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Farewell, Supply Minister, Search for New Minister, Noon Hour Concerts

First United Church, Waterloo
First United Church Summer Newsletter for July 22, 2022
Friday July 22, 2022

Friday July 22, 2022

In 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!

Worship this Week ... and this Summer (and Pastoral Care Coverage)

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 

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 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
Welcome Supply Minister - Fred Monteith

Welcome Supply Minister - Fred Monteith

We 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

For more infomation visit:

http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/welcome-supply-minister-fred-monteith

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Update from the Search Committee Seeking a New Minister

Update from the Search Committee Seeking a New Minister

The 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.

For more infomation visit:

http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/update-from-the-search-committee-seeking-a-new-minister

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47th Wedding Anniversary and Celebration of Life in honour of Jean Arnett

47th Wedding Anniversary and Celebration of Life in honour of Jean Arnett

The 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)

For more infomation visit:

http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/47th-wedding-anniversary-and-celebration-of-life

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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

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. **

Happening this Fall!

Happening this Fall!

Noon Hour Concerts restarting in the Fall

Noon Hour Concerts restarting in the Fall

Starting September 20 2022

Free 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!

For more infomation visit:

http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/noon-how-concerts-restarting-in-the-fall

ARTISANS AT FIRST

ARTISANS AT FIRST

SATURDAY 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

 

For more infomation visit:

http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/artisans-at-first

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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!

Let's Talk About It

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:

https://www.firstunitedchurch.ca/events/lets-talk-about-it

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Book Club - Braiding Sweetgrass

Book Club - Braiding Sweetgrass

by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Saturday, September 24, 2022

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer 

Click below for more information!

For more infomation visit:

http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/book-club-braiding-sweetgrass/2022-09-24

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Building Relationships, Living God's Transforming Love

Building Relationships, Living God's Transforming Love

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