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June 7, 2024Click the button below to see this week's bulletin. The Rev. Jenn Hind will lead worship this Sunday reflecting on being "Faithfully Queer".The bi-weekly newsletter will take a break during the summer months Worship will be held at 10:30 AM in person and Online this week Rev. Hoeun Lee is in the office this week on Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. To reach him then, or at other times please contact at: phone: 519-745-8487 (ext. 208)
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Strawberry Extravaganza
Strawberry Extravaganza!
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Update from Congregational MeetingA Congregational meeting was held on May 26th, following worship. In that meeting the congregation passed the following motion: That First United Church, Waterloo enter into an agreement with Kindred Works to explore development of the Church Property and that the congregation direct the Board Chair and the Board of Trustees to sign the agreement. There will be updates forthcoming (likely in the Fall) to report on progress. |
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United Church Centennial CelebrationJoin us for a worship service to kick off a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of The United Church of Canada. The 100th Anniversary kick-off service will be held at Metropolitan United Church in Toronto on June 9th(Sun) at 4 pm. It will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. General Secretary, the Rev. Michael Blair will be the preacher for the service. Rev. Hoeun Lee will be co-presider at worship. Bus or carpool option to attend the 100th Anniversary kick-off service - Click Below You can come to First United to watch on the screen or watch the Livestream at home on the United Church Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@unitedchurchcda |
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The Reverend Jeff LearmonthPlease join us as we welcome back the Reverend Jeff Learmonth to lead worship |
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Games at FirstJoin us at 1:00 to 6:00 for D&D and 3:30 to 9:00 for Boardgames Contact Matthew Savage for more information |
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CHURCH VEGETABLE GARDENIf anyone is interested in Planting and maintaining the vegetable planters at the Church, please contact the office at 519-745-8487 Ext 201 or office@firstunitedchurch.ca |
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Book Club - Demon CopperheadSet in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival ... Click below to find the time and the Zoom link. |
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"Music Connections" grant from the Seeds of Hope Fund |
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End of Year Youth Bash!End of Year Bash! We are planning to go to Elora Quarry for swimming, exploring, and sandcastle building on Friday, June 28th from 3pm to 6pm. We will meet at First United in the parking lot and then carpool from there. Pick up afterwards can be at First United Church as well. |
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Taking care during the summerWhile much of our lives at First United slow down come summer, the needs of our community do not. There are a number of ways you can help us support others over this slower season. We can use donations of non perishable foods for our food cupboard. We are in need of sanitary napkins and incontinence supplies for our period supplies. Our fence ministry would appreciate new and gently used socks, T-shirts, baseball/sun hats and new men's underwear. Thank you so much for your continued support of all our ministries. |
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The Mod’s Book SquadJoin Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator and her guest for monthly book studies.
June's discussion is June 27, 2024 and her feature guest is the author of the book being discussed, The Other Side of the River: From Church Pew to Sweat Lodge.
Alf Dumont walks between the two worlds of Indigenous and settler, traditional spirituality and Christianity. He shares stories of building bridges between these worlds. Dumont challenges the church to re-examine the theology behind its past decision around residential schools, so that it might live out the words of its apologies. He challenges the country to re-examine its responsibilities and relationships with Indigenous people.
Sign up and see a list of future books for discussion athttps://united-church.ca/
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April Financial Update
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Community NotesClick below to see some upcoming Community Events |
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Building Relationships, Living God's Transforming Love |
