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Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
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Greetings!
We hope to see you at Church on
Thanksgiving Sunday, October 13, 2019
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY WORSHIP:
Greeters: Linda Bolen, Cam & Jayden McMann
Worship Leader: John Thorburn
Children's Church: Joan Von Engelbrechten & Joy McMann
Fellowship: Faye Forbes-Anderson, Mona McIntyre & Carole Rowe
Choir Director: Cathy Robinson
Pianist: Dave Somerville
Music Director: Tanya Sullivan
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Scripture: Luke 17: 11-19
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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. The "thermometers" for 2019 givings and 2020 budget are posted below.
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NEWS & COMING EVENTS
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A Prayer for Thanksgiving
God, giver of all good,
you continually pour your benefits upon us.
Age after age the living wait upon you and find
that your faithfulness has no end,
that your care is unfailing.
We praise you that the mystery of life
is a mystery of infinite goodness.
We praise you
for the order and constancy of nature;
for the beauty and bounty of the earth;
for day and night, summer and winter,
seedtime and harvest;
for the varied gifts of loveliness which every season brings.
We give you thanks
for all the comfort and joy of life,
for our homes, for our friends,
and for all the love, sympathy, and goodwill of all people.
Amen.
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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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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 RESUME
Thursday, October 17 @ 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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MOVING FORWARD IN
TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
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ll Indigenous Communities of Faith and all other Communities of Faith in Alberta are invited to meet on Oct 25th & 26th in
St Albert.
- Friday, October 25, 10am-5:30pm
We will share, listen, discuss and make decisions. We hope the outcomes will be stronger relationships, learning and a network for all or a network for each region for effective action.
- Saturday, October 26 9am - 12pm
Dr. Patricia Makokis and Dr. Davina Rousell will lead a discussion on the importance of Treaties, how we are all Treaty people, and what it means to be in solidarity with Indigenous peoples.
Would you be interested in attending? Contact Mary Shearer by email shearermary04@gmail.com
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READY TO VOTE OCT 21st
The United Church of Canada has a wealth of faith & politics resources to help us ask good questions of ourselves and of those who seek public office.
Check out the following page, based on the premise that "We seek God's vision for the world where human dignity is defended, creation is mended and gifts are shared for the good of all."
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COMPOSTING
We've started composting at
Ralph Connor being more conscious
of our environment.
You will find a composting bin in the kitchen along with special composting bags.
The composting fairies will contribute the compost to community collections
....As you can see it is pretty easy to implement a
composting bin in your home...even if you start with vegetable
scraps and coffee/tea grounds and walk it to a community compost bin once a week.
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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 16th
~ Blessings ~ From
Gesundheit to
Peace be with you, we bestow blessings on one another.
Join us, as we contemplate blessings, in word and song.
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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 1 starting Friday, October 18 @ 4 pm-5:30 pm, RCMUC Gordon Hall
... 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 contact Greg ASAP and he will add you to the list at Cafe Books.
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CYAN
YOGA Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
MOVE MOUNTAINS is TONIGHT!
Tickets are $15 at the door.
THIS TUESDAY October 15 is CURRY NIGHT! (not Pasta night this month)
Volunteer at
And to get ready for Hallowe'en - PUMPKIN CARVING, Oct 27
3:00 to 5:00 PM at Origin Spring Creek Art Room
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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MONDAY Community Dinners at St. Michael's Anglican Church
709 7th Street, Canmore
The regular Monday night Food & Friends Dinners resumes on October 14...
- 2 helpers needed on Monday, October 14th
- 2 helpers needed Monday, November 11
- RCMUC hosted dinner - 12 helpers needed Monday, December 16.
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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BOW VALLEY CLIMATE ACTION
Meets at RCMUC
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
at 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Join the discussion...
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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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click on the image to go to the webpage
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