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Holy Week at St. Paul’s United Church
By any measure, Holy Week is a marathon of worship. Five worship services in four days, taking you on an emotional roller coaster that leads from the solemnity of Maundy Thursday to the grief and pain of Good Friday to the jubilation of Easter morning. Many people wonder what the… Read More about “Holy Week at St. Paul’s United Church”
Why I Joined the Choir
As a young girl, I sang in our church choir and school choirs as well as took piano lessons and theory. My family used to host choir practice in our home until our church was built in 1962. My mother and sister sang in the choir as well, so we… Read More about “Why I Joined the Choir”
Sing and Rejoice 2019
A number of St. Paul’s United Church Senior Choir members had an enjoyable day together on Saturday February 9th when they attended the Sing & Rejoice! 2019 choral workshop hosted by Pickering Village United Church. SPUC Senior Choir Sopranos Sharon, Dorothy, Cathy and Carole, Altos Pam and Cath, Bass Brad… Read More about “Sing and Rejoice 2019”
Sabbatical Update – 4
Hello again! It’s been a while since my last post and I’ve a fair bit of news. My last entry finished as I was heading north from Durham to spend a week on retreat in Northumberland. That retreat took place at Nether Springs, the Mother House of the Northumbria Community…. Read More about “Sabbatical Update – 4”
Sabbatical Update – 3
Hello from Durham! This is the fourth city I’ve visited since my last blog, and I’m quite enjoying seeing the original Durham. I started this leg of my trip further south though. On November 1st I traveled from Dundee to Peterborough, arriving around supper time. After supper and a good… Read More about “Sabbatical Update – 3”
Helping you Live Healthier at Home
Are you or is someone you know requiring a bit more assistance to live healthier at home? There are a number of services available to provide that assistance but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Central East LHIN Home and Community Care Coordinators help people find their way… Read More about “Helping you Live Healthier at Home”
Sabbatical Update – 2
Greetings from Peterborough! I arrived in the city and England late this afternoon after a wonderful time in Scotland. In Sabbatical Update 1 I was in Edinburgh on my way to Aberdeen. I finished up my time in Edinburgh by worshiping at Balerno Parish Kirk, the Presbyterian congregation in the… Read More about “Sabbatical Update – 2”
The Meaning of White Gift Sunday
The tradition of White Gift Sunday has its roots in a small Methodist church in Ohio in 1904. What began as a humble way to reflect on the love and devotion of the giver and not the value of the gift has grown into today’s white gift services in many… Read More about “The Meaning of White Gift Sunday”
Sabbatical Update – 1
Well, here I am near the end of my third week of Sabbatical. It’s Friday evening and I’ve enjoyed my time here in Edinburgh. The first two weeks of sabbatical were good. The first week was mainly spent getting ready to go and seeing family and friends. I flew to… Read More about “Sabbatical Update – 1”