Highlights of Our Life and Work
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Sunday Worship, May 26, 2019
10 am Worship at Crescent Site
As we celebrate the 57 years of service offered by the Hillcrest UCW on Sunday, we will also hear about another woman who became a follower of Jesus. Our scripture, Acts 16: 9-15, tells the story of Lydia, a Gentile and independent business woman whose life takes on a new direction after encountering Paul and Timothy in Philippi.
I wonder what new direction God has in mind for us?
10 am Worship at Cafe Church 
This Sunday at Cafe Church, as we continue to Know Jesus in New Ways, we will hear Jesus' very last instructions to his followers. What was the last, very important instruction? Come and wonder with us!
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Following worship there will be a "Second Hour" event. This is an informational session to share with the congregation the work done by the governance team in looking at different governance models (as mandated by amalgamation). After the service get your coffee and cookies and join us to ask questions and offer your comments and observations.
Cookies provided by the UCW.
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(* = weekly events)
Tuesday, May 28
*Sit & Stitch
- 7 pm - ThirdSpace (1381 George St.)
Nitelights - 7 pm - at the home of Anna Paton
Wednesday, May 29
*Choir - 7 pm - Crescent Site, Sanctuary
Thursday, May 30
Spiritual Book Club - 1 pm - Crescent Site, Library
Redevelopment Meeting - 1:30 pm - Sunnyside Site, Meeting Room
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Mission & Service News
In this week's Minute for Mission, we hear about the contribution made by the United Church Women to the United Church Mission & Service Fund. During the UCW's 55th anniversary event in 2017, support for a project at a Morogoro Women's Training Centre in Tanzania was celebrated. The women have supported the training of hundreds of traditional birth attendants which has saved thousands of women and children from dying in childbirth.
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Congregational Meeting
There will be a Congregational meeting held Sunday, June 9 following the worship service. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect members to Council.
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July 8-12, Crescent Site
Tell your neighbours, children and grandchildren!
Volunteer Opportunites for Camp Spirit
There are 3 sign up sheets in the entryway for helping with food preparation and clean-up, Community Engagement and Camper Support Buddies and Before and After Camp Care.
If you have any questions please speak to: Catherine Francis, Donna Roy, Joan Strutt, Val Thorner, Janice Young, Bruce McCandless-Davis.
United Church of Canada Duty of Care requires that all volunteers who work with children, youth and vulnerable adults must have a current (within 2 years) Criminal Record Check. Please see Rev. Janice who will provide you with a letter to take to the RCMP detachment.
Spirit Bursary Fund
Camp Spirit is committed to ensuring that no family is turned away from camp due to financial constraints. Last year the Bursary fund gave $25,015 for 186 children.
Please use the Camp Spirit envelopes if you would like make a gift to the 2019 Camp Spirit Bursary Fund. If anyone you know needs financial assistance for camp, ask them to speak to Rev. Janice about receiving a bursary.
PLEASE NOTE: Meeting space is not available at the Crescent Site during these dates.
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The Benevolent Fund Needs an Infusion of Grace
Periodically people in the neighbourhood come  to the church looking for assistance when times are tough. Our supply of grocery store gift cards is getting low so donations of $10 or $25 Safeway Gift Cards would be most appreciated. If you wish to receive a tax receipt, please put the cards in an envelope and include your name and address. |
George Searcy died peacefully in hospice on May 21, 2019.  Please hold Ed, Kathy, David and the rest of the family in your prayers. A memorial service for George will be held on Sat., July 13 at 2 pm at the Crescent site. |
Wednesday Worship will be taking a break for summer.
Our last worship time will be on May 29.
Join us for tea at 1:30 and worship with communion at 2 pm.
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Community Dinner
Monday, May 27, Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Ave.
Doors open at 4:30 pm, dinner is served at 5:00 pm.
Creating a community that cares. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Peninsula United Church and Sources Food Bank.
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Spiritual Book Club
The May meeting of the Spiritual Book Club will be Thursday, May 30 at 1 pm in the Library at the Crescent Site. The book selection is Forgiveness by Mark Sakamoto.
