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…

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

Join us Saturday mornings, March 12 to April 16, from 9 a.m. ~ 11 a.m.

Potluck Breakfast and Bible Study based on Amy Jill Levine’s DVD series “What’s God Up To?”

To register please call the church office at 519-742-1002

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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

Movie Synopsis: Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. Their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult choice in order to save their baby girl’s life. The parents’ desperate decision raises both ethical and moral questions. Their actions ultimately set off a court case that threatens to tear the family apart, while revealing surprising truths that challenge everyone’s perceptions of love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.

Please let us know you are coming! Sign up here

You are invited to a Women’s Sabbath Retreat Day
March 5, 2011 from 9am – 3:30pm.

Elaine Graham from Parkminster, Joan Bird and Valerie Pitt from St. James’-Rosemount,
and Kellie McComb from First United invite you to “COME TO THE WELL” to Rest, Renew and Restore as we prepare ourselves for the Journey through Lent.

The retreat will be held at St. James’-Rosemount. There will be time to walk the beautiful outdoor Labyrinth (if the weather co-operates).  This is an event for all women who wish to come and gather at the well. Cost is $20 to cover lunch and art supplies.

To register, call the church office or Click here.

Sunday, February 27, 2011
“Putting Away Childish Things” by Marcus Borg

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

In this novel, Borg weaves his insightful teachings on Christianity into fiction, providing an engaging way for readers to learn about the important issues dividing Christians today. Along the way, we join with the characters to ask hard questions such as what does the Bible really teach? Who is Jesus? What is the nature of faith today?
Please join us!