Men's Breakfast - Wednesday, May 5th, 7:00 am at CYO Hall (Catholic Church)

Church Cleanup - Tuesday, May 4th 7:00 pm

The annual church cleanup will take place on Tuesday, May 4th, beginning at 7:00 pm. Cleaning inside the church will include wiping down the pews, cleaning all the windows, polishing the 'holy hardware', etc. Outside work involves power raking the grass, brushing the walkways, litter pickup, and preparing the garden beds.

Men's Breakfast Group - Cookbook fundraiser for Braeburn Camp

The Men's Breakfast Group will publish a cookbook as a fundraiser for Braeburn Camp. It will be unique because, in addition to family favourites, and dishes you bring to the church potlucks, there will be recipes contributed by the men of the Men's Breakfast Group, and it will also feature recipes specific to Camp and Camping.

What we need now are your recipe contributions. Hardcopy recipe sheets are available on the table in the church narthex. You can also download recipe sheets by going to the Braeburn Camp page of this website. The deadline for recipe contributions is June 30th, but the sooner you get them in, the better. Any questions can be directed by email to braeburncookbook@gmail.com, or call Hank at 633-3881.

June 12th – "Spring Soul Cleaning"

The plan is to have a “Spring Soul Cleaning” retreat day at the church. A day of fun, collage making, conversation, inspiration and laughter. Lunch provided. PLEASE SAVE OLD MAGAZINES FOR US when you’re doing your spring cleaning.

GRADUATION

Who from our church family will be graduating from high school or college this year? We’d very much like to acknowledge them, but first we have to know who they are. Please let us know if you are aware of graduates. Thanks!

Confirmation Classes

At some point Bev would like to offer confirmation classes. This might also include baptism preparation (for adults or young people), people who are thinking of transferring membership from another denomination or simply people who would like a chance to talk about faith. We have no idea if there is interest, and if there is, when would be a good time?. Please talk to Bev about this. We would anticipate a six week series.

Early morning Bible Studies

Bev is open to changing the day from Tuesday if that’s better, but for now we’ll stay with Tuesdays at 7:15. We’ll also keep going with the Wednesday noon hour services of silence and readings. The Monday 5:15 Bible Study,however, will be discontinued.

Dessert Theatre

After church on April 11th all participants please plan to stay for a couple of hours and we’ll have our first complete read through. Bring a bag lunch. If you haven’t signed up for it but want in, that’s ok, come along we can use everyone. OUR PLAN IS TO PREPARE IT FOR PRESENTATION SEPTEMBER 11TH AND 18TH.

Movie Group - April 15th

We'll meet again Thursday evening, April 15th, 7:00 pm, at the home of Karen Walker and Wayne Tuck at 42 Bell Crescent. Karen will surprise us with a choice of film. You won't be disappointed!

Book Club - April 28th

Anyone is most welcome to join us, or simply to read along with us whether or not you attend meetings. This month’s book is Good to a Fault and we’ll meet to discuss it on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30. Wed, April 28th. At the church, in the upper room.

United Church Observer Survey

March 31st is the deadline to mail in the 2010 Observer's Survey. It tracks how lay people and ministers perceive issues related to the practice of ministry. If you don't receive the Observer, you may to online to www.ucobserver.org to complete the survey. Please consider taking a minute to do this.

Pancake Supper a Success!!

The pancake supper was a success. Mary Lou reports over 40 helpers in all, and that the amount raised was $1,442.05. The proceeds will go to Haiti relief. Thanks to everyone who helped.

Call for Proposals - Music & Training Fund

There is money available from the Herb and Dorreene Wahl Memorial Music and Training Fund. Two types of projects are eligible for funding: General Training and Music Training. Both need to show a benefit to Whitehorse United Church or its members.

If you have an idea which might be able to use this money please get in touch with Bev or the following people:

For General Training: Mark McCullough and/or Vanessa Thorson
For Music Training: Jennifer Moorlag, Sue Edelman, Derek Yap, or Carl Rumscheidt

$13,000 is available. Please start thinking about how we could use this money and run your ideas past these people.

An Application Form must be filled out for your proposal and can be dropped of at the Church Office.

Still looking for a Treasurer

The position of Treasurer is still open for someone who enjoys working with numbers and finances. If you have this skill set, please consider if this might be a place where you can put your faith into action in the life of our church. The Treasurer must be a member of the church.

Observer Magazine Subscriptions

Subscriptions are due for renewal by February 14th for the United Church Observer magazine. If you wish to renew your current subscription, or if you wish to begin a new one, you may include the annual subscription fee of $20 with your envelope offering (clearly marked), or contact Pat at the church office.

Joyful Noise needs help

Our Sunday School program, Joyful Noise, is looking for helpers. Even one Sunday would be helpful. There are several upcoming Sundays in which there are no leaders for the children K-2 and grade 3-5 .  Unfortunately, if we do not have a leader, the children will have to stay upstairs.  If you are able to help out please contact Kelly Pollard  at  333-0334. The curriculum being used is both helpful and complete.

We are also looking for folks who would like to share a specific skill or craft with the children, such as quilting, baking, carpentry, photography, etc., on a one-time basis. Contact Alison Farr-Furlong for details.

Haitian Disaster Relief Efforts

The United Church of Canada has today (January 14, 2010) issued a press release on the Church's participation in the disastrous situation resulting from the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The press release can be viewed by clicking here.

Dessert Theatre

Bev would like to do a DESSERT THEATRE in the spring. What is needed: adults who are interested in reading through a script to see if they might be interested in this project. Please meet after church Sunday Jan 10th – and we’ll see if this is something we can do.

Soup Kitchen

We are in need of soup for the soup kitchen. There are buckets at the church for you to use – please pick up a bucket (or two) and fill it up. Thanks so much.

Our church is responsible for soup kitchen at Sacred Heart Cathedral on the 2nd Sunday and 4th Saturday of every month. Again, another opportunity to put your faith into action. Please check the bulletin board in the Church narthex for details and team leaders.

Special Music during Worship Services

If you would like to share your gift of music with the congregation during worship, please speak to Barry. All musicians are welcome to share their gifts!

Scripture and Minute-for-Mission Readers

Please sign up on the back bulletin board - no experience necessary! Pat, our church administrator, will call with readings. There is also a special sign up sheet for young readers.

Social Justice Committee

We are collecting personal hygiene items, water bottles, backpacks, socks, mitts, gloves and hats for local Outreach programs. Collection bins are inside the front door of our church. Thanks!!