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A Week at a Glance
Friday February 17th – Sunday February 26th
Friday (17)
6:00 pm Movie Night (Sanctuary) Brother Bear
Saturday (18)
Sunday (19)
10:30 am Worship, Sunday School, Youth Group
1 – 4 pm Dinner Theatre Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Monday (20)
7:00 pm Walking Group (meets in the church parking lot)
7:00 pm Quilting Group
Tuesday (21)
9 – 3 pm Quilting Group
7:30 pm Capital Campaign (Youth Room)
Wednesday (22)
5:30 – 6:30 pm Pancake Dinner (free, please register with office)
7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service (all are welcome)
Thursday (23)
9:30 am Walking Group (meet in church office)
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Friday (24)
Saturday (25)
9 – 5 pm Marriage Preparation Course (Valleyview)
Sunday (26)
10:30 am Worship, Sunday School, Youth Group
1:30 pm Covenanting Service (all are welcome, child friendly)
TBA Dinner Theatre Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Scripture Readings
Sunday, February 19th
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1- 6
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
Sunday, February 26th
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-10
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15
Sunday, March 4th
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:23-31
Romans 4:13-25
Mark 8:31-38
Sunday, March 11th
Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
John 2:13-22
Covenanting Service Sunday February 26th, 1:30 pm
Celebration of Covenanting Please join us for a special service in which our new ministers, Vicki and Sarah, our congregation and Calgary Presbytery convenant with each other as we enter into a new phase in the life of our congregation. This service will be child-friendly and there will be a reception following.
Remit 6 Study Series
Every once in awhile the United Church of Canada at the National level calls upon the congregations of the Church to take part in certain discussions and then vote on significant motions that have been forth for the whole Church body to decide upon--this is known as a Remit. We are currently in one of those times. There has been great debate and conversation regarding the United Church's founding document, called the Basis of Union, and whether it should be amended to potential doctrinal documents. The Board of Symons Valley needs to submit the ballots within a few months and in order to provide an informed and representative vote, Vicki and Sarah will be leading a series of evenings exploring the Remit - the history involved in this particular matter, the Basis of Union and the different documents in question. A straw poll will be conducted following the series so as to inform the Board of the sentiments of the congregation.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain further understanding of the workings of the wider church and to delve deeper into the different statements of faith and creeds lifted up by the church to help explain who we are as followers of Christ. Each evening will consist of information sharing, interactive learning and group discussions. While the series as a whole will allow for a comprehensive understanding of the Remit, you are welcome to attend as you are able - there will be something to learn and discuss each evening! While drop-ins are welcome, if you are planning on attending, please let Essie know which evenings you will be there so that Sarah and Vicki can plan accordingly for number
We hope to see you on the following Wednesday evenings 7 - 9 PM:
February 29 - Remit History
March 7 - Basis of Union, Articles of Faith
March 14 - 1940 Statement of Faith
March 21 - 1968/1980/1992 A New Creed
March 28 - 2006 A Song of Faith
Alberta Northwest Conference May 31st to June 3rd 2012 at SAIT
Volunteer Stewards are needed for Conference. Please help us ensure we have enough stewards for the conference. We need at least 25 stewards per day; some may wish to volunteer for the whole conference, others for just a day. If every congregation provided us with at least 3 volunteers committed to part or all of the conference we would have enough stewards. Please contact Margot Aftergood with the names and contact information for steward volunteers. Margot Aftergood 403 286-5775
As plans continue to unfold with the planning we may require further assistance from our congregations. We will keep you posted.
Thanks,
Susan Brodrick
Habitat for Humanity
This month consider raising, with your family, friends, neighbors or work colleagues, the idea of simply DOING SOMETHING for Habitat for Humanity!
Inn from the Cold
Inn from the Cold and Encana proudly present Playing for Change at MacEwan Hall Ballroom at the University of Calgary on February 19, 2012 for a night of music to kick off the Inn’s 15-year anniversary and raise awareness about family homelessness. Playing for a Change features former and current street buskers from around the world. The band was created to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music. Tickets are $41.50 each and can be purchased through Prime Box Office. Get INNto helping homelessness and join us for a night filled with inspiring music. For more information visit www.innfromthecold.org
Five Love Languages of Teens
A workshop for parents is based on the best seller by Dr. Gary Chapman. Showing your love in the way you are most comfortable may not mean the message is being well understood by your teen. If a teenager feels loved by parents, he or she will have better self-esteem, and be more receptive to coaching from you and communicating with you. This 2-part series is offered at St. Thomas United Church, 100 Hawkwood Boulevard NW. Fridays March. 2 and 23 from 7:30 to 9:00. Everyone welcome. RSVP to 241-0266.
Documentary Film Screening, "Connected"
Tuesday, February 28 at 7:15 pm, St. Thomas United Church, 100 Hawkwood Blvd. NW.
Have you ever faked a restroom trip to check your email? Or become so overwhelmed that you just unplugged from it all? In this funny, eye-opening, and inspiring film, Director Tiffany Shlain takes audiences on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride to discover what it means to be connected in the 21st century.www.connectedthefilm.com. This event is FREE and appropriate for anyone who is a teen, young adult, adult, friend, parent, or grandparent who uses or refuses technology in their daily lives.
A discussion series will explore the four themes suggested by the film (Natural Networks, Your Brain on the Internet, Unintended Consequences, and Let it Ripple - Acting Interdependently) on Sundays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 - 12:15-2pm.
For a printed copy of Vicki or Sarah’s sermon, please email Vicki or Sarah.
E-MAIL – Each week we send out our “A Week at a Glance at SVUC and other important Church News by e-mail. Each time e-mails are sent out about 10 are returned as we have an incorrect e-mail address. If you are not receiving e-mail because we do not have your e-mail address or because it is changed since you originally gave it to us, please forward the changed address to Essie; or call the Church Office at 403-274-2361; or put your e-mail address on a paper and leave in the Church Office.