Rural United Pastoral Charge News
If you do not wish to have photos of your family that are
taken at church functions posted to the Rural United web page please let your Clerk of Session know.
taken at church functions posted to the Rural United web page please let your Clerk of Session know.
Turin UCW has sent out the Media Release for this years World Day of Prayer.
They will be showing a taped service prepared by WICC (Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada)
at Turin on March 3, 2023 at 2 ;00 p.m.
A time of fellowship to follow. Everyone is welcome.
They will be showing a taped service prepared by WICC (Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada)
at Turin on March 3, 2023 at 2 ;00 p.m.
A time of fellowship to follow. Everyone is welcome.
At the January 2023 Official Board Meeting a motion was passed to make a donation
to each of the following food outreach programs:
Ridgetown Salvation Army Food Bank,
Blenheim Salvation Army Food Bank
Outreach for Hunger
Windsor Downtown Mission
St. Paul's-Victoria Avenue Pantry Program
Our pastoral charge is donating to each of these, and we encourage you, if you are able, to consider making
a personal contribution to help those less fortunate in our communities.
to each of the following food outreach programs:
Ridgetown Salvation Army Food Bank,
Blenheim Salvation Army Food Bank
Outreach for Hunger
Windsor Downtown Mission
St. Paul's-Victoria Avenue Pantry Program
Our pastoral charge is donating to each of these, and we encourage you, if you are able, to consider making
a personal contribution to help those less fortunate in our communities.
Planning for our New Minister
Anticipating the arrival of the Rev. Martin Mwale and his family,
the Transition / Welcoming committee has begun making plans.
Committee members include Cheryl Atkinson, Wayne & Carol Ann Balmer, Kate Lesy and Tyler Robertson from St. John’s,
Mary Hogg, Brenda Gardiner, Gary Eagleson, Chuck Guyitt and Fred & Betty Stirling from Turin,
and Moira Kerr, Sheila Satchell, Janet Johnson, Judy Houston and Chuck Scott from St. Paul’s.
The Mwales have completed Immigration Canada’s required biometric and medical testing
and we’re hoping that gets them close to the approval stage.
In preparation for their arrival and to make them feel as comfortable and welcome as possible when they arrive,
we’ve begun working with them to identify suitable housing.
We’re also hoping to provide some initial furnishings and house-hold equipment for them
and have had offers of a set of kitchen table and chairs, a bedroom suite, a couple of single beds, a microwave, etc.
We’ll be putting together a further list of needed items
and making that available to each of the congregations as soon as possible.
In the meantime, if you have any questions please speak to one of our committee members.
Anticipating the arrival of the Rev. Martin Mwale and his family,
the Transition / Welcoming committee has begun making plans.
Committee members include Cheryl Atkinson, Wayne & Carol Ann Balmer, Kate Lesy and Tyler Robertson from St. John’s,
Mary Hogg, Brenda Gardiner, Gary Eagleson, Chuck Guyitt and Fred & Betty Stirling from Turin,
and Moira Kerr, Sheila Satchell, Janet Johnson, Judy Houston and Chuck Scott from St. Paul’s.
The Mwales have completed Immigration Canada’s required biometric and medical testing
and we’re hoping that gets them close to the approval stage.
In preparation for their arrival and to make them feel as comfortable and welcome as possible when they arrive,
we’ve begun working with them to identify suitable housing.
We’re also hoping to provide some initial furnishings and house-hold equipment for them
and have had offers of a set of kitchen table and chairs, a bedroom suite, a couple of single beds, a microwave, etc.
We’ll be putting together a further list of needed items
and making that available to each of the congregations as soon as possible.
In the meantime, if you have any questions please speak to one of our committee members.
Rural United sends sympathy to the family of Louise Scott
who passed away on January 12, 2023
at the age of 93.
who passed away on January 12, 2023
at the age of 93.
The Pastoral Charge has approved the appointment of Rev. Martin Mwale
as our new congregational minister effective March 1, 2023.
Looing forward to this, we are creating a Transition/Welcoming Committee
to assist the family in getting settled here.
Read the minutes of the meeting here.
as our new congregational minister effective March 1, 2023.
Looing forward to this, we are creating a Transition/Welcoming Committee
to assist the family in getting settled here.
Read the minutes of the meeting here.
