Ralph Connor Memorial
United Church
Weekly
Greetings!

We hope to see you at Church on Sunday, January 12, 2020
- Sacrament of Communion. As is our tradition on Communion Sundays, a Benevolent Offering will be received in addition to the regular collection for our general budget and M&S.

Contributing to Worship:

Greeters: Barbara & Terry Tuepah
Worship Leader: Mary Shearer
Communion Servers: Vicky Connoy, Rick Anderson
& Faye Forbes-Anderson
Children's Church: Joan Von Engelbrechten & Sue Nichols
Fellowship: Diane & Gus Campbell
Pianist: Corina Strim
Choir Director: Cathy Robinson
Music Director: Tanya Sullivan
Administration: Trish Campney
Ph. 403-678-5354 - office@ralphconnor.ca
Minister: Rev. Greg Wooley
Ph. 403-493-4923 - minister@ralphconnor.ca

~ Scripture: Acts 10: 34 - 43 ~ 
NEWS & COMING EVENTS
WORSHIP SURVEY
You are invited to take the Worship Survey.

Now and then, it's helpful for us to get feedback from the congregation in order to help us in our planning.  There are some questions regarding Sunday morning "details" that we'd like some input about, starting now until January 26th. 

We will have a few paper copies available in the office if you cannot access the online form, but it's much easier for us to tabulate the info if it's done online. Thanks in advance for your time!

This brief survey may be found at https://forms.gle/RYva3YRbJRf3sV4e9 
2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM for the year 2019 will take place after Worship
on Sun Jan 26, 2020.

All are welcome. 

Please submit assigned section of the report by Tue Jan 14 2020 midnight! Thank you to those who have already submitted.
ONGOING MINISTRIES
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Children's Church and Toddler care is available during Sunday Services.

Children may go to Children's Church (upstairs) and Toddler care (Gordon Hall) and return later in the service. 

Please sign up to volunteer as Helper - we always need TWO adults with Children's Church... and we need additional people prepared to care for Toddlers.
EVENSONG
Every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. - join us for a mid-week time of contemplation, word, silence and song. 

The theme continues on the
journey of Epiphany.
HEALING PATHWAY
This gentle healing ministry is available by appointment. 

Healing Pathway treatments are available on Friday afternoons only, either 1:00-2:30 PM or 2:30-4:00 PM. 

For an appointment, please email healing@ralphconnor.ca
or call Sue Nichols 403-678-7025
CHOIR REHEARSAL

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

New members welcome!
ALPINE VOICES THRESHOLD CHOIR
Rehearses on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month in the RCMUC Sanctuary

UKULELE CLASSES
Thursdays in the Sanctuary
5:00 pm Beginners
6:05 pm Advanced

Contact Donna or Marsh Kennedy for more information at dmkennedy11@gmail.com
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

All are welcome. The monthly gathering is typically held in Gordon Hall on the 2nd Friday of each month. The January meeting will be at St Michael's Anglican Church TODAY - Fri Jan 10 @ 1:00 PM.
CYAN: Canmore Young Adult Network
Coming soon...
  • YOGA Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Spring Creek Opera House
  • Monthly Pasta Night at RCMUC Gordon Hall - third Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 PM - next event Tue Jan 21 2020
  • Monthly Board Games Night at Good Earth - first Tuesday of the month from 6-8 PM - next event Tue Feb 4 2020

AFFIRMING MINISTRY

A s part of our efforts to be a more broadly inclusive Community of Faith, we need to know about special events happening in and around the Bow Valley. Many thanks to Robin Slater for offering "Robin's Web" as a feature in our Newsletter!!


ROBIN'S WEB
CONNECTING DIVERSITY


  • January 12 - March 22, 2020 Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery  Anne Frank - A History for Today
The travelling exhibition “Anne Frank - A History for Today” tells the story of Anne Frank set against the background of the Holocaust. It makes use of images from the Frank family and quotations from the Diary of Anne Frank. Each panel displays information about the most important developments of that time: the rise of National Socialism, the Second World War and the persecution of the Jews. This is a travelling exhibition from the Anne Frank House (Amsterdam, The Netherlands).


