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Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
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Greetings!
We hope to see you at Church on
Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2019 - the Sunday of 'Fire'
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY WORSHIP:
Greeters: Jean Slaght & Barb Profitt
Worship Leader: Cathy Harrop
Communion Servers: Ellen Andersen, Ann & John Thorburn
Advent Candle Lighters/Readers: Margaret Claveau & 1 other
Children's Church: Faye Forbes-Anderson & Sue Nichols
Fellowship: Sue & Alexine Murray
Pianist: Dave Somerville
Choir Director: Cathy Robinson
Music Director: Tanya Sullivan
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Scripture:
Matthew 3:1-12
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We will celebrate the sacrament of Communion, but due to the large number of charitable requests in December, will not collect a Benevolent offering
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| Advent Season began December 1st |
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"A Pledgefest Thank You"
As reported in Worship at a recent Sunday, Pledgefest has been very successful...but we'd still like to hear from you if you haven't submitted a form.
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.
And...we're always happy to receive New/revised PAR forms! These must be submitted by 10th of current month to The United Church of Canada to be applied the current month.
Thanks for your generous response!
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NEWS & COMING EVENTS
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Morley Christmas Appeal for Donations
At a previous Sunday, we promised to provide more details for the congregation about what specifically is needed for Morley this Christmas. We will be collecting
Sundays, December 8 and 15 and shall deliver the donations to Morley on December 16. We already have a group of 8 or 9 volunteers to help with the packing of the hampers at the Morley Foodbank that day. If you would like to join in let us know.
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY IF YOU CAN.
If you have items but will not be in church on December 8 or 15, please call Sim (403 678 8843) or Donna (403 675 9493) to arrange pickup. Many thanks from Donna, Greg, Trish, Janis and Sim (Morley Christmas Committee).
Thanks to everyone who has generously donated hats, mitts, socks etc. for our tree and food and hygiene items for the residents of Morley. We have cleared the overflowing tree and sorted the items. If you are still wanting to donate we are in need of the following items:
Kids' mittens and scarves
PJs for children and adults
Toiletries including toilet paper
Tinned ham, chicken, tuna, salmon
Canned fruit and vegetables
Cereal
We are also accepting clean gently used clothing for all ages.
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CHRISTMAS with Ralph Connor
Wed Dec 18 @ 7:30 PM
EVENSONG presents 'The Longest Night'
Christmas Eve Services - Tues Dec 24
- 5 PM Community Service with Pageant, Creekside Seniors' Hall, 600-9th Street
- 8 PM Traditional 'Carols & Lessons' Service, RCMUC, 617 Main Street
PLEASE NOTE:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
- cast members are needed for the 5 pm Pageant... release your inner shepherd!
- many hands are needed to help with both these services. We welcome some 400 worshippers on Christmas Eve and your participation is needed and appreciated!
Sign up via clipboard on Sunday.
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UKULELE CLASSES
Thursdays @ RCMUC Sanctuary
Thu Dec 12, 2019
5:00 - 6:00
Beginners classes
6:05 - 7:05 Advanced classes
Upcoming schedule changes:
- Thu Dec 19 - 5:30-6:30 Christmas sing a long altogether Sanctuary then 6:30-7:30 party in Gordon Hall
- no classes after Dec 19 until Jan 16th
Contact Donna or Marsh Kennedy for more information at
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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.
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CHOIR REHEARSAL
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary
New members welcome!
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ALPINE VOICES THRESHOLD CHOIR
Rehearses on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month in the RCMUC Sanctuary
Contact jan.tissandier@gmail.com
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Every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.
Join us for a mid-week time of contemplation, word, silence and song.
December 11 will be an Advent Evensong;
December 18 is "The Longest Night" (
7:30 p.m.)
As the darkness deepens, gather in the warmth and beauty of the sanctuary
for poetry, carols, and special music by Heather MacFadyen, Cathy Robinson, and Breanna Temple Smolicz;
no Evensong on December 25 or January 1;
January 8, 2020 will be Epiphany Evensong, with Communion.
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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! Please share the word with friends and neighbours.
"Christmas Angels"......This week (Dec. 8) children are invited to create angel decorations for their Christmas Tree at home.
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Prayer Shawl meeting at RCMUC
Fri Dec 13 @ 1 p.m. - all are welcome (note meeting 2nd Friday of each month)
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CYAN: Canmore Young Adult Network
INTERCULTURAL POT LUCK Tuesday, Dec 17 at the Miner's Hall!
