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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We continue to celebrate Stewardship as we consider giving as a tangible way of responding to God's love for us. Jane Harding, will be reflecting on Matthew 6: 19-24. I wonder what the difference between earthly treasures and heavenly treasures looks like for you? What does 'storing up treasures in heaven' mean to you?
Scriptures for September 22:
1381 George St.
This Sunday at Cafe Church we'll hear about the amazing teenager who is leading a movement for climate action. Join Susan Zwick as we wonder:
How can we value and care for God's creation? What can we do about climate change?
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(* = weekly events)
Sunday, September 22
*Sunday Worship -
10 am - Crescent Site - led by Rev. Janice and Jane Harding
*Café Church - 10 am - Thirdspace
Monday, September 23
Congregational Visiting Team Meeting - 1:30 - 3 pm - Sunnyside Site
Tuesday, September 24
Off Our Rockers - 10 to noon - Crescent Site - Narthex
Nitelights - 7 pm - at the home of Linda Martin
Wednesday, September 25
Write Time, Write Place!
- 1 - 3 pm - ThirdSpace (1381 George St.)
*Choir Practice - 7 pm - Crescent Site - Sanctuary
Thursday, September 26
Women's Coffee - 10 am - Pelican Rouge Cafe
Stitch and Chat - 2 pm - Sunnyside Site, Narthex
Friday, September 27
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Our 2nd Annual Stewardship Campaign
Our 5 week Stewardship Program Kicks Off on September 15.
- Sept. 29 - Rev. Bruce will be leading worship at Crescent Site on the Stewardship of Talents.
- Oct. 6 - Café Church will be joining us at the Crescent Site for Communion. Plan to stay for a yummy lunch after worship.
- Oct. 13, Thanksgiving Sunday. We give thanks for God's abundant love experienced in our community of faith, our families and in creation. We invite you to bring your Pledge Card Envelopes as part of your Thanksgiving Offering if you have not already done so.
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We have a new and exciting Musical Opportunity at Peninsula UC!
We are starting a ukulele ensemble.
Never played? No problem! We will all learn together.
If interested please contact Denice Grant at pituca7@hotmail.com or 778-884-1252.
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White Rock/ South Surrey Extreme Weather Shelter is seeking new volunteers. We are particularly looking for male volunteers as most of the guests are male. Most of the volunteers provide morning (5:45-7:15AM) shifts or evening (8:30-11PM) shifts. Please contact Bonnie if you are interested. This is a ministry of Peninsula United Church in partnership with Options Community Services. For more information contact Joan McMurtry or Tom Wiebe
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Off Our Rockers!
In this 7-week discussion group based on Parker Palmer's book On the Brink of Everything*, we will challenge ourselves to more fully embrace our final years. Palmer writes, "We have no choice about death. But we do have choices to make ...": Choices to be real before we die. To reach out and connect. To grow younger while getting older. To use our strengths to do meaningful work. So, with each session, we will circle back to the central question, If I am to live my life before I die-and forget my age-how then will I choose to live?
* Click here to order your book. Contact Marilyn Hahn if purchasing a book is beyond your budget. We can help with that.
Choose One:
- ThirdSpace: Mondays, Sept. 23 - Nov. 11, 7-9 pm, #1 1381 George St, White Rock
- Crescent Site: Tuesdays, Sept. 24 - Nov.12, 10am - noon, 2756 127th St., Surrey
- no meetings Oct. 14 or 15
- limited to 8 participants plus facilitator per group
Please contact Marilyn Hahn (facilitator) if you would like to participate: 604-996-2960 or marilynhahnbc@gmail.com.
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Congregational Visiting Team Meeting
Monday, September 23, 1:30 to 3 pm
at the Sunnyside Site.
Let's gather after our summer break to prepare for visiting those in our church family who are unable to attend Sunday worship. If you're interested in joining the team, please speak to Kathy Matusiak.
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The first meeting of the fall for the book club is on
Thursday, September 26 at 1 pm in the Library at the Crescent Site. We will be discussing
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan (our fun summer read). Everyone is welcome to join us!
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Volunteer Orientation at ThirdSpace Sat. Sept. 28 10am
Build community connections by volunteering at ThirdSpace! ThirdSpace is our community café that offers events, programs and safe space for people to combat isolation and find deep friendships - a unique opportunity to serve our community! Volunteer roles include: hospitality hosts at our drop-in café or programs; helping with maintenance, posting flyers in the community, doing shopping and other errands.
Join us for Volunteer Orientation on Sept. 28.
To sign-up or get more info,
email or call Bruce 604.992.9183.
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Phone Directory Update
Peninsula United Church will be updating its phone directory in September. Those people who receive notices by e-mail will be contacted and asked to carefully review the information which will be attached and
NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE OR PHONE 604-531-2979 that the information is correct or listing the changes to be made. We ask that you respond to this request as promptly as possible. We need confirmation that information is correct as well as notification of any changes.
