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Service: Sundays at 10:30am •  905-839-7271 •  1066 Dunbarton Road, Pickering, ON L1V 1G8

 

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Dunbarton-Fairport United Church

An Affirming Congregation

1066 Dunbarton Road, Pickering, Ontario, Canada, L1V 1G8

We strive to work on being fully welcoming to everyone.

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Announcements

Large-print versions of the order of service are available in the narthex, for those who would find them to be advantageous. Also, large-print editions of the hymn books that we use, Voices United and More Voices, are available at the back of the sanctuary.

Susan Pleasance is presiding for today’s service. We thank her for her leadership in worship this summer.

We are thankful for Andrew Ivens who is at the piano, and we appreciate him for sharing his ministry of music this summer.

Office hours for the coming week. Carolyn will be on vacation this coming week. Don will be in the church office on Tuesday, September 1st, and Thursday, September 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., although possibly in and out during the day. Please leave a telephone message if there is no answer. Regular office hours will resume after Labour Day, September 7th.

As you are aware, we are currently without a music director, and while the temporary replacement musicians have been of the best quality, they are not in a position to become permanent. If you or any of your friends are aware of someone who might be interested in the position, please have them contact the church for more details.

Choir practice resumes this Thursday evening, September 3rd, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the sanctuary. Pending arrangements for a music director, Don will be offering leadership. Anyone who loves to sing and wants to learn how to be a yet better singer as part of an ensemble is welcome to try us out for a Thursday evening or two.

Footprints 4 Autism invites you to be part of something very special in support of the programs and services that it offers. Footprints will be hosting its second annual “Stars of the Spectrum Gala” on Saturday September 26th, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the Heydenshore Pavilion, 589 Water Street, Whitby. This promises to be a wonderful evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, hear from a keynote speaker, listen to the personal story of a Footprints family whose life has been touched by our programs, participate in our raffle and fund-raising activities, and, of course, enjoy music, dancing, and fun! More than a fund-raiser, “Stars of the Spectrum Gala” is an opportunity to bring together community leaders, local businesses, advocates, families, and friends who share a commitment to creating inclusive spaces where every child and youth can thrive. Because Footprints is a volunteer-run charity, every sponsorship, donation, and ticket purchased directly supports programs for local children, youth, and families living with autism. For tickets, please contact Brittaney-Rose Ward at 289-314-9077, or visit their website at www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/stars-of-the-spectrum-2nd-annual-gala.

A reminder that our United Church Women are always collecting toiletries for our various causes. We need large and small sizes of toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, baby items, shampoo, conditioner, and hand cream. Please place your donations in the bins in the narthex.

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PASTORAL CARE TEAM

The pastoral care team of Dunbarton-Fairport United Church is a ministry of presence founded on faith and prayer. We offer support and guidance in a relationship built on listening and caring. We are here for you with listening ears and caring hearts. Please call Diane Gladwell, 905-420-9022.

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Who Are We?

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Advent Painting by one of
our young artists Peter Stoll.

Church Family

We are a church family who seeks to live the gospel message in our lives each day. We try to imitate Jesus in his inclusive love for all people as a beacon of hope.

We are a very diverse congregation with many gifts and a huge heart. We believe in encouraging everyone to find their gifts and share them generously. Our creative worship has something for everyone. We celebrate Communion each month, baptisms upon request. We honor Creation time and bless animals. We have special celebrations where we pray and anoint those living with difficult life situations. We have wonderful prayer shawl ministry and Friendly Visitors group as part of our caring. We sing out of Voices United and More Voices song books and our choirs share wonderful anthems. We have memorial hymn services as well as other services to mark the various faith moments of the Christian journey. We believe in the words "We are not alone".

Growing in Faith and Action

We welcome people of all ages forming faith through our nursery, our children's programming as well as the Rejuvenation Council for older teens. For our Adults we are blessed with two bible study groups, a woman's book club and chances for workshops and sessions. We have a strong UCW group, and Affirming and Diversity group, eco-group and craft groups amoung the many groups here.


Living out the call to do justice

We try to embrace people with love as Jesus did. We believe we must stand in solidarity with those who find themselves at the margins. Our FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism program offers families with children living with Autism weekend respites. We support Operation Backpack for school supplies to young people. We support Joanne's House and at-risk homeless youth 16 to 24. Among the many ways we try and make a difference, we support the Massey Centre, Backdoor Mission, St. Paul's On-The-Hill food bank, First Nations issues and women's shelters.

We are not alone. We live in God's world...

OUR WORSHIP SERVICES

Participation
Our worship services are structured to provide a variety of elements, and to involve members of the congregation as an active part of worship.
Family Focus
Because of the belief that worship is of importance to family members of all ages, there is a special segment of the Worship service dedicated to the children.
Music
Music forms a significant part of every worship service, typically including organ and piano selections by the Music Director, choral singing by the Choir and congregational singing of hymns.