What's Going on at First?
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Join us for worship
Sunday at 10:30am Click on: meet.google.com/pjg-zbez-nax If you use your cell phone, it will prompt you to install a google meets app (If you haven't already done so). If you click on the link on your computer, it will just take you to the webpage. Or by phone (cell or landline) +1 289-350-8991 (PIN: 844463356) or +1 226-213-8281 PIN: 426 344 975 8715# All are welcome! |
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Virtual Coffee & Conversation
with Rev. Daryl Mondays at 10:30am How to join: Click on: meet.google.com/pjg-zbez-nax If you use your cell phone, it will prompt you to install a google meets app (If you haven't already done so). If you click on the link on your computer, it will just take you to the webpage. Or by phone (cell or landline) +1 289-350-8991 (PIN: 844463356) or +1 226-213-8281 PIN: 426 344 975 8715# |
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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!
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The Senior Choir is invited to attend a Virtual Check In with Jody on Thursday, April 2 @ 7:30pm Check your email or the Choir Facebook Group for the invite! |
SAFE, NO CONTACT FOOD DRIVE
THIS Saturday, April 4 you are invited to drop off Food Donations for the Food Bank in our Church Parking lot between 1:00 & 2:30pm. This will be a SAFE, NO CONTACT drop off - you pull into the parking lot, take the groceries out of your trunk and leave them in the designated area - it's THAT easy! (A Volunteer will be present to supervise).
Our Food Bank is in desperate need during this time.
Here is the Grocery Item Wish List for the Food Bank:
- Peanut Butter
-Toilet Paper
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
-Flour
-Juice Boxes
-Healthy Snacks & Pudding or Fruit Cups (used for children snack bags)
-Powdered Milk or Evaporated Milk
-Juice Drink Crystals
-Pasta Sauce & Spaghetti
-Diced Tomatoes or Tomato Sauce, Canned Stew or Chili
- Macaroni & Cheese or Kraft Dinner
- Sidekicks or Mr. Noodles or Instant Soups
- Rice or Instant Potatoes or Canned Potatoes
- Canned Tuna or Canned Meats
-Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables
-Brown Beans
-Canned Soups
-Fresh Fruit & Vegetables always appreciated
Monetary donations to the Food bank can be made via Canada Helps online (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-thomas-elgin-food-bank/)
or cash, cheque (made out to St. Thomas -Elgin Food Bank) or grocery gift card.
(Cash, Cheques and Gift Cards can be put through the Church mail slot (Curtis Street door, south west corner of the church).
Thank you for sharing!
Our Food Bank is in desperate need during this time.
Here is the Grocery Item Wish List for the Food Bank:
- Peanut Butter
-Toilet Paper
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
-Flour
-Juice Boxes
-Healthy Snacks & Pudding or Fruit Cups (used for children snack bags)
-Powdered Milk or Evaporated Milk
-Juice Drink Crystals
-Pasta Sauce & Spaghetti
-Diced Tomatoes or Tomato Sauce, Canned Stew or Chili
- Macaroni & Cheese or Kraft Dinner
- Sidekicks or Mr. Noodles or Instant Soups
- Rice or Instant Potatoes or Canned Potatoes
- Canned Tuna or Canned Meats
-Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables
-Brown Beans
-Canned Soups
-Fresh Fruit & Vegetables always appreciated
Monetary donations to the Food bank can be made via Canada Helps online (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-thomas-elgin-food-bank/)
or cash, cheque (made out to St. Thomas -Elgin Food Bank) or grocery gift card.
(Cash, Cheques and Gift Cards can be put through the Church mail slot (Curtis Street door, south west corner of the church).
Thank you for sharing!
Holy Week Worship (Online)
Palm Sunday - Sunday, April 5
Join us online @ 10:30am for our Palm Sunday Worship Service.
(On Saturday, April 4, there will be Palm Branches & Palm Branch Cross making instructions (a link to a video tutorial here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT-0Z6YSJoU) on the step outside the Curtis Street door (south-west corner of the building, up the stone steps). Please feel free to pop by the Church Parking lot and pick up some for your familybefore our Palm Sunday Worship Service.
Maundy Thursday, Thursday, April 9
Join us online @ 7pm for our Maundy Thursday Worship Service.
Good Friday Worship Service - Friday, April 10
Join us online @ 10:30am for our Good Friday Worship Service
Easter Sunday Worship Service - Sunday, April 12
Join us online @ 10:30am to celebrate the Risen Christ at our Easter Sunday Worship Service.
We will partake in Communion together, online during worship.
To join us for any of our Worship Services
Click on: meet.google.com/pjg-zbez-nax
If you use your cell phone, it will prompt you to install a google meets app (If you haven't already done so).
If you click on the link on your computer, it will just take you to the webpage.
Or by phone (cell or landline)
+1 289-350-8991 (PIN: 844463356)
or +1 226-213-8281 PIN: 426 344 975 8715#
All are welcome!
Join us online @ 10:30am for our Palm Sunday Worship Service.
(On Saturday, April 4, there will be Palm Branches & Palm Branch Cross making instructions (a link to a video tutorial here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT-0Z6YSJoU) on the step outside the Curtis Street door (south-west corner of the building, up the stone steps). Please feel free to pop by the Church Parking lot and pick up some for your familybefore our Palm Sunday Worship Service.
Maundy Thursday, Thursday, April 9
Join us online @ 7pm for our Maundy Thursday Worship Service.
Good Friday Worship Service - Friday, April 10
Join us online @ 10:30am for our Good Friday Worship Service
Easter Sunday Worship Service - Sunday, April 12
Join us online @ 10:30am to celebrate the Risen Christ at our Easter Sunday Worship Service.
We will partake in Communion together, online during worship.
To join us for any of our Worship Services
Click on: meet.google.com/pjg-zbez-nax
If you use your cell phone, it will prompt you to install a google meets app (If you haven't already done so).
If you click on the link on your computer, it will just take you to the webpage.
Or by phone (cell or landline)
+1 289-350-8991 (PIN: 844463356)
or +1 226-213-8281 PIN: 426 344 975 8715#
All are welcome!
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
Spring Rummage Sale
Saturday, April 25
8:30-11:30am
Donations of gently used spring & summer clothing for all ages needed!
Also looking for your extra special ladies clothing for our Ladies Boutique room.
Looking for home decor, knic knacs, pictures, china, glassware, bedding, towels, luggage, small appliances but please no microwaves, computers or TVs.
Children's and adult books, puzzles and games are needed as well.
Remember toys, toys, toys for all ages!