First United Church Newsletter - March 29, 2024
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Easter 2024!

First United Church, Waterloo
First United Church Newsletter - March 29, 2024
Easter at First United Church!

Easter at First United Church!

Click the button below to see the Easter Sunday bulletin.

Worship will be held at 10:30 AM in person and Online

Rev. Hoeun Lee is in the office each Tuesday to Thursday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. To reach him then, or at other times please contact at:

phone: 519-745-8487 (ext. 208)
cell: 519-722-5990
email:rev.hoeun.firstunited@gmail.com

For more infomation visit:

https://bit.ly/EasteratFirst

Easter Sunday Bulletin
Good Friday Service

Good Friday Service

Friday, March 29, 2024

Join the four Waterloo United Churches as they come together to worship on Good Friday at 10:00 AM

The service will be at Emmanuel United Church at 22 Bridgeport Rd. W in Waterloo

For more infomation visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83778786547?pwd=djY5WW5KZm9DNjNqU3RuNVN4U0JpQT09

Online Worship
Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada

Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada

Easter Message

Click here for thr Easter Message from the Moderator

Daffodils

Daffodils

On Sunday April 7, Pastoral Care and UCW will be delivering daffodils to approximately 40 people who don’t usually get out to church. Jean Hoffmann is co-ordinating and will have names and a note available for anyone wishing to help with this project. If you could help deliver one or two small pots of daffodils on that Sunday morning, please come to Hilliard Hall after the service.

Knitting Group

Knitting Group

Saturday, March 30, 2024

The knitting group is continuing to meet every Saturday morning at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 

We welcome all who like to knit, crochet or would like to learn to join us.  We have fun and lots of conversation.

If there is a change to the timing for the Knitting Group please check the Weekly Update or the church website.

For more infomation visit:

http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/knitting-group/2024-03-16

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Kindred Works

Kindred Works

Conversations that Matter

On Sunday April 14, the Rev. Miriam Bowlby from Kindred Works will be joining us for worship. A Conversation That Matters and a light lunch will follow in Hilliard Hall.

J.S. Bach: St. John Passion

March 29 7:30 PM

The Grand Philharmonic Choir presents J.S. Bach: St. John Passion at Centre In The Square, 7:30 p.m. on Friday March 29. Andrew Haji takes on the role of the Evangelist; other musicians include Justin Welsh, Rebecca Genge, Daniel Cabena, Daniel Lichti, and the musicians of the former K-W Symphony.
This beautiful and dramatic interpretation of the Biblical narrative, is conducted by Mark Vuorinen.
Tickets $34 to $88 ($21 for students and under-30s; $11 for children up to the end of high school) at Centre box office: 519-578-1570 or www.centreinthesquare.com

Garage Sale

Garage Sale

First United Church, King and William St., Waterloo

Friday May 3rd        2pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday May 4th     9am-11 am
 
Good quality clothing, linens, jewelry, small appliances and electronics,  games, art and antiques. 
   Items for every room in the house!
Faith Development

Faith Development

How can you Help?

Faith Development is looking for volunteers who are interested in supporting ministries for children and youth.

If you are interested, please contact Suzanne Armstrong or the Church Office.

For more infomation visit:

http://firstunitedchurch.ca/news/faith-development

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Book Club - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

Book Club - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

by Lisa See - Saturday, April 13, 2024

A powerful story about circumstances, culture, and distance, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane paints an unforgettable portrait of a little known region and its people and celebrates the bond of a family.

Read more and get the Zoom link by clicking below.

For more infomation visit:

http://firstunitedchurch.ca/events/book-club-the-tea-girl-of-hummingbird-lane/2024-04-13

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Community Notes

Community Notes

March 2024

Grebel and University of Waterloo March Break Open House | Saturday, March 23, 10 AM – 5 PM. Planning to study at the University of Waterloo? Tour the university and see what it would be like to live on campus in a small, Christian residence at Conrad Grebel University College while studying at Waterloo. Meet current students, learn about academic programs, and explore the residence. Free parking. All are welcome. Visit grebel.ca/events for more information.

Ontario Mennonite Music Camp is a place where youth in grade 6-12 develop and enrich relationships, faith, musicality, and leadership in a fun and supportive summer camp environment. Hosted at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, August 11 to 23, 2024. Register by April 12 for early-bird camp fees

February Financial Update

 

February

Feb./2024 YTD

YTD Prior Year

General Fund Local

$15,584.00

$28,734.00

$28,962.00

Wage Subsidy Grants

0.00

0.00

0.00

Other Operations

7,074.95

15,202.92

19,932.64

Mission & Outreach

 3,172.66

6,635.32

6,229.00

Total Income

$25,831.61

$50,572.24

$55,123.64

Salaries & Benefits

22,325.88

46,677.56

35,152.74

Other Expenses

12,402.66

22,316.28

19,529.64

Mission & Outreach

3,172.66

6,635.32

6,229.00

Total Expenses

$37,901.20

$75,629.16

60,911.38

Excess Income/Expenses

($12,069.59)

($25,056.92)

($5,787.74)

Capital Income

70.00

140.00

2,844.68

Capital Expenses

0.00

0.00

7,153.79

Capital Excess Income/Expenses

$70.00

$140.00

($4,309.11)

Building Relationships, Living God's Transforming Love

Building Relationships, Living God's Transforming Love

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16 William St. West
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada N2L 1J3

519-745-8487

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