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Greetings! 

We hope to  see you at Church on Sunday September 16 , 2018
Baptism Sunday

CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY 10:00 AM WORSHIP

Greeters: Don Snesrud & Joy McMann
Worship Leader: Rick Hester
Children's Church: Faye Forbes-Anderson
Toddler Care: Jeanette Aishford
Fellowship/Coffee Time: Donna & Marsh Kennedy
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
NINE AND DINE


Join last years winning team on September 23rd as they host the 2018 Nine and Dine Golf Scramble. 

Golfing starts at noon, Non-golfers and Golfers gather at 3:00 pm in the clubhouse for Fun time. Dinner is served at 4:00 pm. 9 holes of golf $45, Dinner only $20. Team outfits are optional but you could win a prize. 

Contact Donna E at 403-678-4117 or E:  donrog@shaw.ca

SCREENINGS WITH MEANINGS

Thank You!

To everyone that organized and attended "Screenings with Meanings" our Summer Film Series.  

We hope you enjoyed the offerings.   


RICK ANDERSON TURNS 70 AND YOU ARE INVITED

Faye is hosting a party to celebrate Rick's 70th birthday.  They would like to show their appreciation for this community that has embraced them so warmly since their retirement here 4 years ago.

When: Saturday, September 29, 7:30 - 10:30 pm

Where: Creekside Hall, Canmore Seniors Centre

Moldy Fig Fusion will be playing. Expect some line dancing, some couples dancing, some folks just listening, some snacking & sipping & chatting
Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Cash bar proceeds will go to Canmore Food and Friends. No Gifts please

Please RSVP to fayefa@shaw.ca so that we can have enough food and beverages for all.
EVENSONG RESUMES THIS WEDNESDAY
 


EVENSONG resumes for its eighteenth year, this Wednesday Sept 19th 

Each Wednesday night at 7:15, we gather for holy silence, chant, song, reflective words, and experience the gentle nudging of the Spirit. 
 
Sometimes we will also incorporate poetry, or art, or physical movement. Join us on Wednesday and discover the gift of this mid-week Spritual Oasis.

PRAYER SHAWL KNITTERS


Are resuming their monthly knitting circle on Friday, September 21 at 1:00 pm in Gordon Hall.  This ministry runs each month on the third Friday. 

All knitters, pro or beginner are welcome to join the circle and create beautiful shawls of comfort for those in need. 

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 resumes tonight - Thursday, September 13 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 has resumed.

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


CYAN PASTA NIGHT - CANMORE YOUNG ADULT NETWORK

How can you connect and be involved with the Young people of CYAN?

Volunteer to help out with the next Pasta Night on September 18!
(just click the link below)

CYAN is serving up another fresh & delicious meal - Tuesday September 18th from 6-8 pm in Gordon Hall. Fresh Pasta, salad & garlic toast all served with fresh tea! Outdoor seating is available if the weather is nice and we can set up our backyard games to play!

Young Adults are invited to come out and connect with your community without having to worry about cooking or cleaning up after yourself! We can cater to Vegan & gluten free diets. Free-will donations donations go toward future CYAN events.

Volunteers are needed - a great way to build connections between our Church and young adults: sign up at  www.volunteersignup.org/BAMQF

DONATION NEEDED - BOOMBOX

The old boom box in the Sanctuary finally decided it had enough and passed away quietly last week. 

If you have one that you are not using, any make or model as long as it has a CD player a donation would be gratefully accepted. 
Let Sondy at the office know.  o ffice@ralphconnor.ca 
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS community
KAIROS BLANKET EXERCISE - TOMORROW!

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED -    to attend a Blanket Exercise - this will help the trainers to practice their skills, while also giving the participant an experience of this moving program.  Invite your neighbours, too - this exercise is a real eye-opener for everyone. THIS FRIDAY September 14 at 7:00 pm at St. Mikes.

Contact: Mary Shearer at  shearermary04@gmail.com
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.
 
A committee of Ian Schofield, Joy McMann and myself Donna Kennedy was set up to look for candidates for the position.   There were 4 in total who applied for the position and we spent many hours interviewing each one either face to face or through skype. We are close to making a recommendation on the candidate and then we of course hope the candidate will accept.
 
Meanwhile, we are starting to look for full time housing for the minister, even though this is a half time position.   We really want the successful candidate to have a stand alone accommodation during that period.

So we are inviting congregation members who are planning on being away sometime this winter to consider offering their homes for any part or all of this time period.

Of course it would be awesome to find one home for this period of time however, we have already advised the candidate that they possible may have to do some "house surfing" during the three months.
 
If you are going to be away and are willing to consider opening your home to Greg's replacement please talk to Ian, Joy or Donna K.
 
Thanks!

Coming to RCMUC this fall: a
CROSS-BORDER BOOK STUDY!
  
Two congregations in Canada and two in the USA will be studying Speaking Christian: Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning and Power - and how they can be Restored by Marcus Borg.  

Final logistics are still being worked out for this study, but it looks like we will be starting immediately after Thanksgiving, either on Tuesday nights or Sunday nights.  If interested, speak to Greg!

WAYSIDE REFLECTION GROUP - in BANFF
 
Like the blind beggars in Matthew 20:30, we sit by the wayside and look for healing and help.   Together we will use structured conversation to delve deeply into our own experiences, listening for spiritual lessons and growth for our souls.
 
Sessions will be organized around a story prepared by the one of the participants, with Rev. Murray Speer's help as needed. You'll be trained in how to engage with a story and draw out spiritual themes and personal connections. Murray has successfully offered this program elsewhere and feedback has been very positive.
 
The group will run for six sessions on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, starting September 26th and ending December 12th, from 7:30 to 9 pm.
 
Questions? Contact Murray@RundleUnited.ca to find out more! Want to register for the first session? Let Nancy know - Office@RundleUnited.ca - and she'll add you to the list.
UKULELE 

Ukulele practice will resume towards the end of October.  

If you are interested please email Donna & Marsh Kennedy for more information.   dmkennedy11@gmail.com
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