Meeting Place–Parking Lot beside Homer Watson at the Doon S. traffic lights (1 km BEFORE Tim Hortons and the 401)

 Join us as we walk in Lower Doon and learn about the early developments in the area–the grist mill, distillery, Willow Lake Resort, the Red Lion Inn, early churches, some special homes and Mennonite & Scottish settlers in the 1800′s…..  Learn stories about Canada’s landscape artist born in Doon and then celebrated worldwide with 1000 canvases.  Did you know that the Homer Watson Gallery hosted the Doon School of Fine Arts for 18 years?  In this year of the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, the Gallery is bringing back some of the paintings, on loan from Windsor Castle, for a 5 month period.  Our walkabout with Janice will use community trails and the streets not far from the Grand River.  It will be stop-and-go for about 2 hours (approx. 4 km).  Register online or on the signup sheet in the narthex.

 “Four Agreements”  by Don Miguel Ruiz – Sunday April 29th

For many, this is a life-changing book, whose ideas come from the ancient Toltec wisdom of the native people of Southern Mexico. The Toltec were ‘people of knowledge’ – scientists and artists who created a society to explore and conserve the traditional spiritual knowledge and practices of their ancestors.  The four agreements are:  be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, don’t make assumptions, always do your best.  The book is available in the Book Nook. Norma Mosgrove will lead our discussion.

“Nobody Nowhere – the Extraordinary Autobiography of an Autistic” by Donna Williams – Sunday May 27th  

Disturbing, eloquent and ticklishly funny.  An account of a soul of someone who lived the word ‘autism’ and survived in unsympathetic environments despite intense inner chaos and incomprehension.  An international number one bestseller, with 15 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and published in 20 languages, this is a moving, gripping, surreal, myth-shattering, but ultimately uplifting book and one that will stay with you as one of the most moving and exceptional works you will ever read.  Life, ‘normality’ and ‘reality’ will not be the same after you read this book.  Available at KPL (2 copies).  

5:45 pm

“AMAZING GRACE” is based on a true story of the 2006 shooting of 10 girls in an Amish classroom in Pennsylvania by a lone gunman who then takes his own life.
What no one in the media or the public is prepared for is the reaction of the Amish who offer forgiveness to the offender’s family.  Is this a public relations move or faith acting in its finest hour?

We need lots  more recipes to fill our UCW 50th Anniversary Cookbook.

We are gathering recipes from everyone - young and old, men, women and children – in the Congregation during the months of March and April.

If you haven’t gone through your recipes and shared your favourites with us yet, we urge you to do so soon.

You can get an online Printer friendly version of the Recipe sheet here or pick one up at the church

You can submit your recipes in any of these  3 ways…

1/ put ALL the information requested on the Recipe sheet in an email and send it to ucwcookbook@sjruc.ca

OR

2/ complete the printed form, scan it and send it to ucwcookbook@sjruc.ca 

OR

3/ complete the printed form and place it in mailslot #55 at the church.

If you have already given us your recipes we thank you.

If you need more information – email ucwcookbook@sjruc.ca

Watch this website for on-line ordering of your cookbook and one for each of your friends!

Do they protect us from accidents?
Will we become angels?
Misconceptions about angels abound.

Bible Study

Wednesday evenings at 7 pm. begining, April 11, for eight weeks

This study will show you what the Bible really says about God’s angels and about fallen angels. Come and discover the wonderful ministry angels have in our lives.

Please sign up here so a book may be ordered for you.

Each year Ontarians generate more than 100,000 tonnes of electronic waste.  With the majority of municipalities charging a disposal fee for each piece of electronic equipment properly disposed of, only 27% is properly disposed.  The remaining electronic waste is dumped in Ontario, US or international landfill sites, according to the Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES).

 Community members and local businesses
can drop off their unwanted electronic items for
FREE RECYCLING

on
Saturday, May 5, 2012
between
7:00am and 1:00pm
at
St. James’-Rosemount United Church,
171 Sherwood Avenue in Kitchener – behind the Krug Street Plaza. 

Collected items are shipped directly to Greentec’s Cambridge facility for processing in accordance with OES, ISO and MOE regulations.  Greentec’s advanced security processes ensure all information stored on devices is permanently and anonymously destroyed before disposal or refurbishment.

Acceptable electronics for free recycling are listed below:

Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Time: 8:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
Location: SJRUC – Gym
Cost: Adults $6; Child $5
Let our Scouts serve you a delicious breakfast, lunch (or both!) and then check out the treasures upstairs at the UCW Garage Sale.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Time: 8:00 A.M.- 1:30 P.M.
Location: SJRUC-Main Floor

Come and discover treasures galore! Shop for books, records, videos, small appliances & furniture, lamps, dishes, jewellry, clothes, games, toys, puzzles, pictures, plants … you name it, we’ll likely have it! We encourage you to bring your own environmentally friendly shopping bags to carry your treasures home in. And don’t forget to stop downstairs for a delicious plate of fresh hot pancakes & sausage, served up by our very own 24th Kitchener Scouts!

Sunday, April 8, 2012

following the 7am Easter Sunrise service

Everyone is welcome to join us for a delicious hot breakfast Pancakes, hot cross buns, poached eggs, fruit, coffee, tea and juice will be served for a free will offering.

Sign Up Here if you wish to join us for Breakfast.