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Friday Message

September 26, 2025

Sometimes I wish that time would stand still.

Sometimes I wish that sleep was only filled with the most beautiful dreams.

Sometimes I wish that life was more fair.

Sometimes I wish that everyone could belong to the team.

Sometimes I wish that the people I love lived closer.

Sometimes I wish that no one ever gave up on themselves.

Sometimes I wish that my soul felt a little bit lighter.

Sometimes I wish that we would be kinder to ourselves.

Sometimes I wish that I owned a bookstore.

Sometimes I wish that the wind would blow away our worries.

Sometimes I wish that a hug was enough to take away someone's pain.

Sometimes I wish that forgiveness was easier.

Sometimes I wish that every meal included chocolate.

And most of the time, I just wish to remember what a beautiful and heartbreaking miracle it is to be human.

Blessings, Kathi

Upcoming Week

Sunday, September 28

10:00 a.m.: Online and in-person Worship led by Rev. Kathi

Anniversary Service

4:00 - Welcome Event and Pot Luck Dinner

Monday, September 29

7:00 p.m. - Bible Study (via Zoom)

Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89754231192

Meeting ID: 897 5423 1192

Wednesday, October 1

10:00 a.m. - Bible Study (via Zoom)

Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82143779768

Meeting ID: 821 4377 9768



6:45 p.m.: Prayer service (via Zoom)

Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83419092573

Meeting ID: 834 1909 2573

Passcode: 291907

Thursday, October 2

4:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

Upcoming Events & Announcements

Loaves and Dishes

The fall activities have started. There are some soups for sale on Sunday after the service, approximately 4 cup containers for $8. Barb J. will be in the kitchen after the service.

September Fundscrip

Fall is a great time to start getting cards and planning for the holidays! There will be a gift card order placed on Sunday, September 28, so please have all orders emailed to Joanne Hines by Friday, September 26 or after church on Sunday, September 28.

If you need an order form or information about the program, please contact Joanne Hines at twokids@rogers.com. Orders may be paid by e-transfer at donations@emuc.ca. Please indicate "Fundscrip order" in the message.  Or cheques need to be made out to Erin Mills United Church and they can be taken to Mike Ogilvie directly.  Thank you for your support of this program.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

The Erin Mills Town Centre Mall is still accepting used gift cards for recycling. There is also a box at the church that Mary Anna Williams has been able to check.  Please consider recycling your used Fundscrip cards by placing them in the box or taking them to the customer service desk at the Erin Mills Town Centre.

Deacon's Cupboard Donation Suggestions

Thank you for the tremendous response to our request for food items. Your support has helped us stock our shelves each week. In October, we are asking EMUC to donate cereal. Of course, we will also accept other food items. Your support enables us to share God’s Bounty. 

Submitted by the EMUC Deacon's Cupboard Team

Electronics Recycling Day

Saturday, September 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the church's parking lot. 

Volunteers needed to help the day of the event .  

Further information is on the EMUC website and on the bulletin board by the church office. 

Submitted by Mary Anna Williams

ALL ARE WELCOME AT EMUC!

The Membership and Pastoral Care committee is hosting a Welcome Sing-along with live music on the patio followed by an old-fashioned potluck dinner on Sunday, September 28. The fun will start at 4:00 p.m. when we will ‘sing for our supper,’ which will commence around 5:00 p.m..

What to bring: your voices, a favourite dish if possible, and a lawn chair (if desired). Please note: no sign-up is being requested. We are trusting in the Spirit. Kindly bring any food contributions at 4:00 p.m. Questions?? Call Sandy Hayes at 905-820-4437.

Save the Date! Mark Your Calendar!

• Sat., Sept. 27 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Electronics Recycling Event
• Sun., Sept. 28 - 4:00 p.m. Welcome Sing-Along & Potluck
• Sat., Oct. 25 - EMUC Fall Marketplace

Community Events

• Sat., Sept. 27 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gently Used Clothing Mart at Eden United. Click here for more information.
• Fri., Oct. 3 - 7:30 p.m. From Sea to Sea: A Celebration of Canadian Artists at EMUC. Click here for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: Tina is back in the office full time

Tina, our administrator, is on holidays starting Sept. 25 and returning to the office on Oct. 8. Office coverage is being offered by Sylvia; emails and phone messages will be monitored.

Please contact the office to arrange a time, if you need access to the church.

Tina has resumed Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tina will be working from home Mondays (all day), & Wednesday and Friday afternoons. She takes a half hour lunch break sometime between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

For guaranteed access to the church, call and arrange a time in advance.. Tina may have appointments: please email (office@emuc.ca) or call (905-820-9466 x23) in advance if you wish to confirm access to the church.

Rev. Kathi Office Hours: Please note change in days.

Please call in advance for an appointment.

Tuesday and Thursday,10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please check Kathi's availability before dropping by the church.

For Pastoral Care Emergencies call 905-820-9466 x22 or email

kathi@emuc.ca or pastoralcare@emuc.ca

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