Those persons who do not receive notices by e-mail will be given the opportunity to check the directory information at church on September 22.
Those who will not be present on either of these dates may phone the church at 604-531-2979 to signify the information is correct or pass on any changes needed.
Photos:
If you wish to have a photograph included or updated in the directory, you may email a photo to office@peninsulaunited.com. (Please note: Couples or family groups should be posed together as only one photo can be posted in the directory).
Phoners needed:
We need volunteers to aid in collecting information for the new church directory. If you are able to help with this please
contact Sylvia Uhreen or call 604-538-1383
Are you new to Peninsula United?
We would love to hear from you if you wish to be included in our directory.
Contact the office or call 604-531-2979
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Rev. Bruce Comrie
The Rev. Bruce Comrie would like to thank the members of Peninsula Church for their kind wishes for his retirement from active ministry. Bruce served for 11 years as the minister of Crescent United Church before leaving in 2000 to lead the congregation at Kamloops United Church. He has retired after being their minister for 17 years!
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Toiletries Needed
It's that time of year again where The Nitelights, a woman's group in the church, are collecting toiletries for our Atira gift bags. This project aids families escaping domestic violence. If you have any extra unopened or hotel size products that you would like to donate, we'd be more than happy to collect them. Look for a basket in the Narthex .
Thanks very much.
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Next Month
at Peninsula United Church
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Let's Get Our Wild On!
Join us Sunday, October 6th at 4:00 pm in Redwood Park, 1911 180 Street, Surrey
As we celebrate the season of creation, we are reminded that our Christian story started in a garden - in the "wild." Wild Church invites us to return to the natural world to experience the wisdom of Creator in creation and to see all of creation as our neighbours. Wild Churches are growing up all over the US and Canada with the intention of creating a sacred nature-based experience to awaken deeper love for self, earth and all living beings for the survival and healing of the planet. Join us Sunday, October 6th at 4:00 pm in Redwood Park, 1911 180 Street, Surrey, for a Wild Church experience and an opportunity to talk with
Rev LeAnn Blackert, co-facilitator of Wild Church in Kamloops and member of the steering committee of the Wild Church Network. Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair.
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Lunch After Church - Sun., Oct. 6 
We're going to eat together after worship. Please plan to stay for a yummy lunch. More details next week. Sign-up sheets will be available at Sunday worship at the Crescent Site.
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#1 - 1381 George St. 604-385-0822
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Meets the last Wednesday of the month.
The next session is Wednesday, September 25, 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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Tackle That Memoir
First Monday of the month 1 - 3 pm
Next Session: October 7
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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GAMES DAY at ThirdSpace!
Sat. Oct 12 noon - 10pm
Join us for a day of board games, card games and more! 100s of games available or bring your own favourite. Learn a new game!
Drop by anytime between 12noon and 10pm. Click here for Registration & more info. |
 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 Café
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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Every Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Tired of small talk? Try some big talk!
Join us for conversations that matter.
Upcoming Topics:
- Sept. 25 What book did you really enjoy reading recently?
- Oct. 2 How do you decide what to vote for?
- Oct. 9 What source do you have for reliable journalism?
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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 to 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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You are invited to a
Women's retrea
t:
"En-Couraging Women of Spirit
: our life, work and legacy in elder hood".
A Parker Palmer Circle of Trust® retreat series with Dianne Baker, a counselling therapist and retreat facilitator. Friday evening and
Saturday: October 25, 26, February 28, 29, and May 1, 2 at Hazelmere Untied Church hall. Sponsored by Joan McMurtry of Progressive Christianity on the Peninsula.
Contact Joan for more information and registration: or 604-910-7746.
Space is limited.
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Come and Celebrate the Covenanting Service!
The Rev Lynn McGrath will be covenanting with Agassiz United Church and The Pacific Mountain Region.
Sunday, September 22 at 3pm at Agassiz United Church, 6860 Lougheed Hwy, Agassiz BC
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Jazz Vespers
Sunday, September 22, 4 pm at Northwood United Church, 8855 156 St.
Come, listen to the Lower Mainland's finest Jazz. Vibrant, Joyful, Soulful, Reflective.
This month we welcome "Doc Fingers Quartet". By donation.
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Indigenous Studies Innovator & Educator
to Keynote at VST 2019 Chancellor's Dinner
Wednesday September 25th, 5:15 pm
University Golf Course
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Dessert Social & Vaude
ville Show
Saturday, October 5, 6 pm
St. Andrew's Anglican Church
(20955 Old Yale Rd. Langley)
Join us for a fun-filled evening for the whole family! Enjoy a dessert buffet followed by a show from the Society for the Preservation of Vaudeville.
Contact the church
for tickets. $20/person
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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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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. |
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