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Condolences – Beverley Karen McDonald
Our condolences are extended to Rev. Curtis McDonald and family on the death of his wife, Beverley McDonald, who passed away on July 11, 2024. An obituary can be found here.
Noel Pastoral Charge 150th Anniversary Celebration
This year we are celebrating 150 years of ministry at Noel United Church.
To celebrate we are planning two services on August 4, 2024. The first is at our regular service time of 10:30am. We will welcome a former minister as a guest speaker with a pot luck meal to follow. We will also celebrate at 7:00pm with a historical presentation recalling the many changes over the years. Lunch provided afterward.
Everyone welcome to help celebrate
Please RSVP to:
Betty Miller, Chair of Anniversary Committee
5784 Highway 215 Noel Shore NS B0N 1T0
Email: betty.miller@ns.sympatico.ca
Opera and Pop Community Concert – August 11 at 7 pm at Stairs Memorial, Dartmouth
Stairs Memorial is so blessed to have Marharyta (Rita) Sharko, an opera student from Kharkiv, Ukraine. She has recently moved to Nova Scotia, but is from a small town in Ukraine, and her love for music started there. She has been studying music for almost 15 years and still continues. She loves performing and have participated in many concerts all over Ukraine, in the rest of Europe, and also in Alberta, where she had been living for 2 years. She hopes to continue sharing her love for opera and Ukrainian Folk Songs by performing here, in Halifax, as well as around Nova Scotia.
Opening for Rita is Dunnery Bond, won the national talent competition for kids on YTV’s “The Next Star”. Calling Nova Scotia home, Dunnery has continued his love of music by attending and graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. He continues to sing and play with a band and pursuit other musical endeavors.
Please see the poster for details!
Greetings Growth Seekers from Growth Animator Sharon
Sow seeds of kindness. Strengthen your invitation and welcome, creating belonging for all. Share your message of hope and caring, reminding people of the presence of your place of worship, events and activities. Review your website and social media. Is the time and location of worship clear? Review other websites and social media. Visit other places of worship. Are there ideas you can adapt? Do you have an idea box to invite feedback and observations? Create some cards of encouragement, wishes for a good day, from your community of faith that includes place of worship, address, worship time, special events and plant seeds of invitation all around your neighbourhoods (a server, cashier, staff where you have an appointment, retail worker, in a neighbour’s mailbox). Create a card basket at the sanctuary and invite people to make and take cards to share with others. In this summer time are there areas of your building, inside and out that could do with a fresh look? Look at bulletin boards, wall displays, information tables and freshen them up. Are there spaces to declutter? Where has storage started to take over? Is it time for a clean out as you explore “why” stuff is where it is and why it is needed? You can reach me by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca or by phone 705 875-8837. Let’s grow together with deep spirituality, bold discipleship and daring justice.
United Church of Canada Foundation – Fall 2024 granting round is now open!
Seeds of Hope is accepting applications, they must be received by 11:55PM Eastern on October 15, 2024 to be considered by the Joint Grants Committee.
The Foundation’s Seeds of Hope grants support unique and innovative ventures that are ready to make an impact in our United Church and beyond. We are excited to learn what you’re up to!
The Joint Grants Committee is now welcoming applications for new, unique projects which are:
- Providing innovative seniors’ ministry
- Celebrating and encouraging children and youth
- Addressing environmental and social justice issues
- Looking at new ways to provide ministry and support during transition periods
- Facilitating experiencing faith and spirituality
Also granting this round are the Rowntree Scholarship, Alvin Dixon Memorial Bursary, Promotion Project Fund, Centennial Granting Fund and United, we
Seeds of Hope applications are due October 15, 2024; other deadlines vary, so please check the terms before you apply.
All applications must be submitted by the deadline, on the correct form, and completed in full to be considered by the Joint Grants Committee.
For assistance please visit the website: www.unitedchurchfoundation.ca/grants/seeds-of-hope/ call 866-340-8223, or e-mail grants@united-church.ca
Godly Play Core Training
Oct 18-19 and Nov 15-16, Sackville NB
Training is offered in modules over two weekends:
Friday 4-9pm to Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm.
We will explore Godly Play as a creative approach to nurturing children’s faith. A workshop to empower and inspire.
For more information and to register, and please contact:
godlyplaymaritimes.com or
registrargodlyplaymaritimes@gmail.com
Click here for a poster of the event.
https://godlyplaymaritimes.com
Preparing people for elections
Here is a wonderful resource to use when candidates for election come calling. It’s a little primer on basic income which will help you ask important questions of each candidate This is the opportunity not to be missed. Please click here to view the resource.
