Announcements
UCW Service: Christmas Lights Letter Click Here!
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Saturday, December 13th, 8 to 10 am. Bring the kids and grandkids to Trinity Hall for a delicious breakfast and surprises with the jolly old soul!! We will be serving pancakes, sausages, boiled eggs, toast, juice, tea and coffee. No presale tickets, just pay at the door, only $10 for adults, and $5 for children.
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!
WEDNESDAY MORNING ADVENT WORSHIP: Advent is a busy season, some would say too busy. To help keep out focus on the birth of Christ, we will be holding a midweek worship and coffee/tea hour on Wednesday mornings at 9 am. Each service will approximately be thirty minutes followed by a coffee/tea time. All are encouraged to attend. These services will take place Wednesday mornings on the 26th of November, and the 3rd, 10th, and 17th of December.
BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Karen Bursey is leading a Bible Study group on Tuesday afternoons at 2 pm in the Multipurpose Room. All are welcome.
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: The next Men’s Club meeting is on December 1st at 5:30 pm for 6. All men are welcome.
UCW Service: The next UCW service is December 7th.
PURDY’S CHOCOLATES FUNDRAISER: We are selling Purdy’s chocolates again this year. The deadline to order is November 20th and orders should be available for pick up around December 10th. Orders can be placed online at https://fundraising.purdys.com/1819890-129201. Follow the instructions to sign in or to register. If you already have an account just sign in and you will be in our Campaign and select shop online from top line. If you are a new shopper, you will select register as new supporter and fill in information to set up your account before you can shop. Catalogues will be arriving soon. For information on how to order, please call Joan Winsor at 709-687-2147.
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 Fund
- In celebration of Bertha Melendy (Gloria’s mom), 99th birthday from Gloria & Gary Gosse.
Local Funds
- In memory of Lorraine Jarvis from Wayne & Madeline Rideout.
- In memory of a loving brother, Kevin Mehaney, who was taken from us 18 years ago today. Love from Cynthia and Carl Burt.
Building Fund:
- In Memory of a wonderful mother Imelda Mildred Coffin. Wishing you a happy heavenly birthday from your daughter Karen Ricketts. Always love you.
- The Stewardship Committee acknowledges with thanks $1000 to the Building Fund from Little Darlings from their sale of used books. Many thanks Chrissy!
Food Bank
- In memory of John Thistle from Gary & Gloria Gosse. Harrold & Heather Sinyard. Nelson & Glenys Harris. Wane & Madeline Rideout.
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
APPLY TO BE A DISCIPLESHIP LEADER FOR COLLECTIVE 2026: We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for Discipleship Leaders for Collective 2026, happening August 2026! Collective 2026: (em)brace for Impact | The United Church of Canada is a powerful space where youth, young adults and leaders will come together to grow, learn, and encounter God in meaningful community. Discipleship Leaders will play a vital role in shaping that experience—guiding small groups and helping create an environment where faith can flourish. If you have a heart for mentoring, serving, and walking alongside others in their spiritual journey, we would love for you to prayerfully consider applying. Learn more and apply here: Discipleship Groups — Collective 2026. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.
GOWER ONLINE AUCTION starts Saturday, November 23rd at noon via Bartlett’s Auctions www.bartlettauctions.com For more information call 709-753-7286, ext. 200
MOUNT PEARL COMMUNITY SUPPER: The next Mount Pearl Community Supper is scheduled for November 26th. First United is responsible for helping with preparation for the supper. We need a few people to help out for the morning and afternoon sessions. If you can help out on Wednesday morning or afternoon, please let Rev. Ian know or call the church office. Thank you.
TOPSAIL UNITED CHURCH COFFEE GROUP: Will be holding a Christmas Bake & Craft Sale on Saturday, November 29 from 10 Until 1 P.M. All Welcome.
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
MEETING NOTICE FOR THE MEMBERS OF COCHRANE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PERFORMANCE CENTER INC: On Sunday, December 7th, 2025 at 2:00 pm there will be a special membership meeting of Cochrane Community Outreach and Performance Centre Inc. in the event space at Cochrane Centre. All current members of Cochrane Street United Church and their adherents are de facto members of CCOPC Inc. Please use the rear entrance to the building off Bannerman Street.
ADVENT QUIET DAY CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: November 29th, 10 am are presenting the Godly Play Story of Advent with guided meditations and silence. Please register by phoning their church office at 709-747-1022 or emailing cotgs@nf.aibn.com. Every is welcome!
CAROLINA EAST HOLIDAY CONCERT – TOPSAIL UNITED CHURCH: Join Carolina East for a magical evening of music at Topsail United Church on Saturday December 13. This special holiday concert will feature festive Christmas classics, heartfelt originals, and some of Carolina’s favorite covers, all delivered with her signature warmth and powerful voice. ✨ Tickets: $30 🚪 Doors open: 6:30 PM 🎤 Show starts: 7:00 PM, for Tickets please call the church office at 709- 834-4567 weekdays between 9 and 12.
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 November is crackers. Weekly “Flyer” specials helpful for hampers for November 20th to November 26th are:
Dominion Hereford Corned Beef $3.00
No Frills Mr. Noodles Instant Noodles $0.35
Colgate Toothpaste $1.00
Colemans Heinz Beans, Pasta, Favorite Fruit 4/$5.00
Walmart Hereford Corned Beef $3.00
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Donating 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
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