SAINT ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN & ST. PAUL’S UNITED
From the desk of Rev. Michelle…
It has been a very long short week, I had several things that I wanted to talk about in the eNews this week however I have run out of time. We have all had weeks like that, and being a short week from the beginning, I am hoping you will extend your grace and look forward to next week’s update for more theological reflection. In the meantime, here are some logistical and informational pieces for you.
First off thank you to everyone who filled and emailed responses to the Listening for Our Wider Vision questions. I will give you more information next week about what the visioning team heard.
All documentation for the St. Paul’s annual meeting THIS weekend (May 25th) can be found on the website https://www.stpaulsunited.ca/annual-reports/ under the publications and reports menu.
Zoom link for those who can not make follow the zoom link and passcode: 088645 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81382545385?pwd=7HceL8QvzAyZvNiopgazFqV5ZFBakt.1 Meeting room will be opened immediately following worship, meeting to start around 11:45.
St. Andrew’s information will not be ready for pick up next week, with the St. Andrew’s AGM taking place on June 8th. More details to come.
This week in worship, we will be celebrating the sacrament of baptism. I hope that you are able to make it, as baby Lillee, daughter of Sandara and Jim, will be welcomed into this body of Christ.
The United Church is celebrating 100 years of being the United Church. A special centennial service is happening on June 8th, with congregations choosing to attend the city-wide service at 10:30 at Fredericton High School. The former moderator, Right Reverend Peter Short, will be preaching. It is hoped that many United Church Members will join this celebration. Funding provided through a grant and cost sharing by all United Churches in Fredericton.
One final note, as of May 21st Meghan is no longer working for St. Paul’s United Church. We wish her the best in whatever the future holds and pray for the opportunities ahead of her. There will be cards at that back of the Sanctuary for people to offer well wishes and gratitude for her time with us. Because of this change the office hours for the next while will be variable and people are encouraged to call the office before coming down to the church.
Heading into this weekend let us pray,
God of love and grace,
We are in need of your sabbath rest.
As the demands of life continue,
As stress abounds,
And uncertainty causes anxiety,
Help us to stop, and rest in your care.
Help us to know that what we have is enough,
And together we will find abundance.
In this deep truth, may we find hope and grace,
Security and rest. Amen.
Announcements
AN INVITATION TO JACQUELINE HOWIE-CLELAND’S ORDINATION! Since we can’t all attend in person, you are invited to celebrate with Jacqueline and the
community of St. James Presbyterian (1991 Highway 640, Hanwell) on Sat. June
7th at 6 p.m. (NB Time) as they view the livestreaming of the service. There will be snacks,
and all are welcome! We thank St. James for providing use of their screens for this joyus celebration.
PLANT SALE! Saint Andrew’s and St. Paul’s Choir will be hosting this fundraising plant sale on June 7th from 9 am – Noon, at 512 Charlotte Street. Come and get your
perennial & annual plants, gardening tools, pots, decorations and more. There is
something for everyone! Donations of the items mentioned for the sale can be
dropped off at the church starting Sunday June 1st and during the following week.
2025 IS THE UNITED CHURCH’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY!
On Sunday, June 8th, at 10:30 a.m. special city-wide worship Service of Celebration
will take place at Fredericton High School – Tom Morrison Theatre. You are invited
to join this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, and we worship God and give thanks for
the church we love. Roger Millar is St. Paul’s rep. on the organizing committee.
SAINT ANDREW’S 2024 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held Sunday June 8th following the worship service. Copies of the Annual
Report and proposed budgets will be available for pick up next Sunday, June 1.
ST. PAUL’S PANTRY PROGRAM – For the month of May, the Pantry will focus on
receiving donations of salt and 1L vinegar. Other items of need are jam, brown &
white & Icing sugar, tea, coffee, white rice, pancake mix, syrup, cake mix, flour,
baking powder, Cheez Whiz, ketchup, mustard, soda crackers, Ritz, cookies,
chocolate pudding, canned fruit, canned milk, canned corn & yellow beans, large
apple & orange juice Mr. Clean, Comet, paper towel, toilet paper, hand soap, wax
paper, dish soap, and Kleenex. Thank you for your ongoing and generous support!
THE BROWN BAG LUNCH PROGRAM needs canned proteins with pull tops (such as
flakes of meat, Chef Boyardee, chili, sardines), chicken/tuna salad & crackers,
pudding cups, fruit & apple sauce cups, and small, sweet treats such as mini
chocolate bars. Thank you for your continued generosity.
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