THE SUNDAY NEWS
JANUARY 13, 2008
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ELORA BETHANY PASTORAL
CHARGE The United Church of
Canada PO Box 737, Elora,
ON N0B 1S0 — 519.846.0122 www.elorabethanyuc.org elorabethanyuc@bellnet.ca
Office Hours: Rev. Greg Smith-Young is usually in the
office on weekday mornings. Secretary Judy McMullan
is in the office Thursdays & Fridays from 9:30 to 4:00. |
Together in Christ
January 6 Washed Up Acts 10:34-48
January 13 Broken to Bless 2nd
Corithians 4:1-15
January 20 Gifted to Give 1st Samuel
16:1-13 (Holy Communion)
January 27 Carried
and Carrying Mark 2:1-12 (Phil
Irish leading)
February 3 Community in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22
Women’s Spiritual
Potluck The next
meeting will be held this Friday, January 18 at 7:00 pm at the home of Melanie
Anderson (846-0221). Bring a story, prayer, song or other source of inspiration
to share. Not sure what to bring? Join us and find what might nourish you
spiritually.
In January: Exploring A
Song of Faith. Nope, this is not a singing group. We won't even hum
(okay, maybe a little). A Song of Faith is the United Church of Canada's
new statement of faith. In January, Greg will be hosting a 6‑week long
opportunity to explore it together. We'll try to understand it, discuss it, and
look at how it might help us to better follow Jesus. Here's the info: Elora UC; Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30;
from Jan 14 to Feb 18.
Is God a Delusion?
A video presentation by Dr. Alister McGrath, a
theologian and biochemist, in which he engages the claim of Dr. Richard Dawkins
that God is a dangerous delusion. January
20 – 8:00 am
at Bethany (light breakfast included)
– 12:30 pm at Elora (bring a bag
lunch)
Elora Newsletter: If you
or your committee/group would like to share a story, an
update of what you have been working on, or some memorable photos for the
upcoming newsletter, then please submit them to mankenzie@sympatico.ca. or see me during the coffee hour. Copy deadline is Sunday,
January 20th, 2008. Thank-you, from Debbie MacKenzie.
NOW
HEAR THIS — Annual Congregational Meetings for both
our congregations are coming up, next month. Bethany’s meeting will be at 12:30 pm on Sunday, February 10. Please have your written reports into the
office as soon as they are ready. Final deadline: January 27. Elora’s meeting will be 12:30 pm on Sunday, February 24. Final deadline for
written reports: February 10.
2008 Weekly Offering Envelopes for those at Elora
are now ready in the upper lobby. Please look for yours to take home. If you
would like to have envelopes or be on PAR (pre-authorized remittances from your
bank account) talk to Judy in the office or Kim Saunders, our treasurer.
Nametags We will be ordering nametags for Elora congregants this
week. If you would like to get a nametag or you have lost yours (or the back
piece) please speak to Judy in the office.
The Book Study Group will meet January 27th, in the home of
Arlene Callaghan, (15 Pattison Pl. Fergus)
between 7:00 and 9:00 PM. Arlene (787-2085) can give helpful directions to her
new home. The group will be discussing the Epilogue of "Jesus, Uncovering the Life , Teachings, and Relevance of a
Religious Revolutionary" by Marcus J. Borg. In February, the Book Study
Group will begin studying Bill Phipps' book, "Cause for Hope".
Everyone is welcome to be a part of the study group which meets once a month If you are interested in purchasing a copy of Phipps'
book for $22.85, which is a discounted price, contact John Markvart. (846 8678)
Events This Week – January 13 to 20 |
Today:
after worship Elora Junior Choir rehearsal
7:00 pm Youth
Group (both) Parent Info Night
Monday: 1:00 pm Elora
Quilters in the Bissell Room
7:00 pm Song
of Faith first meeting
Tuesday: 7:30 pm Bethany
Session & Stewards
Wednesday: 6:45
pm Elora Inviting & Welcoming
Team
Thursday: 1:30
pm Elora UCW some of the history of Elora United Church
6:30
pm Elora Junior Choir rehearsal
7:00
pm Elora Senior Choir rehearsal
8:15 pm Praise
Team
Sunday: 8:00
am & 12:30 pm Video: Is God a
Delusion? Followed by discussion
at worship Communion
7:00
pm High School Youth meet making plans for
winter retreat
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Coming Up |
Tuesday,
Jan 22 8:00 pm Friendship Club
Feb 1-3 Youth
group retreat at Camp Ganadaoweh
~~~~~~~ Generosity brings honour to the giver as well as to the recipient. ~~~~~~~
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Conference and Education Centre www.fiveoaks.on.ca |