First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
Weekly Announcements
September 15, 2020
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council Page Emergency Response Link
United Church Bookstore & Gifts
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council is on Facebook!
UCC Regions East YouTube Chanel
Weekly Prayer from Ms. Susan Sheppard, DLM, Bell Island-Portugal Cove and St. James United Pastoral Charges
Creator of All. In this season of Creation, as we approach the Autumn Equinox, we thank you for the glorious summer that was, the harvests that are gifts from our gardens, and the opportunities to return to learning, work, and worship. We know that we must keep vigilant in these continuing days of the pandemic, but the approaching Equinox reminds us that balance is your gift. Balance in our fear with joy. Balance in our work and rest. Balance in our giving and receiving. Balance in the natural world around us. This week our siblings of the Jewish faith will celebrate Rosh Hashanah (New Year) followed by High Holy Days or Days of Awe. This is a time of self-examination, a spiritual checkup. What choices have I made? How have I treated others and nature? How have I made the world a better place? May we also take some time for a spiritual checkup, truthfully answer the questions and make amends where we have made mistakes.
As we prepare to return to our places of worship, help us be mindful of the fears and concerns of those around us. While some may be eager to gather, others among us may not. Help us to continue to reach out whether by phone, email, or virtual services. Though we must remain physically distanced we are still one family, together under your sheltering wings regardless of race, creed, age, ability, cultural background, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity. May it be so? Blessed be. Amen.
COVID-19 update from Rev. Faith March-MacCuish Executive Minister
For the newest information for re-opening your church, click the following link: September 15 COVID-19 update
First Dawn Eastern Edge Annual Meeting Registration
Registration for the October 16-18, 2020 meeting of First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council is now open! As outlined in the July 20, 2020 memo, please note that all ministry personnel and lay members will have to register for the meeting in order to participate. The deadline for registration is October 2, 2020. You will be required to fill out the registration form found on the website, using the registration link REGISTER HERE.
Annual Meeting Proposals Template
Please see the template and information for Proposals. The deadline for submission for proposals is Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at noon. Proposals that are time sensitive or require the action of the Region will be addressed at the AGM. Others will be forwarded to the Executive or held for the 2021 Annual Meeting. Information can be found on the Regional Council website: FDEE Proposals Template
Annual Meeting 2020 Information & Material
It will help all of us have a productive meeting in October to have as many people as possible take part in the webinars. Thank you for your commitment to this United Church of ours and to your First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council. As more information becomes available, it will be posted on the website. In preparation for the webinars and the Annual Meeting, please take the time to read the posted material, including the Agenda, accessed using the link: Annual Meeting 2020
Children, Youth and Young Adults Network
Catherine Stuart is updating the network for Children, Youth and Young Adults. If leaders from your church/Sunday school/youth group/camp and friends would like to receive email updates about things happening in our regions regarding these groups, please email cstuart@united-church.ca to be added to this list! Thanks
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council Communications Team
Pine Hill Alumni Association Scholarship
The deadline for applications for the year 2020-2023 is December 1, 2020. The decision will be announced on the following February. The successful applicant shall begin the program of studies in the academic year following the announcement of the award. For more information, please contact: pinehill@astheology.ns.ca
LLWL Training Program Advisory Council
Tatamagouche Centre
Bring some soul and song into your life. Two great online programs starting in October. For more information, please use the following link: Programs at Tatamagouche
Save the Date
Annual Clergy Retreat: October 21-23, 2020 – Janice MacLean from Prayer Bench Ministry will be our guest presenter for the annual clergy gathering. More details to follow as the date gets closer.
Annual Fall Learning Event: November 5, 12 & 19, 2020 – This year our Fall Learning Event will take the form of on-line lunch and learn sessions with topics on Pastoral Relations. Thursdays, November 5, 12 & 19 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Please look forward to a survey narrowing down on the topics that will be most beneficial for each session.
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.
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