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

Summer Worship Volunteers

It's June and summer is almost upon us. As your thoughts turn to the lazy days of summer and vacations, the Worship Committee's thoughts turn to mild panic at the number of volunteers still to be found for 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 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!!  Last day for coffee in the Lounge will be June 26th.  We will attend Tim Horton's on HazeldeanRoad after this date.

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 June contact is Sue Swiggum – she may be reached at 613-850-6847 or by email at susanswiggum@gmail.com

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.

As a reminder, the Earthhub ITKOOTL Program has ended.  Unfortunately, we have received notice that the Earthub program “Items to Keep Out of the Landfill” has closed.

Good News – Milk Bags and Egg Cartons

A few weeks ago it was announced that Earthub would no longer be collecting items. Since then we have found a new service that will collect milk bags and egg cartons ONLY. We will be setting up a bin inside the church for the benefit of the members of our congregation to drop off the bags and cartons. We ask that the milk bags be clean, dry and flattened when they are dropped off. (If you have several bags, consider folding

them in one bag to keep things neat and organized).  Thank you for taking part in this recycling program.

June Outreach - 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 built 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! We will be collecting "Grab and Go Snacks" like granola bars, Rice Krispie bars, or Goldfish snack packs. Families on the go between appointments or in the Family Rooms at CHEO are so grateful for those quick helpful snacks. Please put you donations in the Outreach Bin in the lobby by Sunday June 28.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study

The Wednesday evening Bible group will then be taking a break until September.  At that stage a notice will be put in the weekly bulleton as to waht 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. 

FREE Summer Day Camp KUC is proud to be hosting a FREE 1 day summer camp on Saturday, July 11th for those in K-Grade 6. The camp is outdoor themed and includes 1 meal and 2 snacks. Please reach out to our Director of Children, Youth and Families, Joshua (youth@kuc.ca), if you are interested in helping out or registering your children/grandchildren by June 21st.

Please See the Bulletin Boards for Community Event Details

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