St. Paul's-Victoria Avenue U.C. News
Here is Rev. Martin's sermon given on Sunday, April 7.
The UCW has made the difficult decision to cancel the rhubarb pie project this spring
because no one volunteered to head up the committee.
Apple pies will still be made in the fall.
because no one volunteered to head up the committee.
Apple pies will still be made in the fall.
On Monday, May 6, the Affirm Committee is hosting a Taco dinner at Bill's Place.
Anne Gibson is coordinating this event.
The meal will consist of soft and hard tacos with all the fixings, and ice cream for dessert.
. If you would like to volunteer to help, or if you would like to provide ingredients for the meal,
sign up sheets can be found on the refreshment table.
Anne Gibson is coordinating this event.
The meal will consist of soft and hard tacos with all the fixings, and ice cream for dessert.
. If you would like to volunteer to help, or if you would like to provide ingredients for the meal,
sign up sheets can be found on the refreshment table.
St. Paul’s-Victoria Avenue UCW is collecting lunch items for R.O.C.K. Missions. (fruit cups, pudding cups, granola bars, etc.) Please leave donations in the wooden box in the entry. |
A team has been entered for the
Hike for Hospice. The name is “St Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United Church”. If you would like to join the team please let Gail know. The race is on Sunday, May 5. A sheet for donations will be on the refreshment table next week. |
The Pantry Program is in need of
500 g plastic containers in which you purchase sour cream, margarine, etc. Please leave them in the box in the entryway . |
A huge assortment of pies was available on P.I.E. Day.
Officially, March 14 (3.14) is National Affirming Day,
a day to celebrate Public, Intentional and Explicit inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ People.
Thanks to all who baked and donated them.
$385 was raised for Bill's Place.
Officially, March 14 (3.14) is National Affirming Day,
a day to celebrate Public, Intentional and Explicit inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ People.
Thanks to all who baked and donated them.
$385 was raised for Bill's Place.
We've begun updating our church directory with current contact information.
Please let Sheila Satchell know if your information has changed.
All this work is in preparation for a new photo directory in the spring of 2024.
Pictures are being taken at St Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United Church
Tuesday, April 2
Monday, April 8
Tuesday, April 9, is Catch Up Day for Rural United Church Pastoral Charge
at St Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United Church.
If you have any interesting photos of our church or church life activities OR would like to help,
please contact Sheila.
Please let Sheila Satchell know if your information has changed.
All this work is in preparation for a new photo directory in the spring of 2024.
Pictures are being taken at St Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United Church
Tuesday, April 2
Monday, April 8
Tuesday, April 9, is Catch Up Day for Rural United Church Pastoral Charge
at St Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United Church.
If you have any interesting photos of our church or church life activities OR would like to help,
please contact Sheila.
If you are interested in confirmation classes, please speak
to Rev. Martin or Sharon Lesy.
to Rev. Martin or Sharon Lesy.
Sunday, January 21, 2024
The covenanting service for Rev. Martin was held at Turin in the afternoon.
Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu was the guest minister.
Born and educated in Zambia, Ireland and South Africa, and presently residing in Toronto,
he is currently serving as a Global Program Coordinator for global partnerships in the Church and Mission Unit
responsible for the Philippines, India, Angola, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Besides the members of his own communities of faith,
many friends from area churches were in attendance to wish Rev. Martin well on his new journey.
The covenanting service for Rev. Martin was held at Turin in the afternoon.
Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu was the guest minister.
Born and educated in Zambia, Ireland and South Africa, and presently residing in Toronto,
he is currently serving as a Global Program Coordinator for global partnerships in the Church and Mission Unit
responsible for the Philippines, India, Angola, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Besides the members of his own communities of faith,
many friends from area churches were in attendance to wish Rev. Martin well on his new journey.
The last service of 2023.
What will 2024 bring?
What will 2024 bring?
Rev. Martin was busy on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
It was our Christmas service, the fourth Sunday of Advent and he served communion.
It was our Christmas service, the fourth Sunday of Advent and he served communion.
From the Board of Stewards, December 13, 2023
Season’s Greetings to Congregation Members:
Over the past two weeks or so our St. Paul’s-Victoria Avenue Church has seen three significant projects completed by the Board of Stewards.
The long overdue brick and foundation pointing at the main entrance was done late last week by a contractor. Take a close look and note there were upwards to 12-14 repurposed bricks used and mortared in. You can see the still damp mortar. Also the stones along the foundation.
The back entrance to the basement and the bathroom structures have had brown steel siding installed as well as a new door and casement, flashing, window and eavestroughs.
The Christmas star on the roof now has a new string of led lighting now fully operational. It complements the lighting installed on the cedar trees around the perimeter of the building.
This past year the Congregation has purchased technology to broadcast our church services via Zoom which Rev. Mwale really does appreciate. The challenge is the ‘running of the equipment’ by at least one person. So far we have only two people to do so and we need more on the roster. Please get in touch with the Stewards or the Session members on volunteering or suggesting persons to do so.
Since late November in the main entrance has been placed the United Church PAR Authorization Forms for new PAR donors https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/get-involved/ways-give/giving-monthly-through-par as well as the form to make adjustments for those already on. Of course we always have the ‘envelopes’ available to make our contributions for ‘Local’, ‘Mission & Service’ and ‘Other’.
Please reflect on your element of support towards your Community of Faith and those who are helped through Mission and Service.
Best of the Season to You!
