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For September 25, 2022

 


Aba Wathtech (Good Day, Hello),


Hope everyone is enjoying their September and the nice fall weather we are having - I actually had frost on my car this morning.  As September comes to an end, it is a time to reflect on our relations with our Indigenous brothers and sisters.  Currently I am in my third year of working as a teacher at Nakoda Elementary School which is located adjacent to the mountains west of Calgary on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.  On Sunday I’ll be sharing some of my experiences over the last couple of years and what I have learned.

At school this week and next we are taking time to recognize two very important days to the Stoney Nakoda.  This Thursday we are recognizing Treaty Day which is the day that Treaty 7 was signed 145 years ago.  It was a Methodist missionary, Reverend John McDougall, who played a significant role in the signing of this treaty and betrayed the Stoney Nakoda people in the spirit and intent of the treaty.  This is where the painful history between the Stoney Nakoda people and the United Church began.  Just a few years later this would lead to the start of the McDougall Orphanage and Day School and later lead to the Morley Residential School which was managed by the United Church and closed in 1969, both located on Stoney Nakoda land.

Next week we will be recognizing The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, both on September 30.  On this day we commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools.  We wear orange shirts to bring awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters."  The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.  At school we will recognize these days as a whole school by wearing orange shirts and having a walk to honour residential school survivors, as well as, classroom activities to honour the day.

I encourage everyone to wear orange on Sunday to show support for our Indigenous brothers and sisters.  I look forward to sharing on Sunday.

 

Isniyes (Thank You),

Becky

 

 

 See this week's bulletin here.

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See Minister's Message and link to bulletin.  We are still trying new and better ways to provide our worship experience.  Thanks for your patience and support.

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 

As of Sunday, June 13, 2021, you may worship with us in person on Sunday mornings (observing current COVID protocols)!  Services are at 9:00 a.m. at Mewassin and 10:30 a.m. at Stony Plain.  The Stony Plain service will continue to be available on Zoom or by phone.

We would like to remind our Zoom attendees to please mute your microphones during the service so as to reduce background noise (you are, of course, free to un-mute your microphone if you are reading or leading a prayer, or asking/answering a question).  If you cannot mute your microphone, than we ask that you please be very quiet during the service.  We also ask that, when conversing, you speak slowly and try to avoid talking over anyone else.

 

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2023 CANADIAN CHURCH CALENDARS ARE HERE: If you would like a Church Calendar, the cost is $6.00.

 

STONY PLAIN COFFEE SUNDAY OCT 2: Stony Plain will have coffee time after the service Oct 2, which is World Wide Communion Sunday.

 

KATHY JACKSON RETIREMENT: Kathy Jackson is retiring from Northern Spirit Regional Council at the end of September! As office coordinator and support for pastoral relations, communications, and so much more, she has held so many relationships and areas of ministry in Alberta Northwest Conference, Northern Spirit Regional Council, and far beyond. Please add your memories, stories, or words of blessing (or even advice) to the online book below. https://padlet.com/jgraham160/mmsb24iewrzrvaqy Good old-fashioned paper cards are welcome too: Please send these attention Kathy Jackson, Kirk United Church Centre, 13535 122 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 2V7.

 

 

 

 REMINDERS

 

TUESDAY, SEPT 27 STONY PLAIN COUNCIL: Stony Plain United Church Council will meet Tues. Sept 27 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm.  Please submit committee reports in advance, if possible to Cathy Yamada-Swan.

 

LUNCH SUNDAY OCTOBER 16: We would like to have Lunch Sundays again, starting with October 16. If you can help, please contact Erna Brandon.

 

MEWASSIN: No service Sept 18, but will meet again Sept 25.  Service starts at 9:00 am.

 

MINISTER COVERAGE: If you need to speak to a Minister, please contact Reverend Sharon McRann at 780-823-9794.

 

PHOTO CONTEST: Contest now closed!  Thanks to everyone who submitted photos!

 

DONATIONS FOR THE UKRAINE: Stony Plain United Church is sending a cheque for $2,895.00 to the Philanthropic Unit of the United Church of Canada to support the crisis in the Ukraine.  We thank our congregation for its ongoing generosity and will continue to keep the fund open until the situation resolves, so you can still donate if you wish to.

 

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Ukulele Practice: Wednesdays, 6:15 pm

Singing Practice: Wednesdays, 7:15 pm * during the summer, check with the office.

Card Recreators: Thursdays, 10:00 am

 

OFFERING: Due to Covid Restrictions, we cannot collect the offering during the service, as we used to.  Please leave your envelopes in the plate on the table just outside the Sanctuary.  For those of you worshipping from home, you may mail, drop off or send your donations by etransfer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).  Thank-you for your continued support.

 

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Sunday Worship - Recordings

Below are links to Zoom recordings of past services  

Video  (available until following Sunday)

Sep 11, 2022 
Sep 04, 2022
Aug 28, 2022 
Aug 14, 2022 
Aug 07, 2022 
July 31, 2022  
July 17, 2022

Audio 

Sep 11, 2022 
Sep 04, 2022 
Aug 28, 2022 
Aug 14, 2022 
Aug 21, 2022 - no recording
Aug 07, 2022 
July 31, 2022 
July 24, 2022 - Joint service at Spruce Grove (no recording)
July 17, 2022  
July 17, 2022 
July 10, 2022 
July 03, 2022 
June 26, 2022 
June 19, 2022 
June 12, 2022 
June 05, 2022 
May 29, 2022 
May 22, 2022 
May 15, 2022 
May 08, 2022 
May 01, 2022 
Apr 17, 2022 
Apr 10, 2022 
Apr 03, 2022 
Mar 27, 2022 
Mar 20, 2022 
Mar 13, 2022
Mar 06, 2022
Feb 27, 2022
Feb 20, 2022 
Feb 13, 2022 
Feb 06, 2022 
Jan 30, 2022 
Jan 23, 2022
Jan 16, 2022
Jan 09, 2022
Jan 02, 2022
Dec 26, 2021
Dec 24, 2021 - Christmas Eve Service
Dec 19, 2021 - Christmas Music Service
Dec 12, 2021
Dec 05, 2021

 

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