
FOREST HILL UNITED CHURCH
'open doors, open hearts, open minds'

Our Announcements
Daylight Saving: remember March 8th the time springs forward 1 hour.
Bulletin for March 8, 2026, 2nd Sunday in Lent service as we welcome Worship Leader Margie Roxborough
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Pastoral Care: The Rev. Ellen Beairsto
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The World Day of Prayer: Prepared by the Women of Nigeria. The theme is “I Will Give You Rest: Come.” (Matthew 11:28-30). Southside: Service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church,2130 Route 102, Lincoln. Rain Date: Friday, March 13,2026 at 2:00 PM. Northside: Service will be held on Sunday, March 8,2026 at 2:00 PM at St. John’s Anglican Church, 75 Main Street, Fredericton. Rain Date: Sunday, March 15,2026 at 2:00 PM. All are welcome, Men and Women. Refreshment and Fellowship afterward.
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Joint Service: March 15th at Gibson Memorial
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Holy Week: Holy Week is a busy and blessed time at FHUC. We hope you can join us for some or all of the services.
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April 2, Maundy Thursday at 5:30 p.m. We will meet for a potluck meal. There will be tables in the hall. As this a meal of love and fellowship, please bring main course, salad, or bread. Rev. Rose-Hannah Gaskin will lead a short service including the washing of hands and culminating with the sharing of grapes and wafers.
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April 3, Good Friday, 11 a.m. Mary Grant will be leading a service of scriptures and song.
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April 5, Easter Sunrise Service 6:45 a.m. Margie Roxborough is leading the Sunrise Service at the Fredericton Research and Development Centre (Experimental Farm). Please use the driveway just after walking trail crosses Lincoln Road. A potluck breakfast will follow at the church.
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April 5, Easter Service and Communion 10 a.m. led by Rev Ellen Beairsto.
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Lenten Questions: As part of the bulletin during the 6 weeks of Lent, there will be an excerpt from From Ashes to Fire. This will include some questions for you to ponder on your Lenten Journey.
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Local Outreach: Until the end of March we will be collecting items for Kats' Kitchen at FHS. A list of wanted items is posted at the church and in the current issue of the Footprint. They have enough soup and don't want bulk or family size items as they are hard for students to transport.
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Readers: We are looking for readers for Sundays in April. Please sign up on the list at the back of the church or contact Joan Mitchell.
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Quilting and Crafts: Mondays from 10 a.m. till noon.
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Banner: Mondays in the Teller room at 1:30
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Floor Curling: Wednesdays from 10 am to noon.
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🔥 Sacred Ground: When We Are Tested:🔥When faith is under pressure, who are we? Join us this coming Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary at Nashwaaksis United Church as we reflect on Peter’s denial (John 18:12-27) and the hope that our failures are not the end of the story. Scripture. Silence. Prayer. Honest reflection.
📅 Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 NUC Sanctuary (46 Main St.) All are welcome. Come as you are. ✨ -
An Artful Tea: The Special Events Committee at Nashwaaksis United Church, 46 Main Street, is planning “An Artful Tea” from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Friday, March 20th. Enjoy afternoon tea, sweets and sandwiches while viewing artwork displays, with some for sale, by students of Kathy’s Kreative Art Groups.
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Hall Floor: Please ensure the floor stays clean by wiping your shoes and cleaning up any spills. Thank you.
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Storm 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.
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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.