Mòrar’s Musings

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Upcoming Week



Sunday, March 29

10:00 a.m. - Lent 6. Palm Sunday. Online and in-person worship led by Rev. Mòrar; waving of the palm branches.

Monday, March 30

Tuesday, March 31

Wednesday, April 1 - April Fool's Day

Thursday, April 2 - Maundy Thursday

4:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

Friday, April 3 - Good Friday

9:00 a.m. - Good Friday service followed by hot cross buns breakfast and bake sale.

No Friday Message. Office is closed.

Saturday, April 4

Sunday, April 5 - Easter Sunday

10:00 a.m. - Easter service with Communion and the Easter Dance. Online and in-person worship led by Rev. Mòrar.

Monday, April 6

Tuesday, April 7

Wednesday, April 8

1:00 p.m. - Men's Group (Narthex)

1:00 p.m. - Circle of Friends (on Zoom)

Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85179342826

Passcode: 107205

Thursday, April 9

4:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

Friday, April 10

Saturday, April 11

Upcoming Events & Announcements

Open Door Lunch

EMUC will be hosting lunch on April 9 at the Open Door in Square One. There will be approximately 70 people in attendance. I would like to have 10 casseroles (each feeding 6-8 people). I need two people to help with serving. Two veg. casseroles from the 10 would be great. I will purchase some salads from Costco. Casseroles (hot) should be at the church by 11:15 a.m. on April 9.

Please call Lorraine if you can help or sign up on the back bulletin board.

Home : 905-821-1741

Cell: 416-898-6021

Submitted by Lorraine Moore 

Wearing of Name Tags

While Rev Mòrar is learning who we are, it would be helpful if everyone could please wear a name tag at church. If you do not have a name tag, there are name labels at the door of the church on the Welcome Table. Please write your name on a label and wear it. This will be helpful for Mòrar. Many thanks.

Submitted by Sylvia Arnold, Worship and Music 

Another March Fundscrip Order!

We are doing a second March order for your Fundscrip cards and they will be here in time for Easter.



There will be an order placed on Sunday, March 29.  Please have all orders emailed to Joanne Hines by Friday, March 27 or after church on Sunday, March 29.

If you need an order form or information about the program, please contact Joanne Hines at twokids@rogers.com. Orders may be paid by etransfer 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.

Important Notice about the Friday Message and Communiqué

There will be no Friday Message on Good Friday, April 3. The next Friday Message will be published on April 10.

This is advance notice that the next issue of Communiqué will be published on Sunday, April 19 with a copy deadline of Monday, April 13. If you have any articles or photos of recent events at EMUC from Feb. 1 onwards, please send them to cathy.scattergood@sympatico.ca by April 13. Thank you.

Easter Offering

As I was preparing this appeal, I browsed my files to see what had been written in previous years. I found this paragraph in a letter Dianne Hope wrote in 2019 as part of her Easter Message as Chair of the Leadership Circle. I found that it spoke beautifully to the true meaning of Easter, so I thought I would share it with you again.

“Once again, we celebrate this most significant time in the church calendar. The combination of Spring and Easter fills us with hope as we witness the signs of renewal all around us – daffodils pushing their sturdy leaves up through earth littered with debris of the fall; bird song delighting our ears; glorious sunshine warming our faces as we enjoy strolling outside on a sunny day. The “signs and wonders” in the natural world help us to recognise the possibilities for new life symbolised by the Easter story – healing for our pain, justice for the marginalised, welcome for the rejected.”

In celebration, you are invited to prayerfully consider making a special donation during this Easter season. Special envelopes will be available at the church starting Palm Sunday and donations can also be made through our website using Canada Helps or by e-transfer to donations@emuc.ca. Please clearly identify your donation as an Easter Offering.

Submitted by Dave Leeder

Flowers to decorate the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday

We want to decorate the sanctuary with flowers for Easter. To keep it simple, if you would like to contribute with a donation (suggestion of $10, but the choice is yours) towards the purchase of flowers, the Worship Committee will purchase flowers with whatever we receive, e.g. larger plants such as hydrangeas and groupings of tulips and daffodils.

Here is how to donate by March 29: place your donation in one of the dedicated envelopes located on the back communion table or e-transfer your donation to donations@emuc.ca. You may put the envelope in the offering basket, or give it to Tina in the office or to Sylvia Arnold after church.

If you wish to donate in memory of a loved one, then please indicate this on the envelope or in your e-transfer and the memorials will be listed in the bulletin on Easter Sunday. This donation will be added to your general givings.

A sincere thank you for helping to beautify our sanctuary for Easter morning.



Sylvia Arnold, on behalf of the Worship Committee

Loaves and Dishes

 This is a reminder that a Bread and Bake Sale will be held on Good Friday after the service. We welcome all baking donations from the bakers in the congregation. Baking should be well packaged in quantities of 4 or 6 ready for sale. A list of ingredients in the baking needs to be provided.

Drop-off your baking anytime on Thursday, April 2 during the day. Leave it on the table at the back of the church. Please sign the drop-off sheet (where the ingredients may be listed) which will be on the table.

Learn to make Challah Bread! The Bread Making Workshop being held at the church on Tuesday, March 31 is almost full. One spot is open in the afternoon session.

Submitted by Barb Jennings, Loaves & Dishes Coordinator

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 April, we are asking EMUC to donate cereal. 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

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

                          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.

EMUC Lent/Easter Events and Services

Save the Date! Mark Your Calendar!

• Tues., March 31 - Bread Making Workshop (a.m. and p.m.)
• Thurs., April 9 - EMUC hosts Open Door lunch at Square One
• Sat., May 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - EMUC's Spring Fling

Community Events

• Thursday, April 2 (Maundy Thursday) - Services at:

7:00 p.m.: Christ First UC (1700 Mazo Cres.) - Multigenerational event.

7:00 p.m.: Eden UC (3051 Battleford Rd.)

• Wed., April 8, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Eden UC free coffee, crafts & conversation event; see below for more information.
• Sat., May 9, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lawn Sale at Christ First UC

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!

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 plans to be in the office on Tuesdays with exceptions as needed. Please arrange in advance to meet with her by emailing office@emuc.ca and indicating "Message for the Minister" in the subject line.

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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