Welcome to First! We’re glad you are here!

 

Rev. Hoeun Lee will be in the office Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday  from 9 am to 3 pm.

Phone: 519-745-8487 (ext. 208)

Cell: 519-722-5990

Email: rev.hoeun.firstunited@gmail.com

 



Sunday, February 9th  – Fifth after Epiphany

 

Lectionary Readings:

Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13); Psalm 138 (VU p. 860); 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11; Luke   5: 1-11



 

 

Deadline for submission to the weekly updates is Tuesday by 12:00 p.m.

 

CONTRIBUTIONS:  

To get your offering to the office you can use PAR, e transfer to firstunitedchurch@rogers.com, website donation www.firstunitedchurch.ca or send a cheque. Cheques can be dropped off at the church mailbox which is located at the Entrance on the William Street side of the building.

Also, you may send your cheque to 

First United Church

16 William St. West

Waterloo ON

N2L 1J3

Reminder, credit card companies have a fee of around 3-5%.  If you wish First to get the full amount, then please add that percentage to your contribution.

 

ANNUAL REPORT INFORMATION

 

PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT

 

All groups and committees preparing information for the Annual Meeting on March 9, 2025, are reminded of the following timelines: 

 

All reports are due now and  must be in Word Document format. Please send electronically to the new address only (not the church office). firstunited.annualreport@gmail.com

 

Please submit Financial reports to treasurer, Paul Miller  pmiller0324@rogers.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

The rose on the communion table today is placed in joy and thanksgiving for the safe arrival of Maren  Juliana Martin, daughter of Nathan and Isabella Martin and granddaughter of Kathleen King Martin.

 

 

TUESDAY NOON HOUR CONCERTS

Join us on Tuesday Feb. 4th for our FREE Noon Hour Concert.  This week’s performance is: Anita Pari – piano, Jaeyong Chong – cello..  Remember to pre-order your lunches by Thursday Noon at firstunitedconcerts@gmail.com. (egg, ham, salmon or tuna on whole wheat $6;butter tart, nanaimo or date square $2; tea or coffee $2) See you there!

 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REQUEST

The Nominating Committee is working to provide a full slate of board members and committee members for 2025 for the Annual Meeting which is coming up on Sunday, March 9.

 

All of the committees and the Church Board would be happy to welcome new members. If you know someone you think might be interested in joining a committee or the Board please speak to them or let the Nominating Committee know. If you have a keen interest in a specific area yourself, let us know.

 

In particular we want to let you know that there are several positions on the Church Board called congregational representatives. These positions are a good way to join the Board and learn how it operates.

 

We are looking for a vice chair of the Board as well as a recording secretary.

 

This year we are also looking for members for a new Communications Committee. The committee will provide support for staff to expand our online presence with younger generations including short videos and podcasts and will continue our engagement and outreach through our website, newsletter and social media.

 

Here are the committees and some possibilities for you to consider: Worship, Pastoral Care, Property, Outreach, Faith Development, Justice Team, Affirming/Inclusion, Ministry and Personnel, Stewardship/Finance, Nominating.

 

The Nominating Committee is Marg Dickson, Muriel Omand-Naylor and Mary Joan Brooker. We would be happy to hear from you.










NOTE FROM YOUR MINISTRY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

One of the roles of your Ministry and Personnel Committee is a healthy relationship role, responsible for overseeing the relationship of the pastoral charge staff to each other and to people in the congregation.

First United is blessed with staff who are so committed to their work for us.  If you have praise or concerns about a staff member or the work of a staff member, we urge you to speak to that staff person.   If you are not able or willing to speak to the staff member the matter can be shared in signed correspondence with the M&P Committee.  All issues are considered confidentially by the M&P Committee.  Anonymous complaints or rumours will not be considered.  

The current members of the Ministry and Personnel Committee are Marg Dickson, Jean MacLean, Nola Mott, Ken Mott and Joan Westcott.

Joan Westcott, Chair, M&P Committee

 

UCW MEETING

The UCW will meet on Thursday, February 7 at 1:30 pm in the church parlour. The theme will be “Hands, Hearts and Feelings”. All are welcome to join us for an interesting program and time for planning and fellowship.

 

TOWNHALL MEETING

There will be a Townhall Meeting on Sunday February 9th following the service.  

 

This Townhall Meeting  will be led by the Envisioning Task Force Team.

