ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS SEPTEMBER 08, 2024
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BROADVIEW BOOKBAG DRAW: A complementary Book Bag arrived from “Broadview: Spirituality, Justice and Ethical Living” magazine. The names of all our subscribers were entered into a draw. Doris Cole was the winner. Congratulations, Doris!
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FALL WORKSHOPS: This workshop is mandatory for any users of the Commercial Kitchen and is about an hour in length. We walk through the kitchen equipment and food safety issues. Thurs. Sept 26 6 pm and Mon Nov 4 6 pm
COMMUNITY EVENT: The Town of Stony Plain is sponsoring a “Gather and Grow Day” Sat. Sept 21 from 11 am to 1 pm at Brown Street Park. Get to know your neighbours and help plant trees for a greener Stony Plain. This is a free “Drop-In” event which includes Lunch, Activities and Giveaways. See poster for more information.
UC COMMUNITY NEWS: Kirk Centre is holding 4 cooking classes this fall (Thurs Oct 10, Thurs Oct 24, Sat Nov 9 and Thurs Nov 14) with Chef Madan Lal. See poster for details – very interesting variety of .dishes!!!
REMINDERS
TUESDAY, SEPT 10 – SP COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM: Council will meet in person in the Board Room at the church or on Zoom on Tues Sept 10, 7 pm.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 11 CHOIR & UKULELE: Practices will start Wed. Sept 11 for the Ukulele Group and Choir on Wed. Sept 11 at 6:15 and 7:00 pm respectively. New members are very welcome! – no experience necessary!
SATURDAY, SEPT 14 - UCW FALL RALLY: Stony Plain UCW is hosting the Fall Rally here, Saturday, September 14, 2024. Downstairs, 0900 - 9:45 meet and greet, coffee and muffins. Registration 9:15 AM. Cost $10. Bring a bag lunch. Singing, worship, memorial service, entertainment and speaker will be in the sanctuary. The theme is “Living with Respect in Creation.” Theme speaker, Tracey Smith “Ecology of Bees”. With a background in bee keeping, she is now researching bees at U of A. All ladies welcome but we need to know numbers.
SUNDAY SEPT 15 STONY LUNCH SUNDAY: We would like to have a Lunch Sunday on Sept. 15 and are looking for helpers! Please contact Erna Brandon if you can lend a hand.
FRIDAY, SEPT 20 – SASKIA DELARONDE AND NATHAN TINKHAM CONCERT: Stony Plain United Church is pleased to be hosting a folk concert on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 7:00pm. We are welcoming back Saskia Delaronde (formerly of The Great Plains) who will be performing with Nathan Tinkham, both from Vancouver Island. Advance tickets are $20 or at the door. For more information, contact Cathy at 825-966-8562. (Bring your friends and take a poster to help advertise)! There are posters and a Bio of Saskia and Nathan on the table outside the Sanctuary.
PASSING ON YOUR CONCERNS: If you know of anyone who would like a visit or needs a card, please call the Church Office (780 963-4745) or email
UNITED CHURCH COMMUNITY NEWS: SPIRIT OF HOPE UNITED – JAZZ & REFLECTIONS STARTING SEPT 8: Spirit of Hope is hosting a series of “Jazz & spiritual reflection” gatherings on Sunday Afternoons from 3:30 to 5 pm. Sept 8, 15, 29 and Oct 6 & 20. See poster for more info.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Ukuleles & Choir Start up Wed. Sept 11 – 6:15 and 7:00 pm
Card Recreators: Thursdays, 10 am
MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Tues. Sept 10 7:00 pm SP Council Meeting
Wed Sept 11 Practices resume! Ukuleles 6:15 pm, Choir 7 pm
Sat. Sept 14 All Day – UCW Rally at SPUC
Sun. Sept 15 SP Lunch Sunday (after the service)
Fri Sept 20 7:00 pm SP – Folk Concert – Saskia Delaronde & Nathan Tinkham
Thurs Sept 26 6 pm Commercial Kitchen Workshop
Sat. Oct 5 MEW Bottle Drive
Mon Nov 4 6 pm Commercial Kitchen Workshop
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
An evening of fellowship, food, music and festivities.
Advent Supper – Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, and all the trimmings. Doors open at 5PM.
Canata music program follows at 7PM – included caroling, ensemble pieces, and choral cantata “Joy!” composed by Joel Raney.
This is followed by an Afterglow of coffee, squares, and cookies.
Event Date(s): Sunday, 2023 December 17
Event Time(s): Supper 5:00 PM, Cantata program 7:00 PM
Event Contact(s) & Phone(s): Church office – 780-963-4745
Stony Plain United Church – 5012 – 51 Ave, Stony Plain
Fees/Ticket prices: $25, (kids 12 and under $10, 5 and under free)
[ X] Tickets available at the door [ X ] Tickets available in church office now. Note: Dinner Tickets are limited. The Cantata program is free.