Sunday, August 2nd

More Than We Realize

It's easy to focus on what's missing: not enough time, not enough energy, not enough answers. But in one of Jesus' best-known miracles, Jesus asks a different question: What do you have? Together we'll discover how God's abundance often begins not with having more, but with seeing differently.

Join us for worship, online at 9 a.m. and in person at 10 a.m., as we reflect on the hope that there may be more grace, more possibility, and more gifts already among us than we realize.

August 2nd, 2026

More Than We Realize

Join us Online for Worship @ 9:00AM

or

for In-Person Worship @ 10:00AM

You can find the online service on Facebook Live or on our YouTube channel.

The service will be saved at both locations for viewing through the week.

The Office will be closed

Monday August 3rd the office will be closed for the civic holiday.

Camp Celebration Sunday 2026

What a wonderful Camp Celebration Sunday! It was a joy to have some of our Camp Team and campers join Rev. Heather in leading a service that was full of fun, energy, laughter, and the spirit of camp. Together we celebrated all that has made this summer so special and gave thanks for the many lives touched through our camp ministry.

A special thank you to Camp Director Lucy for collaborating with Rev. Heather to create such a meaningful and engaging service, and to everyone who participated and helped make the morning so memorable.

After worship, the celebration continued as we gathered for refreshments, enjoyed s'mores (thanks Ken Thorn!), and played a few lively games of gaga ball together!

Blessings to all our campers, families, staff, volunteers, and supporters as our 2026 camp season wraps up at the end of this week.

Children, Youth & Family Leader Search Update

Our Search Team is currently in the midst of interviewing potential candidates for this important role at Norval, and we are feeling hopeful about the possibilities ahead.

We have learned, both from our own experience and from other churches, that finding the right person takes time. Thank you for your continued patience, encouragement, and prayers as we trust that God is at work throughout this process.

We are also deeply grateful to everyone who has served on the Search Team. Some members have faithfully completed many months of service, while others have recently joined the team, including two of our youth, whose voices have been a valuable part of the interview process.

The Search Team is hopeful to have more updates to share with the Norval community in the near future.

From John Eastwood - Search Team

Pollinator Garden Open House

October 18 (changed from Oct 11)

This week the climate motivators program was featured in CBC

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-104-the-morning-edition-k-w/clip/16227341-local-youth-take-part-united-church-canadas-climate and our MP Kristina Tesser Derksen delivered certificates of congratulations to Primrose and Bronwyn for their participation in the program.

We are excited to host an open house to educate the public about our garden and learn from other environmental organizations about their advocacy and actions. Contact Trudy at bugsrock@hotmail.com if you would like to participate or help with organizing.

SAVE THE DATE!

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The visit from our MP

We had Kristina Tesser Derkson (our local MP) join us on Monday July 20th. Thanks to the Summer Jobs Grant, we were able to hire our fantastic managers (Blaire, Brodie, Sarah & Robin) and put on a wonderful summer program! Below is a note from our camp Director, Lucy Bolton.

Thank you so much for visiting us on Monday and presenting the awards to our managers! We are all so incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to share our camp with you! This grant has offered us such wonderful chances to create fun moments and lasting memories for all the campers and the staff. It truly is a blessing to have such a wonderful team this summer, and we couldn’t have done that without the wonderful support Kristina and her team has offered us.

Games Night at Norval will Resume in September!

We look forward to seeing you then!

Affirming Book Club

Join us every Wednesday evening at the church (or email Trudy for the zoom link at bugsrock@hotmail.com between 7 and 8 pm in July and August for our Affirming Book club conversations. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO HAVE READ THE BOOK - Please join us anyway!

Books to be discussed

July 8 Love is an Orientation by Andrew Marin

July 15 Authentic Selves by Peggy Gillespie

July 22 Torn by Justin Lee

July 29 Changing our Minds by David Gushee

August 5 Us vs. Us by Andrew Marin

August 12 Embracing the Journey by Greg & Lynn McDonald

August 19 The Widening of God’s Mercy: Sexuality within the biblical story by C. and B. Hays

August 26 A choice of the group based on the additional books or podcasts below

The NUC library in the youth room has at least one copy of many of these books available to be signed out.

Also note that AMT t-shirts are available for purchase online (Norval United t-shirt)

Food For Life

Outreach 40 Challenge!!

This month, we are collecting...

40 x Pantry Items

Please drop off in the bin in the Gathering Space before the end of the month!

P.S. Next month's special features will be

Canned Tomatoes

Guyz Group

Thursday mornings @ 9:30

A bunch of guys meet at the church each week to watch videos, ask big questions and work to find answers. They've also enjoyed having various guest speakers attend. Anyone is welcome to join.

Please email David Venning for more information.

Sunday Mornings @ 9:15

The prayer group meets every Sunday morning before the service. Anyone is welcome to join in prayer for individuals, our church and the world.

If you have prayer requests, kindly send us an email.

Contact Marilyn Smith or Jennifer Barnett for more information.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Mid Week Breath

There will be Zoom meetings on July 22 and August 19th.

Check back each week for an updated scripture and the link to the weeks meditation.

Week of August 5th

Psalm 19:1 "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."

Meditation

Guided Imagery - Walk Through Forest

Sharing your photo in our online church directory helps us all put names to faces and get to know each other better.

It's easy!! Click on the Sign Up button to sign up and create an account. Once we receive your request to create an account, then we will approve your access to the directory and send you further instructions by email.You can choose how much contact information you'd like to share in the online directory.

Please note: Only approved members/adherents of NUC are given access to the directory. Members are asked not to distribute/share the directory, or use it for any other purpose besides connecting. Please contact the office if you would like to review our privacy policy.

If you need any help, please contact Adrienne Eastwood by email or phone at
647-838-0966. She will help you access the directory and will even take your picture!

Community Bulletin board!

🌟FOOD & MEAL SUPPORT🌟

Life can be tough, and we want you to know you’re not alone. If you’re in need for food support and/or a warm meal incl. some friendly company, there are resources available to help you💙

Click here to explore some helpful options that are available in Georgetown and Acton.🍽️✨