We are very pleased to be restarting our weekly Sunday Youth and Family Darbar in October! Sunday Darbar is one of the few weekly programs in the lower mainland providing English Katha for youth. The program takes place in the main Darbar Hall at Gurdwara Sahib Kalgidhar Darbar every Sunday evening from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This program is popular with children and families because all concepts of Sikhi are communicated in English by inspirational speakers.

With Guru Ji's Kirpa, Nitnem Santhia and Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Santhia classes started off last week! Nitnem Santhia students received a presentation about Santhia and classroom rules. Classes also did Ardaas before starting their Santhia. Students continue to physical distance inside and outside of the classroom!

Punjabi, Santhia, and Sikh Studies classes started 2 weeks ago. Thank you to all parents, students, and volunteers for doing your part in keeping everyone safe.

Punjabi classes began two weeks ago and they are off to a great start! Upon arrival, students sanitize their hands and get their temperature checked. They will then go into their classes where they sit 6 feet apart from all their classmates while wearing masks. Students are excited to be back in class and continue their learning!

Register today for the new Santhia class that is being offered from September to January! This class is for teens and young adults who have completed Nitnem Santhia and would like to continue developing their Gurbani reading, pronunciation, and understanding skills. This class is starting this Saturday (September 26, 2020), so register today!

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Volunteers attended an orientation where they learned about all the COVID-19 protocols that have been put in place for this year. These amazing Sevadars, ranging from 11-17 years old, are very dedicated and passionate about their Seva. They have a very important role to play this year and we are confident that they will do great!

Though it has been a while since our last GCY event back in February, we are excited to restart our youth program! Gurmat Center will be having its 46th youth group on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Since its launch in 2016, GCY has been a safe space for youth in high school and university to explore Gurmat without any judgement and where a healthy sense of belonging is fostered. We are eager to restart this program and sincerely hope you can attend!

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Gurmat Center staff participated in a school start up meeting where we discussed our GC restart plan and new procedures for the school year. We are so grateful to have such a dedicated team of Sevadars who did not hesitate to return this year despite the challenging times we are faced with. We are looking forward to another successful school year!

Although this year we are unable to celebrate the Prakash Divas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee with Abbotsford’s annual Nagar Kirtan, let’s look back at our 2002, 2003, & 2004 Gatka teams who enthusiastically participated & continue to participate in Gurdwara Sahib Kalgidhar Darbar’s Nagar Kirtan year after year!

We are pleased to announce that a new Santhia class is being offered from September to January! This class is for teens and young adults who have completed Nitnem and Guru Granth Sahib Jee Santhia and would like to continue developing their Gurbani reading, pronunciation, and understanding skills.