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Friday August 5, 2022
In this week's newletter, among other things, you'll find links to connect online with the joint Waterloo worship setvices throughout August. This coming Sunday (August 7) will mark the final service lead by the Reverend Harry Disher, at First United. Stay Cool! Stay Safe! Welcome to August! |
Celebration and ThanksMarking the Interim Ministry of the Rev. Harry Disher at First United OUR CELEBRATION OF REV. HARRY DISHER
We gave thanks on Sunday July 31 for the ministry of the Reverend Harry Disher at First United Church.
We wish Harry many blessings in his next next interim ministry assignment.
He was presented with a prayer shawl and cards from the congregation. After the service we celebrated his time with us with cake and ice cream.
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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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Upcoming Worship & Summer Pastoral Care
August 7, 2022 – Rev. Harry Disher – at First United To join the service online CLICK HERE Emmanuel United Church - Sunday August 14th, 2022 – Worship begins at 10am Parkminster United Church - Sunday August 21st, 2022 – Worship begins at 10:00 AM Westminster United Church - Sunday August 28th, 2022 - Worship begins at 10:30 AM Click the button to see what is happening with Worship in August and connecting with Pastoral Care
For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/blog/upcoming-worship-summer-pastoral-care
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Update #2 from the Search Committee Seeking a New Minister
The search committee is continuing its work through July and into August. We are in the process of contacting ministers to ascertain their interest in meeting with us, and to set up interviews
Please Click below to read more
For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/update-2-from-the-search-committee-seeking-a-new-minister
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OFFICE HOURS FOR THE SUMMER
For the month of 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!
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Noon Hour ConcertsFall Concert Schedule has been released! Free Noon Hour Concerts will resume on Tuesday September 20th from 12:15 - 12:45. Lunches will also be available from 11:30. For a schedule of the performances and the performers please click below. For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/noon-hour-concerts--145/2022-09-20
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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
For more infomation visit:
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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
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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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 KimmererClick below for more information! For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/book-club-braiding-sweetgrass/2022-09-24
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Obituary for Joseph Bye
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Bye (father of Nancy Lennox), at his home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the age of 92, surrounded by his family. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday August 2nd. Donations can be made to Heart & stroke or the Alzeimer Society. We hold Nancy and her family in our prayers For more infomation visit: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/sault-ste-marie-on/joseph-bye-10863702
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Building Relationships, Living God's Transforming Love
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