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Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
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Greetings!
We hope to
see you at Church on Sunday November 18
, 2018
Guest Preacher: The Very Rev. Bill Phipps
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY 10:00 AM WORSHIP
Greeters: Gloria & Marvin Phillips
Worship Leader: John Thorburn
Children's Church: IN NEED
Fellowship/Coffee Time: Charlene & Dale Stanway
Musical Director: Tanya Sullivan
Guest Preacher: The Very Rev. Bill Phipps
Greg will be worshipping at Morley United Church this Sunday, and will be back in the pulpit at RCMUC on November 25th.
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Bill Phipps: Take Action on Climate Change |
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NEWS & COMING EVENTS
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THIS SUNDAY - THE VERY REVEREND BILL PHIPPS
Our guest preacher on Sunday, November 18 will be The Very Rev. Bill Phipps, Moderator of the United Church of Canada from 1997-2000.
Over the years, Bill has been a fearless spokesperson and activist for the rights of Indigenous People and the needs of the planet.
In 1998, he delivered the United Church's Apology to Indigenous people, regarding the damage done by the Indian Residential School system.
We've hoped to have Bill come and preach at RCMUC for many years and are delighted that he will be joining us on the 18th.
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#100 BELLS
On November 11, 1918 ... church bells rang out spontaneously across the country to celebrate the signing of the "Armistice." After four brutal years ... and so many young men and women dead or injured...the First World War was officially over.
On November 11, 2018
at sundown w
e joined the Worldwide initiative Bells of Peace
and rang our Church Bell 100 times to commemorate Armistice 100.
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POINSETTIAS - PRE-ORDER
Ann Thorburn will be selling poinsettias to decorate our sanctuary over the Christmas season.
Plants are $15 each and donors may take them home after the Christmas Eve services to enjoy for the rest of the season.
Order forms will be available each Sunday and Ann will be taking the orders after church services until Dec 2 - alternatively, call Ann at 403 609 3510 or email her at
thorb@shaw.ca.
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FAMILY CHRISTMAS CRAFT DAY
Saturday, December 15, 9:00 am-11:00 am
Crafts, snacks and singing.
Parent(s) are invited to attend with their children.
Please register by Wed, Dec 12. at
office@ralphconnor.ca
- this will help us to have proper quantities of craft materials, etc.
For more information or to volunteer please email
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MITTEN TREE
The mitten tree is up and ready to be decorated with your gifts of Mittens, Socks, Scarves...
As we have done for many years, the donated items will be distributed to people in need at Christmastime. We will not be collecting food items this year, as we are no longer actively using our food cupboard.
Bring your donations along to Worship on Sunday or Wednesday. Thank you!
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CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Community Advent/Christmas Service, with lessons, carols and musical performances from RCMUC and many local congregations, will be on
Sunday, December 2 at 7:00 PM
at St Mike's Hall.
Candlelight Service of Remembrance, a time to all who would like to light a candle in memory of those we have loved and who have died.
Thursday, December 6 at 7:00 PM at St. Mike's Church.
Ecumenical Senior's Service and Lunch - TBA (watch this space!!)
Family Christmas Crafts, will be held on Saturday, December 15 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Ralph Connor Hall
Evensong Longest Night, Wednesday December 19 at 7:15 PM
at Ralph Connor
Christmas Eve Services, Monday, December 24th
5:00 PM
Community Service with Pageant at the Senior's Centre Hall,
8:00 PM Service of Readings and Carols at Ralph Connor.
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PRAYER SHAWL KNITTERS
Meet tomorrow, Friday Nov 16 at
2:00 pm in the Ralph Connor Hall.
Please note the change of time.
All knitters welcome!
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Children's Church and Toddler care for Sunday Services are key ways that we support the faith development of children, and hospitality to young families.
Children may go to Children's Church after the first hymn and return later in the service in time for the anthem. We are making a couple of adjustments to the Sunday service to give a bit more time for the Children's Church lesson, and a bit less back-in-the service time.
