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Sunday, August 23 - Worship service led by Dr. Wendy Cranston



https://zoom.us/j/792083172

Reference, Meeting ID: 792 083 172

Password: 000042

For those connecting to the worship service by phone (only local to some areas in Canada)

647 374 4685 (Toronto Area)

647 558 0588 (Toronto Area)

Meeting ID: 792 083 172

Monday, August 24

Tuesday, August 25

Wednesday, August 26

Thursday, August 27

10:30 a.m. - Summer Bible Study (Church lawn)

Friday, August 28

Saturday, August 29

Upcoming Events & Announcements

August Fundscrip

Please consider supporting this gift card fundraiser this month.  All retailers are listed in the order forms hanging on the information bulletin board at the back of the church.

There will be an order placed on Sunday, August 30. Please have all orders emailed to Joanne Hines by Friday, August 28 or after church on Sunday, August 30.

If you need an order form or information about the program, please contact Joanne Hines at twokids@rogers.com. Orders may be paid by etransfer 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.

DID YOU KNOW?...

As Focus Circle Leader of Membership and Pastoral Care, and also as a member of the EMUC Affirming team, I feel compelled to inform you about a current event that is very disturbing to me. On August 12, Tim Hortons launched a Harry Potter promotion. This will generate royalties for J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter. It is a well-known fact that J.K. Rowling is a strong anti-transgender activist who has invested significant time, influence and financial support in her campaign against the rights and healthcare of trans people.

That such a strong Canadian company chooses to identify with and profit from any type of brand that promotes discrimination and hostility is more than ‘upsetting’ to me. It is frustrating, discouraging, angering and just plain wrong.

To voice my opinion, I am boycotting Tim Hortons throughout this promotion and I will be sending an email to Tim Hortons and Restaurant Brands International. It should be noted that the decision for this promotion was made by the corporate head office, not by local owners. Please continue to show respect and kindness to your local Tim Hortons staff.

If you would like to raise your voice, please consider emailing your request to discontinue this promotion immediately to: mediainquiries@timhortons.com,

media@RBI.com or investor@RBI.com.

Submitted by Sandy Hayes

Mark Your Calendar now!

The EMUC fall WELCOME event will take place at the church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 27. Dust off your square dancing shoes for some simple instruction and a few rounds of practice, led by a seasoned, professional square dance instructor. A yummy BBQ with corn-on-the-cob (back by popular demand) will follow. 

Watch the Friday Messages for more information. Please invite your friends, family, neighbours, casual acquaintances, and even an occasional stranger or two! ALL ARE WELCOME, always. Hosted by Membership and Pastoral Care.

August Communiqué

The next issue of Communiqué is due to be published on Sunday, Aug., 30. The deadline for submission of articles and photos is Monday, Aug. 24. Please submit any items to cathy.scattergood@sympatico.ca by Aug. 24.

Intercultural Church Program Update

Wednesdays, October 14 – November 25, 2026 

6:00–7:30 p.m. ET 

Larry van Goozen has registered a group named "Erin Mills United Church".

Up to 8 more people can register as members of this group at no additional fee.

If you have additional questions, click on the link below for more information, or contact Larry van Goozen by email at lgoozen@gmail.com.

Detailed information about it may be found through this link: https://churchx.ca/local/shop/product.php?id=373.

Encountering God – A Summer Bible Study! 

Please join Wendy over three Thursdays in the summer – August 13, 20, 27 – for a Bible study that follows the liturgical readings for those weeks: Jacob wrestling with the angel, Jesus walking on water, and the burning bush. We’re planning on studying outside on a shady part of our lawn to encounter God in our stories and in the land that surrounds us. We’ll meet at 10:30 a.m. on the church lawn (and inside in case of rain)! 

No need to register, just come on out! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the church or email Wendy at wcranston@emuc.ca.

Deacon's Cupboard

Thank you for the tremendous response to our request for food items. Your support has helped us stock our shelves each week. In August, we are asking EMUC to donate canola and vegetable oil (1L). 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

EMUC is the Rain Venue for the Summer at Riverwood Concert Series

Starting on July 8 and every Wednesday up to August 26, there is a concert in the McEwan Barn in the Riverwood conservation area.



Our church is the rain venue for this concert series. If it is a rainy day, our sanctuary will be offering a free concert. All are welcome. More details are on the Community bulletin board.

Save the Date! Mark Your Calendar!

• Sun., Sept. 27, 4:00 p.m. - Welcome Event; see information above

Community Events

• Sun., Oct. 4, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Eden United Church - "Then Let Us Sing Together: A Hymn Sing"; see poster below

Scent-Free Environment

Erin Mills United Church is a scent-free space. Some people have allergies or chemical sensitivities. To ensure that everyone can worship comfortably, we ask that you help us maintain a scent-free environment. Please avoid wearing scented products when attending service or events. Thank you!

                                                                                           

Tina's Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tina will be working from home on Mondays (all day). She takes a half hour lunch break sometime between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.



Wendy's Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you want a meeting, conversation or pastoral visit, please email ahead to book a time. If you drop by and Wendy's door is open, come on in! (wcranston@emuc.ca)

For guaranteed access to the church, call or email to arrange a time in advance. Email (office@emuc.ca) or call (905-820-9466 x23).

For Pastoral Care Emergencies call 905-820-9466 x23 or email pastoralcare@emuc.ca

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