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.

Only 2 weeks until classes begin!

The summer team has worked incredibly hard over the last two months preparing for the school year. Although we missed our summer campers and volunteers this summer, the staff is ready to welcome our students back in a few weeks!

Gurmat Center received a special visit from MP Brad Vis of Matsqui-Mission-Fraser Canyon. We had a great discussion with MP Vis regarding the opportunities that Abbotsford has to offer for the youth and their futures. We look forward to future visits with MP Vis and having more healthy discussions on how we can build a stronger community!