Sunday April 23rd
You've got to love the story of the road to Emmaus. The road to Emmaus leads nowhere but the road to Emmaus leads everywhere. It's story that contains a wonderful reminder of how and where we encounter God in our lives.
Hope to see you on Sunday as we walk the road together.
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Watch Sunday's Service Online, Live @ 9:00 AM EDT
or
Join us for In-Person Worship @ 10:00 AM
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.
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Friday April 28th @ 6:30PM
Free Movie Night!
Come join us in watching
MATILDA (THE MUSICAL)
Pyjamas, blankets and stuffies welcome.
Bring your neighbours and friends!
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April 22nd 10AM-12PM
Youth in Grade 4-8.
Fun with a Cause! Free pizza lunch.
Suggested donation of $5 per participant to support I Have Resolve Foundation.
Contact Jen to register.
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Cancelled: Tuesday April 25 Dinner Out
Please stay tuned for our upcoming events!
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Thursdays in May
In collaboration with Community Living we will be having a weekly, all abilities fit dance class taught by trained fitness coach Angelica Acosta. This is a drop in class and you are free to come to one, some or all weeks! This promises to be the highlight of your week.
Time: 1PM-2PM
Dates: May 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
Cost: $10 (cash only)
Contact the church office for more info.
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Monday Nights in May
CHANGE. We can't avoid it. So, how do we prepare for it? How to we adjust when it is unplanned? How do we make space when it is needed? Come wrestle with "change" with your Gen X/Y peers, as we ground ourselves in ancient wisdom, but reach towards our lived reality. Monday nights on ZOOM, 8:30-9:30 p.m. May 1, 8 and 15. Email Jen to connect.
Stay turned for more fun events.
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Wed April 26, 6PM-8:30PM
NORVAL UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, ON LIGHT DINNER INCLUDED
This workshop will look at a brief overview of GTA-based homelessness and the issues that face marginalized people. Practical engagement tips around assisting people experiencing crisis/ ongoing stressors of oppression. Build awareness of useful resources and supports.
Join Facilitators: Angie Hocking, Community Pastor at Regent Park Community Ministry and Kelly Bouchard, Identification Work at Partners for Action and Identification Clinic.
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June 17th & 18th
You are warmly welcomed by Norval United to join as we celebrate Paul's 30 years of service to the community.
Saturday June 17th
Casual Outdoor Event 11AM-3PM
Bring your own lawn chair.
Presentations @ 11:30AM
lunch provided courtesy of Maple Lodge Farms and Terra Cotta Cookies
12:PM-3PM
.Sunday June 18th
10AM Worship
in person & virtual
lunch following
If you wish to make a contribution to a retirement/thank you gift for Paul and his wife Elizabeth, please etransfer ivanyvacafund@gmail.com or make a cheque out to Janice Arnold or Maggie Bras with Ivany on the memo line.
If you can't be there, but wish to sign the guest book you can do so here.
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Volunteers needed!
For many of us, Norval United Church’s warm welcome is one of the main reasons we came back after our first visit.
You can help carry on this fine tradition!
Join Jen Stinson and George Smith as we live out our faith in God’s radical hospitality by welcoming all who attend on Sunday.
If you can smile and say “welcome” you are qualified! Volunteer 1, 2 (or more!) Sundays a month on this great team!
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Saturday April 22nd, 10AM-4PM
10PM-4PM
Acton Arena, 415 Queen St. East
This Earth Week, join Acton's Race to Net-Zero carbon emissions event and help save our precious planet.
Check out displays by local environmental groups, family activities, info about home energy savings, sustainable gardening and more.
Other earth week events include free native trees, a webinar on attracting birds, and library activities. You can find more information on the Halton Hills Website.
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Gellert Community Park Expansion
The Town has launched a public consultation process for the development of Gellert Community Park Expansion. Three concepts have been developed that show a variety of potential arrangements of features. The project webpage with feedback survey can be found at here.
A public meeting will be held on April 26 @ 7pm at the Gellert Community Centre (for 3 concepts) and July 19 @ 7pm for the second round of consultation (preferred concept) for members of the public to discuss in-person with staff.
It is exciting to see the designs and what may be developed around the church property. Check out the options. Share your thoughts. Let your voice be heard.
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Friday April 21st @ 8:00PM
TONIGHT
The Sanctuary Concert Hall
at St. John’s United Church
11 Guelph Street, Georgetown
The Marion Singers' first spring tour since the pandemic shutdown celebrates the world and its people in mostly a capella music spanning centuries and genres from sacred and classical to folk, jazz and spirituals. This concert is in support of St. John's and the Townsend Smith Foundation-North Halton Hospice.
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Saturday June 3rd
Memphis Food Truck 5-6:30 pm
$25 Adult, $15 (12& under), Free (2& under) RSVP Robert McClure by May 20th
416-951-2927 or clurehaven@hotmail.com
Meal includes: Ribs, Wings, Pulled Pork, Salads, Fries, Beans, Cornbread, Drink Please bring your own lawn chair
Dining inside if Raining
Jazz and Worship Evensong Service at 7 pm Free Will Offering Michael Occhipinti, Jazz Artist Juno Award Winner
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I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; speak up on their behalf and give thanks for them.
1 Timothy 2:1
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Fran Hudson is thankful for caring friends and family.
Vicki Stephens is thankful for the staff at Participation Lodge in Holland Centre after her recent bout with Covid.
Elizabeth Nascimben asks for continued prayer for her neighbour, Bradi, who survived that chemical attack in Milton. She is recovering slowly but is a real fighter.
David Seunarine asks for prayer for his sister, Donna, after a bout with Covid.
Anna Laing is praying for a healthy last two months of Sarah's pregnancy.
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After an infection in the Fall, Connie Rudzitis is now unable to walk and is in a long-term care home in Virgil. We pray for Connie, Bill and the whole family.
Peter Maule had a fall and had hip surgery Sunday morning. Praying for a speedy recovery.
Cindy Phillips is praying for safe travels for Carol and Shane on their way back to New Brunswick from Florida.
Lyn Brennan asks for prayer for her father, Erwin, in Owen Sound. He has respiratory issues and may be dealing with long Covid.
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