Over the past two weeks or so our St. Paul’s-Victoria Avenue Church has seen three significant projects completed by the Board of Stewards.
The long overdue brick and foundation pointing at the main entrance was done late last week by a contractor. Take a close look and note there were upwards to 12-14 repurposed bricks used and mortared in. You can see the still damp mortar. Also the stones along the foundation.
The back entrance to the basement and the bathroom structures have had brown steel siding installed as well as a new door and casement, flashing, window and eavestroughs.
The Christmas star on the roof now has a new string of led lighting now fully operational. It complements the lighting installed on the cedar trees around the perimeter of the building.
This past year the Congregation has purchased technology to broadcast our church services via Zoom which Rev. Mwale really does appreciate. The challenge is the ‘running of the equipment’ by at least one person. So far we have only two people to do so and we need more on the roster. Please get in touch with the Stewards or the Session members on volunteering or suggesting persons to do so.
Since late November in the main entrance has been placed the United Church PAR Authorization Forms for new PAR donors https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/get-involved/ways-give/giving-monthly-through-par as well as the form to make adjustments for those already on. Of course we always have the ‘envelopes’ available to make our contributions for ‘Local’, ‘Mission & Service’ and ‘Other’.
Please reflect on your element of support towards your Community of Faith and those who are helped through Mission and Service.
Best of the Season to You!
The Affirm Committee hosted a Holiday Meal at Bill’s Place!
The meal took place on December 28 at 5:30pm.
This Christmas dinner with all the trimmings gave 2SLGBTQIA2 folks in our community
the opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal with their chosen family.
Anne Gibson coordinated this event with help from folks from the church.
The meal took place on December 28 at 5:30pm.
This Christmas dinner with all the trimmings gave 2SLGBTQIA2 folks in our community
the opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal with their chosen family.
Anne Gibson coordinated this event with help from folks from the church.
What a fun way to spend three mornings - making 600 apple pies.
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped.
We support -
U.C. Mission & Service
Kenesserie Camp
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Outreach for Hunger
Chatham Goodfellows
Salvation Army
Pantry Program
C-K Hospice
SW Ontario Gleaners
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Haven
R.O.C.K. Missions
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped.
We support -
U.C. Mission & Service
Kenesserie Camp
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Outreach for Hunger
Chatham Goodfellows
Salvation Army
Pantry Program
C-K Hospice
SW Ontario Gleaners
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Haven
R.O.C.K. Missions
Some good news from St. Paul’s/Vic Ave Syrian family.
Mohammad Oklah passed his Canadian Citizenship exam,
Malak started high school and Thabit started JK.
Mohammad Oklah passed his Canadian Citizenship exam,
Malak started high school and Thabit started JK.
The St. Paul's-Victoria Avenue church family sends condolances to the family of Larry Beck
who passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 73.
who passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 73.
The Cloverbuds 4-H Club is meeting at St. Paul's-Victoria Avenue church.
At the meeting on Saturday, March 25, 2023, the 20 members attending recited the 4-H pledge:
I pledge
My head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service,
My health to better living,
For my club, my community,
my country, and my world.
Their motto is: "Learn to do by Doing".
They wrote a Code of Conduct and signed their names to the document
as a promise to uphold the code during their meetings.
At the meeting on Saturday, March 25, 2023, the 20 members attending recited the 4-H pledge:
I pledge
My head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service,
My health to better living,
For my club, my community,
my country, and my world.
Their motto is: "Learn to do by Doing".
They wrote a Code of Conduct and signed their names to the document
as a promise to uphold the code during their meetings.
If you are wondering if your pantry donations are being put to good use, YES, THEY ARE.
Here are some pictures from last week's pantry program. Items are not the same every week but it gives you an idea.
People can chose two proteins. One small bag of milk is one protein and, if they choose that,
they can have one other item from proteins.
They also have the choice of a roll of toilet paper or a box of Kleenex each week.
At the personal hygiene stop, they have one choice of
deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, or sanitary pads every week.
One week they can get coffee, tea, or sugar, etc., and dish or laundry soap the other week.
Then they have two choices from the fruits and vegetables table.
The people can also get a $25 shopping card every two months.
Your donations to this outreach are used wisely and are much appreciated.
Here are some pictures from last week's pantry program. Items are not the same every week but it gives you an idea.
People can chose two proteins. One small bag of milk is one protein and, if they choose that,
they can have one other item from proteins.
They also have the choice of a roll of toilet paper or a box of Kleenex each week.
At the personal hygiene stop, they have one choice of
deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, or sanitary pads every week.
One week they can get coffee, tea, or sugar, etc., and dish or laundry soap the other week.
Then they have two choices from the fruits and vegetables table.
The people can also get a $25 shopping card every two months.
Your donations to this outreach are used wisely and are much appreciated.
The amalgamation service for St. Paul's and Victoria Avenue took place on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
Carolyn was housecleaning and found these old pictures taken when we had dark hair.
Please save -
- eye glasses (Darrel Stewart) - dry, clean outer milk bags (Sharon Ball) - pop cans (transfer station or Masonic Temple) - used batteries (Battery Boy) |
Currently at St. Paul’s we have monthly cards being sent to
12 students, 11 shut-ins and “Any Canadian Soldier”. If you know of anyone that you think should be added to our list please contact Martha Marshall and they can be added. “A quick little note can go a long way to brightening someone’s day”. |
FundScrip forms for Turin U.C. and
St. Paul's U.C.
St. Paul's U.C.