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Fall Youth @ Region Camp Event – Registration Deadline Saturday
From Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29, there will be a youth event at Camp Wegesegum (360 Wegesegum Lane, Coal Creek, NB (just outside Chipman). This event is for youth from grade 6-12, and registration for the event is $75. There will be opportunities for worship, fun, and learning as together we explore themes of Truth & Reconciliation and the impacts we all have in creating and deepening relationships in our communities. Financial Support is available. Contact rev.bowley@outlook.com for more information. To register your youth for this camp weekend, please fill in the linked registration form. If you prefer a paper copy, please reach out to rev.bowley@outlook.com. Instructions on how to pay will be sent to you following registration.
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The registration deadline is August 31st, 2024.
Continuing Education Opportunity – Introduction to Postcolonial Theology
Rev. Oliver Dingwell (Cowan Heights United Church, St. John’s, NL) will be teaching a course entitled “An Introduction to Postcolonial Theology” at Queen’s College (Memorial University of Newfoundland) during the Fall 2024 semester. The class will meet on Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (NL time) beginning Monday, September 9.
It is possible to register for this course as a continuing education opportunity, and the course will be offered in a hybrid format so you can join either in-person in St. John’s or via Zoom from anywhere around the world. The cost is $350 for the full course, or $175 to join as a course auditor.
For more information, please contact Oliver at odingwell@cowanheightsunited.ca. To register for the course or to get more information about Queen’s College, you can email queens@mun.ca or call (709) 753-0116.
Message from FSLDW Regional President
Greetings/Bonjour à tous,
Since I communicated with you last, I have attended two churches within our Region, and learned something new and interesting in each place.
On Aug. 18th I was pleased to bring greetings to St. Andrew’s United in New Richmond, located on the Baie des Chaleurs, which will be marking its 185th anniversary this November. The Charge also proudly celebrates its local son, Rev. George Pigeon who, along with his brother Leslie, were instrumental in negotiating the terms of unification for the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational churches in Canada in 1925. Rev. George Pigeon became the first Moderator of the newly-formed United Church of Canada. Rev. Pierre Momberg, current minister at St. Andrew’s, and the congregation, are very proud of their place in the history of our Church.
On Aug. 25th I was among a good number of PE Islanders who attended the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s birth. The special afternoon service was held at Cavendish United Church, with Rev. Eric Lynk presiding. We learned that while she lived in PEI, “Maud” was a dedicated United Church woman, who taught Sunday School, participated in church committees and was organist at Cavendish United. Many hymns from Maud’s years in Cavendish were sung, led by a combined choir from both Cavendish United and Central Trinity United Church Breadalbane. Brenton Dickieson, a Montgomery historian, presented “The L.M. Montgomery that Canada Forgot”, focusing on Maud’s day-to-day rural life, which inspired her books and poems.
Before closing, may I remind you that I would be pleased to send greetings to ministry personnel who are due to retire. Am also still hoping to fill our Facebook page with photos of our church choirs. Please forward retirements and choir photos to me by email at: susalemaistre@gmail,com.
In faith,
Sue
Greetings Growth Seekers from Growth Animator Sharon
As we prepare for back-to-school time, return to the programs, activities and fall work of our communities of faith, are you exploring different ideas? Perhaps a blessing of the backpacks? Gathering school supplies to support those in need? Exploring needs locally for breakfast programs or lunch programs in schools, or considering innovative opportunities to bring people together within your community of faith and beyond its doors? Are you observing grandparents day Sept. 8? Perhaps invite grandparents and grandchildren to share photos and/or stories of memory making moments. Encourage some card making. Visit care homes and talk with people about their memories. Consider welcome back fall celebrations with meals or snacks. With your worship committee, plan to include special calendar dates throughout the year. Perhaps Peace Day Sept. 21, Orange Shirt Day Sept. 30, World Communion Oct. 6, Thanksgiving Oct. 13, World Food Sunday Oct. 20 (World Food Day Oct. 16, Eradication of Poverty Oct. 17) to name a few. Happy Creation time! Contact me and let me know what activities you are up to, or let’s brainstorm ideas in your context. 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.
