Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
Greetings! 

We hope to  see you at Church on Sunday, February 4, 2018
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY 10:00 AM WORSHIP

Greeters: Diane & Gus Campbell
Worship Leader: Lynn Katarey
Children's Church: NEEDED
Fellowship/Coffee Time: provided by the Healing Pathway team
Musical Director: Tanya Sullivan
Administration: Sondy Szymanis - 403-678-5354 - office@ralphconnor.ca
Minister: Rev. Greg Wooley - 403-493-4923 - minister@ralphconnor.ca

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HEAL - AFTER WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

The Healing Pathway Ministry will be showing this inspiring Award Winning documentary on healing this Sunday -  February 4, 2018 at 11:45 in the Sanctuary.

The greatest healer is within:  Change your mind. Change your body. Change your life.

"HEAL not only taps into the brilliant minds of leading scientists and spiritual teachers but follows two people on actual high stakes healing journeys. Healing can be extremely complex and deeply personal, but it can also happen spontaneously in a moment. Through these inspiring and emotional stories we find out what works, and what doesn't."

There will be soup and buns and gluten free options served after Sunday worship on February 4th (one week away!) at 11:00.

We hope you can join us. Check out the trailer below. 


CONTINUING OUR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION JOURNEY

Writing to Reconcile with Carolyn Pogue. 

Monday, February 5 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM.  
Carolyn is a wonderful author with a depth of experience with indigenous peoples.  She will lead us in a creative, respectful process - please join us!  And if you wish, come  at 6:15 to share a simple supper of soup and a bun.   

Cost: $15 (or donation). 

To register contact judyarcher249@gmail.com 
or sign up on the bulletin board outside the Sanctuary.  A few spaces left for this worshop.   Join us!
HEALING PATHWAY


To book a session or inquire about this gentle healing ministry by appointment. 
Please contact: Sue Nichols, Phone: 403-678-7025 or email:  iamsue@telus.net 


EVENSONG
 
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".

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Join the choir every Thursday,  at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
 
New singers are always welcome! 

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". 

If you would like to learn more about the practice of bedside singing, visit thresholdchoir.org , or contact Jan Tissandier, jan.tissandier@gmail.com  

New members welcome!
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

NEEDED:
Leaders for Children's Church in February. Lesson packs are ready to go and available in the upstairs cupboard or you can tell your own story of faith. 

Please contact the office or sign up on the Sunday clipboard. 

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!
RCMUC AFFIRMING MINISTRY CONGREGATION SURVEY

As RCMUC moves towards becoming another " Affirming" church in Canada - welcoming of all, including folks who identify as LGBTQ - we ask that all members of our congregation fill out this brief 8 question survey to help the Affirm committee chart our course going forward. Our goal is to holding a final vote on approving the Affirm designation by the end of 2018.  




THE ABC'S OF LGBTQ2...A...I...P...etc.

Join us after Worship on Sunday, February 18th for an informative session with Rev. Shannon Mang.

Once upon a time there were only males and females and these two groups of people would fall in love and get married...to each other. 

That 'once upon a time' existed when the amazing diversity of biological sex; gender identity and sexual attraction was ignored. Conversation about sexual diversity has opened up a brand new dictionary of ways that people express their lived experience; a dictionary that is constantly changing as the conversation continues. 

We will introduce folks to the words and the world of sexual diversity as we know it...now! 

WHY I BELIEVE
Daily Devotions on Faith & Discipleship

Lent begins on February 14th.
In this Lenten devotional, a variety of members and friends of the church told us about their personal faith journeys. We are excited to share their candid, thoughtful reflections. What does it mean to follow Jesus, remain faithful, and choose hope, especially during times of uncertainty and doubt? 

Daily devotions included a scripture passage, personal reflection, hymn suggestions, reflections question, and prayer.  Study guide included.

Available at the UCRDstore.ca

Paperback: $12.95
Ebook: $7.95

THANK YOU

To those who made desserts for Food and Friends this month! 

Pat Grayling
Deb Mayberry
Jean Slaght
Betty Baggott
Mary Rawlings

IN MEMORY OF JEAN MARGARET SHAFTO

We have received word that Jean Margaret Shafto passed away on January 21st. Jean was residing in West Vancouver. 

A Memorial will be held on Friday, February 16 at Rundle United in Banff, time TBA. 
DID YOU KNOW?

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. 

IF YOU MISSED A NEWSLETTER

The webpage has just been updated with all the latest newsletter links.  So if you are travelling and missed one go and check it out.  

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION SPEAKER SERIES

Reconciliation through and Indigenous Worldview with  Dr. Leroy Little Bear. 

February 15, 7:00-9:00 pm at the Whyte Museum in Banff. 

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