What's Going on at First?
The Central and First Shared Ministry Team has been brainstorming ideas around what Ministry Outreach opportunities there are and thinking about staffing the Shared Ministry Position(s) between the two congregations. This is not a conversation about Amalgamation, but as you will see in these less than three minute videos, it is some dreaming and creative thoughts about what it might be like to Share staff position(s) over the next 5,10 and 15 years.
If you missed these on Sunday morning just prior to the service here is a chance to catch up. Join in the conversations after church during the coffee time! Enjoy!
Daryl, Paul and the Shared Ministry Dream Team.
Dream Team Video# 1: https://youtu.be/9vz2cOt2raA
Dream Team Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxEOY3grdRg&list=PLmvPUglueRxUYk7raEhMjUw0ATGOjU426&index=4&t=18s
Dream Team Video #3: https://youtu.be/L6hoLC-u9_4
Dream Team Video #4: https://youtu.be/eG0hyk2DCZE
Dream Team Video #5: https://youtu.be/NfDyB9Y6bKM
If you missed these on Sunday morning just prior to the service here is a chance to catch up. Join in the conversations after church during the coffee time! Enjoy!
Daryl, Paul and the Shared Ministry Dream Team.
Dream Team Video# 1: https://youtu.be/9vz2cOt2raA
Dream Team Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxEOY3grdRg&list=PLmvPUglueRxUYk7raEhMjUw0ATGOjU426&index=4&t=18s
Dream Team Video #3: https://youtu.be/L6hoLC-u9_4
Dream Team Video #4: https://youtu.be/eG0hyk2DCZE
Dream Team Video #5: https://youtu.be/NfDyB9Y6bKM
You are invited to join us for worship Sunday Mornings at 10:30am.
*Online through our Google Meets Link
*Live through our Facebook Page
We'd love it if you joined us - even if you've never done so before!
This new season is a great time to connect with your faith community
and our friends from other United Churches in St. Thomas.
To watch our Online Worship Service LIVE on our Facebook page
(link to the livestream is posted on our FB page each Sunday just after 10:30am)
https://www.facebook.com/firstunitedchurch
(link to the livestream is posted on our FB page each Sunday just after 10:30am)
https://www.facebook.com/firstunitedchurch
You can check out Rev. Paul Vollick from Central United Church's Weekly Devotion & Prayers
as well as Lauri Ladd's musical choice for the week to go along with it
by clicking on the picture below. (on Central's website www.centraluc.ca)
You will find the information part way down the right hand side of Central's home page!
as well as Lauri Ladd's musical choice for the week to go along with it
by clicking on the picture below. (on Central's website www.centraluc.ca)
You will find the information part way down the right hand side of Central's home page!
The Youth Group will meet in the Sanctuary at First Church
on Tuesday, July 27 @ 7pm for a Movie Night!
on Tuesday, July 27 @ 7pm for a Movie Night!
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Monday “Coffee & Conversation” is taking a break until Monday, September 15th! Have a great summer! |
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Staff Vacation Times
Rev. Daryl will be on holidays:
Monday, July 12 – Sunday, August 15 &
Tuesday, August 31 – Tuesday, August 7
If you have a Pastoral Emergency during these times please contact Rev. Paul Vollick @ 519-870-8981
Jody will be on holidays:
Monday, July 26 – Saturday, August 14
Lori will be on holidays:
Friday, July 30 – Sunday, August 8
Rev. Daryl will be on holidays:
Monday, July 12 – Sunday, August 15 &
Tuesday, August 31 – Tuesday, August 7
If you have a Pastoral Emergency during these times please contact Rev. Paul Vollick @ 519-870-8981
Jody will be on holidays:
Monday, July 26 – Saturday, August 14
Lori will be on holidays:
Friday, July 30 – Sunday, August 8
Story Submissions for the Timeline for our
Anniversary Celebration (date TBA)
are still being accepted!
Invitation to contribute stories: We are inviting members of our congregation and community to contribute to the story that is First United Church. Perhaps you or your family have a special connection with the church, have an interesting story of your involvement or have a longer history as a member.
We’d ask that you submit your story to Richard Auckland at rauck27@gmail.com.
The intent is that your story will become part of a large timeline that will be posted in the hall on the way into the sanctuary by the Fellowship Room. Below are a couple of sample submissions, but you may have your own thoughts. If you have pictures feel free to include those as well.
Sample Church History Submissions
Please include the date (approximate is fine), your name and brief story or history
of your family’s involvement at First United Church. If you happen to have a picture to include that would be great.
1946 – Some members of the Auckland Family have attended First United since the 1940s. My parents were wed at Talbotville United Church in 1948, moved to Pearl Street and attended the church. Lloyd (my dad) served on the Board, the Trustees and was witness to the horrific fire in 1946 which burned the church beyond repair. As leader of the Argonauts and Argonettes (the youth group), and as a local teacher, he taught many of St. Thomas’ future leaders. My mother, Phyllis, was an original member of the United Church Women (UCW) at the church. All five of us children were baptised and raised in the church. My sister, Sandra (& Mike), 1971 and our son Jon (& Laura), 2018 were wed in the church. A fond memory is coming to church and sitting in the south transept. It was always warm there with the heater on and the sun would often shine through. The Sandersons, the Parsons and other families sat in the same transept for many years as I grew up. Submitted by Richard Auckland
1970s – A fond memory for me was growing up with Lloyd, my father leading the Argonettes and Argonauts. As a youngster, I was permitted to go tobogganing at Union Golf Course with the older crowd. After a really long run, I continued on into the creek and got a real soaker! Submitted by Richard Auckland
Anniversary Celebration (date TBA)
are still being accepted!
Invitation to contribute stories: We are inviting members of our congregation and community to contribute to the story that is First United Church. Perhaps you or your family have a special connection with the church, have an interesting story of your involvement or have a longer history as a member.
We’d ask that you submit your story to Richard Auckland at rauck27@gmail.com.
The intent is that your story will become part of a large timeline that will be posted in the hall on the way into the sanctuary by the Fellowship Room. Below are a couple of sample submissions, but you may have your own thoughts. If you have pictures feel free to include those as well.
Sample Church History Submissions
Please include the date (approximate is fine), your name and brief story or history
of your family’s involvement at First United Church. If you happen to have a picture to include that would be great.
1946 – Some members of the Auckland Family have attended First United since the 1940s. My parents were wed at Talbotville United Church in 1948, moved to Pearl Street and attended the church. Lloyd (my dad) served on the Board, the Trustees and was witness to the horrific fire in 1946 which burned the church beyond repair. As leader of the Argonauts and Argonettes (the youth group), and as a local teacher, he taught many of St. Thomas’ future leaders. My mother, Phyllis, was an original member of the United Church Women (UCW) at the church. All five of us children were baptised and raised in the church. My sister, Sandra (& Mike), 1971 and our son Jon (& Laura), 2018 were wed in the church. A fond memory is coming to church and sitting in the south transept. It was always warm there with the heater on and the sun would often shine through. The Sandersons, the Parsons and other families sat in the same transept for many years as I grew up. Submitted by Richard Auckland
1970s – A fond memory for me was growing up with Lloyd, my father leading the Argonettes and Argonauts. As a youngster, I was permitted to go tobogganing at Union Golf Course with the older crowd. After a really long run, I continued on into the creek and got a real soaker! Submitted by Richard Auckland