Announcements
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the Quilting Group is scheduled for Monday, January 19th at 7:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room. 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 January month is ‘Crow Lake’ by Mary Lawson. The meeting date is January 28th. For more information please contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
FOOD BANK SUNDAY TODAY: The first Sunday of the month has been designated as Food Bank Sunday. Members of the congregation are asked to bring along any non-perishable food items and place them in the bin in the church vestibule. Envelopes are also available in the church foyer if you would like to make a contribution. Bridges to Hope thank you for your generosity and continued support.
BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Karen Bursey is leading a Bible Study group on Tuesday afternoons at 2 pm in the Multipurpose Room. All are welcome.
GARDEN CAFÉ: Please join us in our Garden Café in the Multipurpose Room before 11 am Sunday service for a brew and a chat. All are welcome!
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.
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:
Local Fund
In memory of Imelda Mildred Coffin. From daughter Karen Ricketts.
2026 WEEKLY BULLETIN DEDICATIONS: If you would like to dedicate a bulletin in 2026 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
JAMES UNITED CHURCH are having a ‘One Day Pop-Up Boutique’ on Saturday, January 31st from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is $2. They will be selling good quality, gently used ladies, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes, boots, handbags and accessories. Excellent prices! Cash sales only.
2026 WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY runs from January 18th to 25th. There will not be daily services during the week. There will be one service at Parish of the Ascension, 58 Smallwood Drive on Wednesday, January 21s at 7 pm. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is observed by Christian traditions worldwide. This ecumenical initiative invites Christian traditions to pray for the unity of the Church and to reflect on Jesus’s prayer ‘that they may all be one’.
BRIDGES TO HOPE SPECIAL MEETING: Bridges to Hope will hold a special meeting of the members to approve proposed changes to the bylaws on Monday, February 2, 2026. The brief meeting will take place at 5:30 pm via Zoom, and is open to members of the corporation, volunteers, clients, ministers of the member churches, and any and all interested parties. Only directors and identified voting delegates of member churches are entitled to vote on any motions. The proposed changes will be circulated in advance to those who have expressed interest in attending. If you plan to attend please contact Pam Morgan, pmorgan@mun.ca
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
RIDGES TO HOPE 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW:
In 2025, demand for food assistance in the St. John’s Metro region remained at historic levels. Over the course of the year, our food bank saw 17,910 total visits, a 36% increase compared to 2023. Throughout the year, we continued to hear from families who shared they were at a breaking point, no longer able to keep up with the rising cost of housing, groceries, and other essentials. As in previous years, children were the fastest-growing demographic seen by our food bank. In 2025, 31.1% of those we served were children aged 0-17, underscoring the continued impact of food insecurity on young families. We were able to expand our Bag to School program, supporting 900 K–12 students, up from 725 students in 2024. Our work is only made possible because of the strength and generosity of our community. Time and again, we have seen donors, volunteers, and community partners step forward to ensure our neighbours are supported with dignity and care. Your commitment allows us to meet people where they are and respond with compassion in moments of hardship.
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 January is canned meat. Some weekly specials for the week of January 15th to 21st helpful for food hampers:
Dominion Campbell’s Soup $1.00
Colgate Toothpaste/brush $1.00
No Frills No Name Tuna $1.00
Colgate Toothpaste/brush $0.75
Unico Diced Tomatoes $1.50
Sobeys Compliments Diced Tomatoes $1.49
Walmart Campbell’s Soup $0.98
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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
FIRST UNITED CHURCH – OFFICE HOURS
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