We worship, we sing, we learn, we care for each other,
and we reach out to our local community in Kanata and to the world.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Updated  September 25 2026.

Truth and Reconciliation

Sunday, September 27th is our Truth and Reconciliation Sunday service, you are invited to wear orange. 

Study Leave September 28 to October 4, 2026

While Rev. Elaine is away on Study Leave, Rev. Cindy Casey will be available for emergency cover.  Her contact details are: 613-592-5834 (Church) 613-697-3541 (Cell.)

Pets Corner

Newsletter! Pets Corner! Tell us about your pet. Send a photo for our newsletter. Submissions to KeithAllingham @ keithfa@gmail.com by the end of September.

Worship Committee Survey: Sound Quality, Bulletins, and On-Line Hymns

The Worship Committee has some wonderings! We wonder how easily congregants are able to hear the service, whether more large-print bulletins are needed, and how on-line worshippers prefer to access the hymn lyrics. The attached Google Form is a survey to ask about these preferences and we would be delighted if you could respond by Sept. 28, 2026, to help us better understand your needs. Thank you! 

LINK to SURVEY

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4JzO7_IB-5OrrcFls6evLUIekfPe5mxKK-

cnbOGSELtgmvw/viewform?usp=header

Worship Volunteers

We need your help with scripture reading, greeting, folding bulletins, teaching Sunday school, coffee time setup and clean up, and providing snacks for coffee time. Please fill out the printed form, fill it out online, here

Community, Coffee, and Chat on Fridays at 10am  

Join us for Community, Coffee and Chat at 10am on Friday's in the Church Lounge.  Please feel free toinvite friends as all are welcome.

Reach out and connect in Christ's name Members of the Pastoral Care Team continue to offer their care and spiritual compassion, to those who request them on a confidential basis. The September contact is Sue Swiggum -  she can be reached at 613-850-6847 or by email at susanswiggum@gmail.com .The October contact is Ron Tughan – he can be reached at 613-599-6764 or 613-558-6764 or by email at rontughan@gmail.com .

The Healing Pathway Team will start offering regular in-person sessions at the church on Monday September 14.  As well, appointments can be arranged for hospital, hospice or in-home visits at other times. These sessions are offered for anyone in the community free of charge. To book a session, email healingpathwaygcuc@gmail.com, or contact our Coordinator, Nancy Kerr, via text or phone at 613 402 2149

Book Club – Upcoming meetings

The Book Club will meet next at 7pm on October 6th via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out from the office prior to the meeting. The following list represents the Book Club’s books for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. October 6, Yester Year by Caro Claire Burke, November 3, Book of Forbidden Words by Louise Fen, December 1, Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller, January 5, The Deal of a Lifetime by Frederik Backman

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 

We continue to look at books of the Bible by zoom from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. The books are from both testaments and that gives us a more rounded view of the Bible. All are welcome and all bible versions used. Contact me at kevinmccomas206@gmail.com and I will send you the link.

GCUC Library – We are blessed to have a noted religious author in our congregation. Betty Turcott, our Church librarian, has written five books: A Circle of Stones; Rebekah, The Valley of Hope; Home to Canaan; And She Said, Monologues on Biblical Women; and And She Said – 2. These works are now available in our library on the trolly for your interest and enlightenment. Betty reminds us to sign your name and contact phone number on the library card if you wish to borrow a copy. Please leave the card on the trolly

Name Tag Ordering

Maybe you don’t have a name tag yet, or you have misplaced your name tag, or

perhaps you would like the updated version with the black lettering on a white background and the church logo. Please see Martha as she is placing an order soon, she can be reached at: mtcolford@yahoo.ca , or 613-889-3694 or speak to her on Sundays. The cost of a name tag is $21 both for pin or magnet. Exact change please. The last date for ordering will be October 18th.

2027 United Church Calendars

Fall is upon us and so it’s time to start thinking about 2027 – what better way to keep track of the church liturgical events than with a church calendar. Please let Martha know if you would like to have one. She can be reached at mtcolford@yahoo.ca or 613-889-3694 or speak to her on Sundays by October 11th to place your order – cost $12/calendar. If paying by cash, please use exact change or cheques are to be made payable toGlen Cairn UCW

September Outreach - Youth Services Bureau: YSB is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental and accessible environment where individuals 12 years and older can pursue their life goals and be encouraged in making informed decisions. It provides services in employment, health and housing, mental health, and youth justice. Every month, more than 2,500 youth and families rely on the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa to help them deal with the difficult issues they face — issues like poverty, abuse, family violence, depression, addiction and homelessness. With 350 caring professionals operating from 20 locations across Ottawa, YSB is equipped to deal with the breadth and complexity of these issues. On their list of much needed items are new

bath towels, new pillows, and new (unopened) shampoo, body wash, and deodorant. Donations can be dropped off in the Outreach Bin in the foyer. The last day for donations is Sunday September 27th. Thank you for your support.

Glen Soderholm Concert at Trinity Presbyterian Church We are pleased to announce that renowned acoustic guitarist Glen Soderholm will be coming to Trinity Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7 PM. We invite you to join us for an evening of music and fun as Glen shares his music and message in person. All proceeds from the concert will go to support Urban Christian Outreach. Tickets for the event are $30 and are available through eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-glen-

soderholm-in-support-of-urban-christian-outreach-tickets-1992356461810) or by calling (613) 986-1067.

.See the Bulletin Boards for Community Event Details

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