ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer Worship Volunteers Summer services are coming soon. We need your help as readers,

greeters, music, and sound system operators. Please sign up on the sheet in the lobby, or by sending

email to WayneGJohnston@gmail.com.

Strawberry Social – July 2, 1:30-3:30pm There is a Strawberry Social on Wednesday, July 2nd at

1:30pm in the Main Hall. Invite your friends and family to come and enjoy a taste of summer. A

freewill offering to support outreach will be gratefully appreciated. For more information contact Faye Adams or Bev Armbruster.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! Our congregation would like to thank Barbara Reynolds and

Sharron Ladouceur for organizing a group of us to travel by bus to the EY Centre last Sunday to take

part in the EOOR's service to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada.

Everything was organized so well that there were no questions of where we were to sit, have lunch, buy coffee, and to see the displays. We are so lucky to have these women in our congregation.

Emergency Coverage June 19 – July 8 While Rev. Elaine is away, Rev. Cindy Casey will provide

emergency coverage. Cindy may be reached by phone at 613-697-3541 or by email at

cindycasey@kuc.ca.

The Adventures of Flat Jesus For those participating in our “Flat Jesus” fun over the summer. Pleasesend your photos by email to editor@gcuc.ca. When sending select the pictures, please select the Large Size or Full Size format. We are looking forward to a fun video of adventures in the fall.

Please be aware that one of the exit doors to parking lot is sticking, and needs a little push from the outside to close it properly. As you exit from the Foyer to the parking lot, it is the outside door on the left. These doors are being upgraded in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, if you could just double-check that that door is closed properly, it would be much appreciated.

A New Fundraising Initiative GCUC is trying something new that we can all participate in. Friends, family, acquaintances from across the city can support you and our church. We are teaming up with Halo Car Wash company. In short, we have the opportunity to purchase car washes at twenty dollars each, an eight dollar discount per wash. These can be purchased for yourself or as gifts for others. Friends, family and acquaintances can do the same. Ten dollars comes back to our Church to help uscover off our growing expenses. Please see Noël LaTour at a table in the main hall after service formore information.

June Outreach -- Chrysalis House Chrysalis House is a safe and secure 25-bed shelter in Western

Ottawa. It is a place where any self-identified woman or gender-diverse individuals over the age of 16

can go to protect themselves and their dependents from violence and abuse. In this supportive

environment, an individual can focus on their personal needs and choices, as well as on their

dependents’ needs. This year, Chrysalis House celebrates its 20th year of operation! For two decades, the shelter has been steadfast in supporting women on their journey to safety, empowerment, and improved quality of life. To support the clients of Chrysalis House, we will be collecting kitchen/lunch plastic storage containers, and nightlights. Please leave donations in the Outreach Bin by Sunday Jun 29th. Thank you for supporting monthly outreach.

Community, Coffee, and Chat – Fridays at 10am Join us for Community, Coffee and Chat in the

Lounge at 10am on Fridays. Invite a friend and if you bring some goodies to share, you are invited to

share your recipes too!!  The location will change to Tim Horton’s on Hazeldean and Edgewater on July 4th

Healing Pathway In-person Sessions Healing Pathway has resumed our regular practice on Mondays. Also, arrangements can be made to visit homes, hospitals, or hospices at any time. Please contact healingpathwaygcuc@gmail.com or Nancy Kerr at 613 402 2149 (call or text).

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. We can now have visits within the protocols for COVID 19 and can also connect by phone, email, cards, and through prayers.  Our contact person for June is Nancy Kerr 613-702-0055   You may leave a non-confidential voice message at the church office at 613-836-4756.

Book Club – Next meeting: Tuesday, September 9th at 7pm Book Club will meet on

Tuesday, September 9th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. The book "The Power of Kindness” by Brian

Goldman will be discussed.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study on Hiatus The Wednesday Evening Bible study group is taking a

break during the summer until September . At that time we will again spend a hour each week reading and discussing this most wondrous of books. If you wish to contact me at any time my email is kevinmccomas206@gmail.com

I hope you all have a great summer and enjoy some of God's creation with family, friends or strangers and that your joy of knowing Christ warms their hearts.

Thursday Daytime Bible Study on Hiatus The Thursday morning bible study will take a break for the summer. Join us at the Nadelle residence from 10am-12pm starting September 2nd. If you are

interested in joining this group, please contact Johan at johanjong@nl.rogers.com. All are welcome!

Community Events Please see bulletin board for upcoming events.

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