 

11:40-12:30 – Lunch

12:30-13:30 - Conversation

 

SENIOR SING-ALONG AND MORE – GOLDEN HYMNS AND FELLOWSHIP

Join us for the February “Senior Sing-Along and More!”  Experience an afternoon of joyful hymn singing, heartwarming fellowship, and fun surprises.!

 

DATE: Thursday February 20th

TIME: 1:30 pm

LOCATION:  First United Church Chapel

 

Bring a friend, your love for music and your best singing voice!  We can’t wait to see you there.

 

Mark your calendar for upcoming dates of Senior Sing-Along and More:  March 20; April 17;  May 15; June 19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOINT YOUTH GROUP

Thanks to everyone who got back to us about their flexibility around our early February meeting! We are going to go ahead and do tubing on Thursday, February 6.

Pick up and drop off will be at Parkminster United Church in the parking lot on Thursday, February 6. Please arrive by 6:50pm. We will be back at the church around 8:30pm. 

Chicopee Tube Park requires CSA approved helmets for anyone 12 years old and under. CSA approved helmets include bike, ski, or hockey helmets. The leaders will have some additional helmets to borrow if needed - please indicate on the form if your youth must wear a helmet on the hill, either due to Chicopee rules, or for your own comfort.

There is no cost to participants for this activity. Chicopee does sometimes have food and hot chocolate available at an additional cost.

Please ensure that you are dressed appropriately to spend an hour and a half outdoors - this includes a hat (or helmet), mitts, snow-pants, boots, etc. 

We are really looking forward to this fun winter-time adventure with you!

Come as you are! We strive to create a brave space for all of you by being an explicitly 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive and neurodiverse accepting group! We also recognize that youth group can be intimidating for Indigenous and racialized youth, and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive group. Please feel free to contact us at rebecca.w.westminster@gmail.com if you have any questions.
 YOU ARE LOVED. YOU MATTER TO US. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
Blessings,
Bethany McMullen and Rebecca Whiting






















 
Sunday,  Feb 2
 

10:30 am

Worship – 4th After Epiphany

Sanctuary.

11:30 am

Refreshments

Hilliard Hall

1:00 pm

Kids Concert Musicians

Parlour

1:00 pm

Kids Concert

Hilliard Hall

3:00 pm

Noon Hour Concert Rehearsal

Sanctuary

5:00 pm

KW Chamber Music Society

Chapel

 
Monday, Feb 3
 

5:00 pm

KWYO – Sinfonia

Sanctuary

7:00 pm

Scouts

Hilliard Hall

 
Tuesday, Feb 4
 

8:00 am

Noon Hour Concert Prep

Hilliard Hall/Kitchen

12:15 pm

Noon Hour Concert

Sanctuary

1:30 pm

Property Committee

Parlourfrd

5:00 pm

KWYO – Strings

Sanctuary

5:15 pm

KWYO – Preludium Strings

Chapel

 
Wednesday, Feb 5
 

6:30 pm

Sparkes

Labyrinth Room

6:30 pm

Embers

Hilliard Hall

 
Thursday, Feb 6
 

10:00 am

Bell Choir

Sanctuary

1:30 pm

UCW Meeting

Parlour

4:00 pm

Family Choir

Chapel

7:00 pm

Gallery Choir

Chapel

 

Friday, Feb 7

 

1:00 pm

Fridays at First
Hilliard Hall/Kitchen
 
Saturday, Feb 8
 

9:00 am

Knitting Group
Parlour

1:00 pm

Dungeons & Dragons
Labyrinth Room

3:30 pm

Games Night
Parlour

 

 
Sunday, Feb 9
 

10:30 am

Worship – 5th After Epiphany

Sanctuary

11:30 am

Congregational Townhall Meeting

Hilliary Hall/Kitchen

3:00 pm

Laurier Academy of Music

Narthex/Sanctuary

4:00 pm

MTSpace (Cinema Club Project)

Parlour

 

WEEKLY UPDATE

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February 2, 2025

 

      Minister                                             Rev. Hoeun Lee      

Music Director                           Kathleen King Martin

  Church Administrator                      Sheena Curwood

AV Technician                                       Harold Arnett                                       

Custodian                                                Jay Brooker

Assistant Custodian                              Craig Lennox

 

16 William Street West

Waterloo, Ontario N2L 1J3

Office: 519-745-8487 x201 

Office Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  

  

email: office@firstunitedchurch.ca

website: firstunitedchurch.ca

 

Chair of the Board

email:  firstunitedboardchair@gmail.com