Sunday Worship, May 8th

Mother as Shephard

What’s the first image that comes to mind when you hear or

read the word “shepherd”? I have a feeling that, at least for

most people, it’s not a picture of your mom.

 Watch Sunday's Service Online, Live @ 9:00 AM EDT

Join us in live, online worship this Sunday at 9:00 am. 

You can find the service on Facebook Live or on our YouTube channel.

The service will be saved at both locations through the week.  

 Join us for In-Person Worship @ 10:00 AM



Email Jenny Morrison if you would like to join our volunteer team and

help us provide a safe and warm welcome to all who gather.

Pro tip: Arrive before 9:50 am to enjoy a warm beverage and cookie at your seat!

Please wear a mask

With the increase in COVID cases in the province we have decided that everyone entering Norval United Church is required to wear a mask. This simple act will help keep everyone safe, especially those who are immunocompromised and those who are vulnerable to this virus.

Thank you for showing you care for others by wearing a mask.

"Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others." Philippians 2:4

Youth and Young Families

Join us at Hillcrest United Church for a fun family event supported by a group of the local United Churches.

Welcome, Story and Music at 5 p.m., Dinner at 5:30 p.m.,

Activities and Games at 6 p.m.

Come and go as you need.

Come and sing with us.

Welcoming all ages 3 - 18

Singing, drumming, joy!

For more information contact

Deb Hopper by clicking here.

We've Re-Launched!

Join a community based Jr. Youth Event. Open to youth in Grades 4-8. This month we will meet at Hillcrest United Church (following our Community Messy Church).

For more information about youth and young families events, contact Jen Auger.

Mark Your Calendar

Norval United Church is

excited to be able to finally

host a concert in our "new" space. 

Join us in the Sanctuary for an evening of music with Ron Klusmeier. 

Ron has written many of the hymns that  we know and love. It is sure to be a fantastic evening. All are welcome!

Freewill offering

Suggested $15 donation.

For 50+ years Norval United Church has been feeding the community with mouth-watering BBQ Chicken, while raising funds for community programs that support spiritual and mental health and well being for all ages.

Order your tickets by clicking here 

pick up your food between 5:00 and 6:30 P.M on the day of the event.

Unable to pick up? Please contact us at office@norvalunited.ca by May 22nd and we will make arrangements for delivery within Georgetown.

Pay-It-Forward

Would you like us to deliver a hot meal to someone in Georgetown who could use a lift? We partner with local groups and service agencies to spread the love! We can deliver to someone you suggest, or we can match your donation with someone in need. Just send an email to office@norvalunited.ca and tell us how many of the tickets you order are for Pay-It-Forward.

June 3rd: Family Movie Night

June 17th: Food Truck Friday (Schmuck Truck/El Milago/Fo Fun Food)

June 25th: An Evening in Paris (fine dining) tickets available at the office

More information about these events can be found on the church website.

Spiritual Practices

Walk together, or walk in your own neighborhood on your schedule. Join our Facebook group to share your photos and prayers along the way. We can also keep track of our steps  on Pacer. (use code: Q42449275)

Thirty minutes of fresh air for your soul. Join us on Zoom and enjoy a reading, a prayer, some music and a guided meditation. Email the office here to get the link to join us each week.

Ways to Serve

Sunday Morning Volunteers

Bruce Cunnington and Heather Fraser have been doing a wonderful job of looking after our Sunday morning coffee, tea, and cookies. They would love grow the team! Training will be provided and coffee premeasured. If you can help 1 or 2 Sundays a month,  contact Heather Fraser here. 

Other Opportunities to Serve

Here are a few other excellent opportunities:

Welcome Team (a great way to get to know people)

In-Person AV Team (help run the tech in the Sanctuary)

Food Truck Fridays (help set up and welcome/engage the community)

Consider these or other ways you feel called to participate in the life and work of NUC! Contact Jenny Morrison in the office at 905 877 6122 or by email.

Gifts for Ukrainian Refugees

The devastating invasion of Ukraine has already caused over two million people to flee their homes for the safety of neighbouring countries. Many refugees have lost friends and loved ones and struggle to meet basic needs while facing an uncertain future. Mission & Service partner ACT Alliance is supporting the distribution of food baskets and hygiene packages to people whose lives have been turned upside down by the invasion. 

Your Gift of $25 will provide one hygiene package

Your Gift of $38 will provide one food basket

Your Gift of $40 will provide one hygiene package

Go to Gifts with Vision to find out more and to make a gift purchase today.

In Our Community

Can you help?

We are pleased to be a part of Georgetown Friends Of Refugees 3. Two families have been identified and are hiding in Pakistan. They have been accepted into the Canadian government's Operation Afghan Safety program which should expedite their immigration.

It is money that is needed now. The team needs to raise $67,000 to be able to submit the application. We suggest you give via e-transfer or a cheque directly to Norval United since these donations are processed without fees. We'll forward donations to GFORCe3. Click here for ways to donated.

Help us make a different in these lives. Contact Elizabeth Ivany for more info.

"FUN" Raiser for GFORCE3

Please join for a FUN raising belly dancing workshop on Sunday May 15 @ 2pm or Thursday June 2 @ 7pm at St. John’s United Church

You can attend either session or both, if you like. Each participant will pay $30 per session (in advance to book your spot). We have a capacity of 25 people per class. 100% of the money collected will go to GFORCe3.

About our instructor, Auni Boghossian has been dancing, instructing, performing and sharing the joy of dance for over a decade. Auni is generously donating her services for 4 sessions (2 in the Spring and 2 in the Fall) to help bring our Afghani families to safety.

Auni suggests that you bring: 1) a water bottle 2) a mask, depending on restrictions, spacing and your comfort 3) a positive attitude 4) comfortable clothing that will allow you to move freely 5) running or dance shoes and 6) love for yourself.

In turn, you will have fun and feel good about your adventurous spirit, while doing a kindness for others. Please contact: Sue Sibley by clicking here.

Here are some recent prayer requests

Elaine van Doorn has asked for continued prayers for her friend, Trish, who faces a long recovery from back surgery.

We pray for Glenn Laidlaw as she recovers in the hospital after a fall. 

We pray with the van Doorn family for Dave who had a birthday recently. 

Our community is sending out prayers for Heather Fraser, Linda McFadden and family after the death of Earl McFadden in Perth, ON. Earl is Heather's father and Linda's husband.

We continue to pray that there will be peace in Ukraine and throughout the world. 

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