Making History: Installation of the 44th Moderator
Hundreds tuned in and gathered on Sunday, August 7, 2022 to watch the Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne installed as the 44th Moderator of The United Church of Canada.
It was a unique and historic day filled with joy, song, and moving reflection.
Moderator Lansdowne is the first Indigenous woman to lead The United Church of Canada.
Read the full news story.
In case you missed it, you can watch the full service on our YouTube channel.
It was a unique and historic day filled with joy, song, and moving reflection.
Moderator Lansdowne is the first Indigenous woman to lead The United Church of Canada.
Read the full news story.
In case you missed it, you can watch the full service on our YouTube channel.
The Search Committee to find a new Minister was formed after the annual meetings of the congregations.
Each congregation appointed two representatives along with the Chair of M&P and the Central Treasurer.
This committee has met every two weeks for the past several months.
Our profile is posted on ChurchHub and qualified candidates looking for a call/appointment
can post their information there as well.
The committee has been working diligently to find the person that the committee members feel
is the right fit for our pastoral charge.
This is a process, and the committee will advise when there is an update or a candidate for your consideration.
Each congregation appointed two representatives along with the Chair of M&P and the Central Treasurer.
This committee has met every two weeks for the past several months.
Our profile is posted on ChurchHub and qualified candidates looking for a call/appointment
can post their information there as well.
The committee has been working diligently to find the person that the committee members feel
is the right fit for our pastoral charge.
This is a process, and the committee will advise when there is an update or a candidate for your consideration.
Many new links have been put on the "Links" page
to e-newsletters put out by the United church.
to e-newsletters put out by the United church.
Ukraine
The invasion of Ukraine is costing precious lives and creating a humanitarian crisis as people flee to safety.
Over a million people, displaced from their homes, are seeking refuge in neighbouring countries.
Many have lost friends, loved ones, and property; struggle to meet their basic needs; and face an uncertain future.
United Church Mission & Service partners are responding to the rapidly unfolding crisis.
Please donate.
1. Ukrainian Appeal – on-line - visit our website
2. phone toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2738;
3. cheque to: The United Church of Canada,
Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response,
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 200,
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4;
or 4. a donation to your church indicating “Ukraine Appeal.”
The invasion of Ukraine is costing precious lives and creating a humanitarian crisis as people flee to safety.
Over a million people, displaced from their homes, are seeking refuge in neighbouring countries.
Many have lost friends, loved ones, and property; struggle to meet their basic needs; and face an uncertain future.
United Church Mission & Service partners are responding to the rapidly unfolding crisis.
Please donate.
1. Ukrainian Appeal – on-line - visit our website
2. phone toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2738;
3. cheque to: The United Church of Canada,
Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response,
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 200,
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4;
or 4. a donation to your church indicating “Ukraine Appeal.”
Hospital Visiting
Clergy are now allowed to visit.
If you are in hospital and wish a visit,
you have to ask your nurse to contact
Gabriella.
Clergy are now allowed to visit.
If you are in hospital and wish a visit,
you have to ask your nurse to contact
Gabriella.
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Facebook group for Antler River Watershed Regional Council
Check it out Antler River Watershed Regional Council.
This group is a place for members of the regional council to share ideas, to offer encouragement, to update one another with congregation events! Share your Good News! Let everyone know what your congregation is doing. Invite neighbours to plays, fundraisers, BBQs, bazaars and special worship services. Let everyone know what's working.
Check it out Antler River Watershed Regional Council.
This group is a place for members of the regional council to share ideas, to offer encouragement, to update one another with congregation events! Share your Good News! Let everyone know what your congregation is doing. Invite neighbours to plays, fundraisers, BBQs, bazaars and special worship services. Let everyone know what's working.
“KLUCK” - Kent Leaders of United Church Kommunities
This is a gathering of leaders - lay and clergy - that take a few hours to support one another,
to talk about what’s happening in the United Church and to share information.
They compare themselves to a bunch of hens and roosters in the barnyard sharing conversation,
so that everyone within Kent remains connected.
This is a gathering of leaders - lay and clergy - that take a few hours to support one another,
to talk about what’s happening in the United Church and to share information.
They compare themselves to a bunch of hens and roosters in the barnyard sharing conversation,
so that everyone within Kent remains connected.
See Faithful Footsteps for more information on police checks.