Answer the Call in Beautiful PEI – FT Minister for Single Point Charge
Searching for a full time Ministry Personnel position to join us. We are an accepting and welcoming, multi-generational community of faith in rural Prince Edward Island. St. Andrew’s United Church is a single-point charge located in Vernon Bridge, centered between two growing towns: Stratford and Montague. The work we do at St. Andrew’s is connected to our Christian faith. We believe that as we work to connect the Church and our Christian values to the surrounding communities and the people within them, we are acting as disciples of Christ by making it a place where all people can come together to join in worship and prayer. Our attitude of acceptance and neighbourly conduct is a pillar in the way we worship. All are welcome in our church. Find our advertisement in Church Hub, email the search committee for our Community of Faith Profile saintandrewssc2024@gmail.com or view our facebook profile.
Windsor Nova Scotia Seeking
We are actively seeking a minister to join our journey of faith.
Windsor United Church is a meeting place for Christian fellowship, a place of worship and service, and a celebration of life. We have a strong and active faith community with a vibrancy as the congregation participates in the many activities to achieve their role of having a positive impact on each other and the life of our community. We seek to make a difference in our community and the world! Windsor United is embracing the challenge of the times and seeking a dynamic and visionary leader and spiritual advisor to join us and to guide us on our journey.
Where we live in the beautiful Annapolis Valley has much to offer and has easy access to Metro and the airport .
Please check out our profile and position on ChurchHub. If you like, contact us directly at WUC_searchteam@outlook.com to express your interest.
We are moving – do you need anything
St. Paul’s United in Fredericton is moving out of our building. Like all moves, we have identified some excess resources and other congregational property that we will not need. Our preference is that this will go to other United Church Congregations. So siblings in faith, we encourage you to take a look through our inventory and let us know if your ministry could use any of these resources, by September 20th at the latest. To be connected with our property donation team contact our church office at stpaulsoffice224@gmail.com
Atlantic School of Discipleship Open for Registration
Deepen your discipleship this tear with the Atlantic School of Theology’s “School of Discipleship”. Learn from AST’s world-class faculty. Build community with other learners. Explore your calling as a follower of Jesus. A great opportunity for adult faith formation in congregations!
Group (leader + four participants) and individual registration possible.
New topics each month.
Questions? discipleship@astheology.ns.ca
St. Andrew’s UC New Richmond 185 Birthday
St. Andrew’s United Church
185th Anniversary Celebrations!
The cornerstone of our church was laid on November 30th, 1839, so this year marks 185 years of faith and service in our community. We are planning several activities to celebrate this achievement and hope that you, whether a regular church attendee or not, will come and celebrate with us.
To involve those who could be growing up in St. Andrew’s, on September 8th, 2024, at 10:00 am, we will mark Grandparents Day with a “Bring-your-grandkids-to-church” service!
For those who grew up in St. Andrew’s, on October 19th at 4:00 pm, there will be a “Teaspoon-Night” with special invitations to those of us who came of age in this congregation and still live in the area or are visiting.
For all who are and have been a part of St. Andrew’s, on November 30th, between 2:00 and 4:00 pm, we will gather in the church hall with music, coffee, tea and sweets while we share stories of our memories of the church through the years.
On December 1st at 10:00 am our service will celebrate 185 years of faith and service and will include Holy Communion. All who have helped us through the years to be of service in the community are invited.
For more information, please contact us at: st.andrewsuc@telus.net
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Diversity: How can our Churches be radical, intentional welcoming & inclusive in today’s global village
FREE workshop Saturday Sept. 21, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Shepherd Munikwa (Justice, Mission Outreach) and Sharon Ballantyne (Growth Animator)
Location: St. Paul’s United Church 404 Cleveland Avenue Riverview, NB – E1B 1Y2 with thanks to host David-Roger Gagnon
For anyone interested in creating belonging for all, focusing on diversity, radical hospitality, welcome, strengthening invitation and exploring ideas for your community of faith’s context. For all lay people and clergy.
If you are in the Moncton area, please join us.
To register, email Sharon Ballantyne at sballantyne@united-church.ca or give her a call at 705 875-8837.
We hope to see you there!
