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Events Calendar
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19 May 2019
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 11: 1-18
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.Passages
Our sympathies are extended to Ian Livingstone and his family on the passing of Ian’s partner Jack McDowell.
Celebrations
Happy Anniversary to Heinz and Cindy Goetz, celebrating on May 24.Happy Birthday to Betty Clark, who celebrated May 3; to Heather Boroski and Kim Shaw, who both celebrated on April 18; to Carol Barrett, April 16; Grant McMillan, April 14; Lil Fijal and Barrie McPherson, who both celebrated on April 9; to Marie Anne Reeves, who celebrated April 1; and, to Wilma Fehr and Katelyn Dunn, who both celebrated on March 30.
News From The Pews
No Sunday School
Sunday School classes are in recess for May 19. Regular classes resume the following Sunday.* * * * *
Fundscrip Cards
May orders are due on the 12th, with pick-up on the 19th. 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.* * * * *
Meat Order Fundraiser
Order forms are available in the Narthex and must be placed by Sunday June 16. Pick-up will be in the afternoon of Thursday June 20, 2-4 pm. Call 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 or Betty Clark 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 Marc Whitehead,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
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Download the Spring edition of NKUC ‘s The Spirit newsletter.
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Hot Off The Presses
Download the February 2019 edition of the NKUC Spirit Newsletter and find out what we’ve been up to.
Cookies, Carols & Crowns
Rev. Marc will be on a post-Christmas break for Dec. 30 but we and the other area United Church congregations have been invited to attend a “Cookies, Carols & Crown” worship service (cookies, refreshments, lots of carol singing and some … Continue reading
Hot Off The Press — The Christmas Newsletter
See what we’ve been up to inside the Christmas 2018 Newsletter. Download it here.
Into The December Darkness
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B-Side Apostles Concert
Please join us on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. for a wonderful concert by the B-Side Apostles — the duo of Larry Updike and Eric Boorman. Larry Updike has been playing and singing country music all of his life. … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendar
The UCW of North Kildonan United Church invites everyone to their annual Christmas Bazaar to be held Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Featured will be home baking, crafts, deli items, kids touch ‘n take table, and … Continue reading
Pet Blessing Sunday — Everyone Is Welcome
On Saturday, September 29, we at North Kildonan United Church will be joining with animal lovers around the world in the annual practice of “Blessing the Animals.” Every year, “Blessing of the Animals” services occur in conjunction with World Animal Day, … Continue reading