Sunday, March 1st

the good news is… great love for God & neighbour

We continue the season of Lent, and our theme: Tell Me Something Good from “A Sanctified Art” We all need to hear good news this year.

Today’s scripture speaks of aromas of hospitality and love. Imagine the sweet scent of the oil that is poured out on Jesus’ feet, it is sweet, is it musky, is there a hint of sage or lavender? Today we are invited to drink in the smells of good news stories of hospitality and love.  

All are welcome.

Update on Rev Heather

The staples have now been successfully removed, and Heather has begun physiotherapy.

This is a positive step forward in her recovery.

Please continue to keep her in your prayers as she regains strength and healing progresses.

Lenten Small Group In-person Study

Every one is invited!

Tell me something good...A Lenten Devotional

Tuesdays, February 24^th to March 31^st, 1pm – 3pm we are meeting at NUC in Room 1 for an in person study. Contact Fay Baxter for more information.

Each week will be a stand alone subject. You are invited to join one or all if you wish.

Lenten Small Group Online Study

This is an invitation for you to join us to reflect on Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! during this season of Lent.

This is a study offered by Kate Bowler and her team. It is an honest and real reflection on what it means to follow Jesus through the ups and downs of our days. It also allows for discussion about life as it really is— I hope you will join us.

3 Monday evenings

March 9, 16, 23

7:30-8:30 pm

Via Zoom (link to come)

Please email Cheryl if you are interested in participating. Signing up is not necessary but will get you weekly information emails and follow ups.

Love to sing? Join our Pop-Up Choir!

We start rehearsing on Sunday, March 1st, right after the second service.

Come add your voice—we would love to see you there! 🎶🎶

NUC's Camp team needs another volunteer to help support summer camp!

Duties may include:

• assisting with interviewing the leadership team in late March
• attending monthly meetings with the Camp Director
• Visiting Camp during the month of July
• assisting with camp fundraising efforts
• assisting with camp-themed worship services on July 5 and 26

Please contact Adrienne Eastwood for more

information.

Tell Me Something Good - Grounding Ourselves in the good news this Lent

This Lenten season, we will be focusing on the theme, Tell Me Something Good: Grounding Ourselves in the Good News this Lent. Created by A Sanctified Art, 

A digital Lent Devotional Booklet provides weekly devotional and includes commentary, poetry, visual art, written reflections, hymns and reflection prompts.

52 daily devotional cards are also available digitally, each with a question for reflection and a short prayer.  Please contact the office for the link.

A few hard copies of both were printed, if you would prefer a hard copy, please email Helga Kennedy.

🥞A fantastic Pancake dinner! 🥞

We had such a great time chatting, enjoying delicious food, and connecting with the community.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped, especially - Heather Fraser and Bruce Cunnington - to make this event possible and to all who attended.

Already looking forward to next year!  

🌿 Silk Trees for the Sanctuary! 🌿

Our worship team is looking for a few silk trees to help decorate the sanctuary.

Ideally, we are hoping for trees around 6 feet tall, but shorter ones would be wonderful as well.

If you have one to donate — from home or new — we would love your help!

Please contact Helga Kennedy.

Thank you so much

National Affirming P.I.E. Day

is coming up and Norval will be celebrating on Sunday March 15th! In addition, we will be celebrating this year's Transgender Day of Visibility - a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces compared to cisgender (non-transgender) people.

This year we will be selling slices of pie to raise funds for Rainbow Health Ontario.

If you are willing to donate a pie to help with the fundraiser please email Trudy so we can plan accordingly.

We need you!

The Nominating Committee is seeking volunteers for the following positions.

• Sunday Morning Greeter
• AV Team
• Weekday Welcome Team

Please email Jan Arnold for more information.

Food For Life

Outreach 40 Challenge!!

This month, we are collecting...

40 cans Canned Tomatoes

Please drop off in the bin in the Gathering Space before Feb. 28th!

P.S. Next month's special features will be Pasta & Sauce!

Friendship Group

We are joining the World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 6th at 10:00 AM (gathering at 9:30 AM) at NUC in lieu of a regular March meeting.

For more information, email the church office.

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.

🌟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.🍽️✨

Coldest Night of the Year, Feb 28^th ❄️

It will be a cold night, but our 4-church Angels United team is stepping out to raise funds for the Georgetown Bread Basket and Links2Care.

Angels United has reached its original goal of $8000, do you think we get to $10,000? Let’s give it a try - you can donate in many ways:

•  Walk with us, Sat Feb 28^th, 4pm St. George’s Anglican Church, 60 Guelph Street, Georgetown,
• Sponsor the team, or a specific team member.
• Make a donation through the CNOY link

This is the first joint outreach event of Hillcrest, Norval, St. Andrew’s, and St. John’s — and together, we are making a real difference in Georgetown.

Join us

for the World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 6th at 10:00 AM (gathering at 9:30 AM) at Norval United Church.

This global event brings together people from 170 countries to pray for important world issues. Each year, a different country creates the service materials.

Please contact Margaret Walbank for more information, email or call

Easter Basket Brigade

Share the joy of Easter by helping to distribute grocery gift cards to clients of the Georgetown Bread Basket on Saturday March 28^th. 

Or help by donating the grocery gift cards or the money to purchase through Norval United or Community Unity Halton Hills. 

Find out more by clicking here or contacting Susan Tupling - in person - via email or phone. 

🎶 LEAH HOLTOM

– LIVE IN CONCERT –🎶

Leah Holtom is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Brampton, Ontario.

Join us for an evening of live music on March 7 at 7:30 PM at St. John’s UC – The Sanctuary Concert Hall, 11 Guelph Street, Georgetown.

Click here to purchase your tickets.

Proceeds will be shared between St. John's UC and Townsend Smith Foundation

See you there!