Following a consultation with her surgeon late last week, Heather’s return timeline has been slightly adjusted, and she will now be returning the week of May 4th. We continue to hold her in care as she focuses on healing and preparing for her return to ministry. Her first service will be Sunday, May10th.

We are grateful to all who have offered leadership in worship and in the life of the community during this time, with special thanks to Rev. Ruth Noble for her care and support as Pastoral Charge Supervisor.

As Heather returns, we invite the community to support a gradual re-entry by allowing space for her to reconnect and ease back into ministry.

Heather looks forward to being back with you soon and to sharing in the life and ministry of the Norval community once again.

Eastertide Online Small Group Study - While It Was Still Dark

Easter is not just a day. It is the stretch of fifty days that begins Resurrection Sunday and lasts until Pentecost.

This is the season of practicing hope… even when hope doesn’t seem easy to come by. We'll look at this with Kate Bowler's Study offering.

Come for one or all 3 Monday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm

• April 27
• May 4
• May 11

Join us via zoom here

Please email Cheryl if you are interested.

Virtual Coffee Time

You are warmly invited to join our second virtual coffee time on Sunday, April 26th at 10:00am Eastern Time (Canada and US). Please join us after the online service to connect with others in our faith community.

Click here to access the Zoom link.

If you are unable to attend this month, we hope you can join us next time.

FRIDAY IS MOVIE NIGHT!

Take the night off from cooking and join us on Friday, April 24th at 6:30 PM for pizza and a movie!

Feel free to come in your PJs, bring blankets, stuffed animals, and invite some friends. Everyone is welcome!

Please RSVP to office@norvalunited.ca so we can make sure there is plenty of pizza for everyone!

The United Church of Canada theme is “Together for the Love of Creation”.

On Sunday April 19, Rev. Brenna Baker beautifully began our commitment to climate justice and we are now asking that the congregation of Norval United Church, if you are concerned about climate change that you take action by writing a letter to your MP. 

You can find the template letter here and we will also have copies available at the church. Our goal is to share these letters with the MPs in Ottawa in the last week of May. 

If you personalize the letter please email it to Trudy here and reach out if you have any questions or need any support.

Thank you for doing your part to address climate change!

May 5th is Canada's National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Consider wearing red to Sunday service on May 3^rd to honour the day and click here to learn more.

The Affirming Ministry Team is asking for donations of red dresses that can be put on display (either this year or in the future) to acknowledge and honour Red Dress day. To honour the earth as well, thrifted/secondhand donations are appreciated.

Please drop off with the church by May 1st and email Liz if you have any questions."

Easter Basket Brigade

Last Sunday, Susan shared a brief summary of the Easter Basket Brigade at church.

It highlighted the importance and incredible impact this initiative continues to have in our community.

Thank you so much for everyone involved!

Please click here here to read a Thank you letter and how the campaign changed her Easter.

Where did they go?

Into the hands of people in the Dominican Republic who need them most. Dominican Eyes Plus, Karen Conquergood, and trained volunteers make sure each pair is fitted to the right person, giving your old glasses a powerful new purpose.

If you are interested in finding out more about Karen and Dominican Eyes Plus, check out the YouTube link or Flickr.

Food For Life

Outreach 40 Challenge!!

This month, we are collecting...

40 Pantry items

Please drop off in the bin in the Gathering Space before April 30th!

P.S. Next month's special features will be Pantry items!

STONE SOUP

Join us on Sunday, April 26th - 12:00 to 2:00pm, making over 120 servings of homemade soup for Food for Life while having fun. No special skills required.

Please email Anne Wilcox if you like to help or can provide ingredients.

Friendship Group

Please join us in the Sanctuary at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12 for our special guest speaker Jennine Ditz. Jennine, who is a part of our NUC community, will be discussing the ongoing work and mission of the I Have Resolve Foundation, established by her family in honour of her son, Jason. 

We look forward to her presentation and hope to see you there.

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.🍽️✨

Breathe & Believe Yoga 

Thursdays in the Chapel

🪷 New season

🪷 New energy

🪷 A little time just for you 

Our next 6-week session begins Thursday, May 21st.

For more info and to register, please click here or send us an email.

We are looking forward to welcoming you!

Still time to join!

The third annual Georgetown Hike for Hospice will take place Saturday, May 2, with 5 km and 2.5 km routes starting and ending at Norval United Church in Georgetown South.

The UNITED 4 HOSPICE (U4H) team, volunteers from four Georgetown-area United Churches, is supporting the Townsend Smith Foundation’s goal of building the North Halton Hospice, the first hospice residence in the area.

Visit our team page to donate, support a team member, or join us!

Learn more about the project here.

For questions or more information, contact Sue Sibley via email or phone.