I am taking Monday & Friday as my sabbath days. I am available for emergencies but if it isn’t urgent, I’ll return messages. Warmly, Rev. Heather
Jan will be away on vacation March 13 – April 3. Joanne Lyons has graciously agreed to fill in. Please send any updates to the announcement page directly to her:
[email protected]
M&S Financial Update:
Social Support through Education - Signing up for a course is both exciting and nerve-wracking. We think about what skills we’ll learn, how quickly we’ll see improvement, and how naturally “talented” we may be. In Sambir, Ukraine, English teacher Ilona is encouraging her learners to challenge that way of thinking and enjoy the aspect of social time with one another while learning English. This class, supported by Mission and Service partner ACT Alliance, is part of a psychosocial support program for Ukrainians displaced by war. Ilona and her family were also displaced by the conflict in Ukraine, and she is now actively contributing to the well-being of others in similar situations. While online learning expands opportunities and access to learning, distance learners miss crucial social engagement and human interaction. Ilona shares, “When we come together and get to know each other, we have a community. We can open up and share our thoughts, feelings, and experiences.” In a low-pressure learning environment, students can feel comfortable as they learn skills and learn about each other. Thank you for the support you show to through Mission and Service as our neighbours endure the ongoing impacts of war and conflict.
M & S Financial Update - Our Pastoral Charge's envelope offerings to Mission and Service total $1,623.00 as at February 29, 2024. This represents 13.53% of our 2024 objective of $12,000.00. Thank you for your ongoing support for M.& S.
Upcoming Scriptures:
Luke 19:29-40
Looking Ahead:
· Mar 19th Lenten Bible Discovery: Inverary Church Hall on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3:30pm Until March 19th. Everyone is welcome.
· Mar 21st Cards, Games & Conversation - Last session in Inverary Church Hall from 1 to 4 pm. Enjoy friendship, fun and goodies with tea or coffee. All yours for $5 which goes to Inverary United.
· Mar 22nd, Apr 5th, Apr 19th Coffee & Conversations: Tim Hortons beside the bus station on John Counter, 10-11:30 am. All Welcome!
· Mar 23rd new info! Four Rivers Youth Cluster Events: For more info please talk to Rev Heather. Escape Room, Buck Point Rd, ages 7 and up, bring a bag lunch, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
· Mar 24th Inverary Congregational Annual Meeting following the morning worship.
· April 7th Shared service at Battersea United 9:15 am. There will be no morning service at Inverary. Battersea Congregational Annual Meeting following the morning worship.
·April 13 Elgin Bowling Lanes, ages 7 and up, car-pooling available, lunch will be provided, 10:30 am - 1:30
EASTER SCHEDULE ~ ALL WELCOME
March 28th 7pm ~ Maundy Thursday at Inverary United
March 29th 10am ~ Good Friday at Battersea United
March 31st 7:30 am ~ Sunrise Service at Gilmour Point
9:15 am ~ Battersea United
11:15am ~ Inverary United
Forty Days – Forty Items
Wednesday, February 10 is the first day of Lent. I have a challenge for you! Each day of Lent, remove 1 item from your closet that you no longer wear or need and put it into a garbage bag. At the end of the forty days, donate these items to a place that can share them with someone who can really use them!!
Sunrise Challenge Fundraiser
We will be rising with the sun for one week, from May 27 to May 31, 2024, and raising funds to support CAMH and the work they’re doing to solve the most complex issues in mental health. As a world leader in mental health treatment and research, CAMH will keep rising until no one is left behind.
You can support Taya’s Sunrise Challenge fundraiser for the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health at: https://give.camh.ca/site/TR/Events/SunriseChallenge?px=1456024&pg=personal&fr_id=1250
Financial update for Inverary United Church General Fund
During the 2023 year the Stewards pulled $13,000.00 from reserves to cover expenses in the General fund. At year end we had $3473.00 of the pulled money left which means our deficit for last year was $9527.00. We are hopeful 2024 will be a better year financially for the Church, especially with the return of some fundraising.
General Information:
Have questions or want to make an appointment?
You can reach Rev. Heather in the following by phone 613-353-2453 or email [email protected]
Transferring Membership: If anyone would like to transfer their membership to Inverary or Battersea churches, or to join one of these congregations, please contact Rev. Heather @ 613-353-6609
Hall Rentals: If anyone is interested in renting the Inverary Church Hall, please contact Judy Borovskis 353-1768
Anyone interested in booking the Battersea Church Hall, please contact Roberta Smith @ 353-2846
For those wishing to make donations, you can do so in the following ways:
For Battersea United by e-transferring to [email protected] or mailing a cheque to 2217 Wellington St., Battersea, ON, K0H 1H0.
For Inverary United by e-transferring to [email protected] or mailing a cheque to Box 69 Inverary ON, K0H 1X0.
