First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
Weekly Announcements
July 14, 2020
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council Page Emergency Response Link
United Church Bookstore & Gifts
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council is now on Facebook!
UCC Regions East YouTube Chanel
Weekly Prayer from Rev. Dr. Simon Muwowo, Burin and Epworth Pastoral Charges
Loving God, Creator of all times, places and seasons, we thank you for the gift of summer, the days of light, sunshine and leisure. Thank you for the beauty that surrounds us everywhere: the beautiful flowers, the vibrant blue of the sky, the calming surface of lakes and the excitement of children while playing. The beauty of people walking in parks, families enjoying time together and the increased time to spend with those we love. As we open our eyes to the beauty of nature and people, open our hearts to receive all as a gift. Help us to realize and appreciate that you keep all these fabulous surroundings to warm our soul. Let all the gifts we enjoy during summer time deepen our awareness of your love so that we may share this with all we meet along the way and enjoy the wonderful season of summer. Glory be to God for seasons, summer and sunshine. Amen
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council 2020 Summer Hours
Due to the ongoing restrictions regarding the pandemic, the office and bookstore at 320 Elizabeth Avenue remain closed. Staff continue to work remotely from home on secure devices during regular business hours. Effective June 29, 2020 through to and including September 4, 2020, the summer hours for the staff will be:
8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday
8:30 am – 12:00 noon on Fridays
Blessings for a safe and enjoyable summer holiday season!
Topsail United Church Vacancy
Topsail United Church is actively seeking Ministry Personnel, full-time, 40 hours per week. Please visit ChurchHub to view Topsail United Church’s profile.
Pride Panel – Latest Episode of Podcast “Making Hope Visible” Now Available!
What does it mean to be an Affirming Church? Guests on this episode are from one of the first and one of the most recent Communities of Faith in Atlantic Canada to be recognized as Affirming Ministries in The United Church of Canada.
Katlyn Vardy, from St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, tells Laura about their involvement with St. James United Church which recently completed the process, and about Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble – the organization supporting the network of primarily United Church ministries that strive to be fully inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Caden Hebb and April Hart met at Bedford United Church, in Bedford, NS, which was designated an Affirming Ministry in 2006. Caden reflects on growing up in an Affirming congregation from his perspective as a transgender person and activist. April Hart points to the importance of continuing to be strong voices of welcome to the 2SLGBTQAI+ community, long after you start flying a rainbow flag.
You will find this episode and past episodes at Making Hope Visible
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council Webpage Emergency Response Link
Stay updated with Emergency Response Updates on COVID-19 on the First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council webpage.
Announcements
If you have news to share relating to First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council, please share it with us and we will include it in our weekly announcements.
Send any information to: info4rc16@united-church.ca
Prayer Room Ministry
Church in Mission Unit is offering weekly Prayer Rooms for each Regional Council. Congregations and leaders are invited to join facilitated half-hour online times of prayer (modeled after the Prayer Room at GC43) to pray for every pastoral charge by name. Nothing is required except your presence.
Sign up online and join us every Tuesday on Zoom at 1:00 PM EDT beginning June 2, 2020 running until mid September
July 21, 2020: Horseshoe Falls
July 28, 2020: Western Ontario Waterways
August 4, 2020: Antler River Watershed
August 11, 2020: Canadian Shield
August 18, 2020: Prairie to Pine
August 25, 2020: Living Skies
September 1, 2020: Chinook Winds
September 8, 2020: Northern Spirit
September 15, 2020: Pacific Mountain
