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November 10, 2023
November already! You can find information about this past Sunday's Remembrance Day service, in this newsletter. The Order of Service for this week's Sunday morning service is available by clicking the button below.
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.
Rev. Hoeun Lee will be on vacation from November 13 to 19 inclusive. During this period if you have any Emergency or Acute Care Pastoral Care, please contact: Rev. Brenda Torrie will be available and can be reached at 519-886-147 Ext 101 or brendat@emmanueluc.ca For more infomation visit:
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Let Us Beat the Swords into PlowsharesRemembrance Day Sunday When we say 'lest we forget' on Remembrance Day, we remember the commitment and sacrifices of our heroes. Honouring them also means carrying the torch that we have received from them. We are chosen to walk the walk following the ultimate vision of God. Let us respond to this higher call with commitment and love. Let us dare to beat the swords into plowshares For more infomation visit:
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Covenanting ServiceFirst United Church, Western Ontario Waterways Region and the Reverend Hoeun Lee - Sunday, November 12, 2023 We are pleased to announce that a Covenanting Service for their 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. We welcome the Rev. Dr. David Kim-Cragg who will be delivering the Reflection For more infomation visit:
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Fence of Sharing and Caring2023 Edition Socks, Mitts and Hats will be on the fence again this winter to help those may need a little extra warmth this winter. STEPS TO CLOTHING OUR FENCE OF CARING AND SHARING
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Ready-to-bake frozen Blueberry, Apple and Cherry PiesAvailable to pre-order $12 each The UCW will be selling ready-to-bake frozen Apple, Blueberry and Cherry pies for pick-up in Hilliard Hall on Sunday, November 19 and 26. To pre-order, please contact Edith Coyle at 519-744-9066 no later than Friday, November 17th. |
Game Night at FirstSaturday, November 11, 2023 Join us at 6:00 PM on the second Saturday of each month. |
The Choir Auxiliary and Friends - Noon Hour Concerts and Lunches
Tuesday November 14 Robin Habermehl Jazz Quartet
Tuesday November 21 Liz Lepock - soprano, Michael Lepock - bass, Heidi Gallas - piano Remember to pre-order your lunch at firstunitedconcerts@gmail.com by NOON on Thursdays. See you soon! For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/the-choir-auxiliary-and-friends-noon-hour-concerts-and-lunches
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Nota BeneFamily Has Your Bach - Sunday, November 12, 2023 Explore the transition from the High Baroque in Leipzig with Telemann and Johann Sebastian Bach to the Rococo style emerging in Sanssouci with the music of some of Bach’s sons. Alison Melville takes the journey from the alto recorder to the transverse flute in this enticing family odyssey through the mid-18th century. Sunday, November 12 @3:00PM at First United Church Tickets - General Admission - $30, Students and Children - free www.NotaBenePlayersAndSingers.ca For more infomation visit:
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Artisans at FirstSaturday, December 2, 2023 Tell 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!
For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/artisans-at-first--213/2023-12-02
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Outreach Update
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. For more infomation visit:
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Book ClubGreenwood: A Novel - Saturday, November 25, 2023 Time 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.. For more infomation visit: http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/book-club--199/2023-11-25
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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 UpdateOctober 2023
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Community Events
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