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Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Weekly
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Greetings!
We hope to see you at Church on Sunday, September 29, 2019
- "Orange Shirt Sunday"
CONTRIBUTING TO SUNDAY WORSHIP:
Greeters: Marg Suurallik & Ellen Andersen
Worship Leader: Donna Smith
Children's Church: Joan Von Engelbrechten & ....
Fellowship: Mary & John Cranston
Choir Director: Cathy Robinson
Pianist: Jean Slaght
Music Director: Tanya Sullivan
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Scripture: Luke 16: 19-31
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NEWS & COMING EVENTS
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Time to Celebrate!
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Sunday Worship October 27 - 10 am
Ralph Connor Memorial United Church has voted (96%) in favour of becoming an AFFIRMING MINISTRY of the United Church of Canada and it's time to celebrate!!
AFFIRMING VISION STATEMENT of RALPH CONNOR MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, CANMORE
- a community of faith on the traditional lands of the Stoney Nakoda First Peoples:
We affirm Christ's love and desire for justice, inclusion, and affirmation for all, and Christ's identification with those who have been marginalized.
- We strive to be a community of faith in which all persons are fully included in all aspects of our life and work. We strive to publicly and explicitly welcome, care for, and learn from all persons, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, social or economic circumstance.
We affirm the present RCMUC Mission Statement, which shapes the choices and priorities of this community of faith:
"Ralph Connor Memorial United Church's Mission as a Church Community is:
* to nurture the spiritual exploration and growth of all our members and adherents;
* to be an intentionally inviting Christian community that seeks, welcomes and embraces new members;
* to reach out and become an agent for social justice in our neighbourhood and in the global community".
We affirm our need to connect and align with other communities, within
and beyond our faith tradition, who desire to actively work for inclusion and justice.
- We will continue to engage in study, education and dialogue through workshops, advocacy, events and broader partnerships as we continue our journey.
We understand that these commitments are essential for a thriving, healthy Affirming Ministry.
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BILL PHIPPS ON CLIMATE PANEL
The Very Rev Bill Phipps will be in Canmore to participate in a panel presentation and conversation on Climate Change.
Event: "Fighting Climate Change
- Take Heart, and Take Action!"
Where
: Canmore Civic Centre Council Chamber
When:
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
CLIMATE RALLY - TODAY!
Thank you to any RCMUC who participated in today's, Friday, September 27 at 12 noon, Climate Crisis March/Rally will assemble in front of Canmore's Scott Hall, 914 Main Street.
See "Canmore Climate Crisis Strike" on Facebook for more info.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Rundle Memorial United Church, Banff has a longstanding Thrift Shop...and are in need of additional help! This is paid employment 8-12 hours per week.
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RCMUC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sunday, September 22, 2019
...and the winners were
Shane Stewart / Joyce Chilcott / Duncan McCaig / Allison Edwards
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CHURCH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Effective October 1, 2019, Trish Campney has been hired as permanent part-time Church Office Administrator.
At any time convenient for you leave a voicemail or send an email and your request will be followed up first in first out. Please drop by the office or call between 11 am & 1 pm Tuesday thru Friday, if you require immediate assistance
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Remembering the Students of Residential School
This Sunday, September 29, 2019 "Orange Shirt" Sunday... if you have an orange shirt (the brighter the better!) please wear it.
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HEALING PATHWAY
This gentle healing ministry are available by appointment.
If an appointment is required, please contact:
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CHOIR REHEARSALS
Thursdays
at 7:30 p.m.
in the Church Sanctuary
New members welcome!
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ALPINE VOICES THRESHOLD CHOIR
Rehearses on the 2nd & 4th
Mondays of each month.
Contact jan.tissandier@gmail.com
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Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m.
Join the Lay Leaders who make this midweek Contemplative service a truly Spiritual Oasis!
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Children's Church and Toddler care for Sunday Services has resumed.
Children may go to Children's Church and return later in the service.
Please sign up to volunteer as Helper - we always need TWO adults with Children's Church!!
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BOOK STUDY
Coming after Thanksgiving... an 8-week book study on
The Universal Christ
, by Fr. Richard Rohr. For a preview of the book and Fr. Richard's theology, see
http://universalchrist.cac.org/
If you are interested in this study (most likely to be held on Friday afternoons at 4:00) please let Greg know.
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CYAN
YOGA Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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BAHAMAS RELIEF
As the scale of the destruction in the Bahamas unfolds, The United Church of Canada is among the organizations accepting funds to help with relief and reconstruction efforts:
The UC is working with global partners the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA) and the ACT Alliance (ACT) regional office in El Salvador, which is mobilizing a rapid assessment team in the Bahamas to assess humanitarian needs.
https://www.united-church.ca/hurricane-dorian-relief
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FOOD & FRIENDS
Volunteers needed for THIS MONDAY, September 30, 2019.
Please contact
Judy Vincent
403-678-6440 (Home) or 403-493-0408 (Cell).
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CHINOOK WINDS REGION
Connection tool between United Church communities of faith in Southern Alberta.
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HAVE YOU VOLUNTEERED AS A SUNDAY HELPER?
Help us weekly and contribute to our Sunday Service, it is easy!
Just sign up on the clipboard during Sunday Worship or after at Coffee time, then go to our website at
http://ralphconnor.ca/volunteering/ and
view or download the duty sheetfor the position you have selected for instructions.
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click on the image to go to the webpage
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