Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
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Greetings! 

We hope to  see you at Church on Sunday October 11 , 2018

CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY 10:00 AM WORSHIP

Greeters: Cathy Harrop & Jim Ridley
Worship Leader: Ruben Nelson
Children's Church: Joan VonEngelbrechten
Fellowship/Coffee Time: Ellen Andersen & Barb Profitt
Musical Director: Tanya Sullivan
Administration: Sondy Szymanis - 403-678-5354 - office@ralphconnor.ca
In the Pulpit: Rev. Greg Wooley - 403-493-4923 - minister@ralphconnor.ca

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NEWS & COMING EVENTS news
The Affirming Ministry group presents... PAM ROCKER!  

Pam is on staff at McDougall United Church in Calgary, and works to strengthen LGBTQ connections in Calgary Presbytery and surrounding area.  

She was recently named one of Calgary's "top 40 under 40." 

Pam will be preaching at Ralph Connor one week from Sunday: October 21st.  See www.pamrocker.com for more info. 

NEW MEMBERS AND TRANSFERS

We will be receiving new members on an upcoming Sunday.  

If you would like to have your membership transferred, or have never joined a Church and are interested in doing so now,  please contact Greg at minister@ralphconnor.ca and we will make the necessary arrangements.  

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

The Celebration of Life for Victoria (Vicky) McIsaac is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 24th at 1:30 PM at RCMUC.  This will be confirmed in next week's Outlook, and next week's RCMUC e-Newsletter.    

CHRISTMAS CRAFT EVENT

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Plans are being made for a children's Christmas Craft event in December.  We will need a variety of volunteers to assist with planning, organizing and helping at the event.  

The date is TBA. If you are interested in helping in any way please email me at janisdougall@gmail.com

PRAYER SHAWL KNITTERS 
  
The Prayer Shawl Knitters Ministry meets on the third Friday of each month in Gordon Hall at 1:00 pm.  The next meeting is on October 19th. 

Everyone, young, old, master knitter, newbie needler are welcome to come and knit. 

EVENSONG 
  
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. 
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

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!  
CHOIR REHEARSAL

Choir rehearsal each Thursday at 7:30 pm.  

New members are welcome to join us!  

Give Tanya an email at 

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 in 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.

Please sign up on the Sunday clipboard to help!

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS community
A BENEFIT FOR HELPING HANDS SOCIETY

St. Andrews United Church (located at 128 1st St, Cochrane) is hosting a benefit concert for Helping Hands Society on Saturday, October 13 at 7:00 pm.  Featuring Lucas Chaisson, There will be a silent auction and concession.  Tickets can be purchased at standys.bpt.me
CYAN

CYAN'S monthly Pasta Night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. 

Do you want to meet some awesome young adults?

Any age can volunteer to help out for one of the two shifts. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm or 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Help cook, serve and clean this community meal. 

Contact Tara at admin@cyancanmore.ca or go to their volunteer signup page at  www.volunteersignup.org/MPFPP
UKULELE


The Ukulele Group will be starting up again next week on   Thursday October 18. Newbies welcome, no experience needed.

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!
AMBLER MOUNTAIN WORKS SALE

For the third year Ambler is holding their samples sale in the Gordon Hall. This will be held on Thursday, October 18 from at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This sale has some great deals on high quality products for an extremely reasonable price.  So get out your jingly and come do some early Christmas shopping. 

Of note: Ambler donates many left over hats, mitts... to the Church for the mitten tree after each sale. Thank you Ambler. 
THRIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS FESTIVAL

Bringing Canmore's vibrant health and wellness community together for a World-Class celebration! October 25 - 28

Thrive Festival is an exciting new 4-day festival celebrating health and wellness in Canmore, Alberta. Nourish your body, mind and spirit in the serenity and splendor of the Rocky Mountains from the moment you arrive. From the opening celebration featuring Dr. David Hepburn, Jason Watkin, Marin McCue and Angela Ditch to the closing Incredible Life Quest adventure, you create your own experience from an array of amazing fitness and Yoga classes, experiential activities, educational workshops, and enlightening presentations. 

Prepare to be inspired, empowered and elevated!

For more information go to  https://www.thrivefestivalcanmore.com/ 

For $50 off tickets until October 15th use this link: https://thrive-health-and-wellness-festival-2018.eventbrite.ca?discount=Thrive2018 

LEARNING DAY


Registration forms available in Gordon Hall!

Wondering what's up with youth ministry in the Bow Valley?  

An invitation has been received from the Youth Group at Trinity Bible Church, who share programming with Bow Valley Baptist Church in Cochrane.  

More info is available from the Office office@ralphconnor.ca or 

FOOD AND FRIENDS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Food and Friends each Monday night from 6 - 8 pm, 52 weeks per year, is short on volunteers.  It is a big commitment for those who volunteer every week and we thank them so much for their dedication.  

Help out by volunteering on a Monday night. No experience necessary. There are now two shifts each evening.

Please contact Judy at mjmjmv@telusplanet.net or 403-678-6440 if you can help.

APPEAL FOR HOUSING

As most of you will already know, our minister Greg will be going on sabbatical leave for the months of Feb. March, and April 2019. (and returning in May!!)
 
If you are going to be away and are willing to consider opening your home to Greg's sabbatical replacement please talk to Ian, Joy or Donna K.
 
Thanks!
ARISE - WOMAN'S ONE DAY EVENT

Women uniting to uplift each other and pursue the heart of Jesus. Featuring: Voice for Israel - Hannah Nesher, Loving Your Way to Financial Freedom God's Way - Irene Bryant, Together for Life - Denise Mountenay, Safe 4 Life, Personal Safety Training - Lorna Selig, Courageous Self Care - Christina Marlett

Full day, lunch included - Saturday, October 13 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Parish in Banff.

To get tickets contact the office. Donate what you can (a $60 value). Proceeds go to the Benevolent Fund.

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