Announcements
SUMMER STUDENT: We have received a grant to hire a summer student again this year. This is an eight-week position for the months of July and August, 37 hours per week. Students must have finished Grade 11. Closing date is May 23rd. To apply, please contact our Board Chair, Joan Winsor at joanwinsor59@gmail.com or call her at 709-364-9312.
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the Quilting Group is scheduled for Monday, June 2nd at 7:30 pm. All levels are welcome to join. For more information contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
BOOK CLUB: The Book Club meets once a month. The book for discussion for May month is Rock Paper Sex by Kerri Cull. Meeting is scheduled for May 28th. For more information, please contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
UCW NEWS: The next UCW meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 12th at 12:30 pm All ladies should bring their own bagged lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. All ladies of the congregation are welcome to attend.
Our Youth Group collects beverage containers for recycling. If you would like to drop off your beverage recycling at the church, here’s what can be recycled: aluminum can; plastic containers; glass bottles; steel cans; drink boxes (tetra); mini sips (drink pouches) etc. (Please wash out all bottles and remove all caps before dropping them off.) The Youth Group thanks you for your support.
BUILDING FUND SUNDAY: The last Sunday of the month is designated as Building Fund Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer. if you would like to make a contribution. Thank you for your continued support.
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Bank Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer.
Worship Schedule
Worship Service
EVERY Sunday – 11 am
Bulletin
“We respectfully acknowledge the territory in which we gather as the traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi’kmaq. We are conscious of the long and painful history of relations between the Christian church, colonial settlement practices and the harm caused to these lands and peoples. May we always seek to live with respect on this land as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation and honour this beautiful land together.“
It is with gratitude and thanksgiving we acknowledge the following Gifts and dedicate them to the Glory of God:
Bulletin Fund
- In memory of Florrie Pennell. From Linda, Blair and Scott.
- In memory of Harvey Smith, a good friend. From Ralph and Ethel Hiscock.
- Mothers day Donations!
2025 WEEKLY BULLETIN DEDICATIONS: If you would like to dedicate a bulletin in 2025 in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special event, please fill in your name and phone number on the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board in the vestibule or call the church office at 368-2194.
In Our Faith Community
THE ST. JOHN’S AND AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES will be holding its Annual General Meeting and Dinner on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, at 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s (the Kirk) Church Hall. The guest speaker will be Colonel Ray Rowe of the Salvation Army and musical entertainment will be provided by Noreen Fraize Greene. Come and enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed by a delicious dessert! For tickets ($20.00 each), please contact Rev. Kathy at 709-771-9779.
United Church Bookstore & Gifts UCC East
320 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John’s, NL
UNITED CHURCH BOOKSTORE ONLINE: The United Church Bookstore has launched the bookstore for online shopping as well as in-person shopping at 320 Elizabeth Ave. To shop online visit https://ucceast.ca/shop
ITEMS FOR BRIDGES TO HOPE: If you would like to pick up a few items to help out Bridges, please place donations in the bin in the foyer here at First United. The monthly item needed for April is Kraft Dinner. Some weekly specials for the week of May 8th to 14th helpful for food hampers:
Walmart Colgate Toothpaste $0.84
Campbell’s Soup $0.97
No Frills Holiday Luncheon Meat $1.75
No Name Mushrooms $1.00
Cheez-It Crackers $2.00
Bridges to Hope April statistics: In April, Bridges distributed 683 hampers reaching a total of 1417 individuals, supporting 125 seniors, providing food assistance to 442 children, with an 11% increase from the previous month. Sustaining this level of demand would not be possible without our supporters like you.
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Donating to First United
Four convenients ways you can donate to First United
In-Person
PAR
e-transfer
online
Note: If making a donation through e-transfer, please indicate your Envelope # (if you have one) and how you wish the funds to be used, i.e., Local Expenses, Building Fund, Mission & Service, Food Bank or Other. If you need to provide more detailed information, please send us an email.
- 709-368-2194 (office)
- PO Box 921, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3C8
- 221 Park Ave., Mount Pearl, NL
- firstunited@nf.aibn.com
- If emergency call 709-687-2147
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