St. James’~Rosemount United Church

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
7:00 p.m.

Social media can be very powerful. It can also be confusing and scary.

Join us for an evening of open discussion on:
* Privacy in our digital age
* Creating your own digital identity and your own brand
* Making the online world safe and fun!

Our feature presenter: Kayleigh Platz, Social Media Specialist for the University of Waterloo Stratford Campus

This evening is suitable for everyone – from grade schoolers to grandparents, computer savvy to novices!
Free will offering (pay what you can).
Space is limited, so please register in advance. Sign up here

Wednesdays beginning May 4

The ancient Hebrews and early Christians claimed that one of the primary ways God speaks to us is through our dreams.

So – What is God saying to you while you sleep?
Come and join us as we explore our dreams together.

We will meet in small groups. Sessions will begin on Wednesday, May 4th
9:30 a.m. – 11:30a.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and run for four weeks.

Each dream group will be facilitated by certified Spiritual Directors
Valerie Pitt and Elaine Graham

Space is limited so register early –Sign up here.
There is no fee to attend.
For more information please contact Rev. Val  at 742-1002

Sunday, May 15, 2011
“Still Alice” by Lisa Genova

Bring a bag lunch and join us in the Parlour after Gather’n Gab (coffee time) for a lively discussion.

Still Alice is a compelling debut novel about a 50-year-old woman’s sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer’s disease, written by first-time author Lisa Genova, who holds a Ph. D in neuroscience from Harvard University.

Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children and a house on the Cape, is a celebrated Harvard professor at the height of her career when she notices a forgetfulness creeping into her life. As confusion starts to cloud her thinking and her memory begins to fail her, she receives a devastating diagnosis: early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Fiercely independent, Alice struggles to maintain her lifestyle and live in the moment, even as her sense of self is being stripped away. In turns heartbreaking, inspiring and terrifying, Still Alice captures in remarkable detail what’s it’s like to literally lose your mind…

Saturday, April 30, 2011

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

Saturday, April 30, 2011

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!

This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sunday, April 24, 2011 8:30 AM

Everyone is welcome to join us for a delicious hot  breakfast hosted by our Men’s Breakfast Club (Yes, they’re more than just pretty faces and the culinary skills of this fine team of fellows go far beyond that of just boiling water!) Bacon, eggs, cereal, toast, coffee/tea & juice will be available for a free will offering.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Time:   6:00 pm
Celebrated by Jewish people for over 3000 years, the seder provides an opportunity for Christians to share in a meal similar to the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his disciples. The word “seder” means order; foods are eaten in an orderly manor as participants hear a re-telling of the story of the Israelites redemption from bondage. It recalls the dramatic and miraculous events that led to their exodus from Egypt. The evening concludes with a celebration of the Lord’s Supper to remember the price Jesus paid for our freedom from the bondage of sin and death.

Please join us for this celebration worship meal! Sign up here before April 17.
The Seder Plate

Friday, April 15, 2011

6:00 p.m.  Potluck Dinner
6:45 p.m.  Movie, discussion to follow

Starring Jack Nicholson & Morgan Freeman
Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.

Join us for good food, a great movie and engaging conversation!
Please let us know you are coming, by signing up here

Sunday, March 27, 2011
“I Shall Not Hate – A Gaza Doctor’s Journey” by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish

Bring a bag lunch and join us in the Parlour after Gather’n Gab (coffee time) for a lively discussion.

Now known simply as “the Gaza doctor”, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish captured hearts and headlines around the world in the aftermath of horrific tragedy: on January 16, 2009, Israeli shells hit his home in the Gaza Strip, killing three of his daughters and a niece. His response to the loss of his children made the news and won him humanitarian awards around the world.

“Hard to Dance with the Devil on Your Back”

Wednesdays during Lent: March 9 to April 20
7:00 p.m.

The Wednesday Evening Bible Study will begin a seven week Lenten Study on Ash Wednesday, March 9th and conclude the study on the Wednesday of Holy Week, April 20th.   We have chosen a study entitled “Hard to Dance with the Devil on Your Back” that looks at the struggle in the lives of believers while helping us enter the continually crumbling world surrounding Jesus and the disciples in the days preceding Easter.  Each lesson includes a Scripture reference, a reflection, questions for reflection or discussion and a brief prayer.   If you are interested in participating in this study please sign the sheet on the Narthex table so that a book may be ordered for you.  Please email Jan for more information at biblestudy@sjruc.ca