Ralph Connor Memorial
United Church
Weekly
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FOR THIS WEEK'S WORSHIP Sunday December 6
Second Sunday of Advent
the Sunday of Peace
This week’s scripture reading, Matthew 1: 18-25 click here~, A heavenly messenger speaks to a carpenter named Joseph.
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Virtual Coffee and Conversation
In order to keep some face-to-face connection in this time of physical distancing, you are invited to a Zoom gathering on Tuesdays at 2:00 (think “Twos-Day”),
this Tuesday, December 8th.
No agenda, just a time to see familiar faces and catch up. A Zoom link will be sent out by Rev Greg on Tuesday morning.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE BOW VALLEY REFUGEE PROJECT |
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Bow Valley Refugee Project needs your help.
Hooray!!! Urgent (albeit very expensive, sigh) accommodation was found.
Related to these changes, the BV Refugee Project is currently also in need of:
- a low chest of drawers (3 or 4 drawers) that can multipurpose as a TV stand
- a dining table with 2-6 chairs
- a TV & stand
- 1 set of pots & pans
- garbage bins
More to come next week...
If you can donate any of the above items, or start up items you have on hand that we have not thought of, please contact Karen Fraser at karen.fraser@scholaw.ca
Thank you for your support!
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2020 Year-End Message
from RCMUC's Treasurer
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To view the 2020 Year-End Message from Treasurer,
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Evensong continues its 20th year, Wednesday night at 7:15 PM.
The weekly Evensong email invitation will include the Zoom link for this week's Evensong. If you are not on the Evensong email list, and would like to be, please send a note to jan.tissandier@gmail.com.
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The Advent-Christmas "Faith at Home" packages are now here! These have been developed by the United Church of Canada's Pacific Mountain Region (in BC), to help families share, engage, and create with the stories of the Bible. We will mail these, upon request, to households-with-children or grandchildren. Contact the office to obtain your kit. We hope that you will enjoy this resource - it is so nice to have a resource produced in Western Canada by the United Church!! |
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I f you have a prayer concern to be shared in our Tuesday "Morning Prayer" or our Mon-Fri Healing Pathway Prayer Circle, please email Val Goodrow at v.goodrow@me.com and Rev. Greg Wooley at minister@ralphconnor.ca.
We request that the person gives consent to have their name mentioned in prayer as privacy/confidentiality is of utmost importance. We also would appreciate knowing when the situation changes and we can release them from our prayers or update the prayer to a changing need.
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Maria Clipperton, on Fri Nov 27, 2020.
Jean was beloved wife of Jack, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Read more~
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As we adapt to the Public Health Emergency, the RCMUC building use guidelines were amended at our December 2 Council meeting. The new guidelines (version 5) may be found here:
Please note that for the duration of the Public Health Emergency, we will not be having in-person indoor Worship, and will not be accepting new rental bookings.
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SERVICE OF LAMENT
Wed, Dec 9th @ 5:30 PM Mountain Time
Thank you to everyone from RCMUC who led/participated in the "Gentle Gathering to Remember Loved Ones" on December 3rd. A similar service will be coming next Wed, Dec 9th at 5:30 PM Mountain Time: a Canada-wide Service of Lament ("Blue Christmas") will be led by the Moderator of the United Church of Canada, Rt. Rev. Richard Bott. To attend by Zoom or YouTube, click here~ and follow the appropriate link. |
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UCC - Chinook Winds Region
Learning Opportunities
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Public, Intentional, Explicit Conversation
on Anti-Racism in the United Church
Join us as we examine the path forward in light of the United Church of Canada's declaration to become an Anti-Racist Denomination. Listen to our experts and church leaders as we begin to understand what the journey ahead will look like across the country.
Hosted by Tony Snow, Indigenous Lead, Chinook Winds Region and co-presented by Affirming Connections.
To Register for this Online event:
Special Guest Speakers:
Dec 10, 7:30pm MST ~ Rev. Dr. Paul Walfall - First United Church
Dec 17, 7:30pm MST ~ Rev. Murray Pruden - Executive Minister, Indigenous Ministries and Justice ~ Spirit River Striped Wolf - Student Association Mount Royal University President
TBC:
Dec 20, 2pm MST ~ Rev. Dr. Bernice Saulteaux - National Elders Council, UCC
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BROADVIEW MAGAZINE
- Time to Subscribe or Renew
Subscriptions for Broadview Magazine, formerly known as The United Church Observer, are now due (December 31, 2020)!
For those who've not seen the new format, Broadview now covers stories of broader interest at the front of the magazine, followed by more "United Church" oriented items. It's a good read, with timely, relevant stories in both sections.
