ANNOUNCEMENTS SEPT 21, 2025
NEW
THANK-YOU! To all who helped with lunch today, THANK-YOU VERY MUCH!
SUNDAY, NOV. 16 ADVENT DINNER/CATERING COMMITTEE: The catering committee will be meeting after service @ noon on Sunday, Nov 16, to discuss the Advent Dinner then a catering meeting. Approximately an hour.
SAT. NOV 29 UCW MUFFIN CAFÉ, BAKE & CRAFT SALE: Sat. Nov 29, 2025, the UCW will hold their muffin café, bake and craft sale. We welcome craft and baking donations. Baking may be packaged in clean, repurposed, clear top, food containers. Label with name of item, quantity, and with/without nuts. Please bring to the church before noon Fri. Nov 28.
WED. DEC 3: UCW CHRISTMAS MEETING: On Dec 3 at 12:00 noon we will share Chinese food. All ladies are welcome. If you plan to attend, let the church office know.
NEWS FROM NORTHERN SPIRIT:
Northern Spirit Climate Contacts
Is your church passionate about climate justice? Do you have special climate-related projects or a justice team working on climate-related issues? The Northern Spirit office & Executive is working on assembling a contact list for communicating key climate-related actions and events. Please contact
the office if your church has any contacts who would appreciate being on this list!
New Northern Spirit Staff:
Kevin Guenther Trautwein hired as First-Third Ministry Animator!
Northern Spirit is very excited to welcome Kevin Guenther Trautwein as our new First-Third Ministry Animator. Click here to read the full announcement on the NS website!
REMINDERS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SP COUNCIL MEETING: The Stony Plain Council will meet at 7 PM on Tuesday Nov. 18 in the Board Room at the Church or on Zoom.
WED. NOV 5 7:15 PM: We will go to Whispering Waters on Wed Nov. 5 for our monthly Communion Service at 7:15 PM. If you can help, please contact Linda Maki. Everyone is welcome and we always enjoy visiting with our friends there.
ADVENT DINNER AND CHOIR CANTATA SUNDAY, DEC 14: Tickets are now available at the Church Office for this year’s Christmas Cantata and Advent Supper on Sunday, Dec. 14. General admission: $27.00; Children 6 to 11: $13.00 and Children 5 & under: Free. Dinner starts at 5:00 PM
(doors open at 4:30) and will include Ham, Scalloped Potatoes and all the trimmings. The musical portion of the evening starts with Carol Singing and Special Music at 6:30 followed by the Cantata, “Glory to the Newborn King!” by Lloyd Larson.at 7:00 PM. Plan to stay afterward for fellowship, coffee
and dessert. As always, we depend on volunteers to make the dinner a success – later this month, there will be Sign Up sheets in the atrium for donations of grocery items and/or your time.
NEWS FROM MEWASSIN:
- Next Coffee Sundays are November 16 (Today!) and December 21.
- Next Communion dates are November 23 and January 11/26.
- Keephills Hall is having a pancake breakfast on November 30 (9 AM - 11:30 AM). Tickets are $10.00 ahead of time or $15.00 at the door. Kids under 12 are $5.00.
- Sunday School will again be doing the Advent candle lightings. Advent starts on November 30, 2025.
- The annual Christmas Brunch will take place on December 7 (2nd Sunday in Advent) immediately following the service. Deborah will be staying with us for the morning. Please contribute by bringing a pot-luck food item.
- White Gift Sundays will be November 30 and December 7. Our clothesline will be hanging up for collection of socks for Parenting for the Future. Socks of any kind are needed – kids, women and men.
- Our Christmas Eve Service is Sunday, December 24 at 4:30 PM.
- There will be no service at Mewassin on December 28. All are welcome to join in Stony’s service at 10:30 AM.
- More Christmas announcements to come.
SUN NOV 30 BREAKFAST: The Men’s Club will be serving breakfast on Sun Nov 30 from about 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM. Please join us!
PURDY’S CHOCOLATES FUNDRAISER: Help support our church by ordering Purdy’s chocolates for Christmas! Back by popular demand! Since 1907, Purdy’s fine chocolates have been proudly made in Canada, with premium quality ingredients and sustainable cocoa. Get your holiday gifts for your family, friends, neighbours, and co-workers by supporting our church. There are no-sugar and vegan options and treats for Hanukkah too! Join on-line at Welcome to the Purdy Fundraiser: "Christmas Chocolates for Stony Plain United Church" and place your order at: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1373249-131022. Alternatively, you may submit a paper form the church office.
Place Orders & Pay By: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the latest.
Pickup: December 14, 2025 (or earlier - you will be notified when the orders arrive)
At: Stony Plain United Church, 5012 – 51 Ave, Stony Plain
Thanks for supporting our church!
PASSING ON YOUR CONCERNS: If you know of anyone who would like a visit or needs a card, please contact the Care Committee, Rev. Deborah, or call the Church Office (780 963 4745) or email
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Ukuleles & Choir: Wednesdays. Ukes at 6:15 PM, Cantata at 7:00, Choir at 8:00
Card Recreators: Thursdays, 10 AM
MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
| Sunday, November 16 |
SP: Lunch Sunday and Catering meeting Mewassin: Coffee Sunday |
| Tuesday, November 18 |
7:00 PM - Stony Plain Council meeting |
| Sunday, November 23 |
Communion at both churches |
| Tuesday, November 25 | Deadline to order Purdy's chocolates for Christmas! |
| Saturday, November 29 | UCW Muffin Cafe, Bake and Craft Sale |
| Sunday, November 30 | 8:45 AM - Breakfast prepared by the Men's Club |
| Sunday, November 30 & Sunday, December 7 | Mewassin: White Gift Sundays - please donate socks |
| Sunday, December 7 | Mewassin: Annual Christmas Brunch after church |
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EVENTS AT OTHER NORTHERN SPIRIT CHURCHES |
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| Saturday, November 22 |
Spirit of Hope United Church (7909 Whyte (82nd) Ave. N. W. Edmonton): Christmas Bake Sale and Artisan Market, 10 AM - 3 PM. Baking, Crafts, Lunch (Beef On a Bun, pie) Grace United Church (6215 104 Ave. Edmonton): Christmas Bazaar, 10 AM - 2 PM. Gifts, crafts, kids' shopping opportunity, baking, etc. Lunch ($12). |
| Sunday, November 23 |
Spirit West United Church (7003 199 St. N.W. Edmonton): Craft & Bake Sale, 12:30 - 3 PM. Home Baking, Handmade Crafts, Store for kids to Christmas shop, Hot Chocolate provided! |
| Saturday, November 29 |
Mill Woods United Church (15 Grand Meadow Cres. NW, Edmonton): Christmas Market 10 am to 4 pm. 50+ Vendors, Children’s activities, unique gifts. |
| Friday, December 5 & Saturday, December 6 |
Pilgrim United Church (9008 15 Ave. Edmonton): Christmas Market |
| Sat. Dec 6 |
St. Andrew’s United Church (1A Fieldstone Drive, Spruce Grove): Christmas Market 10 AM to 2 PM. 25 vendors on site including holiday baking, second hand books and unique one-of-a-kind gifts. |