Sunday August 7th

Life's Too Short....To Walk It Alone

Got any friends? Who are the people closest to you? Everybody needs somebody. At least, everybody should have somebody. Life's too short to walk it alone. On Sunday we'll hear a lot of stories about people who need people. There are plenty of individualists out there but could it be that life is best lived when we've got someone to walk with. Hmm... What do you think?

 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!

News

Thank You!!

What an amazing four weeks of camp!  Thank you to all directors, volunteers, campers, families and to everyone who donated to camps.  We couldn't do it without you. That's a wrap on camp 2022. We can't wait tosee you next summer

Sunday September 11th @ 10:00 AM

Save the Date for Welcome Sunday. We will be celebrating being back together after the summer and officially welcoming many new members into our congregation. It promises to be an exciting day.

New Members!

Are you interested in becoming a member of Norval United? We will be welcoming new members both online and in person on Sunday September 11th.  We haven't had an opportunity to welcome new members since before the pandemic.  If you would like more information or if you would like to become a member of NUC, contact Jenny in the church office. 

See you September 14th

We will be taking a break from our weekly Mid Week Breath for the month of August. You can look out for weekly resources to help you take time on your own to reflect.  Find this week's Mid Week Breath here.

Mid Week Breath will resume on Wednesday September 14th at 8PM.

Friday August 26th @ 5:00 PM

Our next Food Truck Friday event is coming up. Come on out for food, fellowship and fun.

We will be joined by Berlin95 and LabStreet Eats 

Don't miss this delicious event!

Bring your friends and neighbours. All are welcome to join us!

Friday August 26th @ 6:30 PM

We will once again be having a movie night in the Sanctuary following Food Truck Friday.  This is an event for everyone- not just the kids! Come watch a movie on the big screen and enjoy some popcorn.

Pyjamas, pillows and stuffed animals are welcome!

This month we will be watching Finding Nemo.

Fall 2022

Walking Through Grief is an 8 week program offered by NUC and supported by Jones Funeral Home. Participants will watch a video, share in discussion and find support from others who are grieving.

The fall session runs Wednesdays 7:00PM-8:30PM from September 21st until November 9th. A suggested fee of $25 covers the cost of materials.

For more information, or to register you can email griefsupport@norvalunited.ca.  

Sunday September 18th @ 11AM

Join our team for the Georgetown Terry Fox Run starting at the Gellert Centre, conveniently next door to the church!. You can register for the Norval United team on the Terry Fox Run website. Not able to attend, but looking to support the cause? You can donate to the team or to an individual by following the same link. Contact Jen for more information about the event. 

We are blessed at Norval United with many dedicated volunteers and staff. Some of the people you know and see often and others work behind the scenes. 

Over the next few months we will be highlighting some of the folks at NUC. 

Keep a look out each week to meet someone new!

This week, we introduce you to....

Jen Auger

Youth and Young Families Minister

We asked Jen some questions so you can get to know her and her role at Norval United.

What is one word that describes you?

Adaptable

What are you reading or watching or listening to these days?

My favourite thing to listen to right now is the podcast Ologies by Ally Ward. I am also in the middle of reading the book Stolen Focus by Johann Hari, but ironically was sidetracked from reading by the camp season. I look forward to getting back to it during my holidays.

How long have you been connected to NUC?

I have been serving at NUC since the spring of 2018.

What brought you to NUC?

I was intrigued by the willingness to prioritize ministry to youth and families and by some of the out of the box ideas that Norval has engaged in. I have not been disappointed!

What is your favourite thing about the NUC community?

I love the passion of the many different people who make up this community. I love their diversity, their willingness to lean into change and growth, and the vulnerability of being authentic with one another.

What is your role at NUC? 

I am the Designated Lay Minister for Youth and Young Families. Long title, translates to: I like to play and learn and grow with young people and their families.

What is one thing people would find surprising about you?

I very much enjoy travelling, and have even lived for short stints in Poland, Germany and England. All before kids.

If you could be a kitchen utensil, what would you be and why?

A thermometer. I like to figure out the "temperature" of people and situations and then figure out ways to make adjustments to stay in a healthy range.

What is your favourite thing to talk about?

Veggie Growing and community gardening! I love my little kitchen garden and sprouting seeds each spring then enjoying the harvest that comes through the season.

The United Church of Canada has elected the Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Kwisa’lakw, 47, as its 44th Moderator. She will be the church’s spiritual leader for the next three years.

In articulating her vision for The United Church of Canada, the Rev. Dr. Lansdowne speaks of a church committed: “To build new connections and rebuild old ones. To work towards social change that sees a world cared for, and human dignity honoured. To walk together every day in repentance and reconciliation. To march and fight and change unjust systems together. To pray together. To sing together. To discern together.”

Get to know the 44th Moderator by reading her full biography and statement of vision, watching her message on YouTube. 

You are invited to the installation of the new Moderator on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT/ 4:00 p.m. EDT/ 5:30 p.m. NDT. Attend in person, or watch online on YouTube Livestream.

Ways to Serve

We are looking for folks who can help provide treats for Sunday morning's in person service. You can bake, pick up treats from the store, we even love the last minute run to Tim's for Tim Bits.  

We love sharing coffee and treats on Sunday morning before and after the service. If you would like to help provide treats for a Sunday morning, you can email Jenny in the office. You can bring them for a specific week or drop them off at the church to be stored in the freezer.

Volunteers Wanted

A big thank you to all the people who have signed up to help out with serving coffee, tea and treats on Sunday mornings. We are looking for volunteers for the last week of August and into the fall. It is a great way to get to know the community. Don't worry if you don't know what to do, we have folks who can walk you through it the first time. If you can help, contact Jenny in the office to sign up for a Sunday. 

Other Opportunities to Serve

Here are a few other excellent opportunities:

Kids' Church Leadership (help run an activity with our kids on Sunday) 

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.

Here are some recent prayer requests

Val Tamblyn's brother, Steve, has been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a very serious degenerative brain disorder.

We pray for Kym Taal and her family after the passing of her aunt, Jeannie.

Carol MacHaffie is praying for her friend Vicki after her step-dad's death.

Lina DiCarlo asks for prayers for Drew and his cancer treatment.

Anne Wilcox requests prayers for Janel Bascom's brother, Michael.

We remember Karen Page and her family in our prayers after the passing of her mother, Shirley McLardy.

We pray for Genny Steenhuis who has been dealing with long Covid for 6 weeks and now has pneumonia.

Kim McDonald ask for prayer for her brother-in-law and healing from chemotherapy.

An anonymous prayer request came in for a young person dealing with serious heart disease.

Karen Carney is praying for her sister, Judy, who is dealing with Covid.

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