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Since the Lenten sermon series is tied into children’s games, we thought it might be nice to have some fun activities after church during coffee hour. You are invited to join Reverend Elizabeth and Linda Steinberg for a quick and simple fun food activity. This week we will celebrate Palm Sunday with “Palm sundaes” (or cupcakes if you don’t want ice cream) It will be casual, fun, and tasty. No registration required!

Rev. Elizabeth Guillaume-Koene and Chalmers, celebrated Elizabeth’s successful completion of the requirements for Ordination in the United Church of Canada. We look forward to May when she will be officially welcomed by the Region.

The next cookie delivery to our “at home” folks will be on Wednesday April 1. No fooling! Cookies will be gladly welcomed at 9 am at the Earl St door. If you know anyone who would appreciate a little extra pick me up (cookies) at this time, please let Mary, Heather or Linda know so we can add them to the list.

Since the Lenten sermon series is tied into children’s games, we thought it might be nice to have some fun activities after church during coffee hour. You are invited to join Reverend Elizabeth and Linda Steinberg for a quick and simple fun food activity, decorating cookies, cupcakes, or chocolate, with a discussion on the side. It will be casual, fun, and tasty. No registration required! Sessions will be March 29 & April 5. All ages are welcome. Pictures are from March 15.

In the midst of a loneliness epidemic, how can we find greater personal purpose? How can we cultivate meaningful connections and communities? Rev. Dr. John Pentland is an author, speaker and minister who deeply values curiosity and connection. He has been in ministry at Hillhurst United Church for over 20 years. He is known for connecting faith and culture, as well as his commitment to “good public theology.” He completed a doctor of ministry at Chicago Theological Seminary in 2004. His dissertation, entitled “Speaking Faith in Public Space,” tackled the question of how to talk about faith outside of church. … Read More

Please remember this program in your givings. The need for grocery cards is ongoing and the program urgently needs your donations. It’s tough out there, especially this winter!

If you or someone you know is in need of Pastoral Care support, please contact a member of the Pastoral Care Team: (Rev. Elizabeth Guillaume-Koene, Marjorie Mason, Ruth Tracy, Mary Davis Little, Heather Faris, Linda Steinberg). If you are moving, please notify the office by email: or by phone 613-546-3263 ext. 221.

Wilding comes with lots of experience and highly recommended by Sam MacLeod, General Manager at the Spire, where Wilding also works. Their passion is Improv – both performing, and teaching! They have also worked in caretaking at the Vancouver Film School, all kinds of film/TV, theatre, bartending and much more! Wilding uses the pronouns they/them. It can feel a bit strange at first to talk about one person in the plural – other languages have found better options to express gender neutrality! Wilding is starting their training with Ivan this week, and we look forward to meeting them on Sunday! … Read More

Lead by Wendy Maclean. A wonderful opportunity to be part of a small community of writers. CenterQuest, the sponsor, is a school of spiritual direction. It is an international group, and in the past we have had folks from Singapore, Philippines, Canada, USA, Malaysia and Spain. It involves a live session on Monday evenings, then daily prompts and an interactive forum. For anyone who is interested in writing poetry, especially if it is a new experience. Wendy Jean Maclean https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Lent-Poetry-Studio-is-Back-.html?soid=1114329429132&aid=_JsH3MgoJR8  

The next cookie delivery to our “at home” folks will be on Monday Feb 16. Cookies will be gladly accepted at church on Feb 15 (see Mary Davis Little or Linda Steinberg) or at 9:30 Monday morning at the Earl St door. If you know anyone who would appreciate a little extra love (cookies) at this time, please let Mary or Linda know and we can add them to the list.