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April 19, 2024

This is National Volunteer Week and I want to express gratitude for everyone who gives of their time, talents, and energy to keep Erin Mills United such a vibrant community. We really couldn’t do it without them. We were asked to put together numbers for the hours of volunteer work done in the church last year and the number was amazing, but not really surprising – we accounted for over 6,000 hours of volunteer work. From those who sit on our Leadership Circle, to our tech team, committees, pastoral care visitors, choir, Loaves and Dishes, and many others, the church just wouldn’t be able to function if it weren’t for all of our volunteers.

 

In John’s first letter to the church he reminds us:

“Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.”

 

Love is a verb, an action word. It doesn’t have meaning unless it is expressed in the ways we treat each other. The actions of our volunteers express love for the church and love for our neighbours and they make all the difference in the world.

 

Blessings, Kathi

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 Apr 21: Earth Sunday

10:00 a.m.: Online and in-person

Worship led by Rev. Kathi

 

Monday Apr 22:

7:00 p.m.: Bible Study via Zoom


Tuesday Apr 23

6:45 p.m.: Leadership Circle Meeting


Wednesday Apr 24:

10:00 a.m.: Bible Study via Zoom

6:45 p.m.: Prayer service via Zoom

Zoom Link for Prayer Service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83772991319


Thursday April 25:

4:00 p.m.: Chancel Choir Practice

Upcoming Events & Announcements

KEY CHANGE EVENT

We are very excited to announce a collaborative event, taking place on Friday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Eden United Church.


Key Change is an entertaining and informative exploration of the dynamic and challenging process of accepting one’s true identity, coming out to family and friends, and what it’s really like to live as a trans woman in today’s world. In a complex world, Christina’s journey shines as a symbol of hope, strength and unity. Hear her story, embrace diversity, and celebrate what makes us human.

The evening will include a 50 minute talk, a Question and Answer period, and a Meet and Greet with refreshments.


Tickets may be purchased by etransfer to emucdonation@outlook.com (Please include KEY CHANGE in your message and your email address if you require an acknowledgement) or from Joanne Hines after church on Sundays.


April Fundscrip

Our important fundraising program continues this month! There will be a gift card order placed on Sunday, April 28, so please have all orders emailed to Joanne Hines or delivered to Tina in the office by Friday, April 26 or after church on Sunday, April 28. 


If you need an order form or information about the program, please contact Joanne Hines at twokids@rogers.com. Orders may be paid by etransfer at emucdonation@outlook.com. Please indicate Fundscrip order in the message. Or cheques need to be made out to Erin Mills United Church and they can be taken to Mike Ogilvie directly. Thank you for your support of this program.

 

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

The Erin Mills Town Centre Mall is still accepting used gift cards for recycling. There is also a box at the church that Mary Anna Williams has been able to check. Please consider recycling your used Fundscrip cards by placing them in the box or taking them to the customer service desk at the Erin Mills Town Centre.

Save the Date! Mark Your Calendar!


  • April 30, 1-3 p.m. - Coffee Drop-in
  • May 5 - Striders' History Hunt Part 3
  • May 31, 7 p.m. - IMPROV Evening
  • June 7, 7:30 p.m. at Eden UC - Key Change
  • Nov 2 - Fall Craft Sale/Market

Community Events



  • Friday, April 19, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - PEN International recital.  A few members of our congregation have attended these in the past and been amazed by these young, talented musicians.
  • Saturday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. - The Chamber Music Society of Mississauga is hosting their next concert in their Signature Series, at Erin Mills United Church. Transfigured Night features the players of the former Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. From Shoenberg’s 1899 Verklarte Nacht to Mendelssohn’s 1825 Octet for Strings, come enjoy a wonderful night of music.
  • Saturday, June 1, 1:00 p.m. - Pride Flag Raising at City Hall- EMUC Affirming team invites anyone who would like to join us!


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. 


Kathi’s Office Hours:

Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other days by appointment.

Please check Kathi's availability before dropping by the church.


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