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Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
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Greetings!
We hope to see you at Church on
Sunday, October 27, 2019:
Affirming Ministry Celebration!
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY WORSHIP:
Greeters: Donna Scott & Irma Herrera
Worship Leader: Marilese MacDonell
Children's Church: Joan Von Engelbrechten ...and one more...
Fellowship: Faye Forbes-Anderson, Mona McIntyre & Carole Rowe
Choir Director: Cathy Robinson
Pianist: Jean Slaght
Music Director: Tanya Sullivan
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Scripture: Genesis 9: 12-17 and Galatians 3: 26-29
Please submit your pledge by Nov 17.
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WEEK 1 INTRODUCTION TO PLEDGE FEST (October 6th)
The full script of Sunday's presentation (text, PDF or... Audio!) is posted at
http://ralphconnor.ca/giving
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WEEK 2 "PLEDGE FEST GRATITUDE" SUNDAY (October 13th)
- Greg expressed gratitude for the open embrace from RCMUC congregation as he returned to ministry.
- Mona expressed gratitude for many specific blessings...and the cost attached to them.
- Faye expressed gratitude for the RCMUC volunteers...and the hope that we can soon gather all of the names to show our appreciation.
- Carole expressed gratitude for the new opportunity to donate to RCMUC...the "Donate Now" button on the "Giving" page on the website.
- Dave expressed gratitude for the many blessings he has experienced since he came to RCMUC.
WEEK 3 (October 20th)
John Cranston shared his favourite way of giving to the church through the United Church of Canada Foundation "gifts of securities" program. More information to follow (on our "giving" page).
The "thermometers" for 2019 givings and 2020 budget are posted below.
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NEWS & COMING EVENTS
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Time to Celebrate!
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Sunday Worship October 27 - 10 am
Ralph Connor Memorial United Church has voted (96%) in favour of becoming an AFFIRMING MINISTRY of the United Church of Canada and it's time to celebrate!!
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Join us for this time of worship & celebration!!
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THE POINSETTIAS ARE COMING...
Ann Thorburn will begin selling poinsettias
one week from Sunday
- Nov 3 - for placement in the Sanctuary during the Christmas Season. Cost is still $15 each!
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MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER
If you would like to become a member of RCMUC and are a baptized and confirmed member elsewhere, please let Greg know. We'd be happy to receive your membership by Transfer.
We're hoping to have "new member" classes in the new year.
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UKULELE CLASSES
Thursdays @ RCMUC Sanctuary
5:00 - 6:00
Beginners classes
6:05 - 7:05 Advanced classes
Email Donna or Marsh Kennedy to register at
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COMPOSTING
We're composting at
Ralph Connor
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You will find a composting bin in the kitchen along with special composting bags.
The composting fairies will contribute the compost to community collections
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HEALING PATHWAY
This gentle healing ministry are available by appointment.
If an appointment is required, please contact:
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CHOIR REHEARSALS
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
Contact jan.tissandier@gmail.com
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Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m.
Theme October 30th: "Remembering on the Eve of All Souls"
~Join in a time of remembrance in the sanctuary ...where we will remember those who have gone before us...a time for prayer, for song and for silence, for remembering and naming~
Please feel free to bring a symbol of personal remembrance, an object, a photograph, a word a name...an offering to bless the space between us.
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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!!
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BOOK STUDY
Week 2 - Friday, October 25 @ 4 pm-5:30 pm, RCMUC Gordon Hall
- prepare by reading chapters 1 & 2
Week 3 - Friday, November 1 @ 4 pm-
5:30 pm, RCMUC Gordon Hall
- prepare by reading chapters 3 & 4
... an 8-week book study on
The Universal Christ
, by Fr. Richard Rohr. For a preview of the book and Fr. Richard's theology, see
http://universalchrist.cac.org/
Hosted by Rev. Greg Wooley. If you would like to order the book, please order locally at Cafe Books, or in Banff at Chapters Indigo, or go online available at Amazon.
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CYAN
YOGA Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Ready for Hallowe'en - PUMPKIN CARVING, THIS SUNDAY
Oct 27
3-5 PM
at Origin Spring Creek Art Room
Next Games Night - Tuesday, Nov 5 from 6 to 8 pm
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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Part of our role as an Affirming Ministry is advocacy. Last Sunday, there was a table after Worship for anyone wishing to join in a letter-writing campaign about a recent change in Alberta which greatly increases wait time for persons seeking gender transition. Please mail your letters!
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COMMUNITY DINNERS
ST. MICHAEL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
709 7th Street, Canmore
Monday night Food & Friends Dinners
- 2 helpers needed Monday, November 11
- 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 (unless RCMUC Food & Friends Dessertmakers have prepared enough desserts on scheduled Nov 3 & Dec 8 dessertmaking dates)
Contact Judy Vincent (home) 403-678-6440 or (cell) 403-493-0408 or email mjmjmv@telus.net |
RAISE THE ROOF CHORAL CONCERT
A St. Michael's Anglican Church Fundraiser
Calgary Core Choir
*From Gospel to Broadway"
Friday, November 1, 2019
Canmore Senior Centre
Reception at 6:45 pm - Performance 7:30 pm
Advanced tickets $45 at St. Michael's Church Office or Cafe Books
$50 at the door
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YYChurch - Does Church Matter?
1 November 2019
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Hillhurst United Church, Calgary
$25 individual registration
Details
Ten speakers from church and non-church backgrounds have ten minutes to answer the question:
Why church? Or, why not church?
How is church relevant or irrelevant today?
Speakers include Calgary blogger Mike Morrison and
CBC Radio host
David Gray, as well as leaders from United, Presbyterian,
Anglican,
and Evangelical churches in Alberta. Each speaker will end
with a short Q&A.
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'WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE AND
WHAT IS HOSPICE CARE'
A Bow Valley Palliative Care Society feature presentation
Thursday, November 14, 2019
12:30-2:30
RCMUC Gordon Hall
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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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