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.
Thank you to everyone who stayed after worship came out this past Sunday for the healing circle. There was lots of sharing and some ideas that will be taken to the Official Board for further discussion. Also thank you to Johanne Blake for ordering the delicious sandwiches, Dave Mulholland and Jackie Wilson for picking them up, and to Christine Collins for the refreshments. Also thank you to Rev. Susan Garrod-Schuster and her partner Jim for guiding us in this learning experience.
The pastoral care team is having a lunch and planning meeting, today, Sunday, October 4th, after the morning worship service, in McKay Hall.
The Official Board is looking for 5 to 6 people to serve on the search committee for the permanent director of music. Some membership will be drawn from the Official Board and the choir, but any member or adherent of the congregation is eligible. If you are interested in serving, please speak to Kimberly Collins or leave a message with the church office.
Don is offering a weekly study series after Thanksgiving. “Hymns: The Theology of the People” will explore the history of congregational song, from the psalms sung in synagogues in Bible times, to the twentieth-century explosion, international hymnody and inclusivity, and current issues of cultural appropriation. Sessions will be on Tuesday afternoons, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the sanctuary, beginning on Tuesday, October 13th, and running for 6 weeks. Please call the church office if you are interested in attending.
SHREDDING EVENT
Saturday, October 24th, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TELL EVERYONE!
Our second semi-annual document shredding event, is on Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or until the shredding truck is full, whichever comes first, in the Dunbarton-Fairport United Church parking lot. This is your chance to get rid of old personal and business papers such as income tax returns, bank statements, and utility bills, safely and securely. The cost is $10.00 per banker’s box volume. All net proceeds go the church. For details, please contact Dave Mulholland.
Save the date! Our annual bazaar will be on Saturday, November 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The UCW still has mincemeat available. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, a mincemeat pie or tarts are a great dessert to share with friends and family. The cost is $6.00 a tub. If you would like to purchase some, please speak to Christine Collins.
Many thanks from the UCW to all who have donated for our outreach programs. We will be delivering these to the various organizations that we support in mid November. There is always a need for these items, so please continue to bring them in and put them in the bins in the narthex. Thanks again for all your help.
Learn to tune your own piano! Delaney Sorichetti is a grandson of Brent and Corrine Brook-Allred. He played the piano for the service on Sunday, August 9th. Delaney has started his own business, offering personalized on-line piano tuning courses that teach you how to tune your piano yourself, with step-by-step video lessons and one-on-one guidance. For more information, visit Delaney’s website, yourtune.net.
The office administrator’shours are normally Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The church office is closed on Fridays.
The minister’s office hours are normally Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the event of a pastoral emergency, you can call Don at home, 1-905-985-1633, leaving a message if necessary.