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Posted June 5, 2020
Greetings folks,
We continue to worship online together Sunday at 10:30am. to get the link, email us at office@1stunitedchurch.ca
Our Church School children have been attending Sunday School online with Central's Sunday School via Zoom meetings - Sundays @ 9:30am. If you don't have the current link, please email Mrs. Auckland at 27 swifty@gmail.com and she will send it to you.
Join us with your tea or coffee Monday morning at 10:30am for a conversation. This week we look at a comedian's view of "why" we do things. It is a five minute clip sure to entertain and bring us around to a conversation about our Christian life in the world. All are welcome.
Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytFB8TrkTo
Central United also offers an online Coffee time on Wednesday mornings - email them at admin@centraluc.ca for more information!
Wednesday night from 7-8pm is Faith Sharing hosted by First Transition Team, but all are welcome to join in. Last week we shared what makes sharing our faith so hard or so easy. Thanks all. This week we share another conversation about our Spiritual journeys and get to know each other a bit more. This is part of our work together. Our goal is to deepen our identity around being a welcoming community. This sharing group is intentional about appreciating one another's story and the collective journey we take together in faith. We seek your help in living out our work.
For Father's Day: We had a lot of fun seeing your words you described for your Mothers on Mother’s Day. Father’s Day is coming up and we are asking anyone and everyone (from First and Central United Church) to write one thing that you love(d) to do with your father (or father figure in your life).
For example: fishing, building, cooking, etc. Then, if possible, please take a picture of you holding the word(s). These pictures and words will be used in the worship service on Father’s Day: Sunday, June 21st. Please send your picture entries to erinchute@hotmail.com.
On Thursday, an email was sent out about our upcoming Online Blind Auction Fundraiser. We hope everyone will check out that email, or our website and participate! This is a great way to have lots of fun AND raise money for the church at the same time! This event is open to everyone, so pass the info on to a friend if you'd like!
Are you wishing you could connect with friends & family through technology (such as Zoom, goto meeting) but don’t know how to get started? Already trying, but frustrated? Tom Lautebach has offered to help! You can contact Tom at 519-281-1492 or by email tom@lautebach.ca
Check out Tom's Video explaining how it works!
https://youtu.be/_lM5NbG9Azk
Hope all is well.
Rev. Daryl
Greetings folks,
We continue to worship online together Sunday at 10:30am. to get the link, email us at office@1stunitedchurch.ca
Our Church School children have been attending Sunday School online with Central's Sunday School via Zoom meetings - Sundays @ 9:30am. If you don't have the current link, please email Mrs. Auckland at 27 swifty@gmail.com and she will send it to you.
Join us with your tea or coffee Monday morning at 10:30am for a conversation. This week we look at a comedian's view of "why" we do things. It is a five minute clip sure to entertain and bring us around to a conversation about our Christian life in the world. All are welcome.
Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytFB8TrkTo
Central United also offers an online Coffee time on Wednesday mornings - email them at admin@centraluc.ca for more information!
Wednesday night from 7-8pm is Faith Sharing hosted by First Transition Team, but all are welcome to join in. Last week we shared what makes sharing our faith so hard or so easy. Thanks all. This week we share another conversation about our Spiritual journeys and get to know each other a bit more. This is part of our work together. Our goal is to deepen our identity around being a welcoming community. This sharing group is intentional about appreciating one another's story and the collective journey we take together in faith. We seek your help in living out our work.
For Father's Day: We had a lot of fun seeing your words you described for your Mothers on Mother’s Day. Father’s Day is coming up and we are asking anyone and everyone (from First and Central United Church) to write one thing that you love(d) to do with your father (or father figure in your life).
For example: fishing, building, cooking, etc. Then, if possible, please take a picture of you holding the word(s). These pictures and words will be used in the worship service on Father’s Day: Sunday, June 21st. Please send your picture entries to erinchute@hotmail.com.
On Thursday, an email was sent out about our upcoming Online Blind Auction Fundraiser. We hope everyone will check out that email, or our website and participate! This is a great way to have lots of fun AND raise money for the church at the same time! This event is open to everyone, so pass the info on to a friend if you'd like!
