Mòrar's Musings

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Upcoming Week



Sunday, March 1

10:00 a.m. - Online and in-person Worship led by Brian Takayesu, LLWL (no Communion); Annual Congregational Meeting following service; Fundscrip orders due.

Monday, March 2

Tuesday, March 3

Wednesday, March 4

Thursday, March 5

4:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

Friday, March 6

Saturday, March 7

Upcoming Events & Announcements

Sanctuary Security System - Update

The security system on the doors into the sanctuary is now active. We have programmed the doors to be unlocked during worship; you shouldn’t notice anything different on Sunday mornings.

These doors are locked during the week. If you are in for a meeting, or visiting the office, you will need to see Tina for a “fob”, or prop the door open if you are exiting the sanctuary and need to return.



If you have any questions, please reach out to the office.

Submitted by Tina Driscoll

February Fundscrip

*Important Fundscrip Date Change*- Two Orders in March!

There will be a change in the Fundscrip dates this month. We will be doing the next order on Sunday, March 1. Please have all orders emailed to Joanne Hines by Friday, February 27 or after church on Sunday, March 1.

There will be a second order placed in March at the end of the month.

If you need an order form or information about the program, please contact Joanne Hines at  twokids@rogers.com. Orders may be paid by e-transfer at donations@emuc.ca. Please indicate Fundscrip order in the message. Or cheques need to be made out to Erin Mills United Church and they can be taken to Mike Ogilvie directly. Thank you for your support of this program.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

The Erin Mills Town Centre Mall is still accepting used gift cards for recycling. There is also a box at the church that Mary Anna Williams has been able to check. Please consider recycling your used Fundscrip cards by placing them in the box or taking them to the customer service desk at the Erin Mills Town Centre.

Loaves and Dishes

There is soup (beef barley or squash) available for sale after church. Please see Barb J.

Annual Congregational Meeting - Sun., March 1

Our Annual Meeting will take place on Sun., March 1 following the service. Please click here for the proposed 2026 Operating Budget.

A Special Announcement with links to the Annual Report and Budget documents was sent out yesterday.

World Day of Prayer

Erindale UC is hosting the World Day of Prayer service on Saturday, March 7. They are looking for participants from other area United churches. If you are interested in helping, please contact Tina in the office. New - For more information on the event, click here.

Deacon's Cupboard Donation Suggestions

Thank you for the tremendous response to our request for food items. Your support has helped us stock our shelves each week. In March, we are asking EMUC to donate canned meat. Of course, we will also accept other food items. Your support enables us to share God’s Bounty. 

Submitted by the EMUC Deacon's Cupboard Team

Keep in Touch!

Membership and Pastoral Care, together with Tina Driscoll, have the responsibility of keeping the congregational list up-to-date. If your contact information has changed in the last few years, kindly advise Tina either via telephone (905 820 9466) or email office@emuc.ca.

We are particularly interested in updating our landline/cell and email records. Often we find people are discontinuing landlines and not providing us with cell phone numbers or are changing their email addresses without notifying the church. Thank you for your cooperation.

Submitted by Sandy Hayes

From the Affirming Committee:

West End Affirm is a group of 7 affirming United Church congregations, located in the west end of Toronto and east end of Mississauga, committed to working together to plan and host events that challenge, create dialogue and educate our church congregations. The churches include Applewood, Humbercrest, Humber Valley, Islington, Kingsway Lambton, Royal York Road and Runnymede.

During March, April and May this group is hosting a Film Festival which includes the following movies:

1946                          Prayers for Bobby           Small Town Pride

The events are free but we ask that you register through the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/west-end-affirm-120637657448

You will find a poster with more information as to dates and locations on the bulletin board.

Lenten Study at Streetsville United

Rev. Joe Hopkins of Streetsville UC is leading a Lenten Study. All are welcome. If interested, please contact Streetsville UC at 905-826-1542 or email info@streetsvilleunited.ca.

The Lenten Study is taking place in the library of Streetsville UC 7:00-8:30 p.m. on the following dates:

• Tues., March 3: Identifying Spiritual Gifts (Part 2)
• Thurs., March 12: Designing Worship Services (Part 1)
• Tues., March 19: Designing Worship Services (Part 2)
• Tues., March 26: Providing Pastoral Care (Part 1)
• Date TBD: Providing Pastoral Care (Part 2)

United Church Lenten Series

Save the Date! Mark Your Calendar!

• Sun., March 1 - Annual Congregational Meeting following the service

Community Events

• Fri., March 6, 6:30 p.m. - St. Stephen's on-the-Hill movie night fundraiser. Click here for poster and information.
• Sat., March 7, 2:00 p.m. - Erindale UC, World Day of Prayer service.

Scent-Free Environment

Erin Mills United Church is a scent-free space. Some people have allergies or chemical sensitivities. To ensure that everyone can worship comfortably, we ask that you help us maintain a scent-free environment. Please avoid wearing scented products when attending service or events. Thank you! 

                                                                                                                             Sylvia Arnold - Leadership Circle, Worship and Music

Tina's Office Hours are as follows:

Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tina will be working from home on Mondays (all day). She takes a half hour lunch break sometime between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Rev. Mòrar is away for the next two weeks. Brian Takayesu will be leading worship on March 1 and 8.

For guaranteed access to the church, call or email, to arrange a time in advance. Email (office@emuc.ca) or call (905-820-9466 x23).

For Pastoral Care Emergencies call 905-820-9466 x23 or email pastoralcare@emuc.ca

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