Announcements
PANCAKE SUPPER: First United is having a pancake supper on February 17th from 5 to 7 pm. We will be serving pancakes, sausages, and bologna, dessert tea and coffee. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets available at the door only! Hope you can all come out and support First United!
BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Karen Bursey is leading a Bible Study group on Tuesday afternoons at 2 pm in the Multipurpose Room. All are welcome.
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the Quilting Group is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd 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 February month is ‘Jennie’s Boy’ by Wayne Johnston. The meeting date is February 25th. 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.
MEN’S CLUB MEETING: Our next Men’s Club meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd in Trinity Hall at 5:30, supper at 6 pm. All men welcome!
NEXT UCW MEETING: The next meeting of our UCW is scheduled for Monday, February 9th at 12:30 in Trinity Hall. Please bring a bagged lunch, tea and coffee supplied. All ladies of the congregation 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:
Bulletin Sponsor
- In memory of special friends – Harvey and Pearl Smith. From Ralph and Ethel Hiscock.
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
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
TOPSAIL UNITED CHURCH will be hosting a Valentine’s Lasagna Supper on Saturday, February 14th at 6.00 pm. Meal will consist of Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Caesar Salad, Dessert, Tea or Coffee, Cost $20 for Adults. Entertainment will be provided. To reserve your ticket, please contact their church office between 9 and 12 noon Monday thru Friday at 709-834-4567.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION is hosting an afternoon card party on Monday, February 2nd at 2 pm. Cost is $6 per person. All are welcome to attend.
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 February is 1 litre juice. Some weekly specials for the week of January 22nd to 28th helpful for food hampers:
Walmart Aylmer Soup $0.97
Clover Leaf Tuna $1.22
Pipers Colgate Toothpaste/brush $1.00
Holiday Luncheon Meat 2/$5.00
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
Donating to First United
Four convenients ways you can donate to First United
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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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