Ralph Connor Memorial
United Church
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Friday, September 18, 2020
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FOR THIS WEEK'S WORSHIP - Sunday September 20
No in-person service this Sunday – but we will have a live Zoom “Coffee and Conversation” after worship, starting at 10:45 AM. Login information was emailed on Thursday by Rev Greg.
As always, our online Worship Service will be posted to our YouTube Channel, by 10 AM Sunday, to
The scripture for this Sunday is Exodus 16: 2-15 click here~ .
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SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 13 Outdoor Service
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PLANS FOR OUTDOOR WORSHIP in SEPTEMBER
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday the 13th – 65 worshippers joined us for safely-distanced, outdoor worship at the ball diamond. We will be doing this one more time (at least!), on the morning of Sunday, September 27th (time TBA) at the ball diamond at the east end of Millennium Park (at the south end of 5th Avenue, just beyond 1st Street).
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CHILDREN'S CHURCH
SPECIAL NOTICE
"Faith at Home" packages 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. Our intention is to mail these, upon request, to households-with-children who did not pick them up at the Ball Diamond. 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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EVENSONG NEWS
Evensong resumes on September 23!
God of the turning seasons,
of autumn's glory and gathering darkness,
may your beauty and mystery call us home.
~ Words of invocation from Sept. 21, 2011,
"Coming Home" ~ 10 years of Evensong
Welcome the fall equinox, observe the Season of Creation,
and celebrate 20 years of Evensong!
We will gather in the church yard
on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:15pm.
We honour Evensong’s great contribution to the life of this congregation, and its contribution to Christian contemplation with the Bow Valley. Thank you to Jan Tissandier and all the lay leaders who bring such depth to our Wednesday nights. ring your mask, a chair, and warm layers for an autumn evening.
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Scott and I had an absolutely magical day on Saturday, September 5, 2020 where, in the presence of God and in his home, at your intimate church, we became husband and wife.
Thank you for the opportunity to live out our dream.
We so appreciate all you did to accommodate us during this time of uncertainty.
Many blessings to all,
Lesley and Scott
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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 (meeting next on September 18th), 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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FUNDING OUR MISSION
a Message from your Stewardship Committee
Ralph Connor Memorial United Church's Mission as a Church Community is:
• to nurture the spiritual exploration and growth of all our members and adherents;
• to be an intentionally inviting Christian community that seeks, welcomes and embraces new members;
• to reach out and become an agent for social justice in our neighborhood and in the global community.
A heartfelt thank you to RCMUC friends for your generosity during these challenging times. We continue to receive an outpouring of kindnesses and generosity for our local needs and Mission & Service, which helps us to pay our ongoing expenses, and to reach out to others in our community and around the world.
As always, donations may be made by letter mail, by eTransfer to office@ralphconnor.ca, or by the “donate now” button on the RCMUC website, or by Pre-Authorized Remittance (links for “Donate Now” and PAR are found at the bottom of this Newsletter).
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The Three Sisters will be reaching out to you again — from a safe distance — for Pledgefest in October.
Watch the newsletter.
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Ongoing Ministries
& Community Programs
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Canmore Young Adult Network - CYAN
CYAN’s upcoming events include:
- Wednesday night from 7:00-8:00 PM: yoga, with a maximum of 25 participants, in the Opera House starting Sep 23rd
Community Food & Friends
Until significant gatherings are allowed again, Food & Friends is operating a FREE dinner delivery service on Mondays, with meals prepared by The Iron Goat restaurant. Register for meals by email at foodandfriends2020@gmail.com. The final Thursday meal was on August 27th, thank you to everyone who helped expand this ministry in those weeks of greater need.
Climate Action in the Park
Officially launched Sunday, August 8th, and will continue each week until the end of September, weather permitting. Bow Valley Climate Action will be present Sundays from 5:00-7:00 PM at Riverside Park to discuss specific issues related to climate change with anyone who wishes to engage in the subject. All perspectives are welcome to the discussion, with a different focus each week.
ONGOING ADAPTATIONS
COVID-19 GUIDELINES at RCMUC
Our understanding of COVID, and regulations regarding safe practices, continue to evolve. RCMUC Council, in consultation with our Emergency Planning Team, has developed a set of guidelines to help us safely use the Church building - for renters, user groups, meetings, and, eventually, in-person Worship gatherings. They also cover outdoor gatherings.
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Town of Canmore
Seniors Photography Project
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Recommended by: Sandy McCaig
Calling all photography enthusiasts, regardless of ability. I want to tell visual stories with you. My name is Kristy Wolfe and I am a storytelling photographer. I have been awarded a grant from the Town of Canmore to work with seniors in our community to create some type of photography project. I have some ideas, but this is a collaborative project, so think of me more as your personal photography mentor (you may have seen details about the Personal Photography Project class I teach at artsPlace).
