Highlights of Our Life and Work
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We hope you've had a good week! Here's what's coming up for our community of faith. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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This Sunday Rev. Joan McMurtry will be leading worship and will reflect on the curious case of the two sisters: different but the same, both liking Jesus.
This week's scripture reading is Luke 10:38-42 - Mary and Martha.
Cafe Church
is taking a break for the summer and will be back again on September 8! Everyone is welcome at the Crescent Site for Sunday worship throughout the summer.
Staff Update
Bruce McAndless-Davis is on vacation July 15 - 27
Rev.Janice Young is taking a course at Naramata July 20 - 27
Starting July 28 - We begin a 7 week sermon series on the Lord's Prayer based on the book by John Crossan, "The Greatest Prayer: Rediscovering the Revolutionary Message of Jesus" .
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(* = weekly events)
Sunday, July 21
Monday, July 22
Summer office hours (Office closed on Mondays July 1 to August 16)
Tuesday, July 23
Sit & Stitch - 7 pm - ThirdSpace (1381 George St.)
Wednesday, July 24
Thursday, July 25
Friday, July 26
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Next Steps at White Rock Site
Another milestone was reached last week when the demolition of the building on the Semiahmoo Ave site took place. Crews are now busy clearing the property of debris in order to prepare for excavation which is expected to begin in September/October.
The Re-development Committee, in consultation with the Interior Designer is happy to now be busy discussing finishing and furnishing for the 6000 sq ft multi-purpose facility.
Construction is expected to take about two years with the goal of completion in the Summer/Fall of 2021.
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A Celebration of Life
will be held for Harry Baedak on Saturday, August 10 at 2 pm at the Crescent site of Peninsula United Church.
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Mission & Service
Cyclone Idai
Thank you for your thoughtful gift of $763.00 to support relief and reconstruction of those who have been affected by Cyclone Idai.
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Mandate Magazine
The latest issue is on the table in the narthex at the Crescent Site. It is jam-packed with stories and information. In the lead story "
Wisdom in the Margins",
Mandate speaks to people with disabilities about their experiences in the United Church.
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Be Careful Where You Park!
To avoid getting a ticket:
* pay close attention to posted signs
* no tires on grass
* Angle parking only on 127th Street side of church
* parallel parking only everywhere else.
Click here to see City of Surrey parking regulations.
Click on the button labelled "Parking on Sidewalks and Boulevards" for more information. |
#1 - 1381 George St. 604-385-0822
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Every Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Tired of small talk? Try some big talk!
Join us for conversations that matter on.
Upcoming Topics:
- July 24: Where is your true "home"? (facilitated by Jean Kromm)
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Tackle That Memoir
First Monday of the month 1 - 3 pm
Next Session: August 5
Move from "doubt-gripped" to "manuscript." Using memoir writing, conversation, and creative thinking to explore ten core life themes.
Scientifically proven to bring meaning to your past, shape your future, bounce back from "stuff", and connect with others. No writing experience needed!
Leader: Marilyn Hahn 604.996.2960 Email Marilyn for more info.
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Meets the last Wednesday of the month.
The next session is Wednesday, July 31, 1-3 pm
Join us as we read, discuss,and write to deepen our lives and to appreciate, encourage, connect and more via writing and sharing. No writing experience needed! Call Marilyn Hahn at 604-996-2960 for details.
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 Sit & Stitch
Every Tuesday from 7- 9 pm at ThirdSpace
Come relax, chat, knit and find life-changing friendships. All ages and skill levels are welcome - especially beginners!
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The Third Cafe
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
at ThirdSpace
Drop by for a cuppa fresh ground coffee or gourmet tea! A warm welcome awaits in a place that is relaxed, safe and truly inclusive.
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One Hour of Silent Meditation for the Experienced Meditator Complete Silence; no guidance or instruction provided.
Facilitator: Marilyn Hurst
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Conscious Connections invites people to come together, practice self-inquiry and make meaningful connections along their journey.
Our focus is help people identify, use, understand and effectively manage emotions, communicate better, reduce anxiety and stress, defuse conflicts, improve relationships, empathize with others, and better face life's challenges. Our mission is to create one global family that works together instead of against each other.
Leaders: Jeannine Hart & Nelson Beavington
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Events Beyond Our Congregation
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Pacific Spirit United Church
2195 W. 45 Avenue
Aug 26 - August 30.
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Welcome Susan Smith to the Naramata Board
The board welcomed Susan Smith to her first board meeting as the new Managing Director.
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The Fircom Challenge is a half-day hiking adventure that raises money to make summer camp financially accessible for children and families.
Participants raise pledges and then partake in a challenging hike on Vancouver's North Shore.
Hikers will meet at the base of the mountain, do some campy activities, climb the mountain showing our camp spirit, and then bask in the view at the top celebrating all the funds raised.
* Time & Date: 9:30am, Sat Sept 14, 2019
* Place: BCMC Trail, Grouse Mountain
* Level of Difficulty: Difficult (but short!)
* Time to Hike: 1.5 Hours
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Support our meal program which allows us to provide breakfast and lunch for up to 200 people weekly.
Your gift to the meal program at First could provide hot, healthy, and delicious meals for our DTES neighbours or the supplies needed to serve these meals. It could also help us purchase much-needed equipment for the kitchen. Thank you for your gift and for the support you share with us all year long.
Your gift could support...
$50: 12 new serving trays
$100: 540 sets compostable dishware
$250: 125 bowls of healthy breakfast soup
$1,000: Oven seed money ($27,000 needed)
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From Our Administration Team
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Announcements Deadline
Weekly bulletin announcements must be in the office by 10 am on Wednesdays.
Email to office@peninsulaunited.com or call 604-531-2979.
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