A Five Oaks program focused on education for lay visitation and lay pastoral care teams.

The theme for this evening program will be 'Helping People Hear their Own Voice': Listening skills for Pastoral Care.

Agenda for the Evening:

• 4:00: Early Bird Workshop (optional)
• 5:30: Supper
• 6:15: Evening Workshop (with short break half way through)
• 8:45: Evaluation & Closing
• 9:00: Depart

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Changes in culture and society are affecting our churches profoundly.

The Settlement Committee of Hamilton Conference is offering two identical workshops that will look at some creative ways congregations can respond as an alternative to amalgamation or closing.

Click here for a poster with more information, which you can print and display to help us publicize these events.

Advanced registration is required.

Enjoy a night out with us at one of our most popular dinners. We will be serving a 'Delicious' Roast Pork Dinner complete with vegetables, cole slaw, dessert and beverage.

Tickets may be ordered in advance by calling Marilyn at 289-235-9639 or purchased at the door. Adults $14.00 and children (7-10) $8.00.

If you have attended this dinner in the past, you know what to expect and you will not be dissappointed.

Don't forget to bring your friends and family to this one!

Where do we find hope for the future in the face of environmental uncertainty?

Could Christianity be part of the problem or a source of hope?

Conversation #1 (April 23) Everything is broken: The dirt on ecological/spiritual crisis we face.

Conversation #2 (April 30) Cultivating Hope: Digging in to find a workable/livable future.

Our Conversations will be facilitated by John Lawson, minister of Rising Spirit United in Guelph member of the Guelph Seminar and Candidate for the Green Party in the last Federal Election.

Brought to you by the Annex Project of St. Paul's United Church

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20th Annual Huge Garage Sale takes place rain or shine. Bargains galore in clothing, housewares, toys, books, home décor, hardware, hobbies and crafts, linens, sporting goods, furniture, plants, baking and office supplies.

Lunch and light refreshments available.

Instructor: Rev. Dr. Garry van Bruchem, BA, STM, MA, D.Min.

This program fulfils the requirements for Licensed Lay Worship Leaders of the United Church in Canada and leads to accreditation by Niagara Presbytery. It provides basic theological education for Designated Lay Ministers, Congregational Accountable Ministers, Lay Preachers, Church Leaders and others wanting to strengthen their theological knowledge. It has been operating since 2004.

Make plans to attend the April 29th Church Service at Lowvile United in North Burlington. As a special service event we are being blessed with the performance of The Falgarwood Brass, a brass group that was founded in the fall of 2009 as a quartet. The founding members, Jennifer Peace and Shannon Jiyabi on Trumpet, Gail Pauling on French Horn and Tom Wallace on Trombone play in an eclectic variety of orchestras, concert bands, pit bands, and jazz bands but all really enjoyed the experience of playing in a small ensemble.

The quartet found many opportunities to perform at weddings, special church services, schools and community events. In January of 2010 they decided to add a tuba to the group so that they could explore the more interesting and complex repertoire for brass quintet. Fortunately they found a tuba player, willing and brave enough to join them and Richard Jatiouk has formally made the group a quintet.

Don't miss this Sunday service at Lowville. It is going to shine in both your heart and your memory for some time to come. If you have and friends or relatives who enjoy the brass bands, bring them along for this Sunday performance.

There is no admission cost for this outstanding event other than your best wishes in the collection plate during the service. We are looking forward to seeing you and having you join us for the Sunday Service and fellowship. Lowville Sunday service is the early service beginning at 9:30 am leaving you the rest of the day for yourselves.

There will also be a book display from the United Church Resource Distribution Centre

Changes in culture and society are affecting our churches profoundly.

The Settlement Committee of Hamilton Conference is offering two identical workshops that will look at some creative ways congregations can respond as an alternative to amalgamation or closing.

Click here for a poster with more information, which you can print and display to help us publicize these events.

Advanced registration is required.

East Plains UC will be hosting its annual perennial sale over two days, Friday May 11 and Saturday May 12 (the day before Mother's Day.) The proceeds are used to support projects in the community and the developing world.

If you have plants in your garden that you would like to donate and need help digging them up, please call before May 1.

Come for great bargains on furniture, clothes (current and retro!), kitchen ware, books, art work, and lots more.

• Chicken Dinner/Home-made pies
• Silent Auction
• Live Entertainment
• Kids' Zone with "Science in the Schools" presentation and face painting

Tickets $15, Child (12 and under) $8. Tickets Available at Shear Elegance Hair Salon in Carlisle or Carlisle United Church

Proceeds to: Drummond House, Wesley Centre, Carlisle United Church

This is a fun-filled family event. Come out and enjoy yourselves in Carlisle.

Instructor: Rev. Dr. Garry van Bruchem, BA, STM, MA, D.Min.

This program fulfils the requirements for Licensed Lay Worship Leaders of the United Church in Canada and leads to accreditation by Niagara Presbytery. It provides basic theological education for Designated Lay Ministers, Congregational Accountable Ministers, Lay Preachers, Church Leaders and others wanting to strengthen their theological knowledge. It has been operating since 2004.