Rev. Hoeun Lee will participate in "A Place at the Table - The Last Supper," General Council's centennial artwork project from Tuesday February 25 to Friday February 28. 

During this time, for emergency pastoral care needs, please contact: 

Rev. Whitton Daley (Cedar Hill United Church) 

Email: chucminister@gmail.com

Phone: 519-623-1820

 

Sunday, March 2nd  – Transfiguration Sunday

Lectionary Readings: Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 (VU p. 819), 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, Luke 9:28-36, (37-43)

 

Deadline for submission to the weekly updates is Tuesday by 12:00 p.m.

 

CONTRIBUTIONS:  

To get your offering to the office you can use PAR, e transfer to firstunitedchurch@rogers.com, website donation www.firstunitedchurch.ca or send a cheque. Cheques can be dropped off at the church mailbox which is located at the Entrance on the William Street side of the building.

Also, you may send your cheque to 

First United Church

16 William St. West

Waterloo ON

N2L 1J3

Reminder, credit card companies have a fee of around 3-5%.  If you wish First to get the full amount, then please add that percentage to your contribution.

 

ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION

Reminder that the Annual Meeting is on March 9th, 2025 after the service.

 

If you would like a  printed copy of the Annual Report please contact  the office.                                                   .

 

TUESDAY NOON HOUR CONCERTS

Join us on Tuesday Feb. 25th for our FREE Noon Hour Concert.  This week’s performance is: KWS Musicians – Phoenix Trio – Wendy Wagler - flute, Cathy Anderson - cello,  Beth Ann de Sousa – piano.

Remember to pre-order your lunches by Thursday Noon at firstunitedconcerts@gmail.com. (egg, ham, salmon or tuna on whole wheat $6;butter tart, nanaimo or date square $2; tea or coffee $2) See you there!

 

CONVERSATIONS WITH HOEUN

During the next few months, we hope you will join us for one hour to get to know our minister, Rev. Hoeun Lee better and reconnect with members of our church family.  Of course, a hot/cold beverage and a tasty treat will be available.  It is an informal get-together in the church Parlour. A smile and/or warm handshake is your ticket.

We will be offering this hour of friendship on various days and times in the coming months.  Since space is limited please call the office (519-745-8487 x 201), if you are interested in joining us or sign the sheet in the Narthex.  We hope that our online members will join us in the Parlour too.  We miss your smiling faces and would love to have you with us in person.

Our first “CONVERSATIO WITH HOEUN” is this Tuesday February 18th in the church Parlour from 1-2.  We look forward to spending this hour together.

 

The M&P Committee

 

 

ASH WEDNESDAY JOINT SERVICE

"Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return."

Join us for a joint Ash Wednesday Service with the United Churches in Waterloo (Emmanuel, Parkminster, Westminster and First). 

 

This sacred gathering marks the beginning of Lent, inviting us into a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal.

 Wednesday, March 5
 7:00 p.m.
 First United Church (16 William St W, Waterloo, ON)

 

All are welcome.

 

JOINT YOUTH GROUP

Hello Friends!

Upcoming Date: Wednesday, March 5th 

Come as you are! We strive to create a brave space for all of you by being an explicitly 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive and neurodiverse accepting group! We also recognize that youth group can be intimidating for Indigenous and racialized youth, and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive group. Please feel free to contact us at rebecca.w.westminster@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

 

YOU ARE LOVED. YOU MATTER TO US. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

 

Blessings, 

Bethany McMullen and Rebecca Whiting



ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, TREASURES AND JEWELRY SALE

May 9th and 10th in the Parlour




If you have any of the mentioned items that you no longer wish to keep, please consider donating them to this fundraiser for the church’s General Fund.  See Alice Bieman by April 13 to discuss your items. I would like to make the sale tags ahead of time.  Items should be delivered on Thursday May 8th to the Parlour. Please put your name on the box of items.  Contact me at church or at 519-634-8614 or bieman@worldline.ca

   

PANCAKE SUPPER

Tuesday March 4th  - please hold the date.  More details to follow.

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

 

Seeking Campus Host(s): Conrad Grebel University seeks one or two people for the position of Campus Host(s), beginning spring/summer 2025. The Campus Host(s) represents the College during non-business hours and functions as a building superintendent, while also engaging with and supporting community life. Apply by Monday, March 3, 2025. Read the full job description at www.grebel.ca/positions  

 

Annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest | Wednesday, March 12, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  
Listen to speeches about peacebuilding and social justice issues written by Peace and Conflict Studies students and Grebel residents. The intercollegiate competition is run by the Peace and Justice Ministries of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). All are welcome to attend. Learn more at uwaterloo.ca/peace-conflict-studies/events 

The Clockmaker’s Daughter| March 21 – 23. The Conrad Grebel University College Student Council presents the first Canadian production of The Clockmaker’s Daughter, a musical. General admission $25, Student/senior $20, with 10% of profits going to a local charity. Evening and matinee shows will be held at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts in downtown Kitchener. Buy tickets at uwaterloo.ca/grebel/clockmakers-daughter 

Grebel and University of Waterloo March Open House | Saturday, March 22, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  
Planning to study at the University of Waterloo? Tour the university and see what it would be like to live on campus in a small, Christian residence at Conrad Grebel University College while studying at Waterloo. Meet current students, learn about academic programs, and explore the residence. Free parking. Visit grebel.ca/events for more information. 

 

Embracing Aging as Culmination – Annual Spirituality and Aging Seminar | Friday, June 6, 2025,  9:30 am – 3:30 pm. Guest speaker Dr. Carol Orsborn, author of seven books that embrace spiritual aging as life’s culmination. For seminar details and pricing, visit uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/embracing-aging-culmination 

 

   

 
Sunday, Feb 23
  

10:30 am

Worship – 7th After Epiphany

Sanctuary

11:30 am

Intercultural Lunch and Learn 

Hilliard Hall/Kitchen

 

 
Monday, Feb 24
  

9:00 am
Bailey’s Foods

Hilliard Hall/Kitchen

1:30 pm
Pastoral Care

Parlour/Kitchen

5:00 pm
KWYO Sinfonia

Sanctuary

7:00 pm
Scouts

Hilliard Hall
 
Tuesday, Feb 25
  

8:00 am

Noon Hour Concert Prep

Hilliard Hall/Kitchen

12:15 pm

Noon Hour Concert

Sanctuary

5:00 pm

KWYO Strings

Sanctuary

5:15 pm

KWYO – Preludium Strings

Chapel

6:30 pm

Collaboration Team

Labyrinth Room

7:00 pm

Worship

Parlour
 
Wednesday, Feb 26
  

1:00 pm
Blind Dinner

Chapel/Kitchen

5:00 pm
Elections Ontario

Hilliard Hall

6:30 pm
Sparkes

Labyrinth Room
 
Thursday, Feb 27
  

7:00 am
Elections Ontario

Hilliard Hall

10:00 am
Bell Choir

Sanctuary

1:00 pm
Property Development

Parlour

4:00 pm
Family Choir

Chapel

7:00 pm
Gallery Choir

Chapel
 

Friday, Feb 28

  

1:00 pm
Fridays at First
Hilliard Hall/Kitchen
 
Saturday, Mar 1
  

9:00 am
Knitting Group
Parlour

1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons
Labyrinth Room
 
Sunday, Mar 2
  

10:30 am

Worship – Transfiguration Sunday

Sanctuary

1:00 pm

Kid’s Concert

Hilliard Hall/Kitchen

 

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