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May 23, 2023

 

Hello friends,

My, we live in interesting times!  Last Sunday, many of us gathered to celebrate Pentecost a week early out at Mewassin with our new minister, Rev. Deborah Hoekstra.  We celebrated the birthday of the church, where, every year, we mark the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples and all those who were gathered in Jerusalem.  We bring gratitude to Mewassin Sunday School, who provided birthday cupcakes in the fiery colours of Pentecost as well as provided a beautiful and welcoming setting for our celebration.

However, there was also recognition that the fires of Pentecost can be a painful metaphor, especially this year with the smoke and evacuations that we in our province have been experiencing.  We share our lament of the memories that are burnt in our souls.

The lectionary scriptures I am focusing on this Sunday are ones that bring comfort in times of stress and change.  From the time of the early church all the way to today, when we face times of uncertainty, we humans respond with anxiety and fear.  1 Peter (4.12-14, 5.6-11) calls the early church – and us – to cast our cares on God.  In the Gospel of John (17.1-11), Jesus prays that his followers experience God’s love just as he does.  He calls us to live in oneness with God and with others.

These are messages we need to hear as we embark on our new journey with Reverend Deborah and the folks at Devon United Church.  May we journey together, knowing that each community of faith expresses itself differently.  Yet we all are on a journey to know God at a deeper level and to live a message of love that brings healing to God’s hurting, broken, yet beloved creation.  Please join me this Sunday to continue to explore this theme!

 

In faith,

Lesley

 

See this week's bulletin for Stony Plain here.

CONTACT INFO: Church: 780-963-4745
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In Church Worship:  

Please join us for worship with us in person on Sunday mornings! 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.

Virtual Sunday Worship Link:  

Join us at 10:30AM Sunday mornings for worship together.
Sunday Worship Link

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.

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.

 

This Week

 

UCW MEETING/PICNIC WED. June 7: The UCW June 7th meeting will be in the form of a "Picnic in the Park".  We will gather at 11:30 AM at the Rotary Park entrance. Bring your own bag lunch and a lawn chair (if you have one).  We will be having potluck dessert so please bring a few pieces (not a whole recipe) of a favorite dessert to be shared.  All women of the congregation are invited to join us for a time of outdoor fun and fellowship.  Should the weather be too wet or too smoky we will meet at the church instead of the park.

 

MEN’S CLUB: The Men’s Club will not be serving breakfast until September (so no breakfast this month or June).  Thanks to the Men for cooking for us so many times this year!

 

Reminders

 

PHOTO CONTEST 2023: Email your photos (.jpg format please) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, email, date taken, location and optional title.  Please note that photos must have been taken this year (2023) and cannot have an identifiable face in them.  Please see the poster for complete rules.

 

MEWASSIN NEWS: Mewassin will not have Worship Services during the month of July (July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30).  Sunday School wind-up will most likely be Sunday, June 11.

 

BROADVIEW MAGAZINE – RENEWAL AND NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: May 28 is the last day to get your Broadview subscription.  Cost is $25.00 per year, cash, or a cheque made out to Stony Plain United Church with Broadview written in the memo line.  Consider subscribing to this award winning magazine.

 

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SUPPORT OF PARKLAND FOOD BANK: The 2023 Charity Golf Tournament for the Parkland Food Bank will be held June 23 at Cougar Creek Golf Course.  The cost is $185 per player and includes your golf, continental breakfast, BBQ steak meal and awards and prizes, and supports a very worthy community service.  Please see https://parklandfoodbank.org/2023-charity-golf-tournament-pfb/ for information.  To register, go to https://parklandfoodbankgolf.com/register.

 

CATERING FUNDRAISER: The Catering Committee will be relaunching with a fundraiser, by having a table (maybe 2) in the Stony Plain Street Market on Saturday, June 17 from 9am to 3pm.  The table will have a combination of gently used house and yard type items and a small range of baked goods.  You can help out in several ways:

  • Donations: We are asking that if you are downsizing or cleaning out the attic/basement/garage, you might consider donating items to the market table.  Items can be dropped off at the church beginning Tuesday, May 23rd until Friday, June 16.  If you have donations, but are not able to get them to the church, we may be able to arrange pickup in Stony Plain and Spruce Grove.
  • Baking: As we will also be promoting the commercial kitchen, we will be using it June 6 ,7 and 8th from 10am to 3pm to do all the baking.  If anyone would care to join us on those days, all are welcome.  If you want to donate ingredients for the baking, a list will be available shortly.
  • Help at the Tables: We will also have a sign-up sheet for the day before the sale and sale day, June 16 & 17, keeping the shifts to a short 2 hours each.  The sale is all around town hall with over 100 vendors.  The committee also wants to let everyone know that coming to a meeting or helping does not mean you have to be on the committee.  This fundraising event is also about community engagement, bringing church groups together, getting outside and having some fun!  For more information or to volunteer, please contact the church office (780 963-4745).

 

WORSHIP LEADERS: A big Thank-You to all who continue to lead worship!

 

MINISTER COVERAGE: Please contact Reverend Sharon McRann at 780-823-9794.

 

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Ukulele Practice Wednesdays, 6:15 pm
‘Regular’ Choir Practice: Wednesdays, 8:00 to 9:00 pm
Card Recreators: Thursdays at 10:00 AM

 

MEETINGS/SPECIAL EVENTS

May 28 Deadline for subscriptions to Broadview magazine (Stony)!
May 23 - June 16 Bring in donations for the Street Market!
Saturday, May 27 1:00 PM - Celebration of Life for Myrtle Wallace-Forbes at St. Andrew's United Church.
Wednesday, June 7 11:30 AM - UCW Meeting/Picnic at Rotary Park.
June 6 - 8 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: come and bake for the Street Market!
June 16 - 17 Prepare for/work at the Street Market.  Watch for sign-up sheets!

 

OFFERING: Note we do not collect the offering during the service, as we used to.  Please leave your envelopes in a plate at the front of the sanctuary.  For those of you worshipping from home, you may mail, drop off or send your donations by e-transfer (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)

May 14, 2023
May 07, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
Apr 23, 2023
Apr 16, 2023
Apr 09, 2023


Audio  
May 14, 2023
May 07, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
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Apr 16, 2023
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Mar 26, 2023
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Sep 25, 2022
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Sep 11, 2022 
Sep 04, 2022


 

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