My apologies. Please disregard the previous email as the time for the choir rehearsal on Thursday was incorrect - the correct time is 7 pm.
Here are the corrected highlights of the life and work of Peninsula United Church for Sunday, January 21, 2018.
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Calling Disciples He Qi , from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.
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WorshipSunday, January 21 - 10 am
Reading: Mark 1:14-20
Reflection: Imprinting on Jesus
We are midway through the Season of Epiphany and continue to explore how we discern God's call to follow in the way of Jesus. This week we will ponder the idea of the Divine Image being imprinted on us as we follow Jesus.
In addition, Becky Milne will speak about CafeChurch, our new program for children and families and we will commission the CafeChurch volunteers.
Come and ponder with us how God is calling you to shine the light of Christ in the world.
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(* = weekly events)
Sunday, January 21
*Worship - 10 am - Crescent Site
*CaféChurch - 10 am - ThirdSpace (1381 George St.)
Tuesday, January 23
*Centering Prayer - 7:30 am - Crescent site
*Men's Coffee - 10 am - Pelican Rouge Café
Hillcrest UCW - 2:15 pm - Lower Hall - Crescent Site
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Sit 'n' Stitch - 7 - 9 pm -
January 9 -
ThirdSpace (1381 George St.)
Walkers - 9:30 am - Crescent Beach
*Wednesday Worship -1:30 pm tea/coffee, 2 pm Service - Sunnyside Site
*Choir Rehearsal - 7 pm - Crescent Site (please note corrected time)
*Encore Pilates - 9:30 am - Crescent site, Narthex
Sunday, January 28
*Worship - 10 am - Crescent Site
*CaféChurch - 10 am - ThirdSpace (1381 George St.)
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Congregational Meeting
This is formal notice of the Congregational Meeting to be held on Jan 28 2018, immediately following the worship service.
This meeting will be held to vote on and approve the Ministry Profile and Search Report put together by our Ministry Profile and Search Committee. Those entitled to vote at this meeting are the members of Peninsula United Church. With approval of the members, all adherents will have corresponding privileges. Everyone who was a member of the founding congregations is automatically a member of Peninsula United Church.
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Read the latest news from the Ministry & Personnel Search Committee.
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An Introduction to Centering Prayer
Coming March 10. Save the Date!!
Discover the meaning of Psalm 46 "Be still and know that I am God". A day long workshop with snacks and lunch provided. More information coming soon. Speak to Judy Dekerf or Ellen Russon if you are interested and/or have questions.
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Potluck with Naramata Board
Sunday, February 4th
The Board of the Naramata Centre are holding their meeting at the Crescent Site on Feb. 2nd, 3rd and 4th. They would like to host a potluck lunch after church on Sunday, February 4th.
Please come! Bring your favourite dish and take the opportunity to learn about how Naramata Centre has been discerning new directions for the future.
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Free Webinar - January 22, 4:00 pm
Register for this FREE Webinar January 22nd 4pm Pacific time. Speaker, Dr. Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. Learn why it is essential that faith communities step up to respond to the climate crisis and how you can make a difference. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-change-and-energy-benchmarking-webinar-tickets-34842678389
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The Coldest Night of the Year
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 24, 2018 for the 4th Annual Coldest Night of the Year walk for the homeless, hungry and hurting in Vancouver. We love to celebrate this event with our partner congregations, please email [email protected] for details. We're thrilled to welcome walking teams from St. Andrew's-Wesley and Dunbar Ryerson United Churches.
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Volunteers Make it Happen
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Breakfast for CafeChurch
Do you like to bake? Can you help provide muffins, loaves or scones for the CafeChurch congregation? Your home baked contributions delivered to CafeChurch in labelled freezer bags would be greatly appreciated. In addition, if you would like to commit to bringing breakfast once a month to CafeChurch, please contact Becky Milne at [email protected].
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The Community Hub in North Surrey
A big thank-you to all those who helped with shopping, preparing, serving and cleaning up for last Saturday night's community dinner at The Community Hub in North Surrey.
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ThirdSpace Volunteers Urgently Needed!
Café hosts: welcoming helpers needed especially on Wed. mornings and Thurs. evenings.
Contact [email protected] 604.992.9183 |
Mindfulness Programs at ThirdSpace
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Help Youth with Anxiety & Stress
ThirdSpace is hosting new Mindfulness Programs for children & youth. Participants will learn tools to manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and improve overall feelings of well-being. Mindful Youth programs begin on Thurs. Jan 18, 3:30-5pm for ages 7-12 and Wed. Jan 17, 6:30-8:00 for 13+. Weekly programs continue for 2 months. No charge.
Please register with Kate Morgan: [email protected]
or text 778 834 9914.
