Miscellany

• This week in the Winnipeg Presbytery prayer cycle we remember Chinese United Church.
• Congratulations to Jeannette Wee and Jordan Rodillo who were married here yesterday afternoon.

Tuesday September 25, 2018

Saskia & Darrel, The Great Plains musicians will be performing at 7:00 p.m. at Harrow United Church, 955 Mulvey Avenue. This duo is well known for performing fabulous Canadian music with Celtic, Bluegrass, Folk, Country & Gospel flavours. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by contacting the church office at 204-284-0079. You can check out the reviews for this wonderful duo at www.thegreatplains.ca

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Seeking a part time Sunday School Director

Immanuel United Church in East Kildonan is a welcoming, affirming, justice-seeking congregation with a strong commitment to lay leadership and ongoing Christian Education that is currently seeking a creative individual to fill the important role of Sunday School Director.

The successful applicant will be someone who enjoys spending time with our younger members of the congregation, expressing his/her faith through their teachings to the Sunday School children. He/She will work collaboratively with the minister to integrate our children’s program into the worship and life of our whole church. Intercultural experience/understanding would be an asset.

• Time commitment: approximately 8 hours per week.
• Salary: $20.00 per hour.
• Starting Date: Early October
• Application deadline: September 15, 2018.

For further information and full job description contact Leslie Ross at leslier56@hotmail.com.

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Random notes …

• This week in the Winnipeg Presbytery prayer cycle we remember Chaplaincy Canadian Forces, Chaplaincy Corrections Manitoba and Canada, and Healthcare Facilities Chaplaincy.
• Congratulations to Abby Phair and Zane Puhach who were married here yesterday afternoon.

Thinking about your summer reading list?

The Inner and Outer Connections committee will be offering 3 ‘book study’ evenings this coming fall/winter (dates/times tba). Books that will be discussed:

• The Pagan Christ: Recovering the Lost Light (2004), by Tom Harpur
• Grounded: Finding God in the World — a spiritual revolution (2015) by Diana Butler Bass
• Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks (2018), by Diana Butler Bass

Why not get a jump start on your reading, and do some spiritual exploring at the same time? Happy summer reading!

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Random notes …

• This week in the Winnipeg Presbytery prayer cycle we remember congregation and staff of Broadway Disciples United Church.
• Sherri’s Summer plans: Holidays: July 2nd to August 6th inclusive (back on Tuesday, August 7th). Thanks to Rev. Don McIntyre for providing the services of worship and emergency pastoral care while Sherri is away.

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