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October 27, 2023Happy Hallowe'en and All Saints Day coming up this week.
Please note 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.
This promises to be a Spirit-filled evening. The Rev. Dr. David Kim-Cragg will be delivering the reflection and we will have involvement from the congregation and the community.
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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Worship this SundayDr. David Pfrimmer, who joined us last year as part of the 2022 Fall Series,will be bringing us "A Reformation Message, Who You Are Matters!" Welcome Back, Dr. Pfrimmer!
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Youth GroupJoin us for some bowling fun! The joint youth group will meet on October 27th (Fri) at 7:00 p.m. for Bowling Night at Victoria Bowling Lanes. We will meet all of you at Victoria Bowling Lanes (280 Victoria St. S, Kitchener)! If transportation is an issue please reach out to info@emmanueluc.ca This is explicitly a 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive and neurodiverse accepting group. Come as you are. Let’s create a brave space together! |
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So, YHWH RelentedWe should re-read the Exodus story amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Why it matters: Stories are the place that we reside in. What are the stories at the heart of what’s happening? What are the better stories in which we want to reside? Our hymns will not stop a bullet. Our reflection cannot defuse a bomb. Yet, we are told Moses’ intercession changed God’s mind. We believe God relented. Our hymns, prayers and reflections still matter because they can transform ourselves and our world eventually.
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The Choir Auxiliary and Friends - Noon Hour Concerts and LunchesTuesday October 31 - Tim Moher - saxophone, Paul Stouffer - keyboard & Don McDougall - percussion Original Jazz Music by local composer Chris Nowak Tuesday November 7 - Guy Few - trumpet, Stephanie Mara - piano Remember to pre-order your lunch at firstunitedconcerts@gmail.com by NOON on Thursdays. See you soon! |
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Power Up! Rally - Climate ActionPower Up! Rally, Carl Zehr Square, 200 King St W, Kitchener, 4 November, 1-3 PM You and your family are invited to the Power Up! Rally where we’ll bring clarity not only to the anticipated near to medium term impacts and implications of climate change. This Rally is being organized by 350.org in partnership with 50x30, Council of Canadians, the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, and Faith Climate Justice. |
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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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Artisans at FirstTell your friends, neighbours and family members!
Many past vendors returning but a number of new vendors too!
Mark Nov 19 on your calendar - the day to bring in your crafted items for First's table and the day to sign up for helping at the event - setting up/taking down the tables; preparing food for the lunchroom; serving in the lunchroom; or staffing First's craft table.
Click below for more details!
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Book ClubTime for your next book club book! Greenwood: A Novel by Michael Chistie "Greenwood" is a historical novel by Michael Christie that weaves together the stories of characters from different time periods, all connected to the same majestic tree, Greenwood. Spanning from the early 1900s to a post-apocalyptic future, the novel explores themes of environmentalism, resilience, and the enduring power of nature.. |
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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 Foodbank 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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UCW Regional GatheringInviting all members and interested women to attend the Regional UCW Gathering at Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs on Saturday, November 4th at 11:30am. Bring your own bag lunch. Dessert and Coffee will be provided. If you need a ride please contact Edith Coyle at 519-744-9066 or edithcoyle@gmail.com. |
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Benefit ConcertFIRST UNITED supports the former KWS Musicians. Proceeds from the concert will directly support the Musicians of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Grammy-winning and World-renowned Pianist EMANUEL AX Performs Benefit Concert for Musicians of the KWS. First United has generously offered free rent for this event to be held in our Sanctuary on Wednesday Nov. 1st at 7:30. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/emanuelkwspa. Program includes Beethoven’s Sonata no.8, op.13, (The Pathétique), Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op.44 and Mozart’s Piano Concerto no.17 in G major, K 453. Musicians will include Mr. Ax, Musicians of the KWS, Andrei Feher, members of the Penderecki String Quartet, and host Tom Allen. |
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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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