Sunday February 19th

The story of the Transfiguration of Jesus is one weird story, for people who know the story well but especially for new people. We won't focus on the weirdness of what happened but rather on how Jesus calmed his followers amidst it all.

Come find calm in the weirdness of life!

Watch Sunday's Service Online, Live @ 9:00 AM EDT

Join us for In-Person Worship @ 10:00 AM

Join us in live, online worship this Sunday at 9:00 am.

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

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

News

Tuesday March 7th @6PM

We will be having another dinner night out Friendship Event. Food and Fellowship!

The Mandarin Restaurant

165 Fletchers Creek Blvd Brampton

Please RSVP to Helen McGinn

Tuesday March 14th @12PM

Our next Tuesday afternoon gathering will be at NUC.

Susan Shaw will be leading a workshop on Mindfulness and Meditation.

Would you like to have a calmer mind in the face of everyday happenings?

Come and explore “mindfulness” and “meditation” - a way to maintain a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts and feelings and not become overwhelmed.

Sunday February 26th

Come for worship, stay for lunch! All are welcome to join for our potluck lunch after the service on Sunday February 26th.

There will sign up sheets in the gathering space on Sunday. Please let us know what you're bringing and if you can help with set up/clean up. You can also contact our office to sign up.

Even if you are unable to bring anything, please feel free to stay and enjoy a meal and some friendship.

NUC's Search for a New Minister

If you haven't already heard, we are currently searching for a new minister to join our ministerial team. If you or anyone you know may be interested in this exciting opportunity to serve our church, please direct them to the job ad that can be found on the Norval United website.

Thursday March 2nd @ 7PM

Crokinole and Cribbage and Euchre,Oh My!

Come on out for an evening of games in the cafe. All are welcome.

Don't know the rules? Don't worry! We can help you learn! Contact Ron Smith for more information

Saturday February 25th @ 4PM

Join us as we walk to raise money for the Georgetown Bread Basket and Links2Care Halton Hills.

This year's walk is being hosted at NUC.

Click below to register or donate.

Contact Jen for more information.

Saturday March 4th @ 3PM

We are excited to host another open mic coffee house! Come perform or just enjoy an afternoon of music, art and refreshments around the fireplace.

Freewill donation. Proceeds to the Georgetown Bread Basket.

Want to perform? Have time to set up or clean? Contact the office or sign up on Sunday at the engagement table.

Can You Help?

It is the 56th Anniversary and we owe John and Jennine Ditz many thanks for their amazing leadership for the past four years.

Usually held the last Saturday in May, we have used various locations over the years.. Our new church building has hosted with curbside pickup so far.

Anyone is interested chairing our dedicated team on the Chicken BBQ for 2023, or has any questions, Jan Arnold would love to hear from you.

Norval United Church Annual Meeting

Our Annual Meeting will be held on March 5th, 2023, immediately following the 10AM service. The meeting will be a hybrid of both in-person and online.

Annual Reports will be made available digitally before the meeting We hope to see many of you at the meeting, and we appreciate your continued support and dedication to Norval United Church.

Volunteers needed!

For many of us, Norval United Church’s warm welcome is one of the main reasons we came back after our first visit.

You can help carry on this fine tradition!

Join Jen Stinson and George Smith as we live out our faith in God’s radical hospitality by welcoming all who attend on Sunday.

If you can smile and say “welcome” you are qualified! Volunteer 1, 2 (or more!) Sundays a month on this great team! Or if you prefer short term commitment why not help out during Lent/Easter?

Mark your Calendar

Saturday May 13th: Solar Panel Fundraising Concert

June 17th & 18th: Retirement Celebrations for Paul

In the Community

March Break Camp

Over the March Break, Ensemble Kids will be running a camp at NUC. If you have kids between the ages of 7 and 13 who are interested in singing, dancing and acting you can contact Amanda Dwyer to sign them up!

Volunteers Needed

Cancer Asistance Services Halton Hills is in need of drivers to get our clients to their appointments. They generally go to various hospitals in the GTA as well as local ones. We are in great need of drivers that are willing to go into the GTA. We're hoping you can commit to at least a couple days per month (or more if you're able). If you are interested in becoming a CAShh driver, please contact Wendy Molnar by email or call her at (905) 702-8886. What a great way to Pay it Forward in our community.

P.I.E Day 2023

Wednesday March 14th 7PM-8:30PM

Shining Waters and Canadian Shield Regional Councils of the United Church of Canada are hosting an online workshop to recognize P.I.E. Day.

In the workshop, Ozhawa Anung will discuss a bit of their life story, living as a brown Anishinabe 2Spirit persons. This presentation will engage with participants to explore what they think they know about 2Spirit and Queer-Trans Indigenous experiences and histories. Folks will also review some of the LGBTQ+ Pride history of Canada

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; speak up on their behalf and give thanks for them.

1 Timothy 2:1

Samir Hajjar asks for prayers for all those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, especially for those in Aleppo, Syria, his hometown, where he knows so many who been touched by this tragedy.

Cheryl Mees is praying for the families in Laval who are devastated by the tragedy there and also for the man who caused the situation, with what he must now live with.

Sharon Rule is praying for a niece in Moncton who is recovering from Covid.

Terry Hope is praying for a friend whose grandmother died last week.

Roy Bartlett asks for ongoing prayer for Fred Paul on his cancer journey.

Adrienne Eastwood asks for prayers for prayers for John's parents who are moving into assisted living after 50 years in their home.

Sharon Schwegler's father is back in hospital with ongoing health issues.

Elaine van Doorn is praying for her friends Trish and Brian and their health challenges.

We remember Peter Farago and family after the recent death of his spouse, Sherry.