TODAY IS BICYCLE SUNDAY!
Today we celebrate the various forms of transportation we can take to church, focussing on those that help reduce our environmental footprint.
We’ve asked you to participate, if possible, by riding a bicycle to church, or walking, or car pooling, or taking the bus. It’s a symbolic gesture to reduce the volume of greenhouse gases we normally produce, and by taking small steps, we often move on to larger steps. Please fill out the survey form included as a bulletin insert and we will retrieve the completed surveys later in the service.
Thank you from the Scarboro Youth!
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TODAY IS THE DEADLINE for the summer issue of the Uniter, our congregational newsletter. Please have your submission to Melinda Lang sometime today. You may leave your article in Melinda’s mailbox on the lower floor, or email mlang@scarborounited.ab.ca
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THIS WEEK AT SCARBORO:
Monday: Elda Daniels Spring Luncheon, 12 pm, Social Room
Tuesday: Staff Meeting, 2 pm, Blue Room
Wednesday: Official Board Meeting, 7 pm, Social Room
Saturday: Worship Planning Meeting, 9 am, Chapel
Sunday: Sandwich-making, 8:30 am, church kitchen
FATHERS’ DAY IS NEXT SUNDAY (JUNE 20). A family time to be sure – but also a time to think about sharing with those spending this day at the Drop-In Centre. The Elda Daniels Group will be making sandwiches in the church kitchen Father’s Day Sunday. We will make 40 loaves of sandwiches.
This amount goes only a small way toward filling the needs at the Centre.
If you would like to join in this endeavour, please make your sandwiches at home and bring them to the kitchen prior to the church service. Our thanks to the Davis family who will make the delivery to the Centre.
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Scarboro United Church Building
Discussion Questions
These are the questions that will be discussed with the architects. The answers and the general discussion will guide plans for the building changes. Please plan to attend one of the meetings. If you prefer, write down your thoughts and email them to jnewman@scarborounited.ab.ca or deliver a paper copy to the church. Please help determine how your church will move into the future.
1) What do you find valuable in the existing facility?
2) What would you value in a new facility?
3) Describe shortcomings in the existing facility. What changes need to occur to relieve them?
4) Does your group function efficiently in the existing facility, if not why?
5) Does your group intend on expanding its needs? If so can the needs be met by the existing facility?
6) How greatly would the potential changes to the facility affect your group?
7) What significant change/changes could undermine your needs?
8) If you could change only one component of the existing facility what would it be?
9) If you could only keep one component of the existing facility what would it be?
The last meeting will be held tomorrow: (Mon., June 14, 5:30 –
7:30 pm in the Social Room. FOCUS: Other users of the building.
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SUMMER SERVICES: During the month of July we will worship at St. Matthew’s United Church (2035 – 26A St. SW; Phone: 403-249-1721). The Services will begin at 10:30 am. and will be led by the Rev. Clint Mooney.
In August, St. Matthew’s congregation will worship with us at Scarboro Church at 10:30 am. The Rev. Paul Mullen will lead worship.
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OUTDOOR WORSHIP AND
CONGREGATIONAL PICNIC
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
10:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Sandy Beach Park (Picnic Area No. 2)
50 Ave and 14A St SW
(A well-shaded area close to parking, bathrooms,
a play park and the river.)
Ø Our regular Worship Service will be held outdoors, followed by a hotdog roast and games.
Ø You are very welcome to bring your dog(s) (on a leash). We would love to meet these members of your family!
Ø In case of bad weather, we will meet in the church gym. There will be a message on the church answering machine (244-1161) if the weather forecast is unclear.
Ø Hotdogs, chips and drinks will be provided. We ask that you bring your own lawn chairs and coffee.
SCARBORO IS HERE FOR YOU!
§ Mailboxes, name tags, and envelopes are available for everyone.
§ Our bi-weekly e-newsletter lists opportunities for faith formation, fellowship, fun and interesting events and information.
§ In the fall a class will be available for faith exploration and membership (aka Inquirers, Seekers, Confirmation). If you know everything already this may not be of interest.
For more information please indicate your interest and leave your contact information on the Ritual of Friendship sheet when it comes by or contact the church office (403-244-1161).
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WILD ROSE UNITED CHURCH (1317 - 1 Street NW) will be hosting a “Film Night” Thursday, June 24 at 7:00 pm. The film, A Jihad for Love, is the world's first documentary feature to explore the complex global intersection between Islam and homosexuality. The film features multiple stories of gay and lesbian Moslems...stories as diverse as Islam itself. This feature was created by Parvez Sharma, a gay Muslim filmmaker. Running time is 81 minutes and there will be popcorn! We will take some time for conversation following the film.
Others who have seen this award winning documentary have called it "revealing", "fascinating", "provocative", "deeply moving."
Admission: Free
Calling ahead is not necessary, but helpful....403-277-5576. We want to make sure we have lots of popcorn for everyone!
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18 YEAR OLD CELEBRATED CLASSICAL PIANIST, Tiedan Yao, will be performing at McDougall United Church (8516 Athabasca St. SE) Saturday, June 26 at 7:30 pm.
Advance Tickets: 2 for $35, at the door: $20; students: $5.
Phone 403- 253-5866 for tickets.
“MY JOURNEY TO RWANDA”: Christine Magill will discuss her experiences from her two-week visit to Rwanda during July, 2009. She will recount stories from genocide survivors and both the horrors and the strength of humanity she witnessed.
The presentation will be at Symon’s Valley United Church (38
Kincora Rise NW) at 7:30 pm tonight.
For more information call 403-274-2361 or visit www.symonsvalleyuc.com
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BLIND AUCTION FUNDRAISER: Often we don’t get to see the People we help. Here we take it just a little bit further.
A group of Calgary youth will be hosting a Blind Auction on Sunday, June 20 to raise funds for a Calgary couple who are struggling financially and face possible deportation to England.
If you have not been to a blind auction before, the lots are hidden until after all the bidding is done. For the less adventurous, we will have some pictures on display that you may bid on as well.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
When: Sunday June 20, 2010, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Robert McClure United Church, 5510 26 Ave NE
For more information contact Rob at 403-616-0013
Hope to see you there!!
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“Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.”
Maya Angelou
SCARBORO UNITED CHURCH
Minister: Paul Mullen 403-244-1307
Office Administrator: Mela Becker 403-244-1161
Coordinator: Jill Newman 403-245-6624
Music Director: Liz Paynter
Custodian: Cindy Clark
Chair, Official Board: Lora Wyman
Church email: mbecker@scarborounited.ab.ca
Paul Mullen: pmullen@scarborounited.ab.ca
Jill Newman: jnewman@scarborounited.ab.ca
Liz Paynter: scarboroarts@scarborounited.ab.ca
Web site: www.scarborounited.org