Author Archive: Laura
A Prayer for All Those Being Affected by Extreme Weather Events
Great Creator, Nature is a powerful force of both creation and destruction that we can neither control nor tame. As the lush lands of the Caribbean and Florida prepare for Irma, a hurricane of unknown strength and size, and as we still weep with those recently affected by other extreme weather systems in Nepal, India, […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – September 10, 2017
This week’s theme: All you need is love! This week’s scripture readings: Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 This week’s music: “This is the Day” (MV #122) “This is the day that God has made; We will rejoice and be glad! Singing hallelu! Singing hallelu! Singing hallelu! We will rejoice and be glad! Voici le jour que […]
Continue ReadingWelcome Back Lunch!
Please join us this Sunday (September 10th) after worship for our WELCOME BACK LUNCHEON! There will be hamburgers, fresh garden vegetables, coleslaw, refreshments, ice cream and cupcakes! Cost: Adults $5, Children (12 and under) $2. A great chance to visit, catch-up or meet some new people!
Continue ReadingHurricane Relief
The United Church of Canada is accepting donations for Hurricane Irma relief. Please click the link below to connect to the website for the United Church of Canada: http://www.united-church.ca/hurricane-irma
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Notes on the Notes – September 3, 2017
This week’s theme: Who are We? This week’s scripture readings: Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 This week’s music: “Praise with Joy the World’s Creator” (VU #312) This new text in praise of the Trinity was written for an anniversary conference of the World Student Christian Federation held at Edinburgh in 1985 by the Iona Community. It […]
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One Step at a Time!
Have you noticed something different as you walk up to our church? At our spring retreat, members of the official board discussed a vision of making our building more welcoming. We take pride in having a church that is a place of welcome for everyone, and what better way to share this than by having […]
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WPUC Music Programs are Starting Soon!
WPUC has music programs for all ages! THE WORSHIP CHOIR – Do you enjoy singing and want to have “faith-ful fun” with a great group of people who share your love of music? Our youth and adult choir, under the direction of Laura Steidl, practices on Thursday evenings and leads the music in worship each […]
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It’s Back to School Time!
At WPUC we are once again collecting NEW/UNUSED school supplies for students who need a little extra help as they head back to school! The list of school supplies we are looking for: Schools Top 10 Donation List Duotangs – 3 prong Packages of looseleaf Pencils Student scissors Crayola crayons Crayola markers – thick […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – August 27, 2017
This week’s theme: Truth and Power This week’s music: “Teach Me, God, to Wonder”(VU #299) “Teach me, God, to wonder, teach me, God, to see; Let your world of beauty capture me. Let me, God, be open, let me loving be; Let your world of people speak to me. Let me, God, be ready, let […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – August 20, 2017
This week’s music: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (VU #326) “O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, the triumphs of God’s grace. Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; ‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ’tis life […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – August 6, 2017
This week’s theme: What is enough? This Week’s Scripture Readings: Isaiah 55:1-5 – come to the waters all those who are thirsty Matthew 14-13:21 – Loaves and fishes This Week’s Music: “Come, Just as You Are” “Come just as you are, Hear the Spirit call. Call just as you are – Come and see, come, […]
Continue ReadingPrayer for all impacted by wild fires in British Columbia
God of Creation, We live in a world where both beauty and danger surround us. Receive our prayers for those impacted by, and living in fear of, the wildfires across the interior of British Columbia: for all who cannot find adequate food, safety, or shelter… for all who have lost their […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – June 25, 2017
This week’s theme: Growing Up This week’s scripture readings: Jeremiah 20: 7-13 Romans 6: 1b-11 Matthew 10: 24-31 This week’s music: “Walk With Me” (VU #649) “Walk with me, I will walk with you and build the land that God has planned where love shines through. When Moses heard the call of God he […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – June 18, 2017
This week’s Theme: Finish Strong This week’s scripture readings: Genesis 18:1-15 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8 This week’s music: “Come and Find the Quiet Centre” (VU #374) “Come and find the quiet centre in the crowded life we lead, Find the room for hope to enter, find the frame where we are freed: Clear the chaos […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – June 11, 2017
This week’s theme: Trinity Sunday This week’s scripture readings: Psalm 8 Matthew 28:16-20 This week’s music: “Praise Our Maker” (VU #316) “Praise our Maker, peoples of one family; God is love, God is love! Praise our Maker, peoples of one family; God is love, God is love! Love our Saviour, followers of Jesus; God is […]
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