I know that summer isn’t really over until the equinox on September 23, but when we start moving into the second half of August, anticipation of the coming season seems to take over. I hear people talking longingly about wearing comfy sweaters and getting out their favourite boots (!), pumpkin spice flavours are in everything. Even people who haven’t gone back to school this millennium get wistful as September approaches.
Around the church, plans for the fall start to come together this time of year. Like the education system most of our programming starts in September and takes a break over the summer months. It feels almost like having two New Year celebrations – everything starts over.
I’d like to draw your attention to three programs that are offered by EMUC:
Wednesday Evening Worship – this, an alternative worship service, has also been known as “Prayers and Communion” and it is a brief, intimate service that is more interactive and less structured than the Sunday service. There is an opportunity for discussion, shared prayers, and the option of communion each week.
For the foreseeable future we will continue to gather over Zoom at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Anyone who wishes to join us is very welcome. The link for the Zoom meeting is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83772991319
Bible Study – this marks the third year for our Bible study groups. We meet weekly and read through the assigned scripture readings for the coming week and then discuss the readings from a personal, contemporary perspective. What do these ancient writings have to say about life in 2023? No extensive biblical knowledge is expected and all questions are welcomed.
We continue to meet on Zoom on either Monday evenings 7- 8:30 p.m. or on Wednesday mornings 10-11:30 a.m. Because of the nature of the discussions, participation is limited to 10 people in each group. Please contact me at kathi@emuc.ca if you would like to join one of the groups. We will begin on September 11 and 13.
Knitting and Crocheting – this group supports the Prayer Shawl Ministry and other outreach projects through handmade items such as shawls, mittens, hats, scarves, and even dolls. Starting on September 12, we will meet on the 2nd Tuesday each month in the sanctuary at 1 p.m. Please feel free to bring any project you are currently working on or start something for the outreach of the church. Any level of skill can participate or if you would like to learn, we have volunteers who would love to teach you. We also welcome anyone who just would like to drop in for a friendly visit.
We are also looking for a better name for this group – send your suggestions to me at kathi@emuc.ca
I hope you enjoy the beautiful late summer days we have left and that you will also find some extra activities to join this fall.
Blessings, Kathi
