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

Important Dates:

April 2 – Maundy Thursday at GCUC 7:00pm

April 3 – Good Friday at Kanata United at 11am https://www.youtube.com/@kuclive/streams

April 5 – Easter Sunday – Sacrament of Holy Communion

May 24 - Membership Service at GCUC

Maundy Thursday GCUC will be hosting the Maundy Thursday service this year. As part of the service, there will be a ceremonial foot washing, reminding us of the care and compassionate service we are all called to offer. During the service, anyone who wishes may participate—either by having their feet washed or by washing someone else’s feet. If you plan to take part, please wear footwear that is easy to remove and bring your own towel.

Holy Humour Sunday – It’s back!! Holy Humour Sunday, April 12th, you are invited to

participate by wearing some wacky wearable clothing, head gear sunglasses colourful clothes, socks OR a costume. Bring your Jokes…. As there will be humorous moments and please don’t forget to bring your funny bones…. :-) Above all bring your smile and laughter.

Property Management Update We have started a cleaning service with a contracted company effective March 16, 2026. I would like to thank Madeline for all her good work and diligence in cleaning and maintaining the church over the past couple of years. She has done an excellent job!

We organized a student volunteer initial spring cleaning on March 21. Three enthusiastic students from A.Y. Jackson Secondary School - Jaiden Taft, Dylan Joseph, and Bardiya Tabbi - helped clean and check all the chairs in the building. Armed with a couple of trusty Robertson screwdrivers and some damp cloths, all chairs were checked for integrity, missing screws replaced, and seats, backs, and legs all lightly dusted. We will have our work team back again for outdoor work once the snow melts.

We are always grateful for extra helping hands to support the care of our building and property. If you have skills, time, or talent to share, we would love to welcome you to the team! Please feel free to contact me at se.sharpe34@gmail.com to learn more. As always, many hands make light work and we are fortunate to have an amazing team that contributes so willingly.

Easter Flowers Memorial  Last call If you would like to make a donation to our Memorial Fund for the Easter Flower display, please send an e-transfer, with Easter Flower Memorial in the message, to office@gcuc.ca or put your cash/cheque donation, with Easter Flower Memorial written on the memo line or envelope, in the offering plate on Sundays. Please indicate the name of the people that you are honouring. A separate email may be sent to office@gcuc.ca with the names. To ensure that the names are listed in the Easter bulletin, please provide the information by Tuesday, March 31st

Save the Date! – April 25, 2026 Rummage Sale, Silent Auction, and Bake Sale

More information to come in the following weeks…from your Spring Rummage Sale Team: Martha, Susan, Anne, Celia, and Heather

Community, Coffee, and Chat on Fridays at 10am  

Join us for Community, Coffee and Chat at 10am on Friday’s here in the Lounge. Please feel free to invite friends as all are welcome. Also, in the event that you bring some goodies to share, you are invited to share your recipes too!!  When there is inclement weather, please check your email to make sure that the Community, Coffee and Chat will take place as scheduled.  Please note that Community Coffee and Chat will not be offered on Good Friday (April 3rd)

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.   For the month of  March please contact Sue Foley, 613 828 4543, or, suedot555@rogers.com April's contact is Ron Tughan. He may be reached at 613-599-6764 or rontughan@gmail.com.

Healing Pathway In-person Sessions 

Sessions take place each Monday here at the church. For more information, or if you or someone else needs some TLC with prayer, please email: healingpathwaygcuc@gmail.com , or call or text Nancy Kerr at: 613-402-2149.

BOOK- CLUB Next meeting Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00pm The Book Club will meet

via Zoom on Tuesday, April 14th (the second Tuesday of the month for April ONLY) at

7:00pm. The book for discussion is “Nothing Forgotten: Where Love Lingers” by

Catherine Smith. The Zoom link will be sent out from the office prior to the meeting

March Outreach – Centre 507 Centre 507 Last call. For this month's outreach we will be collecting medium grind coffee and orange pekoe tea. Please drop off in the outreach bin by March 29.

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY

The Wednesday Evening bible study group continues to meet by zoom from 7.00 -8.00 and all are welcome. We are looking at the book of Job which was apparently one of the earliest books written to be included into the Bible. It deals with the age-old issue of grief and misfortune in this world and what causes it. Job's friends try to come up with some old/modern answers but none seem to be the solution. A fascinating book. 

Contact me at kevinmccomas206@gmail.com and he will send you the link.

THURSDAY DAYTIME BIBLE STUDY

Join us at the Nadelle residence from 10am-12pm. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Johan at johanjong@nl.rogers.com .  All are welcome

COMMUNITY EVENTSPlease See the Bulletin Boards for Details

Ecumenical Walk of the Cross Trinity Presbyterian Church will host the annual Kanata Good Friday Walk of the Cross on Friday, April 3rd starting at 1pm at 1817 Richardson Side Road.

Spring Medley Concert! Saturday, April 18, 2:00 pm, Metcalfe St Andrews UC, 2677 8th Line Rd. Guests Ottawa Police Chorus, Russell Village Ringers and guitarist, Iain Clogg. Tickets $20 - please contact Brenda Reaney, 613-821-2104.

West Ottawa Ladies Chorus Concerts BCUC on Friday April 24 at 7pm & Saturday, April 25 at 3pm. Tickets $20 in advance (see KerryLynn Armstrongkerrylynnarmstrong@gmail.com), $25 at the door,  Chrildren under 12 yo no cost to enter. www.westottawaladieschorus.ca

KUC – Annual Book Fair It’s that time of year! KUC is accepting books for their annual book fair, please see the bulletin board regarding types of acceptable and non-acceptable books. The fair dates are May 6 (kids ony) and May 7-9 for the general public. Times are listed on the bulletin board.

Calling all Vendors Are you a crafty person who would like to sell your wares? St. Thomas Church in Stittsville is having a vendor sale on May 9th. See poster for details.

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