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Friday July 22, 2022In this week's newletter, among other things, you'll find an update about Supply Ministry in the Fall and some information on the search for a new minister. Stay Cool! Stay Safe! |
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Worship this Week ... and this Summer (and Pastoral Care Coverage)Sunday July 24th, 2022 – UCW – Nancy Lennox Sunday July 31st, 2022 – Rev. Harry Disher – at First United (Followed by a farewell for Harry) To join the service online CLICK HERE Click the button to see what is happening with Worship and Pastoral Care this summer |
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OUR FAREWELL TO HARRYOUR 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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Welcome Supply Minister - Fred MonteithWe are pleased to announce that the Rev. Fred Monteith has accepted the position of Supply Minister. His official start date is Tuesday September 6th, 2022 and his term is for four (4) months with the possibility of an extension. He'll be serving until a permanent minister is called. Read more at the link below |
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Update from the Search Committee Seeking a New MinisterThe search committee has begun the process to find a new minister. We have attended training with the Western Ontario Waterways Region and have gained access to "Church Hub" where we have posted the availability of the First United position, along with the documents that were created through the transition process.
Click the button below to read more.
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47th Wedding Anniversary and Celebration of Life in honour of Jean ArnettThe celebration will be held in the Hawks Nest room, located on the top floor within the Fred Nichols Campus Centre at Wilfrid Laurier University(Click below for more information) |
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Happening this Fall! |
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Noon Hour Concerts restarting in the FallFree Noon Hour Concerts will resume on Tuesdays starting Tuesday September 20th from 12:15 - 12:45. Lunches will also be available from 11:30, with details and the concert schedule appearing on the website soon. Hope to see you then!
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ARTISANS AT FIRSTWe 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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Let's Talk About ItWe 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. |
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Book Club - Braiding SweetgrassBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererClick below for more information! |
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Building Relationships, Living God's Transforming Love |
