Mòrar's Musings

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Upcoming Week



Sunday, March 8

10:00 a.m. - Lent 3. Online and in-person Worship led by Brian Takayesu, LLWL; Time change Sunday: Spring Ahead one hour.

Monday, March 9

Tuesday, March 10

1:00 p.m. - InStitches

3:00 p.m. - Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, March 11

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

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

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

Passcode: 107205

Thursday, March 12

4:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

Friday, March 13

Saturday, March 14

Upcoming Events & Announcements

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

There are soups available for sale after the Sunday service or through the office during the week. This week’s inventory includes Beef Barley, Potato Leek, and Squash Soup. Eight dollars for 4 cups.

Easter is coming! As you know, Loaves & Dishes hosts a Bread and Bake Sale on Good Friday. Can you help make bread or donate some Easter baking? If so, please contact Barb Jennings (905-607-1626) to tell her how you can help. 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 will be Thursday April 2 during the day.

Learn to make Challah Bread! If you are interested in learning to make the egg bread sold at Easter and also help making bread for the sale, register for the Bread Making Workshop being held at the church on Tuesday, March 31. This is a hands-on workshop. Participants will be provided with the recipes, the instructions, and provided with demonstrations to make 1 recipe of Challah bread which makes 3 loaves. You will take one loaf home with you and two will go towards the sale. All ingredients will be provided. The workshop will be held in the church kitchen. Space is limited so if you are interested, speak to Barb Jennings to register as soon as possible. Two sessions will be held, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

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:

• 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)

EMUC Lent/Easter Events and Services

Save the Date! Mark Your Calendar!

• Tues., March 31 - Bread Making Workshop (a.m. and p.m.)
• Sat., May 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - EMUC's Spring Fling

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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