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Friday August 19, 2022
Office Hours for August
OFFICE CLOSED:
The Office will be closed from Monday, August 22nd through to Friday, August 26th. Voice messages and email will be monitored periodically during this time.
For Pastoral Care:
Rev. Harry Disher will be on vacation Aug 16th through Aug 31st. If there are emergent pastoral needs during that time, please contact Rev. Andrea Allan at Westminster United: 519-301-7864, rev.andrea.allan@gmail.com
Stay Cool! Stay Safe!
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Upcoming Worship
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 "Sneak Preview" - Sunday September 4th, 2022 - Worship begins at 10:30 AM Get detailed information by clicking the button below For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/blog/upcoming-worship-summer-pastoral-care
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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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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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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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Rummage Sale UpdateFriday October 21st and Saturday October 22nd 2022 Please contact Alice Bieman for more info if you feel you would like to be the coordinator or you would like to take a more active role in this worthwhile project of the UCW. We will meet early in September for planning. For more infomation visit:
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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
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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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Building Relationships, Living God's Transforming Love
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