Euchre Every Second Friday at 7:00 PM in Our Hall. $5/Person Includes Refreshments. Mentors
Euchre – every second Friday at 7:00 PM in our hall. $5/person includes refreshments. Mentors are available for anyone wishing to learn Euchre. All are welcome. Check our advertisement in The Village Voice for dates.
Board Game Night! September through June we get together on a Friday night for a really fun evening of games and munchies. Everybody is welcome.
Friendship Connection – we meet monthly October – June for atime of refreshment and chats and going to the movies. Up-coming get-togethers are posted on the church website.
Baptism and Church Membership – Anyone who has a request for baptism, or who would like to discuss becoming a member of Newcastle United Church, please speak with Rev. Mary-Jane at any ti
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Bible Study Group: Where the upcoming Sunday’s scriptures meet our lives. We meet Wednesdays at 9:30AM until sometime in June. All are welcome.
Messy Church – fun and unique faith growing for a Christ-centred community. Everyone is welcome – all ages, all abilities. We Chill (gather), Create (activities), Celebrate! (inter-active worship) and Chomp (sit down to a meal together). Check out our website to see when you and your friends can join us in this fresh approach to church.
Groups meeting at Newcastle United:
Tuesdays - Gospel Plus meets Tuesdays 7PM. Contact Lloyd 905 987 7292.
Wednesdays – Girl Guides meet 6:00-8:30PM in the church hall.
Saturdays – AA meets in the church hall 7 p.m. every Saturday evening. Call the Oshawa office 905 728 1020 for further information and assistance.
East Clarington Men’s Breakfast.Men from local churches take turns hosting the Breakfast, which always includes an interesting speaker or presentation. Call Myno at 905 987-5482 or
NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Mary-Jane Hobden, B.A., M.Div., Minister
NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCH
84 Mill St. S. L1B 1H2
Email: 905-987-4515
Newsletter Summer – Pentecost 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Newcastle United:
The summer weather has finally arrived. Longer days, although not always sunny it seems, are here. This is the time of year we start thinking about our holidays, be it away from work, school, or even church.
We may be taking a holiday from gathering together, but let’s not take a holiday from spending time with God. This time of year, when much of life is taken outdoors, gives us even more opportunity to enjoy and acknowledge the beauty of God’s creation. Don’t forget to take a moment to stop and say thank you. Nothing more is needed than the simple prayer: “Thank you.”
I am aware that this holiday time also marks for me a year since I left my position with the Conference and nearly a year since I arrived here at NUC. As I often tell people who ask how I am feeling about that change, it is one of the best decisions God has ever called me to make. I have truly enjoyed this first year with you. But I have also felt truly blessed to be allowed to minister with you. The energy, excitement and enthusiasm here at NUC have illustrated the Spirit at work to me more than at any other time in my ministry. Thank you.
During these slower days of summer may we take time to remember whose we are and to enjoy the gifts of abundance we have been given as we celebrate the abundant light, love and laughter of the summer.
-Rev. Mary-Jane
Sundays and Special Events
Summer Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday.
Fall Worship beginning after Labour Day 10:30 a.m.
NOTE: Nursery care is provided for little ones to 4 years after Labour Day.
Faith in Motion for young people ages 5-12. Youth Bible Learn for teens also begins after Labour Day.
July 2017
1 – 31Closed for Summer holidays
Rev. Mary-Jane is on holidays for the month of July. In case of pastoral emergency contact your Elder or call the church office for information on ministerial coverage.
August 2017
1Church office opens
6Sunday service– 10:00 AM
7Civic Holiday – Church office closed
13Sunday service – 10:00 AM
20Sunday service – 10:00 AM
27Sunday service – 10:00 AM
September 2017
3Sunday service – 10:00 AM
4Labour Day – Church office closed
10Sunday service – 10:30 AM Return to usual service time
Faith In Motion begins
Corn Roast & Hot Dog Lunch
17Sunday Service – 10:30 AM
Congregational Meeting following worship
24Sunday Service – 10:30 AM
Coffee Plus following worship
October 2017
1Worldwide Communion Sunday
8Thanksgiving Sunday
9Thanksgiving Day – Church office closed
15Sunday Service – 10:30 AM
22Sunday Service – 10:30 AM
29New Members Service – 10:30 AM
Coffee Plus following worship
COMING SOON!
Ever wonder what the committees of the Church do? What does it mean when we refer to Elders or Stewards? In upcoming newsletters we will look at the answers to these questions and more about Newcastle United Church and The United Church of Canada. Have a question you have always wanted answered but never asked? Send it to the Church office and it may appear in the newsletter. If you have the question chances are someone else does too and just never asked.
New Members
The Session is planning a fall date for welcoming new members. We will do so on October 29. Anyone who would like to become a full member of Newcastle United Church through confirmation, adult baptism, re-affirmation of faith or transfer of membership please speak to Rev. Mary-Jane by October 1st.
Hi everyone! Our leaders are enjoying their summer break too, with family and friends. But that doesn’t mean we won’t miss you. We’ll be super happy to be back together on September 10 with more active learning about our faith and all the interesting people in the Bible.
We pray each of you will keep safe, have a fun time and stay cool. So – have an awesome summer. We’ll see you in September. Remember – your friends are always welcome to come to church with you. If you like to be here, maybe they would too!
Messy Church and Board Games start up again when you’re back in school. We’ll let you know in the church bulletins and on our website.
Church Groups and Activities
The Choir – under the direction of Music Director Joanne McLennan, practices Thursdays from 7:00-9:00PM. September to mid-May. We are 20+ strong but there’s room for more! If you would like to join in this ministry, please speak with Joanne.
United Church Women – our acivegroup meets the second Monday of each month except July and August. At these meetings, you could be learning from knowledgeable guest speakers or learning a new skill. Call the church 905 987 4515 to find out about up-coming meetings.