Our Announcements

Forest Hill Announcements –

Bulletin for June 15, 2025 Trinity Sunday, the Worship Leader is Alex Good

Pastoral Care: The Rev. Ellen Beairsto
Scott’s Nursery Fundraiser: A reminder that the deadline to redeem your coupons at Scott’s is Saturday June 14th.
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. The first meeting for creating the new UCC Crest Banner will be Monday June 16 at 1:30 pm in the Parlour. Please note the change of date. Speak to Mary Grant for details.
Outreach meeting after service on Sunday, June 22nd. Please bring your ideas for local organizations that we could support with Local Outreach funds and possible speakers for Outreach Sunday (during Advent). If you aren't able to attend, give them to Karen in advance.
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.
The Special UCC100 edition Broadview is here.
Quilting and Crafts: Mondays from 10 a.m. till noon.
Floor Curling: 2 days left for curling on Wednesday’s from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Then we will have a summer break, resuming on September 10th. More info will come prior to this.
Readers: We are looking for readers for Sundays. Please sign up on the list at the back of the church.
Summer Service Times: June 29th until July 27th we will be having joint services at Gibson Memorial United Church at 10:00 am and then from August 3rd until August 31st we will have joint services at Forest Hill United Church.
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.
Let’s Talk About Death & Dying: An information session presented at the Stepping Stone Senior Centre on Wednesday, June 18th at 3:00 pm. Tracey Rickards, a registered Death Doula will be presenting. As a society we have hidden the reality of this inevitable and monumental event. Through meaningful conversation, a peaceful and dignified journey to end of life is possible for the individual and their loved ones. One guarantee in life - we will all die. Let’s talk about how to celebrate living until the moment of our death. There is no charge to attend and everyone is welcome.