What's New

In-Person Services

In person services and Sunday School are back!

Should I come in person?

We embrace opportunities for our church families to visit and participate in services, in person. It has been a most difficult time during pandemics with the associated challenges of repeated isolation. Yet infections are still a problem and our healthcare system is overloaded, especially the children’s hospitals.

Bearing that in mind, we encourage you and your family to make your own responsible decisions whether to attend services in person. We would encourage anyone with symptoms or with a known exposure to enjoy our services online.

COVID, influenza and RSV are all around us. Even when we do everything possible, vaccination, masks, hand washing and distancing we may not be able to avoid infection.

Please do what you believe to be best for you and your family.

During the Service

Masks are recommended at Glen Cairn United. Wearing a mask is a way of caring for others and ourselves.

We recommend you be fully vaccinated if you attend in person.

We understand completely if your experience is different. If you do feel the need to leave, please contact us afterwards and let us know how we can do better.

Outreach Donations

You may drop off donations for the monthly outreach appeal before the service. Please place your items in the donation the bin, which is located near the door to the sanctuary.

Gathering the Offering

The offering will be gathered during the service or you may place your offering envelopes into the plate as you enter.

AFTER the Service

There are refreshments in the main hall after the Sunday service. Join us!

In-Person Services

In person services and Sunday School are back!

Should I come in person?

We embrace opportunities for our church families to visit and participate in services, in person. It has been a most difficult time during pandemics with the associated challenges of repeated isolation. Yet infections are still a problem and our healthcare system is overloaded, especially the children’s hospitals.

Bearing that in mind, we encourage you and your family to make your own responsible decisions whether to attend services in person. We would encourage anyone with symptoms or with a known exposure to enjoy our services online.

COVID, influenza and RSV are all around us. Even when we do everything possible, vaccination, masks, hand washing and distancing we may not be able to avoid infection.

Please do what you believe to be best for you and your family.

During the Service

Masks are recommended at Glen Cairn United. Wearing a mask is a way of caring for others and ourselves.

We recommend you be fully vaccinated if you attend in person.

We understand completely if your experience is different. If you do feel the need to leave, please contact us afterwards and let us know how we can do better.

Outreach Donations

You may drop off donations for the monthly outreach appeal before the service. Please place your items in the donation the bin, which is located near the door to the sanctuary.

Gathering the Offering

The offering will be gathered during the service or you may place your offering envelopes into the plate as you enter.

AFTER the Service

There are refreshments in the main hall after the Sunday service. Join us!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Updated  March 22 2024 

Upcoming Church Services 

Morning Prayer – April 2nd 

There will be NO morning Facebook prayer on Tuesday, April 2nd. Prayer time will resume on Wednesday, April 3rd. 

The Men Who Cook

Thank you to those who have volunteered to prepare breakfast for the congregation at 7:45am on Easter morning, March 31st.  Breakfast starts at 8:45am for the choir, and 9:00am for everyone else. 

March Outreach - Cornerstone Housing for Women

Cornerstone provides a continuum of housing and support for women and gender-diverse people, that is inclusive and reduces barriers. Cornerstone strives to provide dignity and respect to all women that use their services. They help women build a meaningful life that fits their individual needs and meet them where they’re at in life.  Cornerstone provides supportive and permanent housing to more than 110 women each day through their 4 housing residences.  On their current wish list are: new pillows and single bedsheets.  Please give hope and be the cornerstone to change someone’s life today. You can make a real difference. Please leave your donations in the Outreach Bin in the foyer by March 31st.  Thank you for supporting monthly outreach.  Please speak to Holly Egan or Cathy Turner if you require additional information.

Community, Coffee, and Chat – Fridays at 10am 

Join us on Friday mornings for Community, Coffee and Chat at 10am in the lounge. Thank you to those who bring snacks to share. Please invite friends and family for these get-togethers. 

PASTORAL CARE TEAM  

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 March is Joy Judd . You may leave a non-confidential voice message at the church office at 613-836-4756. 

HEALING PATHWAY IN-PERSON SESSIONS 

 Healing Pathway regular schedule is on  Mondays 10 am to 2pm and 7-8 pm. To book an appointment, contact Nancy at healingpathwaygcuc@gmail.com. If these times are not suitable, we are available for other times and locations. Just contact Nancy for other options and to set up a personalized appointment. 

EARTHUB 

Thank you so much for you continued support of Earthub. Our bins have seen a lot of use, and thus we are able to divert lots of items from going to the landfill. Just a quick reminder that for safety, please ensure your labels are removed from the prescription bottles before you put them in the bins. 

Please note, that as of January 2024, Earthub is not accepting any milk bags but, you may continue to drop off your milk bags and place them in the red bin at the main parking lot doors. Kathy Panagapko and David Rothwell are supporting a community programme that makes “Sit and Sleep” mats for the homeless. Each mat needs about 500 bags! 

Thanks again for your support. If you have any questions, please contact Anne McEwen or visit the Earthub Ottawa Chapter Facebook page. 

Book Club – Next meeting: Tuesday, APRIL 9th at 7:00pm via Zoom 

On April 9th, the book "Rebekah: The Valley of Hope" by Betty Turcott, will be discussed. “The Valley of Hope” is a book which explores Rebekah, the daughter-in-law of Sarah. In these pages Rebekah’s life unfolds from her birth to death, you will read about her wisdom, courage, and passionate love for her husband and son. Let her life experiences hold a mirror before you as you ponder life in your own valleys. Link to meeting to follow. 

Wednesday Night Bible Study  7-8pm via Zoom

We continue with Pauls' letter to the Colossians and feel his wonder, certainty and love of Christ. 

Contact me Kevin McComas and I will send you the link. 

Thursday Daytime Bible Study 10am-12pm 

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

NEWSLETTERS

Christmas 2023

2023 GCUC Christmas Newsletter.pdf

Fall 2023

2023 GCUC Fall Newsletter v1.pdf

Summer 2023

2023 GCUC Summer Newsletter.pdf