Coming Events
Offering Prayer Support for Personal and Congregational Needs
As we journey together in faith, it is a blessing to support one another in prayer. Whether you are facing a personal challenge, seeking guidance, or wishing to life up the needs of someone you know needs prayer, and/or our congregations Siobhan is willing to pray with and for you.
If you have a prayer request - whether it's for yourself, a loved one or our church community - please feel free to reach out. Every request, big or small, will be held in confidence and brought before God in prayer. You can also request if you would like these to be shared in a service too.
You can send your prayer requests to stillsmallvoice19@gmail.com. Let us trust in God's presence and grace as we lift up our concerns and compassion for one another together.
PA Day Program
Children in JK to age 12 are invited to our P.A. day . Drop off after 8am and pick-up by 5pm. price is $15 per child which includes snacks and lunch. Pre-registration is not required but it is appreciated.
Please pre-register HERE or by calling the church office 613-354-4373 or during evenings call Patti 613-354-6315.
As we journey together in faith, it is a blessing to support one another in prayer. Whether you are facing a personal challenge, seeking guidance, or wishing to life up the needs of someone you know needs prayer, and/or our congregations Siobhan is willing to pray with and for you.
If you have a prayer request - whether it's for yourself, a loved one or our church community - please feel free to reach out. Every request, big or small, will be held in confidence and brought before God in prayer. You can also request if you would like these to be shared in a service too.
You can send your prayer requests to stillsmallvoice19@gmail.com. Let us trust in God's presence and grace as we lift up our concerns and compassion for one another together.
PA Day Program
Children in JK to age 12 are invited to our P.A. day . Drop off after 8am and pick-up by 5pm. price is $15 per child which includes snacks and lunch. Pre-registration is not required but it is appreciated.
Please pre-register HERE or by calling the church office 613-354-4373 or during evenings call Patti 613-354-6315.
You can find our facebook site here https://www.facebook.com/groups/166479560109795/
Just a note to remind our congregation and those who follow us on Facebook and our website that we do collect food for our local Food Bank at the Salvation Army and for the Morningstar Mission. We know that both of these awesome groups assist many in our community who have come to depend on them to get the necessities of life to continue their lives. As you proceed into our Grace church at 150 Robert St you will notice boxes ready to receive any and all of your donations of canned goods and other foods that will be taken to the Mission or the Salvation Army for distribution to the community and give hope to those in need.
The UCW is collecting pop can tabs for the Army/Navy Club, Veterans medical devices, used stamps for the Canadian Leprosy Foundation, eye glasses for the Lions Club project for counties where eye care is limited, and used/dried-up markers of all kinds to be recycled by Crayola. Containers for these items have been placed in the Narthex (at the front entrance). Thank you for helping to collecy and save these items.
The Audio/Video committee is looking for assistance - if you wondered how our church sound system works or how we record our worship services for COGECOTV please join us - speak to Chris via Leslie at the office at 613-354-4373 ext 1
Choir Practice Thursdays - begins 630pm Anyone and everyone that would like to help us make a joyful noise (voice or instrument) is invited to join us.
Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism Open House - in the Hall from 10am to 11am. Classes begin the following Thursday. For more information please contact 613-544-4733 or kingston@taoist.org, or www.taoist.org
- The Chosen group has viewed the third season of "The Chosen". You can check out "The Chosen" on Youtube as they have their own channel. It's free to watch, begin at the first season and see how this story unfolds. It's a rich reward learning more about what the disciples might have been like, their families, how Jesus taught them. Discover more about what can happen to change your life.
Thank you for supporting projects at Grace United Church!! Stay safe.
Morning Star Mission - is looking for any 1' x 1' stock pots that you are wanting to get rid of. The ones we have in our kitchen are getting near the end of the life and we could use a few more. If anyone has any to donate we would be most grateful.
Please check our bulletin boards for upcoming events? Bulletin Boards are located in the Narthex, the Administrative Hallway and in the Sunday School Hall downstairs. They are updated weekly.
Tue 15th April - We are hosting our youth to assemble Easter trees to be placed in the church for Easter morning in honour and/or in memory of our loved ones. We will be meeting in the Board room at 430pm and will enjoy a pizza dinner when finished our creations. Everyone is invited to join us. If you would like to sponsor a tree in memory or in honour of a loved one, fill out the slip in the bulleting and place it in an envelope marked "Easter Tree" along with $10 dollars and add it to the offering plate or pass it to the office with Leslie by Monday 14 Apr. You are more than welcome to take one home with you following our Easter morning service.
Thurs, Apr 17 - We are hosting a Seder/Passover Meal beginning at 5pm in the Hall. If you would like to participate or would like more information contact the office.
Fri., Apr. 18th – Good Friday – We will be joining our friends at Trinity beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Sat Apr 19 - Men's Breakfast beginning at 830 am in the Hall. All men are invited to join us.
Sunday Apr 20 - Easter Sunday
Tue 22 Apr 22 - Earth Day
Sat 26 Apr - Celebration of Life for Gary Baldwin
Wed 30 Apr - We are proudly hosting a Colouring Contest for all kids 18 and under, in celebration of the United Church of Canada's 100th Anniversary. The picture being utilized is from the UCC website, and is available by download on our Facebook Page and through email and hard copies are available in the office or at our Kid's Carousel on 12 Apr. All pictures are due by 12pm on Wednesday 30 Apr and all winners will be contacted by Saturday 3 May. Good Luck.
Board Room Rental - Crochet Basket making at 6pm. If you would like to participate in this workshop or would like any information on it, please contact Barb at barb4789@hotmail.com
Sat May 3 - our Finance and Stewardship committee will be hosting their Spring Roast Pork Dinner at 530pm in the Hall. Tickets are $25 dollars for adults and $10 dollars for kids 12 and under. The meal includes potatoes, steamed vegetables, dessert tea and coffee and pies for dessert. Please join us for an evening of food, fun and fellowship.
Mon May 5 - Pastoral Care Committee meeting at 1pm in the Hall.
Sunday May 11 - Mother's Day
Wed May 14 - Worship Music and Sacraments Committee meeting in the Board Room at 7pm.
Sat May 17 - Building Rental Wedding Reynolds and DeVries
Congregational Prayer
Our congregation has been asked to say the following prayer as we move forward in our church.
O God, hear our prayers for Grace United Church. We pray for your guidance as we move into an uncertain future. Relieve our worries as we take comfort in the knowledge that although we cannot see the future, the future is in your hands.
May the Holy Spirit of truth and beauty guide all our decisions. May we be faithful in discipleship, as you are faithful in shepherding us.
May we be bold to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ far and wide, without apology, and without compromise.
May we be aware of the needs o our neighbours, and be quick to respond.
May our hospitality towards guests be genuine and generous.
May our giving of ourselves and our gifts be joyful, consistent and sacrificial.
May we pray without ceasing. And may we daily grow in love and holiness.
These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior. Amen.
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