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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 18, 2018 -
Lent V
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY 10:00 AM WORSHIP
Greeters: Vicky Connoy & Cam McMann
Worship Leader: Isabelle Ramsay
Children's Church: Joy McMann
Fellowship/Coffee Time: Margaret Lumsden & Alexine Murray
Pianist: Tanya Sullivan
In the Pulpit: Rev. Michael Ward
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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 Rev.
Michael Ward
to the Pulpit.
Rev. Greg Wooley will be back in the Pulpit
for
Palm Sunday, March 25th.
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TONIGHT
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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TOMORROW -
PRAYER SHAWL KNITTERS
Join us in the Hall at 1:00 pm on Friday March 16th.
All knitters are welcome, wool and patterns available.
Shawls go to women or men in need of comfort including those in hospital, grief or that have suffered acts of violence. Over 1000 shawls have been given out over the last years.
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THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone that participated in last week's special Sunday Worship.
Here is a photo of our special guests, Ken Levae, Gloria Snow, Elders Trudy Wesley, & Glenda Crawler, Donna Kennedy.
Also thanks to Jan Tissandier & Cori Brewster for your beautiful music.
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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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Mark your Calendars for the following Easter Services
Sunday, March 25 - 10:00 AM at the Church - Palm Sunday.
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 at the Church -
Holy Week Evensong
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A WIDENING EMBRACE
A circle for women of all ages with Carolyn McDade.
This is an invitation for women to come together and create a holy space through song, reflection and simple ritual.
Carolyn McDade is a lover of language and sound ~ a songwriter committed to the power of singing in personal and social transformation.
Friday, Apr. 27, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday, Apr. 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Ralph Connor Memorial United Church
Contact Jan Tissandier for more information:
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THE HOLY LAND
Rev's Greg Wooley and Shannon Mang are enjoying their Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Reaffirmation at the River Jordan
Walking the Ramparts of the the Old Jerusalem Wall
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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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