What's Going on at First?
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Join us for worship
Sunday at 10:30am Please email us at: office@1stunitedchurch.ca for the link to join our Sunday Worship or watch it LIVE on our Facebook page! All are welcome! |
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Virtual Coffee & Conversation
with Rev. Daryl Mondays at 10:30am Monday Morning Coffee & Conversation We'll be discussing the video of Jann Arden's interview at Hillhurst United Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtBW9NDqt6k (the interview starts at about the 16:30 point of the video) Please email us at: office@1stunitedchurch.ca for the link to join our Coffee & Conversation Time. |
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Blind Auction!
$2000 was raised for the General Fund!
$2000 was raised for the General Fund!
Check out the great Virtual Summer Camps being offered!
The Go Project!!
(our own Clare Beamish is involved with the Go Project! Awesome Clare!)
The Go Project!!
(our own Clare Beamish is involved with the Go Project! Awesome Clare!)
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Rev. Daryl's First Family Story Challenge!
Here is a First family challenge.
Let's write some bedtime stories to share with each other's families.
I wrote this one (below) a few years ago.
Used pictures on PowerPoint and put text on the slides.
Technically it was pretty easy.
I used some pictures we took at the time we were up at the cottage,
and then pulled others from my Photos on my computer.
The picture of the tailpipe on the red car was from Google Pics.
The kids wrote the story, acted in it and I helped them embellish!
It has been a keepsake and so much fun to revisit!
It made long days at the cottage fun- especially building the enormous sandcastle!
Anyone up for a creative challenge??
We'd LOVE for you to create some stories and send them to us!
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Click the link above to view Rev. Daryl's family's story!
Story Submissions for the Timeline for our
Anniversary Celebration (date TBA)
are still be 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 be 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 Fundraiser”
POSTPONED - New date TBA
There will be 186 marked envelopes posted.
You are invited to choose an envelope (or multiple envelopes)
and fill them with the amount of dollars marked on the outside of the envelope
(of course you are always more than welcome to donate more if you wish 😊).
When we fill all of the envelopes we will have raised $18,000!
We appreciate your participation!
This will go a long way in helping us meet expenses!
Please hold on to your Rummage Sale donations for now - We'll let you know as soon as we can accept them again! THANK YOU
Rummage Sale
Date TBA