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

Today we are welcoming Lisa Petch to lead us in worship. We are grateful they are sharing their gift of worship leadership with us.

Emergency Pastoral Coverage – June 29th until July 26th

Rev. Elaine will be away on study leave and vacation June 29th until July 26th.

Rev. Kim Vidal is available for emergency pastoral care from June 29th until July 19th

Her contact details are Cell Phone: 613-816-6577 / Email: kim.vidal@gmail.com

Summer Worship Volunteers

The Worship Committee is still seeking a few volunteers for the summer services.  Please sign up in the lobby if you can help out!

Rental Committee

Looking for volunteers to be emergency contacts for renters. The function entails being on call should something happen during a rental such as a plumbing issue, or inability to gain access to the building. This function is typically for our one-time renters, often a recital. If you're able to help, please contact Sherry at se.sharpe34@gmail.com for further details.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

GCUC launched a prayer shawl ministry this spring. Thank you for all of you who have already made prayer shawls, lap rugs, or afghans. We appreciate your support. We need knitters and crocheters to continue to knit and crochet for this important ministry. There is no specific pattern that is required but if you need some inspiration there are patterns available in the Prayer Shawl box or you can speak to Lisa Petch and she can assist you. Can't knit or crochet? You can help too - drop off wool for others to use, let the pastoral care team know of anyone who could benefit from a prayer shawl or lap rug. Any questions, speak to Lisa Petch.

Community, Coffee, and Chat on Fridays at 10am  

Join us for Community, Coffee and Chat at 10am on Friday’s at the Tim Horton's on Hazeldean Road for the summer.  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 July contact is Dorothy Gordon - she may be reached at 613-829-7122 or by email at djg@sympatico.ca

Healing Pathway In-person Sessions In-person 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 – Upcoming meetingsThe Book Club will meet at 7.00pm on September 1 - How the Stars get in your Bones, by Jan Richardson. via zoom.The Zoom link will be sent out from the office prior to the meeting.

June Outreach Thank You - Ronald McDonald House: Ronald McDonald House is dedicated to providing a warm, safe, affordable and compassionate environment for families of seriously ill children. In 1984 the House was build with 14 bedrooms, a humble kitchen and 2 family rooms. The addition of 22 more suites and new family living spaces is almost complete. In an average year Ronald McDonald House Ottawa can have around 500 family-visits. With this build they will be able to accommodate 1,303 family-visits annually and eliminate the waitlist! Thank you for the generous donations of "Grab and Go Snacks". Families on the go between appointments or in the Family Rooms at CHEO are so grateful for those quick helpful snacks.

Monthly Outreach - Summer - Campus Ministry at Algonquin College

Campus Ministry welcomes all students and staff. They offer Christian counselling, prayer, bible study and fellowship and have been bringing a Christian dimension to college life since 1994. The Ministry seeks to strengthen and support the Christian community on campus while respecting and engaging people of other faiths and world views. To support this Ministry we will be collecting paper plates, paper cups, and napkins during the summer. Please put your donations in the Outreach Bin in the lobby by Sunday August 23. 

Wednesday Evening Bible Study

The Wednesday evening Bible group is taking a break until September.  At that stage a notice will be put in the weekly bulletin as to what we will be looking at.  Probably a New Testament book.  In the meantime if you have ay questions either contact the office or me at kevinmccomas206@gmail.com

Thursday Daytime Bible Study Our group has adjourned for the summer and will resume readings on the first day of September. 

.See the Bulletin Boards for Community Event Details

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