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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Updated  November 6 2026

Upcoming Worship Services:

On November 8th is our annual Remembrance Sunday Worship.

On November 15th , while Rev. Elaine is on study leave, we welcome the Rev. Brian Copeland to lead us in worship.

October Outreach Thank You – Hope Living Thank you for your generous donations of toothpaste and bars of soap. They were gratefully received by Hope Living. The Hope Living Residence on Castlefrank Road in Kanata is part of the Shepherds of Good Hope Supportive Housing program. This 100-bed facility has a focus on formerly homeless and/or vulnerably-housed individuals, many of whom are elderly and/or live with complex mental health challenges. Hope Living provides its residents with comprehensive health and wellness support, enabling them to maintain their independence while developing life skills and integrating into the community. By making a donation to the Shepherds of Good Hope – Hope Living you have made a positive difference in the lives of people in our community.

Coming Soon...Smiles for Seniors Outreach: Glen Cairn United Church will once again be supporting Christmas

Smiles for Seniors and Carleton Lodge. This program works with senior residences and communities in the Ottawa area serving all those who are receiving assistance from the City of Ottawa. The City of Ottawa senior residences also house adults with disabilities, who are included in the program. As an elf in this program, you will purchase, wrap,

and label a ‘wish’ gift of approximately $35-$60 in value. You will be provided with a list of possible gifts. Sign up will start Sunday November 22nd. Wrapped and labelled gifts must be dropped off in the Outreach Bin by Sunday

December 13th. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Egan or Cathy Turner.

Post Service Refreshments are Back!!

Starting November 1st, we will be offering refreshments after the Sunday service. On the first to third Sundays inclusive, cookies and fruit will be served along with the coffee, tea and juice. On the last Sunday of each month, a luncheon will be served with sandwiches, cookies, coffee, tea or juice. This is a pilot project and it will be monitored closely to determine any adjustments that must be made for the benefit of the congregation and the volunteers. We are deeply indebted to the volunteers who have offered to do this for all of us. Should you wish to volunteer, please let Carol Patterson(613-435-2053)or Sue Swiggum (613-850-6847) know.

The 2026 Kanata Santa Claus Parade - This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, November 14th. As in previous years, the parade route passes in front of our church before ending at the Hazeldean Mall.  Also as in previous years, there will be road closures around our church to facilitate organizing the parade.  Perhaps you might consider dropping off your cookies early and coming back to help or you might want to consider dropping the cookies off the day before.  Santa’s Elves Anne McEwen and Emmett Will are hoping we can count on members of our congregation to participate once again by donating homemade cookies, assisting with set up and clean up, serving drinks and cookies and spreading Christmas cheer. Set up will start at 9:30. The details of the route are copied below:

If you have any questions about this year’s parade route and how it might affect you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to kanatasantaparade@gmail.com

This year’s route will be the same as the previous years:

Departing at Holy Redeemer Church (44 Rothesay)

Turning right on Glamorgan

Another right on Castlefrank

Another right on Abbeyhill

Finally, a left turn into the Hazeldean Mall (300 Eagleson)

 For further details contact Anne(racmac999@yahoo.ca), or Elf Emmett (emmett.b.will@gmail.com.).

34th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk, Craft Fair, Silent Auction - December 5th, 2026 – We need everyone to bake Christmas cookies and donate items. Please see handout for further details.

We Remember. Poppies are available from October 24th to November 11th. Donations can be made online to The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund, www.legion.ca/donations.Lest We Forget.

Design the Sign! The Property Management Committee is pleased to announce we are launching a project to replace our beloved wooden sign with an aluminum / wood-based sign in the next year. I am looking to establish a small committee to help design the new sign and do some fundraising toward the purchase of a new sign. The new sign would be approximately $12,000 and last for at least 25 years. We need to incorporate both our own logo and the new Affirm logo. Drop me, Sherry Sharpe, a line if you’d like to help in the design!! My email is. se.sharpe34@gmail.com.

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 November contact is Cindy Hannah – she can be reached at 613-264-3200 or by email at cchannah1959@gmail.com

The Healing Pathway Team Regular in-person sessions at the church have resumed. 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’s books  will meet again at 7pm onDecember 1st via Zoom.   The Xoom Book Club's books for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. December 1, Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller, January 5, The Deal of a Lifetime by Frederik Backman

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 

We continue on with the epistle of James which centers on how to live a life of

faith following the precepts of God and Jesus. Easy to read perhaps, not so easy to follow....but excellent thoughts and aims. Join us on Wednesday evening from 7.00 to 8.00 and we would love to hear from you. Contact me at kevinmccomas206@gmail.com and I will give you the link.

West Ottawa Ladies Chorus will present Christmas concerts "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" on Friday November 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday November 28 at 3 p.m. Both concerts take place at Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Old Richmond Road in Nepean. Tickets at $25 are available from Chorus members or through the website

www.westottawaladieschorus.ca

On Saturday, November 7th, 2026, Unity Spiritual Centre Ottawa is presenting “I've Got the Music in Me!”, a spectacular concert featuring three wonderful 2SLGBTQ+ choirs, a brass quintet, and an award-winning Town Crier! 7:00 p.m. | Centretown United Church, 507 Bank Street, Ottawa Tickets: $39 www.unityottawa.org/events

Steve Bell Solo Concert - JUNO award-winning musician Steve Bell will be bringing an evening of story and song to Ottawa Mennonite Church (1830 Kilborn Avenue) on Friday, November 20 starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by contacting the OMC office (office@ottawamennonite.ca; 613-733-6729); tickets can also be

purchased online (https://stevebell.com/events/).

.See the Bulletin Boards for Community Event Details

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