We are called by God to be a welcoming church – embracing God’s people – of all ages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and physical and intellectual abilities. We are committed to building a diverse Christian community as we learn, grow, celebrate, and reach out in faith.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Updated  October 16 2026

Worship Committee: Christmas Eve Survey LINK

The Worship Committee is interested in knowing about the congregation's current practices and preferences related to

the scheduling and design of Christmas Eve services. We encourage everyone to share their feedback using the attached survey, which closes on October 19. Thank you for your input.

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Annual Turkey Dinner – Carleton Memorial United Church, Saturday, October 24 at 6 pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. Musical entertainment following dinner. All are welcome! Adults: $30; Kids (8 – 10) $15; Rest: Free. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available from Erin Linnen 613-224-3761. CMUC, 740 Melfa Cres. (two blocks south of Meadowlands off Prince of Wales). Take-out orders can be provided when requested in

advance. www.cmuc.ca for more info.

October Outreach – 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. We will be collecting toothpaste (toothbrushes are not required at this time) and bars of soap. By making a donation to the Shepherds of Good Hope – Hope Living you are making a positive difference in the lives of people in our community. Please leave your donations in the Outreach Bin in the foyer by Oct 25th..

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 September contact is Sue Swiggum -  she can be reached at 613-850-6847 or by email at susanswiggum@gmail.com .The October contact is Ron Tughan – he can be reached at 613-599-6764 or 613-558-6764 or by email at rontughan@gmail.com .

The Healing Pathway Team will start offering regular in-person sessions at the church on Monday September 14.  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 will meet next at 7pm on November 3rd via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out from the office prior to the meeting. The following list represents the Book Club’s books for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. October 6, Yester Year by Caro Claire Burke, November 3, Book of Forbidden Words by Louise Fen, December 1, Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller, January 5, The Deal of a Lifetime by Frederik Backman

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 

We continue to look at books of the Bible by zoom from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. The books are from both testaments and that gives us a more rounded view of the Bible. All are welcome and all bible versions used. Contact me at kevinmccomas206@gmail.com and I will send you the link.

Name Tag Ordering

Maybe you don’t have a name tag yet, or you have misplaced your name tag, or

perhaps you would like the updated version with the black lettering on a white background and the church logo. Please see Martha as she is placing an order soon, she can be reached at: mtcolford@yahoo.ca , or 613-889-3694 or speak to her on Sundays. The cost of a name tag is $21 both for pin or magnet. Exact change please. The last date for ordering will be October 18th.

2027 United Church Calendars

Fall is upon us and so it’s time to start thinking about 2027 – what better way to keep track of the church liturgical events than with a church calendar. Please let Martha know if you would like to have one. She can be reached at mtcolford@yahoo.ca or 613-889-3694 or speak to her on Sundays by October 11th to place your order – cost $12/calendar. If paying by cash, please use exact change or cheques are to be made payable toGlen Cairn UCW

.See the Bulletin Boards for Community Event Details

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