7:00pm – Dec. 24, 2011.

Aaron, The Allergic Shepherd

Especially for those who find Christmas a difficult time of the year.

A service of Remembrance, Hope, Consolation and Assurance

Wednesday, December 21, 2011
@ 7:00 pm
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Potluck Dinner:  6:00 pm
Candlelight Communion Service: 8:00 pm

Bring your favourite potluck “travelling” dish. We also ask that you bring your own plate and cutlery (to take home to wash) for swifter cleanup.
A candlelight communion service will follow.
Everyone welcome.

I know it sounds early and you are probably thinking about how you are going to dress up for Halloween but I’d like to talk about Christmas!

This year we are planning a fun musical for the family Christmas Eve Service at 7:00pm called Aaron the Allergic Shepherd.  We would love to have as many of you take part as possible.

We will start practicing October 23 – as there will only be nine more Sundays before Christmas!  We are asking you to join us at Sunday School each Sunday morning if you would like to be part of this exciting production!  We’ll take a short time each week before our lesson to practice with Margaret Shoesmith who has offered to help us.
Additional practices will be Sunday, Dec. 18 from Noon to 2 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 23 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
It’s going to be LOTS of FUN!!

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

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Time:  7:00 pm
Location: SJRUC- Santuary
Description: For many, the festivities of Christmas can be overshadowed by a sense of loss or emptiness.
The quietude of this service offers strength and the reassurance of God’s presence. It reminds us that the birth of the Christ Child speaks to us of new beginnings, and of a promise of peace.

This Christmas message of hope is for all to hear, not only for those who have lost someone through death.

National Day of Remembrance
and Action on Violence Against Women

Monday, December 6, 2010
7:00 p.m.
in the sanctuary of St. James’-Rosemount United Church

A candlelight prayer vigil to:
* remember and honour victims of abuse
* challenge attitudes that perpetuate violence against woment

This service is open to everyone – men and women – and is offered in team by
Elaine Graham, Minister of Pastoral Care, Parkminster United Church &
Val Pitt, Minister of Pastoral Care, SJRUC

Bring a Rose.
Wear a white ribbon.
Please stay after the service for coffee and fellowship.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

9:30 AM

In the event of rain,  we will move to the gym – pets & their people!

“…all creatures great and small ….in love God made them all”

Join us for an outdoor service celebrating God’s special gift to us – our pets. All pets ~ from Australian cattle dogs to Zippy the Turtle and all creatures in between ~ along with their people are welcome . Please ensure your pet is on a leash or in a carrier. The service will take place on our labyrinth. Bring a lawn chair, relax in the shade, and celebrate the love of pets with us!

A BBQ “brunch” will follow.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Where: Forest Heights Collegiate Institute,  255 Fischer-Hallman Rd.
Map to Forest Heights
Rain location ~ 11:00 a.m., Trinity United Church, 74 Frederick St. (Park in Market Square parking garage)

Everyone is welcome to attend this joint picnic and worship service.  Our speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Paul Crittenden (from SJR).

You are asked to bring:
* chairs or blankets to sit on
* food to contribute to the potluck lunch (no method of heating available)
* reusable cutlery, plates, glasses, napkins and mugs
* your congregational name tags
* sunscreen, umbrellas and hats (the congregation will sit in the shady area this year, but you may wish to move into the sun)
* in respect of creation, we ask you NOT to use materials which pollute our environment such disposable plastic water bottles, styrofoam plates, or disposable plastic cutlery

Join us and celebrate being part of the wider church!
This special event is hosted by the nine Cooperating Kitchener United Churches.