Are you wishing you could connect with friends & family through technology (such as Zoom, goto meeting) but don’t know how to get started? Already trying, but frustrated? Tom Lautebach has offered to help! You can contact Tom at 519-281-1492 or by email tom@lautebach.ca
Check out Tom's Video explaining how it works!
https://youtu.be/_lM5NbG9Azk
Hope all is well.
Rev. Daryl
You are invited to join us for worship Sunday Mornings at 10:30am.
Please email us for the link to join worship
Please email us for the link to join worship
2020 PAR Challenge
We all know the members of First United love a good challenge - and always come through!
The Finance Committee is issuing a 2020 PAR challenge to the congregation, and the good news is, you don’t need to be a golfer to participate!
What is PAR?
It stands for Pre-Authorized Remittance – or monthly automated contributions to the church.
On the 20th of each month, money will automatically come out of your bank account and go towards the General Fund of our church. You also have the option of using your Visa or MasterCard.
No cheques to write, no envelopes needed.
How do I sign up?
Signing up is easy! Simply obtain a PAR authorization form from the office or our website and fill it out.
You will need either a void cheques or a credit card number. You can change or cancel the contribution at any time. You can also sign up through PayPal on our church’s website.
What’s the challenge?
Currently we have 35 members on PAR with total monthly contributions to the General Fund of $3,484.
Our challenge is to have 40 members and $4,000 of monthly contributions to the General Fund.
If you have not signed up, please consider doing so. If you have signed up,
please consider increasing your contributions if you are able.
What about the Offering?
The offering is an important part of our Worship Service. We have cards available in the pews for those on PAR that can be placed in the offering plate. You can also consider donating a portion of your annual contributions by PAR, and still use your envelopes.
What are the benefits of PAR?
PAR allows for a regular, dependable flow of contributions to the church. It makes it easier for the church to budget and meet its monthly expenses. It also means continued support for our church, even if you are unable to be there every week. In addition, it makes supporting your church easier for you! Please consider signing up today!
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful* giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
*Remember, here at First, we love grumpy givers too!!
The Finance Committee is issuing a 2020 PAR challenge to the congregation, and the good news is, you don’t need to be a golfer to participate!
What is PAR?
It stands for Pre-Authorized Remittance – or monthly automated contributions to the church.
On the 20th of each month, money will automatically come out of your bank account and go towards the General Fund of our church. You also have the option of using your Visa or MasterCard.
No cheques to write, no envelopes needed.
How do I sign up?
Signing up is easy! Simply obtain a PAR authorization form from the office or our website and fill it out.
You will need either a void cheques or a credit card number. You can change or cancel the contribution at any time. You can also sign up through PayPal on our church’s website.
What’s the challenge?
Currently we have 35 members on PAR with total monthly contributions to the General Fund of $3,484.
Our challenge is to have 40 members and $4,000 of monthly contributions to the General Fund.
If you have not signed up, please consider doing so. If you have signed up,
please consider increasing your contributions if you are able.
What about the Offering?
The offering is an important part of our Worship Service. We have cards available in the pews for those on PAR that can be placed in the offering plate. You can also consider donating a portion of your annual contributions by PAR, and still use your envelopes.
What are the benefits of PAR?
PAR allows for a regular, dependable flow of contributions to the church. It makes it easier for the church to budget and meet its monthly expenses. It also means continued support for our church, even if you are unable to be there every week. In addition, it makes supporting your church easier for you! Please consider signing up today!
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful* giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
*Remember, here at First, we love grumpy givers too!!
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Ministers: ALL THE PEOPLE OF GOD
Intentional Interim Minister: Rev. Daryl Webber
Music Minister: Jody McDonald-Groulx
Secretary/Treasurer: Lori Hoffman
Custodian: Dave Luftenegger
Intentional Interim Minister: Rev. Daryl Webber
Music Minister: Jody McDonald-Groulx
Secretary/Treasurer: Lori Hoffman
Custodian: Dave Luftenegger
Office Hours
Our Church Building/Office is closed due to COVID-19.
Lori is working from home - Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm
Please call (519-631-7570) or email if you require assistance.
Lori is working from home - Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm
Please call (519-631-7570) or email if you require assistance.
Moved?? New to the Church??
If you have moved, or you are new to the Church, please fill out a Family Information Sheet (link below)
and return it to the office or send Lori a quick email with your new details so we can keep our records up to date! Thank you!
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