Dear First United Church,

We have had quite the week finding our way through the wilderness of our new reality. Kellie, Eva, and Kathleen have been exploring ways to offer opportunities for reflective and worshipful times during the week. To make any of this happen we have met with Harold who has been expertly facilitating our ideas. For now we have been able to meet at First and record a worship service for Sunday morning. Please be sure to check-in with us Sunday March 22, 2020.

Kellie has purchased a Zoom account for our church. This means that we are able to meet as a group on line. The book study is well under way, however, if you were planning to be a part of this group it isn't too late to join.

  • Tuesday morning Kellie will be offering a time of meditation via Zoom at 9:00. This would be a wonderful time to gather in prayer.
  • Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm please join Kellie via Zoom for Sunday Cafe and Godly Play. This will be an opportunity for conversation, story and creative time. Bring your favourite art supplies to our time together and Kellie will bring hers!
  • Thursday morning at 10:00 am, join Eva and Kellie on Zoom. Bring your favourite warm beverage to a conversation with the two of us. It will be an opportunity to gather virtually and talk about our spiritual well-being.

There has been interest expressed by several of you concerning offering pastoral care to one another at this time. One of the ideas was to give each volunteer a list of phone numbers that they could call and thereby connect with members of our congregation while we are restricted in our movement. If you would like to be one such volunteer, then please email Sheena and we will be in touch.

We are also available by phone Kellie (519)442-9950, Eva (519)743-8228 or email kellie@firstunitedchurch.ca, evajmezo@gmail.com, should you want to speak to one of us about anything that is on your mind, or in your heart. This is a time of uncertainty and can stir up many emotions. It may be helpful to verbalize our feelings in order to tend to them. We ourselves, have been devoting time daily to reading Scripture, spiritual writings and sitting in silence while centering ourselves in God's presence. We are not alone.

We look forward to connecting with you in the upcoming weeks, through our Zoom time, email, and phone calls.

May the blessing of peace that surpasses all understanding be upon you,

Kellie and Eva

 

HERE IS THE LIST OF CHURCH GROUPS ONLINE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS
Click on the link, "Join Zoom Meeting" at the time the group is to meet, of the gathering you would like to join.
Email Kellie kellie@firstunitedchurch.ca if you have any questions.

MEDITATION AND PRAYER with KELLIE - ALL ARE WELCOME
TUESDAY MORNING (1/2 hour)
Mar 24, 2020 09:00 AM
Mar 31, 2020 09:00 AM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/202795564
Meeting ID: 202 795 564

 

SUNDAY CAFE AND GODLY PLAY with Kellie - How Big is God's Love?
TUESDAY AFTERNOON (45 min)

Mar 24, 2020 01:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/171898014
Meeting ID: 171 898 014

 

BOOK STUDY
Love is Stronger than Death by Cynthia Bourgeault
The book is available at Wordsworth and through Amazon
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON (1 hour)
Mar 25, 2020 02:00 PM
Apr 1, 2020 02:00 PM
Apr 8, 2020 02:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/427833043
Meeting ID: 427 833 043