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Join Kate Morgan, a Mental Health & Wellness Coach and Mindfulness Trainer & Practitioner at ThirdSpace for a five week program on Mondays starting January 8. You are invited to attend at 9:30 - 11 am or at 7 - 8:30 pm. $5 donation per session Childcare available - Please email to register. Contact Kate Morgan via text 778-834-9914 or email [email protected].
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Mindful Movement
Chair Based Exercise & Calming Mindfulness
Starting Thursday, Jan. 25th 11 am - 12:30 pm
Research has shown that many of the exercises can help to strengthen muscles and bone. Stronger muscles make every day activities such as washing, dressing, shopping or doing house work easier and less of a strain. You are less likely to injure your self doing everyday activities, stronger muscles help to improve balance and walking.
Contact Kate Morgan via text 778-834-9914 or email [email protected].
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We are happy to announce that all cheques can now be made
payable to Peninsula United Church.
Thank you for your patience.
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Soup Sunday 
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Soup Sunday on Sunday, January 14.
$300 was raised for the local food bank.
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2018 ENVELOPES
are now labelled and ready for pickup from the Narthex area.
**Please note** - with the consolidation of three lists, many households have been assigned a new Envelope number.** Please note your new Envelope number when you receive it.
Starting January 7, 2018, please destroy/recycle any old envelopes from your former congregation and begin using your new
Peninsula United Church envelopes.
For our record keeping purposes,if you are assigned a new Envelope number,
starting Jan.7th your former number will no longer be linked to your household.
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Par Changes
If you are currently enrolled in PAR no action is required by you unless you wish to change the amount of your contributions.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Envelope Secretary Val Austring,
by email
[email protected]
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Stitch & Chat - Next meeting will be Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 2 pm at Sunnyside Site. Please join us in knitting those lovely hats and scarves, bags, slippers, socks, etc. that you admired at the Christmas sales. We also make Prayer shawls as well as items for the homeless. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoons each month - time of work and fellowship!
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Wednesday Worship at Sunnyside Site
Contact Evelyn Grimston if you would like to attend and need a ride - 604-538-1500.
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The ministry staff will be visiting the hospital on a rotational basis.
If you know of someone in the congregation who is in hospital and would like a visit, please let the office know.
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Events Beyond Our Congregation
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Uncommon Transformation is an event for congregation members, young adults, clergy and the curious. What Peter offers is a chance for people to wrestle with their faith and their beliefs in a way that is challenging, fun and engaging. If your faith is feeling sluggish or less alive than before, if you are wrestling with doubts, if you want to light your spiritual fire again, this event is for you!
When: Pints and Parables featuring live music with West My Friend Friday March 2 7-10pm and Uncommon Transformation workshop Saturday March 3 9:30-4:30
Where: Highlands United Church, North Vancouver
Cost: $150 per person, $900 for groups of 7 or more.
Peninsula UC has a few people attending. Contact Rev. Bruce McAndless Davis if you wish to attend in order to get the group rate.
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Prayer Request - Workers And Volunteers On The Downtown Eastside A recent article has drawn attention to the strain and trauma being borne by 'frontline' workers who respond to overdose calls day and night. Here at First United our staff responds to ODs daily. Even if the user survives, the experience can take its toll on first responders, who are often not EMTs, but rather folk who work or volunteer in the neighbourhood. If the user passes away despite interventions, the trauma to responders can be significant. Please pray for these brave, stalwart folk who are giving so much. https://tinyurl.com/DTESCrisis
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Resisting Structural Evil: A Spirituality of Resistance
with Martha Saunders. Sat. Jan 20, 2018 10 - 4 pm $70 Please bring lunch, refreshments are served
What do "good" and "evil" mean in a world enmeshed in human-caused ecological devastation and huge economic disparities among earth's people? How can economically privileged people who seek to develop a meaningful spirituality and ethic resist the political and economic systems that create and sustain our advantages?
In Collaboration with Canadian Memorial United Church
Location: Canadian Memorial United Church, 1806 W.15th Ave. & Burrard St. Vancouver
Register: [email protected] 250-220-4601
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January 31st at 4PM. Hazelmere United Church Hall.
Come and join "Conversations that matter" with the Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood who is part of a growing progressive Christian movement that is "out of the box" of Christian orthodoxy/ liberalism and leans towards a non-theist tradition that relates with more curiosity to the "nones" (nonreligious). Hear about her theology and congregational practices. Sharon is an interim United Church minister currently short term supply in Haida Gwai. Sponsored by Progressive Christianity on the Peninsula.
Drop in. By donation.
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From Our Administration Team
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Announcements Deadline
Weekly bulletin announcements must be in the office by 10am on Wednesdays.
Email to [email protected] or call 604-531-2979.
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