Jan will be away on vacation March 13 – April 3. Joanne Lyons has graciously agreed to fill in. Please send any updates to the announcement page directly to her:
[email protected]
M&S Financial Update:
Social Support through Education - Signing up for a course is both exciting and nerve-wracking. We think about what skills we’ll learn, how quickly we’ll see improvement, and how naturally “talented” we may be. In Sambir, Ukraine, English teacher Ilona is encouraging her learners to challenge that way of thinking and enjoy the aspect of social time with one another while learning English. This class, supported by Mission and Service partner ACT Alliance, is part of a psychosocial support program for Ukrainians displaced by war. Ilona and her family were also displaced by the conflict in Ukraine, and she is now actively contributing to the well-being of others in similar situations. While online learning expands opportunities and access to learning, distance learners miss crucial social engagement and human interaction. Ilona shares, “When we come together and get to know each other, we have a community. We can open up and share our thoughts, feelings, and experiences.” In a low-pressure learning environment, students can feel comfortable as they learn skills and learn about each other. Thank you for the support you show to through Mission and Service as our neighbours endure the ongoing impacts of war and conflict.
M & S Financial Update - Our Pastoral Charge's envelope offerings to Mission and Service total $1,623.00 as at February 29, 2024. This represents 13.53% of our 2024 objective of $12,000.00. Thank you for your ongoing support for M.& S.
Upcoming Scriptures:
Luke 19:29-40
Looking Ahead:
· Mar 19th Lenten Bible Discovery: Inverary Church Hall on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3:30pm Until March 19th. Everyone is welcome.
· Mar 21st Cards, Games & Conversation - Last session in Inverary Church Hall from 1 to 4 pm. Enjoy friendship, fun and goodies with tea or coffee. All yours for $5 which goes to Inverary United.
· Mar 22nd, Apr 5th, Apr 19th Coffee & Conversations: Tim Hortons beside the bus station on John Counter, 10-11:30 am. All Welcome!
· Mar 23rd new info! Four Rivers Youth Cluster Events: For more info please talk to Rev Heather. Escape Room, Buck Point Rd, ages 7 and up, bring a bag lunch, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
· Mar 24th Inverary Congregational Annual Meeting following the morning worship.
· April 7th Shared service at Battersea United 9:15 am. There will be no morning service at Inverary. Battersea Congregational Annual Meeting following the morning worship.
·April 13 Elgin Bowling Lanes, ages 7 and up, car-pooling available, lunch will be provided, 10:30 am - 1:30
EASTER SCHEDULE ~ ALL WELCOME
March 28th 7pm ~ Maundy Thursday at Inverary United
March 29th 10am ~ Good Friday at Battersea United
March 31st 7:30 am ~ Sunrise Service at Gilmour Point
9:15 am ~ Battersea United
11:15am ~ Inverary United
Forty Days – Forty Items
Wednesday, February 10 is the first day of Lent. I have a challenge for you! Each day of Lent, remove 1 item from your closet that you no longer wear or need and put it into a garbage bag. At the end of the forty days, donate these items to a place that can share them with someone who can really use them!!
Sunrise Challenge Fundraiser
We will be rising with the sun for one week, from May 27 to May 31, 2024, and raising funds to support CAMH and the work they’re doing to solve the most complex issues in mental health. As a world leader in mental health treatment and research, CAMH will keep rising until no one is left behind.
You can support Taya’s Sunrise Challenge fundraiser for the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health at: https://give.camh.ca/site/TR/Events/SunriseChallenge?px=1456024&pg=personal&fr_id=1250
Financial update for Inverary United Church General Fund
During the 2023 year the Stewards pulled $13,000.00 from reserves to cover expenses in the General fund. At year end we had $3473.00 of the pulled money left which means our deficit for last year was $9527.00. We are hopeful 2024 will be a better year financially for the Church, especially with the return of some fundraising.
General Information:
Have questions or want to make an appointment?
You can reach Rev. Heather in the following by phone 613-353-2453 or email [email protected]
Transferring Membership: If anyone would like to transfer their membership to Inverary or Battersea churches, or to join one of these congregations, please contact Rev. Heather @ 613-353-6609
Hall Rentals: If anyone is interested in renting the Inverary Church Hall, please contact Judy Borovskis 353-1768
Anyone interested in booking the Battersea Church Hall, please contact Roberta Smith @ 353-2846
For those wishing to make donations, you can do so in the following ways:
For Battersea United by e-transferring to [email protected] or mailing a cheque to 2217 Wellington St., Battersea, ON, K0H 1H0.
For Inverary United by e-transferring to [email protected] or mailing a cheque to Box 69 Inverary ON, K0H 1X0.
Please forward announcements to our secretary by Wednesday morning
Jan Fox
Email: [email protected]
613-353-1243
Jan Fox
Email: [email protected]
613-353-1243