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Minister:
Rev. Jim Hillson email
Appointments with the minister can be arranged through the church office
Sunday Worship
Sun: 10:30am
Office Hours
Mon: 9am-1pm
Tues-Thurs: 9am-4pm
Fri: 12pm-4pm
Phone:
(403) 256-3181
Mailing Address:
Box 21, Site 5, RR 8
Calgary, AB T2J 2T9
Location Map:
Link
E-mail:
info@rdlunitedchurch.org
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Special Events
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| Faith Formation News: Posted - Tuesday, September 02, 2008Living the Question
Five week program beginning September 22, 2008
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A DVD & Web based small group program of Christian invitation, initiation and spiritual formation. Faith is not a destination, but a journey, so join us every Monday starting September 22/08 for 5 weeks to look deeper into your faith. This course is not for the literalists but for the inquiring mind. If you wish to attend, please contact Pat Claydon or sign up after church on Sundays.
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| Outreach News: Posted - Tuesday, September 02, 2008SERVE & SUP AT THE DROP IN AND REHAB CENTRE
OCTOBER 1ST FROM 5.30pm - 8:30pm
Serve: Fran & Andy Porter are kindly sponsoring the meal. To Support & Serve we need 30 people to sign up. It is suggested that a $20.00 donation for each server (this is not mandatory your presence is more important) for the privilege of serving. The money is to be used for the next Drop In Centre meal in the spring.
Sup: After Supporting and Serving we will have a pot luck supper back at the church to finish the evening.
Watch for sign up sheet beginning on September 14th. More info: Pat Claydon
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| Stewardship News: Posted - Thursday, August 28, 2008Stewardship Sunday
November 23, 2008
Are you wondering what is happening at the church? Come to the Stewardship Fair and see the various committees and groups information displays! Food. Fun. Fellowship.
Committee Leaders - Just a reminder to start planning your display.
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| Men's Breakfast Club News: Posted - Wednesday, August 27, 2008Men's Breakfast Club Meetings for 2008-09
Men are invited to meet at the church for breakfast, fellowship and listen to a guest speaker. If you could help with food preparation or have any question about the Men's Breakfast Club, contact Doug Den Hoed.
The schedule for the upcoming year is as follows:
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| September 21, 2008 |
12pm |
Men's Breakfast Club will be serving a Homecoming BBQ following Sunday Worship. All are welcome. |
| October 4, 2008 |
9am |
Guest Speaker: TBA |
| November 2, 2008 |
8:30am |
Guest Speaker: TBA |
| January 10, 2009 |
9am |
Guest Speaker: TBA |
| February 8, 2009 |
8:30am |
Guest Speaker: TBA |
| March 7, 2009 |
9am |
Guest Speaker: TBA |
| April 4, 2009 |
9am |
Guest Speaker: TBA |
| June 6, 2009 |
9am |
Guest Speaker: TBA |
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| Senior Choir News: Posted - Sunday, August 17, 2008Christmas Cantata
"Sing and Shout for Joy"
Date: TBA
The Senior Choir will begin practicing for the Christmas Cantata performance on October 2. Choir practices will continue weekly on Thursday evenings at 8:15pm. Closer to the performance, there will be additional practices scheduled. Practices for the acting parts has not yet been established. If you are interested in singing, acting (1 part: Worship leader) or providing production support, please contact Lisa Fernandes.
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| Lectionary Bible Study: Posted - Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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| Sister Friends News: Posted - Tuesday, June 24, 2008Sister Friends Dream Workshop
September 20, 2008
Mark your calendars for an interesting event coming in the fall! Saturday morning, September 20, from 9:00 to 12:30 you will have the opportunity to take part in a DREAM WORKSHOP. Presenting the workshop will be Sister Ita Connery fcJ, from the FCJ (Faithful Companions of Jesus) Christian Education Center in Calgary. Ita has a certificate in Jungian Psychology and is extensively educated in Ignation Spirituality and Myers Briggs Personality Typing. She is also a certified Mid-Life Counselor. Spending the morning with her will be an enjoyable and enlightening experience. Something to look forward to!
Cost for the workshop is $5.00. The committee is also requesting the assistance of four hostesses to help with set up, clean up and the preparation and serving of a light snack, tea and coffee. If you would like to register for this workshop or help as a hostess, contact the organizing committee.
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Regularly Occurring Events
Communion Sundays
Monthly on First Sunday
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Communion is served on a monthly basis from September to June. Check the church calendar for exact dates. All are welcome to share at God's table.
Next Communion Date: September 14, 2008
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Wisdom Circle
Monthly on the First Monday
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A social group for ladies and gentlemen aged 55+ years. We meet the first Monday of each month in the church basement. The Wisdom Circle will be taking a break over the summer holidays and their first meeting in the fall will be on September 8. You are welcome to join us to get to know other seniors in the congregation. For further information, contact Marg.
Next event: September 8, 2008 at 12pm in the Link
Time to meet and greet again, after our summer break. Monday Sept.8th at 12PM, we will share a Pot Luck Dinner, buns, tea and coffee will be provided. We will share plans together, for the up coming year, and also have a few laughs. Please come and bring a friend, or several friends.
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Inn From the Cold
Monthly on the Last Saturday
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On the last Saturday of each month, Red Deer Lake hosts Inn from the Cold, to provide overnight shelter, a hot meal and the next day provide a nourishing breakfast and lunch for 15 to 20 homeless guests. Volunteers are needed to provide food donations, meal preparation, bed set-up, overnight supervision, and church clean-up.
Next IFTC: September 27-28, 2008
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