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
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 ~ June 27th – July 4th
Sunday
10:00 AM Worship
11:00 AM Fellowship via Zoom. The link will be posted in the chat.
Noon Session Meeting via Zoom
7:00 PM Stewards Meeting via Zoom
Wednesday
10:00 AM Morning devotions on the Church Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/portwallisunitedchurch/
Noon – 1:00 PM Paul will be at the Church to pick up items for the Food Bank.
Deals of the Week – Giant Tiger – Primo Pasta Sauce .88 cents and
No Frills – No Name Spaghetti .88 cents
Thursday ~ Canada Day
9:00 AM Sandwich making for Margaret’s House F.O.O.D. Program
Sunday
10:00 AM Worship
11:00 AM Fellowship via Zoom. The link will be posted in the chat.
VIRTUAL CHURCH!!! Register at www.portwallisunitedchurch.ca/virtual
If you would like to receive the “enews,” please sign up online – https://portwallisunitedchurch.ca/enews
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.
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, Janie, Dexter and Marion.
Beyond Words: An Anti-Racism Summer Film Series:
This summer the Anti-Racism network of the Atlantic Regions of the United Church are presenting a film and discussion series. Over a 6-week period
(June 20th to August 1st) there will be 12 films you can watch and discuss with others who are interested in better understanding and combatting systemic racism in our society.
You can find out more and register here:
https://ucceast.ca/62210-beyond-words-anti-racism-summer-film-series/
You can find the Facebook page for the film series and the network here:
https://www.facebook.com/UCCanBeyondWords
Online Auction – Stayed tuned…we are going to be having an Online Auction.
If you have an item to donate, please give the Church a call 902-435-3644.
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
United Churches for Dartmouth – Looking for something to do over the summer holidays? United Churches for Dartmouth has been posting a weekly craft video (Tuesday 10am) and weekly story video (Saturday 10am). We have a need for videos over the summer so if you are interested in doing a video, please contact Shirley Hazen at mhazen@ns.sympatico.ca.
Ukulele Church Camp – Calling All Ukulele Enthusiasts! If you’re not one yet, you just don’t know it! From July 19-23, join Linnea Good and Catherine Stuart for a week of Ukulele Church Camp! Each day from 1pm-2:15pm Atlantic. Follow the link to the website https://ucceast.ca/62424-ukulele-church-camp/
Book Sale – Please save your gently used books, records, puzzles, comic books, CD’s and DVD’s for our Fall book-sale. The date is TBD. We regret that we can’t accept any magazines, text books, National Geographics, and Encyclopedias. Please do not include any books that have signs of dirt, mould or are missing covers. Puzzles should be complete or marked with what’s missing.
Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary to Blake and Eunice! They celebrated 60 years of marriage on June 24th.
Remember WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN, eat healthily, and call a friend.
God is with us. We are not alone.