Author Archive: Laura

Notes on the Notes – September 8, 2024

First Sunday in the Season of Creation Welcome Sunday This week’s music:  “Come In, Come in and Sit Down” (VU #395) “Come in, come in and sit down, You are a part of the family. We are lost and we are found, And we are a part of the family. You know the reason why you […]

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Back to School Prayers

As we start the new school year: A Prayer for Students and Teachers As a new school year begins, we offer this prayer for students and teachers to use as they enter into the adventure of learning together: Loving God, Wise God, remind me that you are with me as I return to school. Give […]

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A Time Called… Creation Time

Creation Time (also called The Season of Creation) falls within the season of Pentecost. In the United Church it begins the Sunday after Labour Day and continues through Thanksgiving Sunday. It is a chance to celebrate what it means to be Church against the real, urgent and increasing threat of climate and other environmental crises. […]

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Worship Service – September 1, 2024

15th Sunday after Pentecost Thank you to all in leadership this week: Pulpit Supply – Rev. Patricia Baker Liturgist –  June Kaan Music Leadership – Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues and the WPUC Pop-up Choir Live Stream – Doug Waldron Click below for a recording of this week’s service: See the bulletin by clicking here: Bulletin – […]

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Notes on the Notes – September 1, 2024

This week’s music: “I Sing the Mighty Power” (VU #231) “I sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at God’s command and all the stars […]

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Worship Service – August 25, 2024

14th Sunday after Pentecost Thank you to all in leadership this week: Pulpit Supply – Millie Lewis Liturgist –  June Kaan Music Leadership – Laura Steidl and the WPUC Pop-up Choir Live Stream – Doug Waldron Click below for a recording of this week’s service: See the bulletin by clicking here: Bulletin – August 25, 2024 […]

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Notes on the Notes – August 25, 2024

This week’s music:  “Creator God, You Gave Us Life” (MV #27) “Creator God, you gave us life, your image formed within our souls, Yet through the mist of time and space, we search for that which makes us whole. In every flower and every tree, we see your great diversity, Yet greater still we see your […]

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Worship Service – August 18, 2024

13th Sunday after Pentecost Communion Thank you to all in leadership this week: Pulpit Supply – Rev. Dawn Ballantine-Dickson Liturgist –  Gwen Polak Music Leadership – Laura Steidl and the WPUC Pop-up Choir Live Stream – Doug Waldron Click below for a recording of this week’s service: See the bulletin by clicking here: Bulletin – August […]

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Notes on the Notes – August 18, 2024

This week’s music:  “Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet” (VU #245) “Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet, Praise the Lord with the harp and lute, Praise the Lord with the gentle-sounding flute Praise the Lord in the field and forest, Praise the Lord in the city square, Praise the Lord anytime and […]

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Faith in Action – August 2024

Current Needs: Livestream Team – We are looking for another 2-3 people to add to our livestream team.  Interested people will learn how to use the technology to stream the worship service on Sunday mornings.  It is fairly straight-forward and all training/support will be provided!  This is an important outreach of our church as the service […]

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Worship Service – August 11, 2024

12th Sunday after Pentecost Thank you to all in leadership this week: Pulpit Supply – Rev. Patricia Baker Liturgist –  Dorothy Read Music Leadership – Jam Calvez and Laura Steidl Live Stream – Doug Waldron Click below for a recording of this week’s service: See the bulletin by clicking here: Bulletin – August 11, 2024 To […]

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Notes on the Notes – August 11, 2024

This week’s music:  “As the Deer” “As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you; You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship you. You alone are my strength, my shield, To you alone may my spirit yield; You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to […]

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Worship Service – August 4, 2024

11th Sunday after Pentecost Thank you to all in leadership this week: Pulpit Supply – Millie Lewis Liturgist –  Alana Davis Music Leadership – Laura Steidl, and the Harmony Singers (Amber, Courtney and Jam) Live Stream – Doug Waldron Click below for a recording of this week’s service: See the bulletin by clicking here: Bulletin – […]

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Notes on the Notes – August 4, 2024

This week’s music:  “How Great Thou Art” (VU #238) “O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, Consider all the works Thy hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How […]

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Garden Tour 2024!

Thank you to everyone who sent in photos for our 2024 Virtual Garden Tour!  Relax & enjoy! To see previous Garden Tours, please visit:  WPUC Garden Tour Playlist  and choose videos from the list on the right side of the screen.

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