Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
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Greetings! 
 
We hope to see you at Church on Sunday, September 8, 2019.  
Sacrament of Communion and Benevolent Offering
 - First Sunday in the Season of Creation.  
 
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY WORSHIP:

Greeters:  Joy & Cam McMann
Worship Leader:  Ian Schofield
Communion Servers:  Barb Profit & Ellen Andersen
Children's Church:  Joan Von Engelbrechten & ....
Fellowship:  Isabelle Ramsay & Cindy McKay
Music Director:  Tanya Sullivan
Soloist: Cathy Robinson
Administration: Trish Campney Ph. 403-678-5354 -  office@ralphconnor.ca
In the Pulpit: Rev. Greg Wooley Ph. 403-4934923   minister@ralphconnor.ca

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Scripture:  Jeremiah 18:  1-11
NEWS & COMING EVENTS news

AFFIRMING MINISTRY 

After a two-year study process, Ralph Connor will be voting on whether to become an Affirming Ministry on  Sunday, September 15, 2019.  Mark your calendar!!

For more details, check  www.ralphconnor.ca/inclusion


MEMORIAL SERVICES

For the late Louise Mattson will be held at Ralph Connor on Saturday, September 21st at 11 a.m.

Louise was a lifelong member, proud of the fact that she was baptized at RCMUC back in 1923 when it was the Canmore Presbyterian Church.

Cherished memory of Louise Mattson cutting cake at RCUMC 125th Anniversary. (Louise Mattson centre of photo.)


8TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Ralph Connor Memorial United Church  
9 & DINE
at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club

Sunday, September 22, 2019
Tee times - 11:50-12:50 
Delicious Buffet Dinner at 3:30  $20.00 

Sign up at church  or email Sue Nichols  iamsue@telus.net  
or phone 403 678 7025

There are 3 options: 
 1) golf & dinner, 2) golf only, 3) dinner only. 

Please sign up by Sep 15 - the earlier, the better!
  • Green fees are paid at the pro shop 
  • Dinner fees paid to Sue Nichols, Mary Shearer, or Roger Katarey 

CHOIR REHEARSALS

Resumes Thursday, September 12th 
at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary

New members welcome! 

HEALING PATHWAY 

This gentle healing ministry are available by appointment. 

If an appointment is required, please contact:
EVENSONG
  
Resumes Wednesday, September 25th at 7:15 p.m.

Join the Lay Leaders who make this midweek Contemplative service a truly Spiritual Oasis!

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Children's Church and Toddler care for Sunday Services has resumed.

Children may go to Children's Church and return later in the service. 

Please sign up to volunteer as Helper - we always need TWO adults with Children's Church!!

CYAN - Canmore Young Adult Network

1. YOGA Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
at Spring Creek Opera House except Sep 11 held at the Library.
2. Join CYAN's Walk a Mile team! 
Friday, September 13th at 12 noon, Canmore Civic Centre.
https://www.bowvalleywalkamile.ca/register/join-a-team/

3.  Monday, September 9th.  7-9 PM    CYAN Board meet & greet

4. CYAN pasta night:  Tuesday, September 17th.  6-730 PM
 https://www.volunteersignup.org/HM39L

5. Please fill out & pass on our annual survey.  We want to hear from you! 
 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CYAN2019

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS community

BAHAMAS RELIEF
As the scale of the destruction in the Bahamas unfolds, The United Church of Canada is among the organizations accepting funds to help with relief and reconstruction efforts: 
The UC is working with global partners the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA) and the ACT Alliance (ACT) regional office in El Salvador, which is mobilizing a rapid assessment team in the Bahamas to assess humanitarian needs.
https://www.united-church.ca/hurricane-dorian-relief


FOOD  & FRIENDS

Volunteers needed for Monday, September 30, 2019.

Please contact  Judy Vincent 
403-678-6440 (Home) or 403-493-0408 (Cell).


CHINOOK WINDS REGION

Connection tool between United Church communities of faith in Southern Alberta.





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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