Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
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Greetings! 
 
We hope to see you at Church on Sunday, September 15, 2019.  
 
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY WORSHIP:

Greeters:  Ann & John Thorburn
Worship Leader:  Ruben Nelson
Children's Church:  Joan Von Engelbrechten & ....
Fellowship:  Affirming Group
Pianist:  Dave Somerville
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:  Luke 15: 1-10
NEWS & COMING EVENTS news

AFFIRMING MINISTRY 

This Sunday, immediately after worship ( we'll bring the coffee to the sanctuary), we will be voting on whether to become an Affirming Ministry of the United Church of Canada.  All who consider themselves to be part of our community of faith, are invited to stay for the meeting and cast a vote. The agenda for this congregational meeting is posted at  
 

For those still unclear about what Affirm United is all about, their website is


MEMORIAL SERVICES

Memorial Services for Louise Mattson will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 11:00 AM at RCMUC.

Louise Sherwood Mattson was born at home on Main Street Canmore right where The Wood restaurant (formerly Sherwood House restaurant) now stands.  Further, Louise spent 92 of her almost 96 years as a resident of the Bow Valley and although she was grateful to be near her daughter when she moved to the nursing home in Okotoks, she sincerely missed 'her' mountains and the wonderful people in Canmore.

(photo: Louise "rambling around town" in 2016)


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 

BILL PHIPPS ON CLIMATE PANEL

The Very Rev Bill Phipps will be in Canmore to participate in a panel presentation and conversation on Climate Change.

Event: "Fighting Climate Change
 - Take Heart, and Take Action!"
Where :  Canmore Civic Centre Council Chamber
When:  Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.


BUILDING SURVEY SUMMARY

Thank you to the 100 respondents to this June's RCMUC Building Survey.  A brief one-page summary report has been produced, posted at



At this point there are no recommended actions, and the full report is still in the works, but we wanted to honour the time and effort put into responding to this survey about our Church building, and how it helps or hinders our capacity to carry out our Mission.
ALPINE VOICES THRESHOLD CHOIR

Rehearses on the 2nd & 4th
Mondays of each month.

Contact jan.tissandier@gmail.com
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!!
CHOIR REHEARSALS

Thursdays  at 7:30 p.m. 
in the Church Sanctuary

New members welcome! 

CYAN - Canmore Young Adult Network

YOGA Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
at Spring Creek Opera House   click here for more information.


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


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

ECUMENICAL ADULT MINISTRY
by Our Lady of the Rockies  Roman Catholic Church
held at Origin in Spring Creek

This Adult Ministry is an ecumenical faith based discussion group for maturing adults, both pre and post retirement.

We explore topics relevant in everyone's lives, focusing on the gifts and challenges of aging, with the objective of enhancing agelessness - staying young and positive as we age physically.  The program has been running successfully for over 2 years, led by Karl Wahl, a certified spiritual gerontologist.  wahl.k@shaw.ca

Upcoming works 2:30-4:00 p.m. at Origin in Spring Creek:

Sep 19 - VISION

Oct 17 - HUMOUR

Nov 21 - WHOLENESS

EVENSONG
  
Resumes Wednesday, September 25th at 7:15 p.m.

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

EVER WONDER...HOW TO BE MORE DEEPLY HUMAN?   

It's our second expansive spirituality conference, Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church in Edmonton. Registration and all meals $150.

Join us for a weekend to engage mind, body, and spirit in becoming our most human selves inspired by the natural world, creativity, contemplation, community and more! 


HEALING PATHWAY 

This gentle healing ministry are available by appointment. 

If an appointment is required, please contact:
REVITALIZE - FAITH, FRIENDS, FELLOWSHIP   
(St Paul's United, Edmonton)

Sep 26 & 27
11526 76 Ave, Edmonton

To register $100 stpaulsaccountant@telus.net

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.



Library Movie Night Sep 18







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.  


click on the image to go to the webpage


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