The Love that Moves the Stars
Message by Rev Jenny Carter January 6, 2019 (Based on Matthew 2:1-12) It can be difficult to hear the story of the magi and not have a church school Christmas pageant pop into our minds. It can be hard to banish the images of boys dressed in bathrobes and little girls wearing white dresses and … Continue reading →
The Wild and Holy Mystery
Christmas Eve Sermon by Rev Jenny Carter (Based on Luke 2:1-14) I want to tell you a story about a fighting donkey, a bouncing baby, and the weirdness of time. It happened in Trail BC, somewhere in the late 1980’s. I wish I could be more precise about the “when” of it all, but time has a way … Continue reading →
Christmas Eve Services
Christmas in the Park for kids and families 4:00 – 4:30 pmChristmas Stories, Singing, Hot ChocolateDress warmly Family Service 7:00 – 8::00 pm Candle Light Service 10:00 – 11:00 pmFestival of lessons and carolsWith the Christmas Eve Ensemble … Continue reading →
Kids’ Christmas Eve Outdoors
Once again, First United will offer a Children’s Christmas service in Fletcher Park at 4:00 pm Christmas Eve. Dress warmly and come ready to sing and have fun! There will be an interactive re-telling of the Christmas story along with hot chocolate and a treat. Come one, come all! … Continue reading →
Turkey Supper
Friday, November 2, 2018 This annual “flavourite”, prepared and hosted by the Men’s Club, offers a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixin’s. Two sittings at 5:00 and 6:00 pm. The whole community is welcome. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the office (250-832-3860) or from members of the Men’s Club. … Continue reading →
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The United Church Observer has been winning multiple awards of all kinds for journalistic excellence for as long as it has been around. Founded in 1829, it is the oldest continuously published magazine in North America and the second oldest in the English speaking world. And it has done this by moving with the times rather … Continue reading →
Giant Garage Sale Rescheduled
We’re happy to announce that having previously cancelled this spring’s annual Giant Garage Sale, the First United Men’s Club has now rescheduled it for September 8th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please continue over the summer to bring your used but useful donations to the designated room upstairs (there’s a sign on the door). If you … Continue reading →
Summer Office Hours
Beginning Tuesday July 3 the office will be open from 9:00 am to noon, Monday to Friday, for July and August. Joanne will be in the office on Thursdays, except when on vacation, with volunteers the rest of the week. The office will be closed on Mondays July 2 for the Canada Day holiday and … Continue reading →
What I learned while caring for the dying
There is an idea in Celtic Christianity called a “thin place,” when the membrane between this world and whatever lies beyond is an almost transparent veil. By Colleen Friesen From the United Church Observer, June 2018 I was 28 years old when my mother was diagnosed with cancer and given two months to live. … Continue reading →
GreenSpace Buck a Book Sale!
Come for coffee and a browse. Friday, April 20, 3:00 -8:00 pm & Saturday, April 21, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. All proceeds to support our new GreenSpace initiatives. First United Church hall.
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