Throughout our four sessions together, you can expect to learn how to build a visual storytelling plan that will help you focus in on your purpose and the details you want to document. Your story can be about anything that is important to you, perhaps a person, a pet, a place or an object. I can help you develop a plan to tell a story using your camera or a smartphone. Alternatively, we can use images you already have to create a story.
Interested? Here are the details:
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Our next meeting will be on Monday, September 21st
- We are working on an indoor location as the weather gets cooler
- You will be able to schedule one 30 minute Zoom or coffee meeting to pick my brain about your project
- You do not need to be a photographer. You just need to enjoy taking or looking back through photos!
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Email me at kristy.wolfe.photography@gmail.com for more information or to reserve a spot 780-289-5900
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Treaty Day
September 22 is Treaty Day, with two Zoom events: a Reconciliation Tipi is being set up, with cultural instruction and dedication; and at 7:00 PM there is a virtual blanket exercise. To register, contact Tony Snow at tony.snow@hillhurstunited.com
Sustainability Cohort
The Sustainability Cohort is peer support for communities of faith and social enterprises that wish to think about their overall sustainability. Six topics will be covered, every Tuesday from September 22 until December 1. All are welcome! There is no charge. RSVP to carla@edge-ucc.ca . The first topic is Sept 22 @ 1 p.m. – Introduction and Strategic Planning.
Faith Fest
Intercultural Ministry
When Rev Bill Millar was here in the spring of 2019, he introduced many of the basics of "Intercultural Ministry." This year's Intercultural event in Western Canada is online, on three consecutive Fridays: Sep 25, Oct 2 and Oct 9,
from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Expansive Spirituality
"Expressing Wonder" is a Zoom event of Expansive Spirituality, hosted by Southminster-Steinhauer UC in Edmonton from Oct 2 to Oct 4. Presenters include Ali Abukar and Ernie Louttit of Saskatoon, and Greta Vosper of Toronto is one of the leaders of the Sunday morning Spiritual Gathering. Registration is $75, more info at https://ssucedmonton.com/expressing-wonder-2020
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"Because of the uncertainty of the Covid-19, your golf committee has decided to cancel this year’s Nine and Dine golf tournament usually held in September.”
a Message from your Nine & Dine Host Joyce Chilcott
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Many thanks to Robin Slater for offering "Robin's Web" as a feature in our Newsletter, as part of our efforts to be a more broadly inclusive Community of Faith.
ROBIN'S WEB
CONNECTING DIVERSITY
This season of transition: stocking cupboards with supplies, shutting down outdoor activities, preparing to hunker down for a long, cold winter. Much to learn, even more to ponder. Reflection and celebration, an opportunity to finally join together in gratitude for G-d’s creation.
The poet Mary Oliver was born on Sept 10, 1935. Throughout her life, she cultivated a care and attentiveness toward the world around her that was reflected in her poetry. learn more~
You are invited to the virtual premiere screening of The Road, on Thursday, September 24 from 4:00 -7:00 PM. The Road examines themes pertaining to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the legacy and inter-generational impact of colonialism in Canada. Under the direction of Dr. Linda Many Guns, women with lived experiences discover methods and practices to challenge social norms, inspire reconciliation, and strengthen communities. Reserve your spot and register for the event: register here~.
Rundle Memorial United Church will hold a virtual Affirming Celebration on October 4, 2020 as they become the 34th United Church Congregation (Community of Faith) designated as an Affirming Ministry in the Province of Alberta. Congratulations can be sent to office@rundleunited.ca or the form on Affirm United's website http://affirmunited.ause.ca/ (- Affirming Ministries - Affirming Ministry Celebrations) can be used.
Angel City Chorale wants to remind the people of Los Angeles and beyond - "We will fly again!" In the face of the COVID-19 epidemic, we feel compelled to offer our conviction that, while it may seem we are all facing this crisis alone, we can still create extraordinary beauty together. The soundtrack is a recording of Christopher Tin’s “Sogno di Volare” (The Dream of Flight), a soaring expression of the indomitable human spirit. Tin’s lyrics originate in the writings of Leonardo da Vinci about his own imaginings of flight listen here~. |
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OFFICE CONTACTS
The Church building remains closed, other than periodic office use. Emails and phone messages will be retrieved Tuesday-Thursday; if you have any questions about accessing the Church building, please contact Trish (see below).
If you would like to have a safe-distance get-together with Greg, please send him an email at minister@ralphconnor.ca and he’ll set up a time and place.
Note: You may still use letter mail via Canada Post, or drop mail off at the church side entrance. Mail is picked up and distributed regularly.
Administration: Trish Campney
Minister: Rev. Greg Wooley
Music Director: Tanya Sullivan
To print a
Preauthorized Remittance Form
To make a donation to RCMUC through the
"Canada Helps" organization
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