MMUC Newsletter for May 22, 2022

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS - ANNOUNCEMENTS - EVENTS

Worship with us this Sunday at 10am

Rev. Hagerman will reflect on Healing and Wholeness

Coffee and Conversation will be postponed until further notice.

Five large-print bibles can be found on the Audio/Visual (AV) cabinet at the back of the church along with hearing assistive devices. Please return them to their designated spot after the service with our thanks.

Sunday, May 29th (next Sunday), we will be celebrating Communion

Mask-wearing is strongly encouraged at this time especially for those with underlying health issues. If you feel unwell or have tested positive for COVID, please worship with us via livestream and not in person. Thank you for your understanding.

Service Helpers Needed

Volunteers are needed to offer Prayers of the People and to read Scripture for May and June. There is a sign up sheet on the Bulletin Board across from Rev. Keith's office. Thanks.

Vacation Bible School

Once again three churches of Ancaster are gathering to create a wonderful learning environment for local children. At Knights of North Castle VBS, children will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they go on a quest in search of the King’s Armor. They will become Knights and discover how to

serve God and God’s mission for their lives. For children that have completed SK to grade 6. $30 per child.

Join us at St. John’s Parish Hall, 37 Halson St. Ancaster July 4 - 8 from 9:00 am -12:00 Please share with family, friends and neighbors.

To register, volunteer, or to find out more about Knights of North Castle, visit the VBS website at https://2020.cokesburyvbs.com/AncasterVBS or see the attached application form.

Read and Reflect

Attached is the Read and Reflect for the month of June.

Spring Clean Up!

A big thank you to everyone who came out to help with the Spring Clean up on Saturday!

Read and Reflect for May

Please see the attached

Celebrating an Evening in Carolinian Canada

Hosted by Our Medicine Walk at Ryerson.

· Taking pride in our unique natural heritage

· Showcasing student art and their research on Carolinian species

· Refreshment served

Carolinian Canada is a region in Ontario found south of an imaginary line which runs approximately from Grand Bend to Toronto. The Carolinian life zone is actually the northernmost edge of the deciduous forest region in eastern North America, and is named after the Carolina states. Hamilton is located in the Carolinian region.

It has been estimated that more than 50% of the federally listed species at risk occur in Ontario’s Carolinian Zone. Throughout this region, pressures from urban expansion, increased industrialization and intensified agricultural practices have caused extensive wildlife habitat destruction.

(Joint venture of Ryerson United Church, Foundations Montessori School, Fieldcote Museum and the Metis Women’s Circle)

May 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Ryerson United Church, Ancaster

Kairos Blanket Exercise

June is Indigenous History Month. The Kairos Blanket Exercise is an activity that allows the participants to experience the complex interaction the indigenous nations and colonizers had with each other. All participants are actively involved as they move amongst the blankets that represent the transition of the land through the colonization process. You will NOT be centered out or pressured to speak. You will dramatically, representing the people who lived through this period of history. You can register for this activity by contacting

Ryerson United Church 905-648-2731

(Ryerson United Church and the Ancaster Community Church are

co-sponsoring this exercise.)

June 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Ryerson United Church, Ancaster

The Royal Canadian College of Organists

Sumer Organ Academy 2022

July 10-15, 2022

Featuring an innovative new curriculum, the 2022 Summer Organ Academy offers a wide range of learning opportunities for beginning to advanced organists across four programs of study. Each program provides an excellent opportunity to practice and learn new skills in a welcoming environment with fellow organists and esteemed instructors.

For details please see their website

REV. HAGERMAN'S CONTACT INFORMATION

You can reach Rev. Keith at 519-504-9880 or by email (keithhagerman@gmail.com). Please call first before coming to the church.

FROM THE OFFICE

Office hours are Monday - Friday from 9-12

If you need to contact me please call 905-648-4631 or email me at marshallmemorial@gmail.com