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Our Announcements

Announcements for March 23, 2025

  1. Pastoral Care: The Rev. Ellen Beairsto 

  2. Upcoming Holy Week Services:

    • Maundy Thursday 5:30 pm - potluck, please do not bring desert items

    • Good Friday 11 am quiet, reflective service

    •  Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 am at the Experimental farm, followed by pot luck breakfast at FHUC

    • Easter Communion Service 10:00 am
       

  3. Special UCC100 edition of Broadview Magazine: If you have a subscription to Broadview, you will receive a special UCC 100 edition of the Broadview.  We have ordered an additional 10 copies of the special edition for anyone who does not get the magazine.  The cost is 5.00 plus shipping.  If you are interested in getting a copy, please speak to Diane Robinson or Mary Grant. 

  4. Lenten Study: Libby Cassidy will be leading a Lenten study based on the resource "Something Sacred: Reflections on Music and Faith". Sessions will be held in the FHUC Parlour on Mondays: March 24 and 31 at 2 p.m. All are welcome at any or all of the sessions.

  5. Worship Team Meeting: There will be a Worship Team Meeting at 10 am on Tuesday, March 25, in the Teller Room.  If you would like to help this team, or if you are wondering what it is that we do, please come along and join us.  For more information, contact the team chairperson, Mary Grant 506-459-8535.

  6. Banner Creation:  A new banner is being planned, similar to the current UCC Crest banner, but with an updated crest.    Skills needed include resizing a sample of the new UCC crest, using scissors or an exacto knife to cut felt and gluing felt pieces into place on a background fabric. If you would be interested in helping to make this banner, please contact Mary Grant.

  7. House Concert: Alex Good is having a house concert at 76 Meadowgreen Ct. On Friday May 2 at 7:00 pm. All are invited. The event is free or bring a snack to share. This will include an eclectic mix of music of many genres and languages.

  8. Local Outreach: In March we will be collecting used towels for DunRoamin' Animal Rescue to be used as bedding or rags.  Clean, used towels can be put in the box next to the Food Bank box in the lobby.

  9. Quilting and Crafts: Mondays from 10 a.m. till noon.

  10. Floor Curling: Wednesday’s from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. No bending or sweeping required.  This can be done from a chair, wheelchair or walker. Come and try it out. Check with Margie Roxborough or Mary Grant for more information.

  11. Readers: We are looking for readers for Sundays. Please sign up on the list at the back of the church.

  12. Service Cancellation Policy: It is sometimes necessary to cancel services due to serious storms. A decision to cancel is made very early in the day. We put cancellation notices on our main telephone number (455-0988) and send an email to congregation members no later than 8:30 am. We also post cancellations to our Facebook page.

  13. Service Times: Forest Hill United Church Sunday worship services will begin at 10:00 a.m. and social time with tea/coffee will follow each service. Gibson Memorial United Church services will begin at 11:00 a.m. for this time period and social time with tea/coffee and treats will be after service.

  14. Cold, Flu and COVID-19 precautions: Please continue to wash or sanitize your hands when you enter the church.  Mask use is optional.  Please direct any questions or concerns to Karen, Margie or Mary.

  15. Beef Stew Takeout: The Nashwaaksis United Church is hosting a Beef Stew Takeout on Friday, April 11, 4:00 – 5:30pm. The menu includes Beef Stew, Roll and Carrot Cake for $15. Please reserve your order by Wednesday, April 9 at 2:00pm, by calling the church office at 506-458-9452 or by email: admin@nashwaaksisunited.ca

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