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Friday July 8, 2022
I hope you are having a wonderful summer so far! This is a brief update of happenings this summer and into the Fall Take care! |
Worship this Week ... and this Summer (and Pastoral Care Coverage)
Sunday July 10th – Rev. Harry Disher At 10:30 am – Theme: “Baptism Sunday” To join the service online CLICK HERE Click the button to see what is happening with Worship and Pastoral Care this summer For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/blog/worship-this-week-and-this-summer-and-pastoral-care-coverage
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OUR FAREWELL TO HARRY
OUR FAREWELL TO REV. HARRY DISHER
How fast the years fly! Rev. Harry Disher joined us in 2020 to lead us through Intentional Interim Ministry. It seems like such a short time ago, but our time with Harry is now coming to an end. Harry will be with us until the end of August, but his last Sunday leading worship for solely First United will be July 31 and we think that would be the best time for us to celebrate his time with us. Please join us after church on that day for a time of celebration.
As is our tradition, we would like to collect money for a farewell gift for Harry. If you would like to contribute you can make your donation one of three ways:
e-transfer you donation to giftingatfirst@gmail.com Please indicate that it is for the gift for Harry Disher. Or write a cheque to First on Stage and on the cheque indicate it is for the gift for Harry Disher and drop it off at the office or in the church mailbox or mail to the church Or put cash in an envelope with the message gift for Harry Disher and deliver the envelope to the church office. There will also be cards to leave a personal message for Harry at the church starting on Sunday July 10
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OFFICE HOURS FOR THE SUMMER
For July and August, the office will be open: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Closed Fridays |
OUR COMMUNITY GARDENNeeds Weeders, Watering and Thinning of Plants Weeders and Waterers are Welcome to spend some time this summer, helping our tasty vegetables and herbs grow. Don't forget to encourage passers by to pick some for themselves! You are welcome too! For more infomation visit:
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Information about Silver Lake Camp and a U.S. Student Looking for Housing in Waterloo Click the button for more info For more infomation visit:
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ON THE FENCE AND IN THE LITTLE LIBRARIES
Summer Clothing on the Fence and Little Libraries at First United Click on the button below to read more! For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/on-the-fence-and-in-the-little-libraries
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Ways to Donate to First United
You can get your offering to the church office in several ways: You can use PAR, or E transfer to firstunitedchurch@rogers.com, or Website donation to www.firstunitedchurch.ca, or Send a cheque to First United Church, 16 William St. West, Waterloo ON N2L1J3, or Drop a cheque into the mailbox located at the Entrance on William St. side.
**Just a reminder- credit card companies have a fee of around 3-5%. If you wish the church to get the full amount, then please add that % to your contribution. ** |
"Did you know that .....?"
Did you know that First will be renting out space for part of the summer to a STEM Day Camp for kids 5-13? (STEM stands for Science Technology Engineering Math) Today's interesting tidbit! |
Happening this Fall!
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Book Club - Braiding Sweetgrassby Robin Wall Kimmerer - Saturday, September 24, 2022 Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererDrawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings—asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass—offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices. Click below for more information! For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/book-club-braiding-sweetgrass/2022-09-24
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Let's Talk About It
We won’t be meeting in July and August. The next time will be Wednesday, September 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. New members welcome. Zoom link will be available on the website. See you then. For more infomation visit:
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ARTISANS AT FIRSTSATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH, 2022 We will be hosting Artisans at First at First United again this year on Saturday, October 15th, 2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is a market of handcrafted items, no commercially-prepared items. Vendor spaces come in a range of sizes/prices. We welcome a wide range of items. If you wish to have a space to sell your creations, or if you know someone who wishes to have a space, please contact Joan Westcott at handatfirst@gmail.com
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Bake Table at Artisans at First
United Church Women will be hosting a bake sale table at the Artisan event in October. When you are busy making jam or pickles this summer, please consider donating a jar or two to our table... Thank you from UCW Exec! |
Together We Stand, but Apart
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