Announcements
UCW ANNUAL SHOWER FOR CAREW LODGE: The UCW will be having their Annual Shower of personal care items for Carew Lodge and Emmanuel House during their November 16th meeting. If members of the congregation would like to support the UCW in this endeavour, items can be dropped off during the November 16th UCW meeting between 1:30 and 3 pm at the Churchill Avenue entrance. If you are unable to drop off at that time, feel free to drop off during church or during regular office hours up to November 22nd. Personal care items include some of the following: towel and facecloth, body wash, body sponge, dish clothes, dish towels, toothpaste and toothbrush, hand cream, tissues, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, brush and comb hats, gloves and scarves, shampoo, conditioner, soap, socks, slippers, little treats eg. candy/chocolate.
ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY TODAY: Our guest speaker today is Rev. Susan Sheppard, President of the Regional Council. After the service all are welcome for a Bologna and Beans Lunch in Trinity Hall. Cost for lunch is $10 per person.
YOUTH GROUP STARTUP: Youth group will start meeting from on November 1st in Trinity Hall. All youth in Grades 6-12 are welcome! Meeting time is 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
TRUNK OR TREAT/PUMPKIN CARVING TODAY: Pumpkin carving starts at 4:30 in Trinity Hall (bring your own tools and pumpkin, patterns will be available). Trunk or Treat starts at 6 pm in the church parking lot. Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase in Trinity Hall. Come out and decorate your vehicles, bring treats for the little ghosts and goblins!! Last year we had a record number of trick or treaters. Sure to be a great time!!
PURDY’S CHOCOLATES FUNDRAISER: We will be selling Purdy’s chocolates again this year. The deadline to order is November 18th, orders should be available for pick up around December 8th. Order online website: https:fundraising.purdys.com/1600222-118825 and follow the instructions to sign in or to register. Click on Join a Campaign, First United Church, and start shopping! The customer number is 73726 for ordering. Catalogues will be arriving soon. Any questions, please call Joan Winsor at 709-687-2147.
BUILDING FUND SUNDAY TODAY: The last Sunday of the month has been designated as Building Fund Sunday. Envelopes are available in the church foyer if you would like to make a special contribution. Thank you for your continued support.
BOOK CLUB: The next book club meeting will be on October 28th. The book for October is ‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans. For more information please contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
QUILTING GROUP: The Quilting Group usually meet the first, third and fifth Monday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2nd. All levels are welcome to join. For more information contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
“PETER HALLEY & SHELLEY NEVILLE” will be performing a church fundraising concert here at First United Church on Thursday, November 26th at 7 pm. Come join us for an evening of memorable Irish, Newfoundland and Contemporary song selections, including a few Christmas songs. Tickets are $25 and are available at the church office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 2 pm. For more information, please call the church office at 709-368-2194.
UCW FALL AFTERNOON TEA with Entertainment: Saturday, November 7th, 2 to 4 pm. Tickets are $15 per person and are available after worship service on Sundays, from UCW Members and during office hours. Memory Lane Choir including our own Gloria Gosse will be there to entertain us. There will be a door prize as well as a 50/50 draw. The Quilting Group will have chances available on a quilt. Gather your family and friends, fill a table and come out for an enjoyable afternoon.
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.
FOOD BANK SUNDAY NEXT WEEK: 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.
Worship Schedule
Worship Service
EVERY Sunday – 11 am
Bulletin
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
TOPSAIL UNITED ANNUAL ONLINE AUCTION will be held from October 19 at 8 am until October 29 at 8 pm. Numerous items to bid on. Please visit www.bartlettauctions.com for more details. Thank you for your continued support of their Major Fundraiser for the year.
TOPSAIL UNITED will be holding a Baked Bean, Bologna & Touton Supper with Dessert, Tea or Coffee on Saturday, November 7th from 5:30 to 7 P.M. Adults $12. Children $ 8. To reserve your tickets please call their church office at 709-834-4567.
MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH will be holding their annual Fall Music in the Cove concert for 2026 at 7 pm on October 24th. The cost of the tickets are only $10 for the evening and that includes a light lunch during the intermission. This concert will feature some familiar faces from previous concerts like Wayne Button, Fred Harris and Jim Ryan. We will be introducing some first time stage performers like 12-year old Zander Wright, recording artist Kate Bellows and past choir performer Emily Woolfrey. Tickets may be reserved by letting me know via email (sidwoolfrey@gmail.com) or via phone / text (7090-770-1245. Tickets will also be available at the door.
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 FLEA MARKET AND MOOSE BURGER sale, Saturday, October 24th. Flea market will be from 9 am to 1 pm. Admission is $1. Burgers will be available from 10 am to 1 pm or until they sell out. Cost of burgers $5 each. All are welcome.
JAMES UNITED CHURCH HALLOWEEN: This year,they have decided to pivot to an indoor event. On Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 2-3:30pm, offering pumpkin decorating for the children. **no pumpkin carving will be done.** There is no cost for this event and pumpkins will be provided. There is a limited number of pumpkins available so first come, first serve. Also, all children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: 330 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s. If you would like to donate for this event, please contact the church office at info@stjamesuc.org
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 October is canned milk. Some weekly specials for the week of October 22nd to 28th helpful for food hampers:
Dominion Allen’s Apple Juice $1.25
No Frills Campbell’s Soup $0.88
KD Macaroni & Cheese $1.00
Hereford Corned Beef $3.00
Walmart Clover Leaf Tuna $1.24
Sobeys Unico Tomatoes $1.99
Colemans Favorite Mandarin Oranges $0.99
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.
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