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October 13, 2023Greetings! We are pleased to announce that a Covenanting Service for our new minister, the Rev. Hoeun Lee, will take place on Sunday Evening, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. at First United Church in Waterloo.
More details will follow! The Rev. Hoeun Lee is in the office each Tuesday to Thursday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
For emergency pastoral care, please contact:
Rev. Hoeun Lee
phone: 519-745-8487 (ext. 208)
cell: 519-722-5990
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Happy Thanksgiving on Turtle Island!
Why it matters: The Thanksgiving tradition began with the welcome and hospitality of Indigenous people, but it sadly became colonized throughout history. So, the Thanksgiving season is the perfect time to revisit the Canadian Thanksgiving tradition in terms of decolonization. Decolonizing Thanksgiving matters because as we say every Sunday in our land acknowledgement, we aspire to recognize and honour Indigenous peoples on this land and remember our role in reconciliation.
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Game Night at FirstJoin us at 6:00 PM on the second Saturday of each month. Contact Matthew Savage for more information |
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The Choir Auxiliary and Friends - Noon Hour Concerts and LunchesTuesday October 17th - Noon Hour Concert featuring Phoenix Trio - Wendy Wagler - flute, Beth Ann de Sousa - piano, Cathy Anderson - cello
Tuesday October 24th - Noon Hour Concert featuring Autumn Debassige - singer & performer, Kathleen King Martin - accompanist
Remember to pre-order your lunch at firstunitedconcerts@gmail.com by NOON on Thursdays. See you soon! |
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UCW Garage SaleUCW Garage Sale - Friday Oct. 20 from 2p.m.- 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9a.m.- 11a.m. Drop off is Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Please bring your donations of clothing, linens, shoes, boots, skates, purses, CD’s, DVD’s. jewelry, art, small appliances, dishes, household items, tools, books, games and toys to Hilliard Hall. Special note for this sale - Do not bring any furniture no matter how small |
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Multiple-Church Youth Group GatheringJoin us on October 26th at 7:00pm at First United Church in the Parlour for our third Joint Youth Group meeting! |
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Book ClubKillers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann "Killers of the Flower Moon" is a non-fiction book by David Grann that delves into the true story of the Osage Indian Nation murders in the 1920s, uncovering a web of conspiracy, greed, and corruption as the Osage people are systematically killed for their oil wealth. The book explores the efforts of law enforcement and the birth of the FBI to solve these heinous crimes and bring the perpetrators to justice. |
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Outreach UpdateYou can serve up a big helping of hope – and a fresh, nutritious meal when you give to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Give your neighbours a healthy meal this Thanksgiving. Click here to donate directly to the Foodbak of Waterloo Region Holiday (Boxing Day) Meal Help Needed! The Holiday Meal (Boxing Day – Dec 26th) has been a favourite outreach of First United since 1995! If you are interested in helping, please contact Cathie Stewart Savage at css2303@gmail.com or 519-589-2303. |
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Menno SingersTickets Available at www.mennosingers.com Menno Singers - Brandon Leis, Artistic Director Now I Lay Me Down to PeaceFauré - RequiemThompson - Peaceable KingdomElder - Three Nocturnes |
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Community EventsSPAGHETTI SUPPER & BAKE SALE Mark your calendar! Westminster’s Spaghetti Supper & Bake Sale fundraiser is back and will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023, 7:00 pm - Book Discussion with author Clarence Cachagee Join Clarence Cachagee and a group of up to 12 to discuss Cachagee’s memoir, North Wind Man. He is a helper, visionary, and Indigenous Community Educator, who founded Crow Shield Lodge. St. Matthews Lutheran Church at 54 Benton Street, Kitchener, will be hosting an organ recital on October 22, from 3:00 to 5:00pm, by Ukrainian organist Dariia Lytvishko with a very exciting program including themes from Star Wars!
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