YOGA Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. - Dec 11 and 18
at Spring Creek Opera House
click here for more information.
(no Yoga on Dec 25 or Jan 1)
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RCMUC is an AFFIRMING MINISTRY
of the United Church of Canada
- We affirm Christ's love and desire for justice, inclusion, and affirmation for all, and Christ's identification with those who have been marginalized.
- We strive to be a community of faith in which all persons are fully included in all aspects of our life and work. We strive to publicly and explicitly welcome, care for, and learn from all persons, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, social or economic circumstance.
Recommended read:
Transgender. Christian. Human. a new book by Alex Clare-Young . Click
here for more info.
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Affirming Ministry
As part of our efforts to be a more broadly inclusive Community of Faith, we need to know about special events happening in and around the Bow Valley. Many thanks to Robin Slater for offering "Robin's Web" as a feature in our Newsletter!!
ROBIN'S WEB
CONNECTING DIVERSITY
...events you don't want to miss...
- Nov 28-Dec 8, 2019 Reeve Theater UofC See TSC website or times/dates Merchant of Venice by The Shakespeare Company. A gender-reversal portrayal of the "other". Theatre royalty has gathered in Calgary to prepare a new take on Shakespeare's classic, starring Seana McKenna as Shylock.
- Nov 28-Dec 8, 2019 Reeve Theater UofC See TSC website or times/dates Merchant of Venice by The Shakespeare Company. A gender-reversal portrayal of the "other". Theatre royalty has gathered in Calgary to prepare a new take on Shakespeare's classic, starring Seana McKenna as Shylock.
- Dec 8, 2019 - 2 PM Jewish Community Centre 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary From Longing to Belonging Incorporating inclusion into faith-based communities. To celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, inclusion expert and author Shelly Christensen will present, discuss, and then answer questions, about welcoming differences into faith-based communities. Enjoy light refreshments and meet Shelly afterwards.
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Dec 14, 2019 5:00 PM Baitun Nur Mosque 4353- 54 Avenue NE Calgary DINE WITH YOUR MUSLIM NEIGHBOURS Dinner and Open house at Calgary Mosque This holiday season, Get to know Muslims in the Calgary area and enjoy a complimentary dinner. 5:00 PM - Doors Open - 6:00 PM - Guided Mosque Tours, Exhibition and Socializing 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Welcome Remarks and Presentation 6:30 PM - Dinner
I've reserved 5 spots under "Robin Slater" for the dinner at the mosque for anyone who wants to go. The sign-in table is usually a zoo and mostly everyone is welcome. But you can refer to my name if there are questions. It is always a great event.
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Dec 22, 2019 7 PM Scarboro United Church Chapel Blue Christmas Calgary Queer Church community For whom the holidays are not an easy time. A service and sermon curated by and for the LGBTQ2S+ community. You are invited to bring holiday baking of your choice to share with the community over tea after the service
- Dec 23 5:30 PM 31st Annual Community Menorah Lighting Calgary City Hall - A Calgary Tradition! Featuring, dignitaries, community leaders, live music, Chanukah gelt, latkes, holiday food and more!
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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BROADVIEW MAGAZINE
- Time to Subscribe or Renew
Subscriptions for Broadview Magazine, formerly known as The United Church Observer, are now due.
For those who've not seen the new format, Broadview now covers stories of broader interest at the front of the magazine, followed by more "United Church" oriented items. It's a good read, with timely, relevant stories in both sections.
Barb Profitt will be happy to collect your $25 fee at church on Sunday.
Contact Barb by email bprofitt@shaw.ca or by phone 403-609-8239
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MISSION & SERVICE FUNDRAISER!
Remember the old "Penny/Coin Drive"? We're not doing that this year but we'd like you to bring your coins to Church to make an M&S Donation at Fellowship time.
In exchange for your donation, you may bring home a reusable vegetable bag, to help reduce single-use plastics! Thanks to our Children's Church for starting this initiative. (there are just a few bags left, so Dec 8 will likely be your last chance to get one!)
We also have some recently-retired copies of More Voices and Voices United, for those of you wishing to have a hymnal at home! (at the same table, beside the veggie bags)
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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 |
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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 sheetfor the position you have selected for instructions.
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