis festival’s continuous mission of enriching lives through artistic expression, and offering performers a space to learn, shine and connect.
The next community breakfast will be held on Sunday, Dec. 28 from 9-11 a.m., with proceeds going to the Stratford House of Blessing, supporting local families and individuals in need.
All are welcome to attend and share in good food, good company and the ongoing spirit of community care.
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