Posts from January 2017

New in the Book Nook

The Darkest Dark written by Astronaut Chris Hadfield Chris loves rockets and pretending he’s a brave astronaut. He has a problem——–he is afraid of the dark. On display. Borrow for 3 weeks. Suitable for ages 4 – 8.

New in the Book Nook

Spiritual Values for Earth Community by David G. Hallman. If you are interested in climate change this author argues that respecting the earth and building sustainable community calls us to live out such spiritual values as gratitude, humility, sufficiency, justice, peace, love, faith and hope. On display. Borrow for 3  weeks.

Help us fill YOUR Board

If you’d like to be a part of this dynamic group of workers at SJR please check out the bulletin board in the Rainbow Room and the Narthex for a list of positions that we need to fill.  Contact Teresa or Brian if you are interested in sharing your time & talents to make SJR…

New in the Book Nook

Sea Glass Summer written and illustrated by Heidi Jardine Stoddart She is Terry and Sandra Jardine’s daughter. This book is a delight to read whether you are five or eighty five. Molly loves the sea. She is good at collecting sea glass.  Heidi grew up in our church.  She has donated a copy of her…

New in the Book Nook

A Long Walk to Water written by Linda Sue Park. This story is based on a true story. The book includes stories of two young people. The country is Sudan.  The book was purchased for our youth. Anyone is welcome to borrow it for 3 weeks. It is on display.

Passing of Rev. John R. Cousens

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family & friends of Rev. John R. Cousens, a former minister of SJRUC. John passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Joy; daughters, Ruth (Thomas Kingissepp) and Janice (Douglas) Milne; grandchildren, MacGregor and Reaghan; and his brother, Donald. A private family service…