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Friday September 2, 2022
As the last long weekend of summer begins we look forward to the coming season of creation in our church calendar.
This Fall the Sunday worship schedule will look different and we invite you this Sunday, September 4, to see part of what is in store
Have a great weekend!
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Upcoming Worship
Sunday September 4th, 2022 at First United Church - Worship begins at 10:30 AM (in-person and online) Sunday September 11th, 2022 - Our first Worship Service with the Rev. Fred Monteith For more infomation visit:
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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 #3 from the Search Committee Seeking a New Minister
The search committee has been working through the summer and have been making progress. Click below to read more
For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/update-3-from-the-search-committee-seeking-a-new-minister
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Update from the Former Minister of Worship and Pastoral CareWarm Greetings from Upstate New York It is great to hear from our Former Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care. Please click on the button below for the full message and more baby pictures For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/update-from-the-former-minister-of-worship-and-pastoral-care
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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. ** |
Noon Hour ConcertsFall Concert Schedule has been released! Free Noon Hour Concerts will resume on Tuesday September 20th from 12:15 - 12:45. For a schedule of the performances and the performers, and new information about ordering lunch, please click below For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/noon-hour-concerts--145/2022-09-20
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Let's Talk About It
We'll be meeting again on 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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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! |
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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Building Relationships, Living God's Transforming Love
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