Preston Commons at St Peters

05/12/2026

Who is Hugo?????
We’ve been slowly refreshing some of the old bulletin boards around the building to better highlight all the amazing groups, rehearsals, programs, and community activity happening here these days.

And while pulling one of the boards apart, we found this little hidden message scratched underneath:
“I ♥ HUGO.”

No idea who Hugo is… but apparently someone was very committed.


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05/12/2026

A couple weeks later and we’re still thinking about how good the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra concert sounded in the sanctuary.

The mix of the orchestra, the youth performers, and a room full of people listening together made for a really memorable night. There were moments where the whole building just felt full in the best way.

Big thank you to Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, the Cambridge Youth Orchestra, and everyone involved in bringing the concert to life!

05/08/2026

There’s something kind of magical about hearing lines being rehearsed in a 100+ year old sanctuary!

Penny & Pound Theatre Productions bringing creativity, storytelling, and rehearsal energy into the space. Watching new ideas take shape in a cherished historic space.

Buildings like this were meant to be used.

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04/13/2026

We are very excited to welcome the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra on Saturday April 25 at 7pm for their Youthful Exuberance Concert!!! If you haven't got tickets yet, make sure to grab them soon! An amazing performance in Downtown Preston!

For tickets, click the link in their IG bio or visit our website at www.cambridgeorchestra.ca

Discover Preston

03/30/2026

We’re excited to introduce one of the groups using space at Preston Commons at St. Peters

Meet Chamber Ensembles — a really special intergenerational ensemble bringing together musicians across generations. They’ve been rehearsing in the Sanctuary and working on some beautiful, lesser-known quintets by Robert Kahn and Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Honestly, one of the best parts of this work is walking through the building on a rehearsal day and hearing music carry through the hallways. It changes the whole feel of the space.

This is exactly what we hope Preston Commons can be — a place that’s used, shared, and full of life.

So glad to have you as part of the community

03/26/2026

As Preston Commons continues to grow, we’ve been thinking a lot about what will make a space work for the local community.

We recently came across Community by Design by Waterloo Region Community Foundation, a podcast about “social infrastructure” — and it really reflects what we’re trying to build here.

Not just a building people use, but a space that supports connection, activity, and everyday community life.

If you’re curious about where this is all heading (or why it matters), this is a great listen.

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Community By Design: Exploring Social Infrastructure in Waterloo Region is a 5-episode podcast series that takes you on a tour of some of the most critical social infrastructure in Waterloo Region, where creative connectors are using everyday spaces—libraries, schools, public squares—to build be...

03/25/2026

We’re feeling pretty proud of this. 💛

Preston Commons at St. Peter’s was just featured in Cambridge Today and it’s exciting to see this next chapter taking shape right here in Preston.
Read the article:
https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/st-peters-church-in-preston-becoming-a-hub-for-community-12045625

A big thank you to Penny & Pound Theatre Productions for beautifully capturing what we’re working toward here and being part of the journey.

Through working with Relèvan Realty Brokerage Foundation, the church is renting out some of its spaces to other local organizations

03/11/2026

This building has been part of the Preston community for generations.

Today, Preston Commons is continuing that tradition by sharing the space with organizations working to build a stronger, more connected Cambridge.

03/11/2026

Creative space in action.

Preston Commons offers flexible rooms that are ideal for rehearsals and creative work. Music groups (like shown in the picture), theatre companies, and arts organizations use the space to practice, develop new work, and bring their ideas to life.

A welcoming place for creative groups looking for a regular space to rehearse and grow.

03/11/2026

One of the groups helping bring Preston Commons to life is Penny & Pound Theatre Productions

If you’ve ever walked through the building during one of their rehearsals, you know the energy they bring — scripts in hand, scenes taking shape, and a historic space filling up with creativity.

We love having Penny & Pound as part of the Preston Commons community and can’t wait to see what they create next.