Author Archive: Laura

Notes on the Notes – January 3, 2021

Epiphany This week’s music: “A Light is Gleaming”  (VU #82) “A light is gleaming,Spreading its arms throughout the night,Living in the light.Come share its gladness,God’s radiant love is burning bright,Living in the light. When light comes pouring into the darkest place,It hurts our eyes to see the glow.Sometimes a word of hope reminds us of […]

Bulletin – January 3, 2021

Epiphany / Communion Approach Lighting the Christ Candle As we light this candle this day we do so as a symbol of your light among us. So, as we light this candle, we hope to feel your glorious presence with us as we wait for your appearing. As we light this candle, we remember your […]

Home for the Holidays Video

In case you missed it, here is our “Home for the Holidays” video! Thank you to everyone who sent in photos!

Christmas Message from the United Church of Canada Moderator

Notes on the Notes – December 27, 2020

Decorations and Traditions This week’s music: “Joy is Now in Every Place” (VU #45) “Joy is now in every place,Christmas lightens every face;Now be with us, in your grace,O hear us, bless us, holy Jesus. May the star that shone that night,Making your poor stable bright,Fill our hearts with love and light,O hear us, bless […]

Bulletin – December 27, 2020

First Sunday of Christmas Approach Lighting the Christ Candle O come, O come Emmanuel, in the glow of this candle we feel your presence. God be with us. Come into our brokenness; Come into our joy. Come into our captivity; Come into our freedom. Come into our fear; Come into our compassion. Be present with […]

Christmas Eve Service – December 24, 2020

Leading worship are: Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Myrna Hagues, Laura Steidl, Gloria Saindon, Sarah Closen Praise Singers: Julia Bateman, Trista Closen, Courtney Maertens Special thanks to: Bob & Dorothy Galston (Winnipeg), Don Saindon (Churchill) Link to the Christmas Eve bulletin Link to Notes on the Notes Nativity Story for Children by Patrick: “The Magical Christmas Horse” […]

Bulletin – December 24, 2020

Lessons, Carols, and Communion Time for the Young Ones – Setting the Scene Lighting the Candles The time has come. After all our preparations Christmas is finally here. For the last four Sundays we have lit candles to remind us of what it means to prepare for Christmas. These candles have reminded us to remember […]