  • Wednesday, January 15, 2020  8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Calgary Marlborough Community Association (636 Marlborough Way NE)  
A Miyo Pikiskwewin (Good Talk) Circle - Community Workshop  Reconciliation - Building Relationships in our Community  The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary is bringing together the community to gain an understanding of the opioid and crystal meth epidemic crisis. Join guest speaker, Dr. Esther Tailfeathers, and other agencies. Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/miyo-pikiskwewin-good-talk-circle-community-workshop-registration-8661214


  • Thursday, January 16, 2020  12:00 – 1:30 p.m. University of Calgary's Blue Room, Dining Centre (124 University Gate NW). 
 Elders Teachings Series: Treaty Stories   Join ii’ taa’poh’to’p, stewards of the University of Calgary’s Indigenous Strategy, to hear traditional oral teachings, stories and reflections from Treaty 7 Elders. Everyone is welcome to this conversational series moderated by Dr. Reg Crowshoe, Traditional Knowledge Keeper in Residence. Register for free: https://go.ucalgary.ca/Elders-Teachings-Treaty.html


  • Tuesday, January 21, 2020  6:00 - 8:00 pm Women's Centre of Calgary (39 - 4 Street NE) 
A workshop on reconciliation and building relationships in our community . Facilitated by Tonya Crowchild: Why reconciliation? Building
relationships; the importance of the history of
Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island; residential schools,
colonization and TRC calls to action; trauma and
intergenerational trauma. Open to anyone identifying as a woman. Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reconciliation-building-relationships-in-our-community-registration-84640045655


  • Closing Jan 26, 2020  The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW Calgary in the Founders Gallery
Daughters of Uranium Exhibit Mary Kavanagh exposes us to the presence of the Nuclear. The term "daughters of uranium" describes the radioactive decay chain of naturally occurring uranium, (U-235 being the crucial element for sustaining a nuclear chain reaction) while evoking generations born into an uncertain future.


  • January 27, 2020 12:00 pm Calgary City Hall  
International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration ceremony
the first-ever Calgary City-Wide International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This powerful event will feature dignitaries, Survivors, and
community members. 


  • January 27, 2020 7:00 pm  Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW 75 Years After the Holocaust: Legacies and Commemoration
Dr. Melanie Carina Schmoll, U of C Adjunct Professor, Political Scientist and Historian, speaks about the challenges of commemoration in a world of decreasing Survivors and witnesses, and the lessons of the Holocaust in fighting anti-Semitism, human rights violations, and inequality.


  • January 31, 2020 7- 9 pm 
  • February 01, 2020 9am - 4pm  
St. Andrews Anglican Church  1611 St Andrews Pl NW Calgary Mental Health - Community Helper Training   
The Calgary Alliance for the Common Good is exploring how we can equip our members to better respond to the Mental Health Challenges of our Communities. We will offer the Community Helpers Program provided by Alberta Health Services. This training focuses on understanding mental health, how we can respond to people with mental health challenges and focuses on some of the key soft skills. Register: https://mental_health_community_helpers.eventbrite.ca


  • GET TICKETS! January 28-February 22 The Louder We Get.  Theatre Calgary 
A new musical documenting the 2002 story of Ontarian, Marc Hall, who was refused permission to take his boyfriend to the prom and the ensuing court battle in which he won the right to date whomever he chose. A story about coming together as a community when we are Louder Together working for positive change.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
COMMUNITY
FOOD & FRIENDS
A Community Dinner EVERY MONDAY at
St. Michael's Anglican Church, 709-7th St

It's Ralph Connor's turn to provide volunteers Monday, January 27, 2020!

To volunteer, contact Judy Vincent 

(home) 403-678-6440 or (cell) 403-493-0408 
or email mjmjmv@telus.net
CHINOOK WINDS REGION
  Praying for Australia
Note from Chinook Winds Office: We know that many are concerned about the Wild Fires in Australia.

The United Church of Canada's Moderator Richard Bott has penned words to encourage our continued prayers for the people, animals and land of Australia.

It is possible to donate directly to the Uniting Church in Australia's Disaster Relief Fund. As well, the Salvation Army in Canada is accepting donations for relief work in Australia.
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 sheet for the position you have selected for instructions.  
Ralph Connor Memorial United Church
617 Main Street, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 2G2
406-678-5354 | office@ralphconnor.ca