August Celebrations
WHAT'S HAPPENING
August 31, 2008
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August Celebrations |
Birthdays:
Richard
Toynbee August
2nd
Dick Miller
August 4th
Alan & Ron Dennis August
20th
Elsie Cunningham Brown August 22nd
Shirley Bunyan
August 31st
Anniversaries:
Elsie
& Jon Brown August
13th (4th)
Mary & Ian Fraser
August 22nd (49th)
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The
latest edition of Mandate, the
United Church of Canada's Mission Magazine, is available in the entranceway. |
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Our Tuesday
Market booth continues to be a success on many levels. First, we are
doing really well at raising funds. But beyond that, the market itself is
growing in popularity in our community and we are an integral part of that.
A huge thank you to all who have participated thus far in helping with the
tasks. We look forward to
involving more of our church folks, so please let Debra Olson know if you
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morning set up &/or coffee preparation
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morning shift in the booth
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afternoon shift in the booth
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clean-up & end of day tally
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bring some pies, squares, cookies or muffins
· - bring plants or flowers
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Salt Spring’s first ever Pride Parade begins at noon on Saturday, September 6th, weaving its way around the streets of Ganges. Come watch from the sidelines, or join in and march. If you would like to march with your organization/ group meet at 11:00 am at Mahon Hall. For more info please contact Karen at 653-0035. |
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Next Sunday, September 7th we will be celebrating Holy Communion by Intinction. |
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Regular
Loonie Bridge resumes Thursday, September 11th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm in the
lower hall. There will be bridge every other week throughout the fall. Cost
is $4.00. Call Mary Fraser, 537-9849, to sign up. |
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Lake Cowichan Pastoral
Charge will be celebrating an Anniversary
Sunday on September 14th during their 10:30 worship service. There will be a
Potluck luncheon with opportunities to view our history display and visit
with old friends. This is a multiple anniversary: |
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70 years since Youbou Community Church was built (one of the 6 points); and,
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50 years since the first United Church was built in “The Foot” (the early
name of the town of Lake Cowichan).
We
welcome all friends of Lake Cowichan Pastoral Charge to join us!
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Please mark Saturday, September 27th, for a major Emerging
Spirit Learning Event, |
9:30 am to 3:45 pm at First†Metropolitan United Church. Titled
“Living the Hope,” this event is intended for all congregations of Victoria
Presbytery. Details to follow shortly.
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Epiphany Explorations 2009:
A Symposium Offering Rich Resources
for Ministry and Lay Leadership, will take place January 22nd to 26th,
2009 at First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., Victoria. Cost:
$225 before November 30, 2008, $265 thereafter. |
Join
us for five days of spiritual nurture, continuing education and music with
internationally recognized speakers Stephen Lewis, Rita Nakashima Brock, Tom
Long, Marty Haugen, Raheel Raza, Nancy Reeves and others. Also featured are Ted
Hughes (chief adjudicator for native residential school claims), Mary Ellen
Turpel Lafond (BC’s Representative for Children and Youth) and Nella and Alex
Nelson, well-known for their work with First Nations students and athletes.
For
more information or to register, visit the First Metropolitan United Church
website: www.firstmetvictoria.com/epiphany.
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Victoria June Watt
(nee Lines) born in Windsor, Ontario on November 29, 1926 passed away
peacefully on August 19, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband of 57
years, Dr. W. Donald Watt, her 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 younger
sisters. She married Don in 1951. They began their long careers serving on
the Board of Home Missions (United Church of Canada) in 1952 in isolated
Northern communities including Queen Charlotte City, Bella Coola, Bella
Bella and Hazelton. June assisted her husband in the hospitals on a
volunteer basis whenever called upon and was also involved in community
public health teaching. They were relocated to Vancouver in 1964. |
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