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Posted July 8, 2020
Greetings to our Summer Friends from the St. Thomas United Churches!.
St Thomas' United Churches gather online for worship Sundays at 10:30am (email office@1stunitedchurch.ca for the link). This week Rev. Pegi Ridout from Central United Church is offering her message to us all. Thanks Pegi! Thanks to all those who help host and produce the worship service each week.
If you are having technical difficulties getting connected Sunday morning in any way, we have a tech group who are willing to walk you through the steps. They have had good success with a number of folks. Contact the office if you need assistance (519-631-7570 or office@1stunitedchurch.ca)!
Those without access to technology can reserve a seat at the church to watch the service on the screen (so if you know one of our members who doesn't have the internet or access to a way to watch our online worship - please let them know!). As mentioned last week there are protocols in place by the Ministry of Health and Antler River Watershed Region that we must abide by - STRICT Social Distancing will be practiced. Please contact Richard Auckland at 519-860-0381 or rauck27@gmail.com to sign up in advance.
If you'd like to participate in the worship service (scripture, lay leader roll, etc) but aren't comfortable doing it "live", 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
A reminder that children and youth can be part of Virtual Camps hosted by the Go Project & Pearce Williams Christian Centre!
Go Project's Virtual Camp Info: https://thegoproject.ca/virtual-camp
Pearce Williams' Virtual Camp Info: https://www.campisbetter.com/campityourself
Also, New Vision United Church is offering an Online Vacation Bible Camp 2020
- - Camp-in-a-Box - - which is open to all young people!
The Christian Education Committee of New Vision United Church St. Thomas invites all young people to register for Vacation Bible Camp. Camp will be online this year from Monday August 24th to Friday August 28th, from 1:00- 2:30 p.m.
(Please see the invitation attached to this email). Each child will receive in advance a (Camp-in-a-box) activity package that will include craft materials and other objects. The focus for camp this year is inspired by St. Paul- who stayed in fellowship with his churches through the modern medium of his day- letters. This camp will be using the modern medium of our day (computer and internet) to be church. Please let Rev. Jim Evans or Margaret McKnight at margaaret_mcknight@hotmail.com or 519-709-2234 know if you plan on participating. This will let them know who will be attending so that they can arrange the "Camp-in-a-Box" to be delivered to the children. Thank you to New Vision for offering this activity!
Monday Morning Coffee & Conversation 10:30-11:30am (email office@1stunitedchurch.ca for the link). If you have never heard of Father Richard Rhor here is a chance to meet one of our current Spiritual Leaders in our culture. He speaks to us about the second half of life and how it offers an opportunity to enter life anew from the point of view of "maturity" which he says all of us need some help reaching for! This humourous and gentle video is an hour long, but I think even the first ten minutes of his conversation will offer much to reflect on personally and collectively as we move to our second half of life. The lecture will be a good introduction to one of our leading Spiritual Leaders in the church as well! Enjoy! What stands out for you?
Here's the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YngpUoh2AxU
Just a note: Lori is on vacation until Sunday, July 19. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Daryl by phone or email (905-484-3318 or minister@1stunitedchurch.ca)
Savour summertime!
Rev. Daryl
Just a note: Many of you have been able to watch our services live. You may hear something that you want to revisit. If you want to share the service with someone else too you could just click on this link or copy it into your browser.
http://youtube.com/centralstthomas
This will take you to the Central United Church youtube channel where all the joint services will be posted.
Greetings to our Summer Friends from the St. Thomas United Churches!.
St Thomas' United Churches gather online for worship Sundays at 10:30am (email office@1stunitedchurch.ca for the link). This week Rev. Pegi Ridout from Central United Church is offering her message to us all. Thanks Pegi! Thanks to all those who help host and produce the worship service each week.
If you are having technical difficulties getting connected Sunday morning in any way, we have a tech group who are willing to walk you through the steps. They have had good success with a number of folks. Contact the office if you need assistance (519-631-7570 or office@1stunitedchurch.ca)!
Those without access to technology can reserve a seat at the church to watch the service on the screen (so if you know one of our members who doesn't have the internet or access to a way to watch our online worship - please let them know!). As mentioned last week there are protocols in place by the Ministry of Health and Antler River Watershed Region that we must abide by - STRICT Social Distancing will be practiced. Please contact Richard Auckland at 519-860-0381 or rauck27@gmail.com to sign up in advance.
If you'd like to participate in the worship service (scripture, lay leader roll, etc) but aren't comfortable doing it "live", 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
A reminder that children and youth can be part of Virtual Camps hosted by the Go Project & Pearce Williams Christian Centre!
Go Project's Virtual Camp Info: https://thegoproject.ca/virtual-camp
Pearce Williams' Virtual Camp Info: https://www.campisbetter.com/campityourself
Also, New Vision United Church is offering an Online Vacation Bible Camp 2020
- - Camp-in-a-Box - - which is open to all young people!
The Christian Education Committee of New Vision United Church St. Thomas invites all young people to register for Vacation Bible Camp. Camp will be online this year from Monday August 24th to Friday August 28th, from 1:00- 2:30 p.m.
(Please see the invitation attached to this email). Each child will receive in advance a (Camp-in-a-box) activity package that will include craft materials and other objects. The focus for camp this year is inspired by St. Paul- who stayed in fellowship with his churches through the modern medium of his day- letters. This camp will be using the modern medium of our day (computer and internet) to be church. Please let Rev. Jim Evans or Margaret McKnight at margaaret_mcknight@hotmail.com or 519-709-2234 know if you plan on participating. This will let them know who will be attending so that they can arrange the "Camp-in-a-Box" to be delivered to the children. Thank you to New Vision for offering this activity!
Monday Morning Coffee & Conversation 10:30-11:30am (email office@1stunitedchurch.ca for the link). If you have never heard of Father Richard Rhor here is a chance to meet one of our current Spiritual Leaders in our culture. He speaks to us about the second half of life and how it offers an opportunity to enter life anew from the point of view of "maturity" which he says all of us need some help reaching for! This humourous and gentle video is an hour long, but I think even the first ten minutes of his conversation will offer much to reflect on personally and collectively as we move to our second half of life. The lecture will be a good introduction to one of our leading Spiritual Leaders in the church as well! Enjoy! What stands out for you?
Here's the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YngpUoh2AxU
Just a note: Lori is on vacation until Sunday, July 19. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Daryl by phone or email (905-484-3318 or minister@1stunitedchurch.ca)
Savour summertime!
Rev. Daryl
Just a note: Many of you have been able to watch our services live. You may hear something that you want to revisit. If you want to share the service with someone else too you could just click on this link or copy it into your browser.
http://youtube.com/centralstthomas
This will take you to the Central United Church youtube channel where all the joint services will be posted.
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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