Coming Events for May 2019

If you require a large print bulletin, please let Carol, Gail or one of the ministers know.
 If you would like special prayers for someone, please contact one of the ministers or one of the secretaries.
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Thursday - May 02
                - May 09
                - May 16
                - May 23   
                - May 30    
St. Paul's choir practice from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the church.  New members always welcome.
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Wednesday, May 1
Bible Study at Zion at 2:00 p.m.

The UCW of Sprucedale U.C. invites everyone to a Quiche Luncheon at 12:00 p.m.  (Take out Available)  Cost is $12 and includes quiche, salad, dinner roll, beverage & dessert.  Call Marilyn at 519-352-0086 or Marion at 519-352-5332.
Friday, May 3 to
​Sunday, May 5
Westminster Weekend will be held at Stoneridge Inn. There are great speakers and wonderful workshops planned. Registration deadline is April 14.  This year they have “A Taste of Westminster” where you only go for the Saturday.  The cost for the one day is $75.  For more information talk to Sharon Ball.
Sunday, May 5
Rev. Wanda will be preaching St. John's and Turin. Carol will be at Zion and St. Paul's.

St Paul’s/Victoria Avenue team is taking part in the Hike for Hospice. Please consider sponsoring us by leaving a donation in the envelope on the table. Thank you!

Darrel S. Moffat congregation in Tilbury graciously invites you to a special celebration today at 1:30 p.m. when they will officially welcome and covenant with their new minister Rev. Derek Parry.  A former minister, Rev. Bill McAuslan, will be the guest speaker.

Terry Posthumus, singer and songwriter, will be at Charing Cross U.C. this evening at 7:00 p.m. with his Unbroken Tour 2019  Tickets are $20 at the door which includes a copy of his CD for every household in attendance. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Blenheim Food Bank.
Monday, May 6
St. Paul's UCW will meet at the church at 1:00 p.m. Marj Craven has the worship/program and Judy Houston will provide the snacks. Roll Call is an old home health remedy.
Tuesday, May 7
CK Singers Spring Concert takes place at 7:00 p.m. at Sprucedale U.C. Freewill Offering.
Friday, May 10
Providence U.C. is hosting Make Life Sweet, a dessert Auction. Begins at 6:00 p.m. with auction at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 and youth under 10 are free. Call 519-354-0060 for tickets.
Saturday, May 11
You are invited to a Mother's Day Luncheon at St. Andrew's U.C. from 11:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. There is only one seating. Advance tickets only. Call Linda at 519-354-5805.

Saturdays at 7:00 at St. Andrew's U.C. presents Ring Them Bells! This is an evening of handbells from two ensembles from Southwestern Ontario. Doors open at 6:30 and concert begins at 7:00 p.m.

Blenheim U.C. is hosting a Rummage Sale from 9:00 a.m. - noon.  ‘Box a Bargain’ sale at 11:30.  Proceeds to Blenheim United Church.
Sunday, May 12
Mother's Day/Christian Family Sunday​
​Rev. Wanda will be preaching St. John's and Turin. Carol will be at Zion and St. Paul's.

FundScrip orders are due at St. Paul's. Please give your orders to Kathy Young this month.​Order form. 
Tuesday, May 14
Making Chatham-Kent a Welcoming Community for Everyone. St. Paul's is presenting a three part series examining how our community has changed and what more we can do to make our LGBTQ members feel safe and welcome. Come to St. Paul's U.C. to hear Brock McGregor and Marianne Willson talk about our community. Refreshments to follow.
Wednesday, May 15
All from St. Paul's and Victoria Avenue are invited to a Games Night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Games Room at St. Andrew's U.C. Please feel free to bring a game and/or some munchies to share. Invite a friend or neighbour.
Sunday, May 19
Stewardship 5​
​Rev. Wanda will be preaching St. John's and Turin. Carol will be at Zion and St. Paul's.
Tuesday, May 21
St. John's Botany Congregational Meeting - an information meeting to look at their options for the future at St. John's Botany at 7:00 p.m.  Rev. Lynne Allin, Congregation Support Minister for our region, will be at the meeting to answer questions.  Zion is most welcome to attend.
Wednesday, May 22
The Book Club meets at St. John's Botany at 2:00 p.m. The book is The Season for Strawberries by Dorothy Brown Henderson.
Saturday, May 25
Join Erie Street U.C. at 6:00 p.m. for a Celebration of Spring. A full 4-course dinner featuring Roast Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding as the main course. They have added some interesting twists to this traditional meal so join them for some new taste experiences. Cost is $25 and take out is available.  Tickets are available in the church office (519) 674-3453 or Bob (519)
674-0029
Sunday, May 26
This Sunday is the Regional Annual Meeting.
Monday, May 27
St. Paul's UCW will be washing and cutting up rhubarb starting at 1:00 p.m.​ at the church.

Making Chatham-Kent a Welcoming Community for Everyone. St. Paul's is presenting a three part series examining how our community has changed and what more we can do to make our LGBTQ members feel safe and welcome. Come to St. Andrew's U.C., Chatham, to hear Joyce Payne and Rev. Michelle Down speak about our churches. Refreshments to follow.
Tuesday, May 28
St. Paul's UCW will be making 200 rhubarb pies starting at 8:00 a.m. "Many hands make light work".
Wednesday, May 29
​St. Paul's UCW will be washing and cutting up rhubarb starting at 1:00 p.m.​ at the church.

Final Bible Study at 2:00 at Zion.
Thursday, May 30
​​St. Paul's UCW will be making 200 rhubarb pies starting at 8:00 a.m.
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