What's Going on at First?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
Our Shared Sunday Worship format has changed a little bit…
Here’s what you should know about
Sunday Mornings going forward!
You are welcome to attend in-person at First Church – still 10:30am!
Please enter through the Accessibility door in the parking lot.
Our Music Ministry (by Jody 😊), the Opening & Announcements and the Prayers
(as well as other aspects) are the responsibility of each Church.
The Family Worship Time (children’s time) and the Message
are shared between Central & First.
Church School is not shared, but we share the curriculum.
The Congregations and Church Schools will follow the same themes.
We are experimenting with the format and the technology.
The service will be tweaked as we learn and grow.
This is in preparation for sharing Ministry staff with Central UC.
We are so excited to share all of this with you!! See you Sunday!
Worship will still be offered Online for those who can’t attend in person.
*Live Online: See our YouTube Page (click below) for the Livestream link!
Here’s what you should know about
Sunday Mornings going forward!
You are welcome to attend in-person at First Church – still 10:30am!
Please enter through the Accessibility door in the parking lot.
Our Music Ministry (by Jody 😊), the Opening & Announcements and the Prayers
(as well as other aspects) are the responsibility of each Church.
The Family Worship Time (children’s time) and the Message
are shared between Central & First.
Church School is not shared, but we share the curriculum.
The Congregations and Church Schools will follow the same themes.
We are experimenting with the format and the technology.
The service will be tweaked as we learn and grow.
This is in preparation for sharing Ministry staff with Central UC.
We are so excited to share all of this with you!! See you Sunday!
Worship will still be offered Online for those who can’t attend in person.
*Live Online: See our YouTube Page (click below) for the Livestream link!
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!
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!
"Coffee & Curious Spirituality"
Join us Monday, October 18th @ 10:30am
In our time together October 18,
we will consider what the values we hold together as followers of Christ at
First Central and New Vision. These are videos to help us think about and u
nearth our motivations and what is most authentic to us about being spiritual beings. Consider too the values that we have explored in previous conversations.
What has staying power for you? Enjoy and join us!
The value of discernment and reflection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZFnxH4IKNE
Presence Coaching; the value of presence, and the move from habit.
https://presencebasedcoaching.com/about/mission-values
Discerning the Spirits, a look at Jesuit values through St Ignatius. 33minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzYN2hMqLI4
All who can get connected are welcome to join us Monday mornings at 10:30am online.
https://meet.google.com/pjg-zbez-nax
Join us Monday, October 18th @ 10:30am
In our time together October 18,
we will consider what the values we hold together as followers of Christ at
First Central and New Vision. These are videos to help us think about and u
nearth our motivations and what is most authentic to us about being spiritual beings. Consider too the values that we have explored in previous conversations.
What has staying power for you? Enjoy and join us!
The value of discernment and reflection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZFnxH4IKNE
Presence Coaching; the value of presence, and the move from habit.
https://presencebasedcoaching.com/about/mission-values
Discerning the Spirits, a look at Jesuit values through St Ignatius. 33minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzYN2hMqLI4
All who can get connected are welcome to join us Monday mornings at 10:30am online.
https://meet.google.com/pjg-zbez-nax
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The Shared Biker Gang at First & Central
stopped for a photo opportunity!
Join in the small group with all your friends
Mondays at 5:50pm in Central’s parking lot (off Moore Street).
This is brought to you by the Ministry of Joyful Gatherings!
stopped for a photo opportunity!
Join in the small group with all your friends
Mondays at 5:50pm in Central’s parking lot (off Moore Street).
This is brought to you by the Ministry of Joyful Gatherings!
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Youth Group meets at First Church on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:15pm.
All Youth are welcome! Youth Group Leaders: Chris Ross & Jean Fletcher |
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Join with Members of Central United for:
“Moses, In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet” 6 session bible study exploring Moses’s journey and what that means in our lives today. Afternoon sessions: Pinafore Park (across from the main washrooms) Wednesdays at 1 pm. If able, bring a lawn chair, bible and paper or electronic device for journaling. A study guide is available as well. Evening sessions: Please contact Kathryn Fletcher at fletcherfamily@rogers.com or 519-633-1902 to consider a suitable night or if you have questions. |
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A Game of Chess anyone?
Wednesday, Oct. 13th @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm To reserve a spot contact Terry Lanning 519-637-0988 or e-mail Terry at terry_lanning@sympatico.ca Please, bring your chess board (sets) and ‘Proof of Vaccination.’ All are welcome young, old, beginners and masters. |
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Want to be part of a Small Group Ministry?
Come Join Us!
Discussion on “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant
Discussion on “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant
When? Thursday, November 4th, 2 pm - 3:30 pm
Where? Central United Church, Fellowship Hall (Public Health Protocol in effect)
To reserve your spot contact Central's Church Office at 519-631-3503
Where? Central United Church, Fellowship Hall (Public Health Protocol in effect)
To reserve your spot contact Central's Church Office at 519-631-3503
Summer Connections - What places have a personal meaning to you this summer?
On Saturday, August 14, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti destroying homes, community buildings, and hospitals. Haitians and the international community are desperately racing to rescue survivors trapped under the rubble. But the number of deaths and the extent of the destruction are both increasing. And Tropical Storm Grace hit Haiti on August 16, making an already bad situation even worse.
This crisis requires a quick and compassionate response.
The United Church of Canada is in contact with local Mission & Service partners in Haiti, who are already on the ground in the areas where the damage is the worst. They are already providing emergency shelter, clean water, and food, and as the immediate crisis ends, they will be providing support for rebuilding homes and businesses and helping survivors deal with the trauma and tragedy.
The United Church of Canada has set up a donation page: united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/earthquake-haiti. If you give online, please tell them to credit your congregation (First United Church 7020420) so your donation will be added to the church’s Mission & Service total for 2021.
This crisis requires a quick and compassionate response.
The United Church of Canada is in contact with local Mission & Service partners in Haiti, who are already on the ground in the areas where the damage is the worst. They are already providing emergency shelter, clean water, and food, and as the immediate crisis ends, they will be providing support for rebuilding homes and businesses and helping survivors deal with the trauma and tragedy.
The United Church of Canada has set up a donation page: united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/earthquake-haiti. If you give online, please tell them to credit your congregation (First United Church 7020420) so your donation will be added to the church’s Mission & Service total for 2021.
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BOOK STUDY
If you feel like you are traversing a wilderness and want to share with others how to find courage and belonging in this scary time, please join susanna suchak in the Fall (well after Labour Day) in an online book study of Brené Brown’s book, BRAVING THE WILDERNESS. You could form your own group and gather together to participate in the discussions with others who are also venturing into new territory as we reopen our churches. Sneak peek here: https://brenebrown.com/blog/2017/09/07/braving-the-wilderness-excerpt/ There will be activities (mere suggestions) as well as discussions, so put on your best pilgrim gear and take a chance… Curious, but still wondering exactly what this might look like, email susanna suchak – susanna.suchak@gmail.com to ask your questions. |
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