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Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
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Greetings!
We hope to
see you at Church on
Sunday, March 11, 2018 -
Lent IV
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY 10:00 AM WORSHIP
Greeters: Irma Hererra & Linda Bolen
Worship Leader: Donna Kennedy & The Worship Committee
Children's Church: Joan VonEngelbrechten
Fellowship/Coffee Time: Donna Scott & Ken Levea
Pianist: Jan Tissandier
In the Pulpit: Gloria Snow
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For a Lenten video message from the Moderator of the United Church of Canada, the Rt. Rev. Jordan Cantwell,
click here.
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COMING SUNDAYS...
This Sunday March 11 we welcome Gloria Snow to the pulpit at Ralph Connor. Gloria, from Morley, is training for United Church Ministry at the Sandy-Saulteaux Centre in Manitoba. She will bring to us a combination of Christian and traditional Indigenous spiritual understandings.
On Sunday, March 18: Rev. Michael Ward will be preaching
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THE HOLY LAND
Rev's Greg Wooley and Shannon Mang made it safely to the Holy Land.
Here is a pic of a much jet-lagged Greg upon arrival in Israel.
They will be away from March 5 returning to work on March 21.
Rev. Murray Speer from Rundle Memorial UC in Banff will be covering pastoral emergencies during this time.
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To book a session or inquire about this gentle healing ministry by appointment.
or call her at 403-609-2428.
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Each Wednesday night at 7:15, we gather for holy silence, chant, song, reflective words, and experience the gentle nudging of the Spirit.
Sometimes we will also incorporate poetry, or art, or physical movement.
"Come and find the quiet centre".
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CHOIR REHEARSAL
Join the choir every Thursday,
at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
New singers are always welcome!
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ALPINE VOICES THRESHOLD CHOIR
Rehearses the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in the sanctuary. Threshold Choir singing is described as "kindness made audible".
New members welcome!
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Sign up for a Sunday on the Clipboard. We have a multitude of Sunday lesson packages in the upstairs cupboard.
Children's Church
(ages 4 and up) and Nursery/Toddler care are both available as the first hymn is being sung.
For Toddler Care, join the caregivers in Gordon Hall for a moment to apprise them of your child's needs.
Please bring a snack if your child may need one, and advise if your child has any allergies. Water or juice will be provided if needed.
For
Children's Church
, our teachers will take the children upstairs for their lesson. All children will return to the sanctuary prior to the anthem. We look forward to meeting your children!
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If you miss a Sunday... or would like to re-read a sermon... just go to the website,
ralphconnor.ca
, then pick "Worship" and "Sunday Sermons."
Greg posts his sermons on Sunday afternoon, each week.
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Mark your Calendars for the following Easter Services
Sunday, March 25 - 10:00 AM RCMUC - Palm Sunday. Greg will be back in the pulpit.
Wednesday, March 28 (note change of day from Tuesday to Wednesday) - 11:00 AM, St Mike's - ecumenical Lent/Easter Seniors' worship service and luncheon
Wednesday, March 28 - 7:15 PM RCMUC -
Holy Week Evensong
Friday, March 30 - 7:00 PM RCMUC -
Good Friday worship with dramatic readings
Easter Sunday, April 1
- 8:00 AM Riverside service
- 8:45 refreshments at Church
- 10:00 AM RCMUC worship
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SOLD OUT!!! THE MOUNTAIN GRANNIES ARE AT IT AGAIN
The 10th Annual Chili in a Bowl is on Friday, March 9th.
Two seatings will be held at 5:00 & 7:00 pm at St. Mikes.
Chili donated by local restaurants and you keep your bowl donated by local potters.
All proceeds go to Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign
Tickets $40 available at Kitchen Boutique
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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION SPEAKER SERIES
March 15 at 7:00 pm at The Whyte Museum in Banff.
Becoming an Ally: Recognizing Unconscious Bias and your Privilege
With Kory Wilson
, BSc., LL.B, is Musgamagw Tsawataineuk and Laich-Kwil-Tach both nations are part of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, also known as the Kwak'wala speaking people.
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On March 31 at 7:00 pm at St. Mikes, come and enjoy a musical evening of celebrating, sponsored by the Mountain Sanctuary Seventh-Day Adventist Church, in honour of the resurrection of Christ.
Music by Harpist: Deborah Nyack
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AFFIRMING MINISTRIES EVENT
Hillhurst United Church, Calgary and The Coming Out Monologues YYC proudly present:
The Coming Out In Faith Monologues!
Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7, 2018
Doors - 7 pm - Show - 7:30 pm
This event celebrates our diverse personal stories of coming out from the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community. Our performers stories reveal how their spirituality connected and collided with their coming out journey. Different faith backgrounds and experiences are represented, which makes for a fun, diverse, and enlightening night! Tickets at...
Tickets $15 online
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On April 13
in Calgary Join Siksika Musicians and dancers at the Foothills Mennonite Church for an evening of song and dance. Performance starts at 7:30. Tickets $14 at bit.ly/New-Blood
If you would like to car-pool to the play contact Joy at jcmcmann@gmail.com or phone 403-609-4359
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Spring and Summer registration is now open.
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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Camp Kasota West at Half Moon Bay, Sylvan Lake is now accepting registration for summer camp. Receive $40 off if you book prior to March 24. Further bursaries available from Foothills Presbytery (see bulletin board for details). Children & Youth Camps, Sailing Camp & Counselor in Training. Perfect for grades 1 - 11. More information and booking online at
campkasotawest.com.
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