Sunday, May 18th

You are invited to worship with us this Sunday as we reflect on the words Jesus spoke to his friends: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.”

In a world often divided, we gather to remember the simple, transformative call to love—deeply, generously, and without condition. Through music, prayer, reflection, and community, we will explore what it means to live this love in our time.

Whether you join us online or in person, there is a place for you here.

Join us Online for Worship @ 9:00AM

or

for In-Person Worship @ 10:00 AM

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.

🎉 Long Weekend Alert! 🎉

The office will be closed on Monday, May 19th, 2025 in celebration of Victoria Day.

Enjoy the extra day off — have a great long weekend!

Congregational Meeting

On behalf of the Executive, please note a Congregational Meeting has been called to be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

The meeting will start at 11:15am and will be available to our online members as well. Child care will be provided. The agenda will include updates on the Youth and Young Families Position, amendment to the VAM agreement and proposed amendments to the Governance.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Helga Kennedy, Chair of the Executive Team, hckennedy57@gmail.com

To join us via zoom, please click here

UCC 100th Anniversary Service

Save the date and join us on June 8th at 10 a.m. at Norval for a special worship service with the four Georgetown United Churches as we celebrate The United Church of Canada’s 100th Anniversary! Our service will be in-person and livestreamed that morning.

Calling all singers! A special joint choir is being coordinated by Mark Peterson (St. John’s) and Matt Morrison. We are awaiting the rehearsal schedule and details and will share them as soon as they are received. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

We received this certificate from the wider church in gratitude for the ministry and witness of the Norval community in celebration of the United churches 100^th anniversary!

Website Admin needed!

We are in need of a new Website Administrator to update and maintain our Norval United website.

Sincere gratitude to Alex Page for his expertise with our website over the past few years!

If you’re able to help out, please contact Jan Arnold

Thank you!

Food For Life

Outreach 40 Challenge!!

This month, we are collecting...

40 cans of Canned Tomatoes!

Please drop off in the bin in the Gathering Space before May 31st!

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

🌟 Special one week May Food Drive! 🌟

The outreach joined a special Food Drive from May 18–31 to support the Georgetown Bread Basket.

Summer is a tough time for many families, with kids home from school & food donations running low 🍽️.

Let’s help! Please donate:

🥫 Canned brown (baked) beans
🐖 Canned ham
🐟 Canned tuna

Drop your items in the tote labeled GBB May Food Drive in the gathering space. NUC’s donations will be delivered on Saturday, May 31.

Thank you ❤️ for your generous support!

🥣 Come help us make soup / sides🥣

Join us on May 25th from 1-3 p.m. as we prepare 80 servings of homemade soup or sides to support Food for Life.

No experience needed—just bring yourself and a smile! We’d love to have you there! 😊

Please reach out to Anne Wilcox to sign up and if you can help provide ingredients - here

Explore the NUC Little Library!

Our youth room is home to our cozy Little Library filled with religious-themed books for children, youth, and adults.

📖 Feel free to browse, borrow, and enjoy! Just sign out your book in the binder on the shelf.

Happy reading! 😊

Teen Leadership Group!

We’re happy to announce that Sydney Watson Leung will be facilitating the Teen Leadership Group for May and June before our summer break. Thanks, Sydney!

Join her this Sunday, May 18^th @ 11.30am

Looking forward seeing you!

Join us for our monthly FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!

on Friday, May 30th @ 6.30pm

This month we are showing: Despicable Me 4

There will be pizza and snacks - please RSVP to Caitlin via email here to make sure there is enough for everyone.

Family movie nights are super laid-back! Kids are welcome to come as they are, and move as they need. (pajamas, blankets, stuffies and friends encouraged!)

Hope you join us!

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.

Mid Week Breath

Join us for our weekly virtual mid week breath on Wednesdays @ 8PM.

30 minutes of meditation and reflection on zoom.

Connect to ZOOM here.

Contact the church office for more information.

Friendship Group

We meet every second Tuesday of the month from 1:00-3:00pm in the sanctuary for thoughtful chats and fellowship.

For more information, contact the church office at office@norvalunited.ca.

We’d love to see you there!

Guyz Group

Thursdays @ 9:30AM

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.

The Affirming Ministry Team

is inviting everyone to commit to an action to live out our affirming mission this year by doing one or more of the following — please click here for more information."

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.🍽️✨

Yard & Bake Sale

Join us—rain or shine—for a fun morning of treasure hunting and tasty treats!

Most of the sale will be held indoors in the church basement.

📍 Trinity United Church

📅 Saturday, May 24 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

You'll find great bargains, unique items, and delicious homemade baking.

Everyone is welcome!

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Flag Raising Event🏳️‍🌈

Join us on June 3rd at 12:30 PM at the Town Hall as we proudly raise the Pride flag!

Let’s come together to celebrate diversity, love, and inclusion.

We’d love to see you there!

Supporting Heartache2Hope and Walk 2 Remember

We are grateful to NUC member Terry Hope for sharing a meaningful video highlighting his journey with Heartache2Hope (https://heartache2hope.com/) — an organization offering compassionate support to those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide in Halton and surrounding communities. After first attending their grief groups, Terry completed peer support training and now helps others navigate this difficult journey.

The video shares part of Terry’s story and promotes Heartache2Hope’s annual Walk 2 Remember fundraiser on June 14th, supporting this vital work.

Watch the video and learn more here: https://mindfloodmedia.pixieset.com/heartache2hope/

We give thanks for Terry’s courage and for the hope he helps to foster in our wider community.

Thank you for supporting the Hike for Hospice

The members of our UNITED4HOSPICE (U4H) team would like to thank those who supported our team and helped us make this year's Georgetown Hike for Hospice a success. We were blessed with many generous donors and willing volunteers. Your support of this 4 congregation outreach project is greatly appreciated.

The three hikes held on May 3 in Acton, Georgetown and Milton have raised $59,400 for the Townsend Smith Foundation. The $60,000 mark is in sight, and you can still help by making a donation online up until May 17 using our team link https://www.canadahelps.org/s/6WqJK3

All the funds raised from the hike will be directed to the building of North Halton’s first hospice residence. Thank you for the support!