Author Archive: Laura

United Church Statement on Christchurch

To read the statement on the violence in Christchurch, go to: https://www.united-church.ca/news/united-church-condemns-mosque-attacks-new-zealand For a prayer from Moderator Richard Bott, go to: https://www.united-church.ca/prayers/counter-terror-gods-peace

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Notes on the Notes – March 17, 2019

Second Sunday of Lent Baptism Today, Tomorrow and the Next Day This week’s scripture readings: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18           Psalm 27          Luke 13:31-35 This week’s music: “Be Still and Know” “Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God.” As we […]

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Announcements – March 17, 2019

THE LIFE & WORK OF WPUC March 17th – March 24th Sunday 10:00 a.m. Joyful Noise practice 10:30 a.m. Worship (Lent 2 and Baptism) 12:00 noon Annual Congregational Meeting Monday 1:00 p.m. UCW Unit #5 6:15 p.m. Sparks & Brownies Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Art Group Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Tot Time Thursday 9:30 a.m. Study Group […]

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Lenten Challenge – Week 1 – Give

One time, when a young man asked Jesus how he could come closer to God, Jesus said: “Give what you have to those who have less, and come follow me.” This week, consider giving food to our church food bank, or donations for West Broadway Community Ministry or The Bear Clan.  Items can be dropped […]

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Climate Change

Caring for God’s gift of Creation is a spiritual commitment. To learn about what the United Church has to say go to: https://www.united-church.ca/social-action/justice-initiatives/climate-change To learn more about the Student Strike for Climate Action on Friday, March 15 @ 1 p.m. go to: https://www.mbenergyjustice.org/climatestrike0111 To learn about Earth Hour, taking place on Saturday, March 30, go […]

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Announcements – March 10, 2019

THE LIFE & WORK OF WPUC March 10th – March 17th Sunday Used book sale 10:30 a.m. – Worship service (Lent 1) Monday 6:15 p.m. – Sparks and Brownies 6:30 p.m. – Worship Council 7:00 p.m. – UCW Executive Meeting Tuesday 1:00 p.m. – Art Group Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – Tot Time Thursday 9:30 a.m. […]

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Notes on the Notes – March 10, 2019

First Sunday of Lent Wandering in the Wilderness This week’s scripture readings:     Deuteronomy 26:1-11       Psalm 91: 1:1-2, 9-16       Luke 4:1-13 This week’s music: “Be Still and Know” “Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God.” In response to […]

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Bulletin – March 10, 2019

Lent 1 “Be still and know that I am God!” Approach Singing Bowl Candle Liturgy Sung Response:         Be still and know that I am God (3x) Call to Worship One:    We are gathered here on the first Sunday of Lent. All:      It is a season of mystery. One:    It marks the time […]

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Notes on the Notes – March 6, 2019

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 58:1-12       Psalm 51:1-17     2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Service Music:  “Be Still and Know” “Be still and know that I am God, Be still and know that I am God, Be still and know that I am God.” During the season of Lent, this contemplative refrain will give us the opportunity to center […]

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Join the Choir for Lent & Easter!

This year, add another dimension to your Lenten worship by singing with the Worship Choir! We are starting to prepare the music for the Sundays of Lent to support our Lenten theme of “Be Still and Know that I Am God.” The Worship Choir will also be singing on Good Friday (April 19) and Easter […]

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Notes on the Notes – March 3, 2019

Transfiguration Sunday – Changed by Hope This week’s scripture readings: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2           Luke 9:28-36, (37-43) This week’s music: “Jesus Bids Us Shine” (VU #585) Jesus bids us shine with a pure, clear light, Like a little candle burning in the night. In this world is darkness, so let us shine, You in your small […]

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