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Greetings! 
 
We hope to see you at Church on
Reign of Christ Sunday, November 24, 2019
 
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY WORSHIP:

Greeters: Nell Spragins ... & 1 other
Worship Leader:  Ruben Nelson
Children's Church:  Joan Von Engelbrechten & Faye Forbes-Anderson
Fellowship: Joy & Cam McMann
Pianist:  Jan Tissandier
Choir Director:  Cathy Robinson
Music Director:  Tanya Sullivan
Administration: Trish Campney Ph. 403-678-5354 -  office@ralphconnor.ca

~~~   Scripture:   Colossians 1:15-20  ~~~  


Advent Season begins December 1st


"Pledgefest Progress"

 Our Sunday "Minute for Mission" during October featured "Pledgefest" - our opportunity to share our financial blessings and pledge our donations for 2020.  

If you missed those Sundays, check under the "Givings" tab for our "Pledgefest" information.

Our focus now is processing the collected pledge forms.  Faye will be giving an update in Worship this Sunday. 

Note: New/revised PAR forms must be submitted by 10th of current month to The United Church of Canada to be applied the current month.

To maintain our database, please update contact information with Trish at office@ralphconnor.ca subject line "contact information update". Contact information includes name/address/phone/email information. 

Thanks for your assistance.

NEWS & COMING EVENTS news
ORDER YOUR POINSETTIAS...

Ann Thorburn will continue accepting poinsettia orders THIS SUNDAY  - Nov 24 - for placement in the Sanctuary during the Christmas Season.  Cost is still $15 each!

Ambler Toques from Nepal
for sale...


LAST CHANCE, THIS SUNDAY  - Nov 24
for sale in Gordon Hall.  Cost is $10 each!
Proceeds to Outreach - Benevolent Fund.



Ralph Connor Memorial United Church is an  Affirming Ministry of the  United Church of Canada. 

Part of our Affirming Vision is to be more aware of and engaged with all marginalized populations.  We've heard from Rev. Bill Millar - he will be launching "Open Out" podcasts in the new year and is most appreciative of the input that RCMUC members offered in honing that message.  Watch this space for further information. 

For more information about the RCMUC Affirming Vision and Plan, see  http://ralphconnor.ca/inclusion/  



UKULELE CLASSES 

Thursdays @ RCMUC Sanctuary

Thu Nov 28 class cancelled

5:00 - 6:00  Beginners classes

6:05 - 7:05 Advanced classes

Upcoming schedule changes:
- Wed Dec 4 veterans perform at Origin
- Thu Dec 19 - 5:30-6:30 Christmas sing a long altogether Sanctuary then 6:30-7:30 party in Gordon Hall

Contact Donna or Marsh Kennedy for more information at  


HEALING PATHWAY 

This gentle healing ministry is available by appointment. 

Healing Pathway treatments are now available on Friday afternoons only, either 1:00-2:30 PM or 2:30-4:00 PM. 

For an appointment, please contact:   healing@ralphconnor.ca or phone  Sue Nichols at 403-678-7025.

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary

New members welcome!

ALPINE VOICES THRESHOLD CHOIR

Rehearses on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month in the RCMUC Sanctuary

Contact jan.tissandier@gmail.com
EVENSONG
  
Every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. - join us for a mid-week time of contemplation, word, silence and song. On Wednesday, November 27th, we begin the season of Advent.

CHILDREN'S CHURCH

Children's Church and Toddler care is available during Sunday Services.

Each Sunday in Advent - Children's Church will feature a Christmas Ornament Craft!

In the spirit of reduce~reuse~recycle we'll be using materials in our storage cupboard as much as possible.
BOOK STUDY
at RCMUC Gordon Hall except Nov 29

Week 6 - Fri Nov 22 @ 4 pm-5:30 pm,
- prepare by reading chapters 11 & 12

Week 7 - Fri Nov 29 @ 4 pm-5:30 pm (in the room upstairs)
- prepare by reading chapters 13, 14, & 15

Week 8 - Fri Dec 6 @ 4 pm-5:30 pm,
- prepare by reading chapters 15 & 17 & afterword

Hosted by Rev. Greg Wooley.  
  
CYAN: Canmore Young Adult Network

YOGA Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
at Spring Creek Opera House   click here for more information.


Tara displaying Rainbow Salad

Thank you for supporting  Pasta Night  - Tuesday, November 19 - in partnership with Affirming Ministry. 
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS community
GIFTS WITH VISION

Your Gifts Can Change the World

Gifts with Vision are an additional way to support the work of The United Church of Canada's Mission & Service partners.  Bring hope and healing to life through Gifts with Vision.  
"...you shall love your neighbor as yourself." - Mark 12:31 (NRSV)

You can find Gifts with Vision in the 2019-2020 Gifts with Vision catalogue - inserted in this month's Broadview magazine, or placed around RCMUC in Gordon Hall or online at giftswithvision.ca

 

COMMUNITY ADVENT/CHRISTMAS WORSHIP

Mark your calendars
  • Sun Dec 1 @ 7:00 PM - Community Advent/Christmas Service
  • Thu Dec 5 @ 7:00 PM - Community Candlelight Service of Remembrance  

Both services will be held at St. Michael's Anglican Church

 

COMMUNITY DINNERS 
ST. MICHAEL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 
709 7th Street, Canmore

Monday night Food & Friends Dinners 
  • RCMUC hosted dinner Monday, December 16
    • 12 helpers needed 4:15-6:15 first shift
    • 12 helpers needed 6:00-8:00 second shift
    • Please confirm if available for washing dishes second shift
    • Please check with hosts, Jim Millard or Gottfried Haase, for duty assignment
    • Please bring a commercial dessert for the dessert table  

Contact Judy Vincent 

(home) 403-678-6440 or (cell) 403-493-0408 

or email mjmjmv@telus.net

 

HAVE YOU VOLUNTEERED AS A SUNDAY HELPER?

Help us weekly and contribute to our Sunday Service, it is easy!

Just sign up on the clipboard during Sunday Worship or after at Coffee time, then go to our website at  http://ralphconnor.ca/volunteering/ and  view or download the duty sheetfor the position you have selected for instructions.  


click on the image to go to the webpage


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