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Condolences – Dr. Margot Roach
Condolences are extended to the family of Dr. Margot Roach who passed away on August 24, 2023. The obituary can be viewed here.
Hello from FSLDW President Elizabeth
On Sunday August 27, friends and neighbours gathered at Riverside United Church, Prince William, NB for a closing and decommissioning service upon the sale of the Riverside Building – one worship site of the Living Waters United Church community of faith.
Rev. Alice Finnamore led a very meaningful and hope filled worship. On your behalf, I offered our support and blessings, as well as declared the official words of decommissioning.
It was a time of mixed emotions as those gathered, shared hugs and tears, remembered their family pews, Sunday School concerts singing Away in a Manger, gracious welcoming and favourite singing.
Amid the sadness, there was also a sense of relief that the decision has been made and struggles to pay the bills are now over. Rev. Alice reminded us all that while they would no longer worship at this site, God was not done with Living Waters. Now that the decision has been made and the building sold, there is energy and time to do other things. She proclaimed, “A transformation is happening! Closing the doors of this building we open ourselves to transformation… to be new ways in community…”
A pivotal moment came when Rev. Alice extinguished the Christ Candle. She reminded us that while this was the last time the Christ Candle would be extinguished at this site, they, as a community of faith, would be lighting the Candle at other sites. With Spirit as their guide, may they continue to be a Holy light to one another, their community and world.
Finally, the bulletin cover offered a prayer for all.
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference. Reinhold Niebuhr
To see photos of this service click on FSLDW FB page.
In peace,
Elizabeth
elizstevenson@gmail.con
506-650-4812
President of FSLDW Region
An Affirming Region.
The Legacy of Hugh Segal
Here is a short video that highlights some of Hugh’s gifts.
An Opportunity: Organist and Choir Director
St. John’s United Church, Moncton, New Brunswick, is seeking a talented organist and choir director for a maximum of 8 hours a week. This is a contract position commencing September 2023. Applications will be considered until position filled. Details on our website www.stjohnsmoncton.ca
Please submit your resume and letter of interest to sjuc@nb.aibn.com with subject title “Search Committee”.
Wanted: Communion Sets
I am looking for communion sets for the church in Malawi, East Africa. It is difficult for them to access such things. If you have communion ware, you would like to donate; if you would like your communion ware to find a new home, Christians in Malawi would be delighted to receive it. Please contact Peggy Reid at 506-204-9247.
Clergy Labyrinth Retreat
Are you Ministry Personnel seeking Relaxation, Renewal and Connection with Spirit? Join us at the Clergy Labyrinth Retreat in St. Andrews & Oak Hill, NB on Sept. 28th & 29th. Please see the poster for more details. Funds are available to help with mileage, accommodation and registration costs. Go to Ministry Personnel/Lay Continuing Education Fund – FSLDW Forms (ucceast.ca) or Ministry Candidates/Licensed Lay Worship Leaders Education Fund – FSLDW Forms (ucceast.ca) for more information about how to apply.
Atlantic School of Theology Fall Continuing Education Courses
Beginning September 6th, 2023 and continuing until December 14th, 2023
Online and In-Person on the Atlantic School of Theology campus
Cost: $250.00 per course plus Eventbrite fee
Learn more about Theology, Resilience, Preaching, the Hebrew Scriptures, Ethics and Technology, and the Apostle Paul by taking any of the following courses:
Online
Christology with Dr. David Deane
Resilience in Ministry with the Rev. Dr. Andy O’Neill
Sacramental Action: Anglican with the Rev. Canon Dr. Paul Friesen
United Church of Canada Doctrine with the Rev. Catherine MacLean
In-Person
Biblical Foundations: Hebrew Bible/Old Testament with Dr. Daniel Driver
The Book of Genesis with Dr. Daniel Driver
Paul the Apostle: An Introduction with the Rev. Dr. David MacLachlan
Hybrid
Pastoral Foundations with the Rev. Canon Jody Clarke
God, Ethics, and Social Media with Dr. Alyda Faber
Please Note: These Continuing Education courses are non-credit, meaning they cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma and will not be transcripted.
To find out more information or to register, go to this link.
“Save The Date” ~ United Church Office Administrators Conference
The retreat is planned for October 1-4, 2024, and it will take place at Queen’s House in Saskatoon, SK. All church office administrators are welcome to attend! Further information and details will be coming soon.