Everyone is welcome to join us!
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Pacific Mountain Regional Council General Meeting
 Takes place at the Langley Event Center, May 30 - June 2.
Jean Macdonald, Anna Paton, Peter Jones, Rev Bruce and Rev. Janice will be attending.
The Choir will be offering Worship Leadership on Sunday, June 2!
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Thanks to everyone who participated in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?"
This fun event had new friends sharing meals and getting to know one another.
And in so doing, we raised over $300 to go towards the church expenses.
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#1 - 1381 George St. 604-385-0822
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Tackle That Memoir
First Monday of the month 1 - 3 pm
Next Session : June 3
Move from "doubt-gripped" to "manuscript." Using memoir writing, conversation, and creative thinking to explore ten core life themes.
Scientifically proven to bring meaning to your past, shape your future, bounce back from "stuff", and connect with others.
No writing experience needed!
Leader: Marilyn Hahn 604.996.2960
Email Marilyn for more info.
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Meets the last Wednesday of the month.
The next session is Wednesday, June 26
Join us as we read, discuss,and write to deepen our lives and to appreciate, encourage, connect and more via writing and sharing. No writing experience needed! Call Marilyn Hahn at 604-996-2960 for details.
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 Sit & Stitch
Every Tuesday from 7- 9 pm at ThirdSpace
Come relax, chat, knit and find life-changing friendships. All ages and skill levels are welcome - especially beginners!
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Every Wednesday, 10:30am
Tired of small talk? Try some big talk!
Drop by for conversations that matter.
This week's topic: What is Our Purpose?
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The Third Cafe
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
at ThirdSpace
Drop by for a cuppa fresh ground coffee or gourmet tea! A warm welcome awaits in a place that is relaxed, safe and truly inclusive.
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One Hour of Silent Meditation for the Experienced Meditator Complete Silence; no guidance or instruction provided.
Facilitator: Marilyn Hurst
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Conscious Connections invites people to come together, practice self-inquiry and make meaningful connections along their journey.
Our focus is help people identify, use, understand and effectively manage emotions, communicate better, reduce anxiety and stress, defuse conflicts, improve relationships, empathize with others, and better face life's challenges. Our mission is to create one global family that works together instead of against each other.
Leaders: Jeannine Hart & Nelson Beavington
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Events Beyond Our Congregation
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A Bench in the Sun
Sunday, June 9th, Noon
Colebrook United Church, 5441 125A Street
Come & enjoy this comedy for older folks.
A donation to the Surrey Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.
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Registration for 2019 programs and accommodations is underway and some programs are already full!
Read more
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"Engaging Intimately with Death"
Sunday, June 16, 1:30 pm
15639 24th Ave. (Sunnyside Site)
Sponsored by South Fraser Unitarians.
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Camp Fircom - Lifeguard wanted!
Interested in spending your summer on the beach? Love the sound of island life? Fircom is the place for you! Join Camp Fircom's vibrant summer camp team. Help deliver super fun and engaging waterfront programming in a gorgeous setting.
Working under the waterfront coordinator, you will be responsible for the exciting and safe programming of the Fircom swim and paddle sessions. All applicants should have at least Bronze Cross or equivalent, preference given to NLS certified lifeguards.
Learn More
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Support our meal program which allows us to provide breakfast and lunch for up to 200 people weekly.
Your gift to the meal program at First could provide hot, healthy, and delicious meals for our DTES neighbours or the supplies needed to serve these meals. It could also help us purchase much-needed equipment for the kitchen. Thank you for your gift and for the support you share with us all year long.
Your gift could support...
$50: 12 new serving trays
$100: 540 sets compostable dishware
$250: 125 bowls of healthy breakfast soup
$1,000: Oven seed money ($27,000 needed)
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From Our Administration Team
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Announcements Deadline
Weekly bulletin announcements must be in the office by 10 am on Wednesdays.
Email to office@peninsulaunited.com or call 604-531-2979.
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