August Newsletter
Our new church season will begin in September — our Sunday School, Youth Group, Men’s Group, United Church Women, and other activities. Download the latest edition of the NKUC Spirit newsletter to see what we’ve been up to.
West Broadway Community Ministry is in need of groceries to stock their emergency Food Pantry.
All members of North Kildonan United Church congregation are cordially invited to an English “ultimate” tea to honour our beloved Rev. Marc as he prepares for his departure as our spiritual leader.
North Kildonan United Church is having a Garage Sale –
NKUC is supporting Operation Ezra, a joint collaboration of Jewish and Christian groups, and the only organized Yazidi rescue effort in North America. We’re also doing a food drive.
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Events Calendar
August 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Scripture Readings
25 August 2019
11th Sunday after PentecostHosea 1: 2-10
Acknowledging Traditional Indigenous Territory & Metis Homeland
We acknowledge that long before settlers from other lands came to the territory where today we gather to worship, the people of Canada’s First Nations held this place as a sacred trust. Under the terms of Treaty One, we now share the responsibility of caring for the earth, and sky and water where, along with the Metis people of Manitoba, we pledge to create a sacred space of welcome where all might find a home.Celebrations
Happy Anniversary to Bill and Diane McDonald, celebrating on August 26; to John and Tammy Harper, celebrating August 28; to Bea and Ron Hutchinson, and to Teresa and Kris Richardson, who celebrated on August 3; and to Dorothy and Bob Franklin, who celebrated July 29.
Happy Birthday to Sylvia Banfield, celebrating on August 26; to Barb Welton, celebrating August 27; to John Harper, who celebrated August 17; and, to Kris Richardson, August 12.
News From The Pews
Fundscrip Cards
September orders are due on the 8th, with pick-up on the 15th. Fundscrip has added new stores - Tim Hortons, Wendy's, The Canadian Brew House, Amazon.ca, David’s Tea, Molly Maid, plus there are many more. Now is the time to order your gift cards. A Fundscrip order form is available for download here* * * * *
Fall Meat Fund Raiser
Orders are due Sept. 22, with pick-up Friday, Sept. 27, from 3-4:30 pm. See Barrie or Marvelle if you have any questions.* * * * *
Do You Have Some Free Time On Sunday Afternoons
Concordia Place is looking for volunteers who are able to porter residents to chapel services on Sunday afternoons. The time commitment is 1:30 – 3 p.m. Please call Melanie Clarke at 204-661-7292 if you can help.* * * * *
Knitters Wanted
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is looking for some extra help from the congregation in making prayer shawls. If you love to knit and crochet or if you want to take up these crafts - we have wool available and a few knitting needles. Please contact Peggy Latimer for more information.* * * * *
Caring & Sharing
Our Intercessory Prayer Group meets every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. New participants are always welcome. Please contact Betty Hamilton or Barb Wiebe for more info.* * * * *
Sunday Bulletin Sponsorship
We've initiated a new Mission & Service Fund campaign -- Contribute a Sunday bulletin cover – cost per Sunday is $7. Please sign the sheet posted on the bulletin board if you wish to support this initiative.* * * * *
Help Yourself
Pocket Prayer Shawls are available to the congregation. They are on the table at the rear of the Sanctuary. Please feel free to take one to share with others.* * * * *
Room Rentals Available
North Kildonan United has several meeting rooms available for rent, on a one-time or regular basis. The Sanctuary is also available for rent. For details please contact Barb Wiebe, 204-667-7408, or e-mail, nkuc@mymts.net* * * * *
Pastoral Care
If you know of any one who would benefit from Pastoral Care Service, please call Marvelle McPherson (204-663-6744) or Betty Hamilton (204-669-3500), or any other member of the Pastoral Care committee.* * * * *
Share Your Story
The NKUC web page would like to be a forum where members of the congregation can share stories with each other about their faith and a personal or spiritual experience. Our Webmaster, Aldo Santin, is prepared to help with editing and writing suggestions. Contact him with a submission at: nkucwebmaster@mymts.net* * * * *
Red River Co-Op
North Kildonan United Church has obtained a membership at Red River Co-op.
If you purchase gas at any of the Co-op service stations in the city and quote the following number -- 0323630 -- the dividends will be directed to the church, giving NKUC the revenue at the end of the year.* * * * *
Legacy Giving
At the 2010 annual meeting the congregation approved the creation of a Legacy Fund -- an alternative method of financially contributing to NKUC in addition to our weekly givings. However, the committee that oversees the fund has received few inquiries about how this works. We encourage you to look up the Legacy Giving page, located under the Programs button found in the black bar underneath the banner.* * * * *
Prayer Shawl
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry provides prayer shawls and pocket prayer squares to members of our congregation to give to those who need comfort and support for whatever reasons. They are made by ladies in our congregation with love, laughter and filled with prayers from our people. They are free to all. We do accept donations to help cover the cost of the wool. Please contact Peggy Latimer or ask anyone at church for assistance.* * * * *
Board Minutes Now Posted
A policy change adopted by General Council directs all congregations to post minutes of Unified Board meetings on their websites. The policy change went into effect for United Church congregations in mid-September 2016 and, as a result, NKUC is resuming the practice of posting these minutes. The minutes can be found by moving your cursor to the ABOUT button and then scrolling down and clicking on BOARD MINUTES or Click Here.Questions or Comments about our Web page?
Contact the Webmaster, nkucwebmaster@mymts.net