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
We have more children attending Church in December. We now have easy to lead lessons pre-prepared in the upstairs cupboard.
Please sign up on the Sunday clipboard to help!
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CHOIR REHEARSAL
Choir rehearsal each
Thursday at 7:30 pm.
New members are welcome to join us!
Give Tanya an email at
Join the Choir and you can participate in the beauty of singing like this:
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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.
Come and join with us for "sabbath time" in the middle of the week.
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HEALING PATHWAY
To book a session or inquire about this gentle healing ministry p
lease contact: Sue Nichols at iamsue@telus.net
or call her at 403-678-4536
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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".
If you would like to learn more about the practice of bedside singing, visit
thresholdchoir.org
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New members welcome!
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CYAN - Canmore Young Adult Network
The last Pasta Night for this year is on
Tuesday, November 20th. Dinner is served from 6-8 pm, volunteers arrive at 5:15.
CYAN also has weekly YOGA at the Spring Creek Opera House. Wednesdays from 7 - 8 pm. Let the Young Adults in your live know.
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MISSED A SUNDAY SERMON?
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Click to go to Sunday Sermons
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Away for a while? Missed a Sunday?
You can the latest Sunday Sermon on our web page.
Each Sermon is uploaded on Sunday afternoon.
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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 sheet for the position you have selected for instructions.
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click on the image to go to the webpage
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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TONIGHT (Thursday) - UKULELE
The Ukulele Group
is well under way for its new season.
Newbies welcome, no experience needed. No need to pre-register, just bring your $5 per class along with you!
Newbie Group starts at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary with
Vets at 6:00 pm.
Come for the start and stay for the finish, have fun and rock on!
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GIFTS WITH VISION
This year's United Church "Gifts with Vision" book has arrived!
This year a Morley-based program, listed under "Cultural Revitalization," is one of the options. A great alternative to giving "stuff" at Christmas (or anytime!)
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ADVENT UNWRAPPED
What is Advent? We often think of Advent as a time of preparation to get ready for Christmas.
But it is more accurately a time to look forward to Christ's coming and Christ's reign.
Let's get ready for Christ(mas)!
See Advent Unwrapped for worship resources, reflections, and Bible studies for all ages.
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ST. MIKES CHRISTMAS MARKET AND LUNCH
Saturday November 17 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the Anglican Church Women and browse the bountiful cake table, crafts, inexpensive Christmas gifts and decor.
Enjoy homemade soup, bunwiches, dessert and refreshments for only $7.00 per adult and $3.00 per child.
And...congratulations to St Mike's, who have now reached their 125th anniversary date! A commemorative worship was held last night, Nov. 14th. |
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"HEALING NARRATIVES: STORIES WE TELL ABOUT CANCER"
November 21 from 11:00 am - 12:30pm MST
Webinar: David Giuliano's new book "It's Good To Be Here" challenges the ubiquitous and one dimensional "battle with cancer" narrative, with alternative narratives about temples, treasure, light, pilgrimage, wolves and love. In this webinar we'll invite him to reflect on how those different narratives might change the ways that we can offer pastoral and spiritual care to those struggling with cancer and other serious illness.
https://www.united-in-learning.com/index.php/healing-narratives
$9.99 (if registering online with credit card)
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IS THERE A FUTURE FOR JUDAISM & CHRISTIANITY IN CANADA?
Sunday, November 25 from 3:00 pm at the House of Jacob - Mikveh israel Synagogue, 1613 92 Ave SW, Calgary
A debate and discussion with Rabbi Yisroel Miller & Reverend Ray Matheson. No charge or registration. All are welcome. |
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18TH ANNUAL LADIES CHRISTMAS GATHERING
Trinity Bible Church presents Christmas: Unwrapping the Gift of Love. On Monday December 3 at the Cornerstone Theatre. Guest Speaker: Deb Falconer with Musical performance by hummingBird.
Dinner at 6:45 doors open at 6:00 pm, Tickets are $40 This event is 50% sold out so get your tickets now Charisma Collections 10-801 Main Street. |
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