Minister: The Rev. Ivan Gregan, BA, MDiv. Assisting Minister: The Rev. Blake Caldwell, BTh
Secretary: Cheryl Settle Custodian: Judy Zinck
Musician: Adam Johnson, BA, M.Mus., Mus.Ed. Student Minister: Tamsin Michael Robson
We are pleased to announced that we have begun in-person worship. We will continue with the Virtual service option using the same links and registration process as we have in place now. Register at www.portwallisunitedchurch.ca/virtual
You can download the Entrance Policy and Questions you will be asked at the door when entering In Person Worship on Sunday morning. Note: As of November 24th our Entrance Policy has been updated. We now require “Proof of Vaccination” and a “Government issued ID” for IN-Person Worship Services.
Our Marriage Policy is inclusive, and we are working on being recognized as an Affirming Congregation. We are all made in God’s Image and by a God who loves us. You are our family and we are your family.
This Week’s Activities ~ November 28th – December 5th
Sunday
10:00 AM Worship In Person and via Zoom – Advent 1 – White Gift – Hope
Tuesday
7:00 PM Discussion Group via Zoom. Call for the link 902-435-3644
Wednesday
10:00 AM There will be weekly Devotions on the United Churches for Dartmouth Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/470907990018928
Noon – 1:00 PM Paul will be at the Church to pick up items for the Food Bank.
Deal of the Week – No Frills – Catelli Sauce or No Name Pasta – 97 cents each
Thursday
10:00 AM Coffee Break with the Rev. Call for the link 902-435-3644
Sunday – Advent 2 – Peace
10:00 AM Worship In Person and via Zoom
7:00 PM Celtic Service – In – Person Pre Register with Proof of Vaccination and Photo Id and via Zoom
Note: As of November 24th our Entrance Policy has been updated. After careful and prayerful consideration along with much discussion, the Session of Port Wallis has decided on the following Entrance Policy as of November 24, 2021.
All details can be found on the website. https://portwallisunitedchurch.ca/port-wallis-news/entrancepolicy
If you would like to receive the “enews,” please sign up online – https://portwallisunitedchurch.ca/enews
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28
Today is our White Gift Service. Gifts and Offerings may be dropped off at the Church between 9:30-11:00 today and during the coming week from 9:00-12:00. Please consider the following items
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner
- Gloves, mittens, hats, socks, underwear (children and adults)
- Bus tickets
- New unwrapped toys, diapers, wet wipes, baby food
- Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, pencils/pens, colouring books, journals
- Disposable masks, hand sanitizer
If you are wrestling with isolation, loneliness or need to speak to someone, call the church answering machine 902-435-3644 and we will be in contact with you as soon as we get the message.
PASTORAL CARE
Please help us keep the lines of communication open. We would appreciate calls (902-435-3644) or emails (port.wallis.uc@ns.sympatico.ca) to the office with information about the joys and crises of our people; so that we can respond. The Church’s answering machine is checked on a regular basis.
PRAYER CIRCLE IN OUR CONGREGATION
If you want to add someone to our prayer circle, please let us know at the office (902-435-3644). As well, if someone is in the hospital, please let us know. In your prayers, remember Reta, Mary, Joan, Johnny, John, Daryl, Pat, Kaye, Woody, Dexter, Georgie, Pat, Barb, Dana, Ann, Jill and Marion.
PRAYER CONCERNS
The Congregation is reminded that at 10:00 AM every day we are asked to remember each other in a Period of Prayer. This will keep us in spiritual Communion.
OFFERINGS TO THE CHURCH
= E-transfer – portwallisucfinance@bellaliant.com – This is a quick and fantastic way to support the work of your Church Community.
= PAR, Pre-Authorized Remittance – Great way to support your Church on a monthly basis.
= cheques to the Church Office – 263 Waverley Road, Dartmouth, NS B2X 2C8
Always the old faithful way of supporting your Church’s work.
= via online donation through Canada Helps. Visit this link and donate – https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/port-wallis-united-church
NEWSLETTER
If you have a piece for the Advent/Christmas newsletter, please send it by Sunday, November 28th to port.wallis.uc@ns.sympatico.ca
Special Services during Advent…
Since space in the Sanctuary is limited, we would ask that people register for the Celtic and Choir Christmas services by calling the Church Office (902-435-3644) with the following info:
Stating vaccination proof, number of people in the party, names and a telephone contact number.
Proof of Vaccination, a government photo ID, a mask, and hand sanitization will be required at the door.
The Services will be broadcast as a Webinar as well. Please use the Sunday morning Webinar registration link to join us. If you are not yet registered for our Virtual Services. Visit https://portwallisunitedchurch.ca/virtual to register for our virtual services.
CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE
December 5: Advent 2
10:00 Main Worship Service
7:00 Celtic Service
December 12: Advent 3
10:00 Main Worship Service
7:00 Choir Service
December 19: Advent 4
10:00 Main Worship Service
December 24: Christmas Eve
7:00 Family Service
9:00 Communion
11:00 Communion
December 26: Christmas 1
10:00 Main Worship Service
