Nov 3 onward 'Christmas Poinsettia Dedications' and Sanctuary Decorating
Nov 3, 17, 24 - Crabapple Jelly and Ambler toque sales
Nov 17 - Dec 15 - donated items for the Morley Iyahrhe Food Bank & Stoney Feast - including the mitten tree, PJ's, toiletries, non-perishable foods, & slightly used clothing. GeoGems donated percentage of sales $$$ to purchase turkeys for the feast.
Throughout Advent, Children's Church has encouraged REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE in ornament making, and reusable vegetable bag sales for M&S.
Dec 1 & 5 & 18 - participation in the three ecumenical services: choir, provision of prayer shawls, threshold choir & making desserts
Dec 12 - Met with partners from Banff Rundle United Church Thrift Shop to supplement collection of slightly used clothing
Dec 16 - Delivery to Morley Iyahrhe Food Bank... and RCMUC's turn to provide volunteers for Community Food & Friends, Canmore
Dec 18 - Evensong "Longest Night" - a spectacular event - thank you to all organizing team and performers - outstanding
Dec 18-20 - Cookie Baking in excess of 67 dozen with baking partners from Origin Spring Creek
Dec 21 - Morley Community Feast - well-supported by a number of United Church Congregations, including RCMUC, featured turkey dinner, caroling, fellowship, gift-giving...
Dec 24 - 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Pageant &
8:00 PM Service of Carols and Lessons
- Special thanks to Ann & John Thorburn for coordinating the Poinsettias & Sanctuary decorating
- Special thanks to Donna Kennedy for coordinating the Morley Stoney Food Drive & Christmas Feast activities
- Special thanks to Isabelle Ramsay for adapting & directing the 5 pm Christmas Eve Pageant
- Special thanks to our choir, directors, pianists, musicians & soloists for all the extra work in this busy season
- Special thanks to Rev. Greg Wooley for leading the 8 pm Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Lessons, and overseeing all of the Ralph Connor mission, service and fellowship in 2019.
- Special thanks to Jeff Campney for poster creation and distribution along with Trish.
- many thanks to the "behind-the-scenes" efforts of so many. ALL of your kindness & effort is appreciated!!