Friday Message and what's coming

Friday Message

What's Coming!

December 15, 2023

Advent

The Longest Night

It is okay to feel.

To feel both grief and gratefulness.

To feel both sadness and joy.

To feel both loss and hope.

The emotion makes us real.

And this holiday there is truly space for both.

If you need a service that addresses the emotions that you are experiencing this time of year, please come to our Longest Night Service as we push back the darkness in anticipation of the returning of the light.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer this service over Zoom.

Rev. Kathi

Who are we as a Church?

Reflections From Café Sunday

“What we are trying to do here is to collectively reach out to people who may welcome the experience of coming to a church that is progressive, open to all, and provides comfort and sanctuary.”

Upcoming Week

To reduce the spread of all respiratory viruses including COVID-19 and the flu, if you experience any new symptom(s) of any respiratory virus please stay home. Refer to Public Health Ontario for detailed guidance by clicking on https://www.publichealthontario.ca/

Sunday Dec 17: Advent 3 - Joy

10:00 a.m.: Online and in-person Worship led by Rev. Kathi

Christmas Tea following the service.

Wednesday Dec 20:

7 p.m.: Longest Night Service in the sanctuary.

Thursday Dec 21:

4:00 p.m.: Chancel Choir Practice

Upcoming Events & Announcements

Advent / Christmas Schedule

The season of Advent will soon begin. To see a schedule of our Advent and Christmas events, please click here.

O Come, All Ye Christmas Tea-ers!

The Membership and Pastoral Care committee cordially invites you to join us on Sunday, December 17 following worship for the EMUC annual Christmas Tea. You will enjoy sweets, treats, hot apple cider, cheer and song. Len will be leading us through our favourite carols and also, back by popular demand, Joanne and Theresa will once again strum a few carols for us on their ukuleles!

Your contributions of finger food goodies will be greatly appreciated. Some suggestions are Christmas cookies or treats, cheese and crackers, veggies and dip and other savoury finger foods.

Come one and come all! If you require a ride to the church that day, please call Tina Driscoll at the church or Sandy Hayes (905 820 4437) and this will be arranged. We hope to see you there!!

HO HO HO!

Special Christmas Offering

Just a reminder to make a special donation to EMUC this Christmas. Please consider helping us to reach our target of $12,400.

Christmas envelopes are available at the back of the church or you may give by e-transfer to emucdonation@outlook.com,

Finance Committee

"Join" our New Men’s Group (our name is a work in progress)

We will meet the second Wednesday of each month (weather permitting): our next meeting is January 10 at 1p.m.

There are no membership lists: join us when you are able. Enjoy strong coffee, great conversations and fellowship.

All are welcome! Terry French is the organizer.

Save the Date! Mark Your Calendar!

Wednesday January 3 - Mid-week Prayer Service restarts.
Monday January 8 and Wednesday January 10 - Bible Study Groups restart.
Wednesday January 10 1-3 p.m. - New Men's Group meets

Community Events

None at this time

Office hours:

Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Tina works from home on Mondays.)

Tina takes a ½ hour lunch break sometime between 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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