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Friday March 31, 2023Palm Sunday Fond Farewells and New Welcoming As we come to the final weeks of Rev. Fred's ministry among us we have an opportunity to celebrate that time. We also look forward to welcoming the Reverend Hoeun Lee in July. He has sent a greeting to First United (along with some pictures). Palm Sunday Worship this week is at 10:30 AM In-person and online. The Reverend Fred Monteith is preaching this week. |
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Greetings from the Reverend Hoeun Lee
Greetings, I am Hoeun Lee. The pronunciation of my first name sounds similar to ‘Owen’: ‘h’ + ‘Owen’ = Hoeun. I am looking forward to being among you and serving in ministry at First United Church. It is an honour and privilege to be called. Please Click on the button low to read the whole letter. For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/greetings-from-the-reverend-hoeun-lee
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For Pastoral Care
Please contact Rev. Fred Monteith:
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Farewell to Rev. Fred
April 30th Gathering As you know, April 30 will be Rev. Fred Monteith’s last Sunday with us. Following the morning service we hope all will join us in Hilliard Hall to thank Fred for his time with us. Please Click below to read the whole article Joan Westcott, Ministry & Personnel Committee For more infomation visit:
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Holy Week and Easter at First United Church!
Emmanuel, Parkminster, Westminster and First United Churches are coming together to Worship as one for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. To see all worship services over the Easter season please click below. For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/holy-week-and-easter-at-first-united-church
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A Slice of Live Jazz - Free ConcertRobin Habermehl + Jazz Quartet - Sunday, April 2, 2023 Click below for more information about the whole concert series Pre-order pie and coffee by NOON Fridays at Sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund NYC Also livestreamed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/the.mptf For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/a-slice-of-live-jazz-free-concert--164/2023-04-02
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Knitting with JoanneSocks on Two Circular Needles KNITTING SOCKS ON TWO CIRCULAR NEEDLES! Are you interested in learning how to knit socks on ‘Two Circular Needles”? Looking for something to do on a Saturday morning for an hour. If you know how to knit - garter stitch & purl stitch and how to cast on stitches - then you are good to learn how to make these socks. Next Session, Saturday April 1st at 9:00 - 11:30 am For more infomation visit:
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Game Night at First
Join us at 6:00 PM on Saturday, April 8, in the parlour. Games of various lengths and levels of complexity. Contact Matthew Savage about a gaming opportunity earlier in the day if you are interested in a more indepth game (about 6 hours). |
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UCW Soup LunchSunday, April 16, 2023 Come and enjoy a Soup LunchSunday, April 16th, 11:30 in Hilliard Hall. Seven Delicious Soups, Buns and DessertPrepared by the U.C.W.Take-out is available with your own container. Free Will Donation |
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UCW Garage SaleFormerly the Rummage Sale - Friday, May 5, 2023 U.C.W. Garage SaleFriday, May 5th 2:00 – 5:30 andSaturday, May 6th 9 a.m.-11 a.m.Donations accepted on May 4th.For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/ucw-garage-sale/2023-05-05
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Book ClubSaturday, April 15, 2023 - Time TBA Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family by Amanda Jetté KnoxAn inspirational story of accepting and embracing two trans people in a family--a family who shows what's possible when you "lead with love." |
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Justice TeamPetition in Hilliard Hall A petition is available on Sunday's in Hilliard Hall calling upon the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to stop ordering sprawl via urban boundary expansion and development on farmland and natural spaces. |
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UCW-WOW Annual MeetingThe Love of Creation - Saturday, April 22, 2023 Western Ontario Waterways Region
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Upcoming Community Events & Information
Below are some community events and information you may want to know about. VENDORS NEEDED! Westminster United Church (543 Beechwood Drive, Waterloo) is looking for vendors to participate in their shopping night on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Waterloo's Senior of the Year Deadline for the 2023 nomination is March 31, 2023. Menno Singers and artistic director Brandon Leis present Rachmaninoff's "All Night Vigil (Vespers)" at Trillium Lutheran Church (22 Willow, Waterloo) on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30pm. For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/blog/upcoming-community-events-information
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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. ** |
Financial Update
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Building Relationships, Living God's Transforming Love
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