Barb Profitt will be happy to collect your $25 fee (a subsidized rate for groups), this year since we are not meeting in person
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send an eTransfer to bprofitt@shaw.ca
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mail a cheque made out to Barb Profitt addressed to RCMUC c/o Barb Profitt
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drop off cheque to secure mailbox at RCMUC side entrance made out to Barb Profitt
Need more information, contact Barb by email bprofitt@shaw.ca or by phone 403-609-8239
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Ongoing Ministries
& Community Programs
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Canmore Young Adult Network - CYAN
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Yoga via Facebook Live for our weekly yoga class! We will be offering a community class for everyone to enjoy from 7-8pm every Wednesday.
- New - Nakiska Ski Day - Tuesday, December 15
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Community Food & Friends
Every Monday from 5 PM to 7 PM, Food & Friends operates from St. Michael's Hall (709-7th Street) for TAKE-OUT only. If you are symptom free, bring your mask and takeout container and come get dinner to take with you. We will be practicing safe distancing and requiring everyone to wear a mask and sanitize your hands upon entry. If you don't have a take out container then we have some. There will no longer be any deliveries. If you can't get to Food & Friends yourself, then please arrange someone to pick-up your dinner for you and bring it to you.
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For Orders and Enquiries Please Email
The Coast is working in partnership with Family and Community Support Services (FCSS).
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Canmore Food Recovery Barn
The Food Recovery Barn, housed at the Lutheran Church (by Canmore Hospital), is a community initiative that provides affordable food while also reducing the amount of foodstuffs that end up in compost or landfill. Due to COVID regulations, they have returned to a bag pick-up system. Pre-filled bags will be available for those who have booked a pick-up time. A $5 per bag donation is appreciated. Pickup times are Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30, 5:45 or 6:00 PM, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f44afad22a2f85-food
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Three Communities...One Valley
The number of friends and neighbors in isolation due to Covid are growing exponentially every day in the Bow Valley. Many people want to help, and many people need some support. A few volunteers from across the Valley have gathered together with the help of Roam Transit to create the beginnings of a human chain from Canmore to Banff to Lake Louise so we can ensure people across the valley can get their necessities.
Will you help as a volunteer? Do you need support? Either way, please email bowvalleyisolations@gmail.com Or text 403-679-3340 and we will get you signed up to help, or will do what we can to get you what you need. Coordinators: Brenda Stanton (Canmore) - Aurora Borin (Banff) - Danielle Morine (Lake Louise)
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Our gratitude to Robin Slater for offering the following feature in our weekly Newsletter, as part of our efforts to be a more broadly inclusive, and affirming, Community of Faith.
ROBIN'S WEB
CONNECTING DIVERSITY
Christmas is going to be very different this year. Individually, we are all in unusual circumstances; collectively, we have had our consciousness opened to ideas that can never be unlearned. Our world has turned on its head. Christmas is a time of seeing with a child’s eyes, from a fresh perspective.
Economics according to The Book of Ecclesiastes is about being aware of the earth’s cycle. As Canada settles into winter, the Middle East also prepares for the close of the growing season. The annual olive harvest is a deeply significant time, culturally, economically, and spiritually. In the Occupied Palestinian Territories, it is also a time of great tension and violence. Olive groves are frequently targeted by extremist Israeli settlers who are living in the Occupied Territories in defiance of international law. The World Council of Churches offers this short video about the struggles facing Palestinian farmers: To view click here~.
In two weeks, 67 people from 16 Arab nations came together to record this blessing. “May all who hear this song truly receive a blessing.” The Arab World Blessing listen here~.
Here at home we have our own crosses to bear….and transform.
On December 10, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, The Calgary Indigenous Sharing Network is hosting: Working Together to Address Anti-Indigenous Racism. The outcomes of these sessions will be to inspire and educate people on how to address racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people. Tickets here~.
In a lighter vein, December 15, 6:00 p.m. (MST), Comedy icon Colin Mochrie hosts Mass Hysterical, a Comedic Cantata. This video celebrates more than 1000 years of ecclesiastical music, taking a satirical, but loving, look at the repertoire, the composers, the personalities, and even the congregations themselves, beginning somewhere in the 8th Century. Mass Hysterical Chorus. The Cantata is presented by the Kingston Road Village Concert Series in conjunction with Kingston Road United Church, Toronto; Emmanuel United Church, Waterloo; and St. John’s United Church of Georgetown and Glen Williams. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here~. You can check out the trailer here: view trailer here~.
If you are even considering travelling during the holiday season, Rick Mercer wants you to reconsider! Click here~.
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The United Church of Canada provides Mission & Service support to partners all year long for their ongoing work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and right here in Canada.
With Gifts with Vision, your donation to support the activities of specific M&S partners takes the place of purchasing more "stuff" for folks on your gift-giving list.
With your gifts, we help create healthy places to live, promote justice, provide social services, and enliven worship.
Thank you!!
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OFFICE CONTACTS
Administration: Trish Campney
Minister: Rev. Greg Wooley
Music Director: Tanya Sullivan
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Preauthorized Remittance Form
To make a donation to RCMUC through the
"Canada Helps" organization
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Ralph Connor Memorial United Church
617 Main Street, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 2B1
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