Announcements
CONFIRMATIONS: There will be an information meeting after Worship Service today for anyone wishing to have their child confirmed or any adult wishing to be confirmed this year.
BOOK CLUB: The Book Club meets once a month. The book for discussion for May month is ‘The Breakaway’ by Jennifer Weiner. The meeting date is scheduled for May 27th. For more information, please contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the Quilting Group is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, May 4th 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
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 foyer. Envelopes are also available in the 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, May 4th in Trinity Hall. The Men’s Club from Cowan Heights United Church will be joining us for fellowship and supper. Arrive for 5:30, supper at 6 pm. All men welcome!
NEXT UCW MEETING: The next meeting of our UCW is scheduled for Monday, May 11th at 12:30 in Trinity Hall. Please bring a bagged lunch, tea and coffee supplied. UCW member Grace Hollett will be giving a presentation on her recent trip to the UN. If anyone would like to hear Grace, they can attend the meeting by bringing their bagged lunch and stay for the presentation or come for 2 pm to join us for the presentation. All ladies of the congregation 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.
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.“
MOTHER’S DAY MEMORIALS/TRIBUTES: Mother’s Day is fast approaching. If you would like to make a donation in memory of or in honour of a mother, grandmother or mother-figure in your life, please submit to the church office.
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
Affirming Ministry Service It’s time to celebrate being an Affirming Ministry. On May 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm NDT/12:30 pm (ADT), we come together across First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council to publicly celebrate our becoming an Affirming Ministry within the United Church of Canada. Rev. Grant Stuckless, former Regional Council President will be the guest preacher in this multi-location worship service linked together via Zoom.
If you want to join in person, please visit one of the following locations in your area: Corner Brook United Church, Memorial United Church in Grand Falls-Windsor, Carol United Church in Labrador City and St. James United Church in St. John’s.
If you want to join via Zoom, please use the link below. We ask that you display a symbol that represents for you being an inclusive community. Let’s come together to celebrate this important moment as a Regional Council.
Topic: FDEE Affirm Celebration Service
Time: May 1, 2026 12:30 PM (ADT); 1:00 PM (NDT)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/81028904635?pwd=Eyzum62YULX5lbwbcWdYB6Vfqlzdp6.1
Meeting ID: 810 2890 4635
Password: 123456
SUMMER STUDENT POSITION – FIRST DAWN EASTERN EDGE REGIONAL COUNCIL OFFICE: First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council Office in St. John’s is pleased to announce they will be hiring a youth this summer in their Office, Bookstore and Archives. This position is for a 9-week duration (Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm and Fridays 8:30 am – noon) beginning as early as Monday, June 15, 2026 and ending as late as Thursday, August 20, 2026. Deadline for receiving resumes is Friday, June 5th, 20206. Resumes may be forwarded to fdee@united-church.ca See more information posted on bulletin board in foyer.
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 FLEA MARKET will be held on Saturday, May 9th from 9 am to 1 pm. Admission is $1. All are welcome.
MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH PORTUGAL COVE is hosting their annual Spring Tea & Cakewalk on May 9th at 2 pm. The cost is only $5 per person. This will include tea/coffee (served in china cups), scones, cookies, sandwiches, live music and more! Don’t miss the always-popular cakewalk—tickets are just $2, and you could walk away with a delicious homemade cake. For tickets or info, call Vera at 709-895-2226 or Sid at 709-770-1245. Bring a friend, stay for a yarn, and enjoy a bit of good old-fashioned community fun. All are welcome.
BROADVIEW MAGAZINE RENEWAL AND SUBSCRIPTION: The United Church Broadview connects you to congregations across the country and informs you of United Church news locally, nationally and around the world. To renew or take out a subscription, please put $30 in an envelope marked “Broadview”, include your name and address and put it in the offering plate.
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 May is Kraft Dinner. Some weekly specials for the week of April 30th to May 6th helpful for food hampers:
Walmart Great Value Tuna $0.98
Aylmer Soup $0.77
No Frills Oasis Juice $1.25
Colemans Favorite Mandarin Oranges $0.99
Mr. Noodles Instant Noodles $0.59
Dominion Blue Menu Diced Tomatoes $1.75
Miracle Whip Salad Dressing $3.00
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
Donating to First United
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