Sunday April 2nd

Palm Sunday

Seeking - Where are you headed?

Our question is asked of Jesus as he parades into Jerusalem. He may have an idea of an answer, though no one really knows at that moment. How do you answer that question for you, for Norval United Church? Maybe you have an idea, maybe you don't really know at this moment. We keep moving forward hoping, praying, believing that an answer will be revealed. Holy Week begins.

 Watch Sunday's Service Online, Live @ 9:00 AM EDT

or

 Join us for In-Person Worship @ 10:00 AM

Join us in live, online worship this Sunday at 9:00 am. 

You can find the service on Facebook Live or on our YouTube channel.

The service will be saved at both locations through the week.

News

April 22nd 10AM-12PM

Youth in Grade 4-8.

Fun with a Cause! Free pizza lunch.

Suggested donation of $5 per participant to support I Have Resolve Foundation.

Contact Jen to register.

Easter Brigade Update

About 60 people met at the Georgetown Christian Reform Church last weekend to deliver grocery cards worth $25 000 to 221 families. This was up 40% from last year and the amount raised kept pace.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the gift card drive to support this need within our community.

Sunday April 2nd

The Affirming Ministry Team (AMT) is inviting you to watch this documentary Disclosure in your own time this week to raise your awareness of how the media has influenced our understanding of transgendered people. Friday March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. We want to celebrate trans people and raise our awareness of the discrimination faced by this marginalized group. The AMT will be hosting a discussion group on Sunday, April 2 after church. Please RSVP to Liz. We have an opportunity to increase our understanding and have a greater compassion for others.  Even if you are unable to attend the discussion, please find the time to watch the documentary Disclosure, which is available on Netflix.

Tuesday, the 11th of April will be our next afternoon event at the church. It promises to be another time of education and encouragement. Details to follow.

Sunday April 2nd

Stone Soup is the story of how individuals, who thought they had very little, discovered they had a feast when they each brought their little bit to the table. What can you bring to the table?

Join our next Community Soup Making Session on April 2 from 12-2 p.m.

Soup will be packaged and distributed to 

Food4Life and the Georgetown Breadbasket. Sign up here.

Monday Nights in May

CHANGE. We can't avoid it. So, how do we prepare for it? How to we adjust when it is unplanned? How do we make space when it is needed? Come wrestle with "change" with your Gen X/Y peers, as we ground ourselves in ancient wisdom, but reach towards our lived reality. Monday nights on ZOOM, 8:30-9:30 p.m. May 1, 8 and 15. Email Jen to connect.

Stay turned for more fun events.

June 17th & 18th

You are warmly welcomed by Norval United to join as we celebrate Paul's 30 years of service to the community.

Saturday June 17th

Casual Outdoor Event 11AM-3PM

Bring your own lawn char.

Presentations @ 11:30AM

lunch provided courtesy of Maple Lodge Farms and Terra Cotta Cookies

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Sunday June 18th

10AM Worship

in person & virtual

lunch following

If you wish to contribute to a thank you can do so by etransfer to ivanyvacafund@gmail.com or by cheque made to Jan Arnold or Maggie Bras with Ivany on the memo lline.

If you can't be there, but wish to sign the guest book you can do so here.

Sunday April 9th

Are you interested in becoming a member of Norval United Church?

We will be welcoming new members at our Easter Sunday Services, as a part of both the online and in person services.

For more information, contact Jenny in the church office.

Volunteers needed!

For many of us, Norval United Church’s warm welcome is one of the main reasons we came back after our first visit. 

You can help carry on this fine tradition!



Join Jen Stinson and George Smith as we live out our faith in God’s radical hospitality by welcoming all who attend on Sunday.

If you can smile and say “welcome” you are qualified! Volunteer 1, 2 (or more!) Sundays a month on this great team! Or if you prefer short term commitment why not help out during Lent/Easter? 

Palm Sunday

We begin Holy Week as Jesus enters Jerusalem. We'll celebrate baptism.

Maundy Thursday

We remember Jesus's last meal with his disciples and his call to serve others.

Join us for a light meal and some deep conversation.

If you would like to join us please RSVP here.

Good Friday

There is much sadness and sorrow in our world. We'll pause to reflect on the sorrow around Jesus' death and the sorrow in our world today.

Easter Sunrise

Come celebrate the dawning of the day outside on the church property.

Then share a light breakfast inside.

Easter Sunday

(for online) We celebrate the new life we share in Christ.

(for in-person) Come join in our new Easter tradition, the Flowering of the Cross.

Mark your Calendar

Tuesday April 18th: Kindred Works Meeting @ NUC regarding Phase 2

Friday April 28th: Movie Night featuring Matilda the Musical

Saturday May 13th: Solar Panel Fundraising Concert

Saturday May 27th: Italian Dinner Night

June 17th & 18th: Retirement Celebrations for Paul



In the Community

Friday April 21st @ 8:00PM

The Sanctuary Concert Hall

at St. John’s United Church

11 Guelph Street, Georgetown



The Marion Singers' first spring tour since the pandemic shutdown celebrates the world and its people in mostly a capella music spanning centuries and genres from sacred and classical to folk, jazz and spirituals. This concert is in support of St. John's and the Townsend Smith Foundation-North Halton Hospice.

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; speak up on their behalf and give thanks for them.

1 Timothy 2:1

Dorothy Breadner is continuing to pray for her friend who broke her ankle and is now in the Bennett Centre.

Elizabeth Nascimben asks for more prayers for her neighbour Brady, recovering from a brutal attack in Milton.

Wendy Elliott wants us to pray for Sue and family after the death of Sue's husband.

Beverley Wilson is praying for her son, David, who has contracted Covid.

Jennifer Barnett would like prayers for the world as there seems to be so much anger everywhere.

Anne Wilcox asks for prayer for Peter Maule and others who live with dementia and struggle to sleep well.

Elaine van Doorn mentioned the need for prayer for the family of Ron's nephew, Grant, who died of a sudden heart attack at age 60.

John Morden asked for prayers of nurses and doctors who are still under so much pressure these days.

Lina DiCarlo offers prayers of thanks for her nephew who is improving.

Cindy Phillips is praying for hope and healing.

Sharon Rule prays for a safe flight for family heading West after a good visit.



Gayle Robinson asked for prayer for Heather Phair who was going in for gall bladder surgery on Tuesday.

Bill Russell asks for prayer for Deanne, Bruce and Cooper.

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