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 up again tonight in Trinity Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for youth in Grades 6-12. The Youth Group is lots of fun – bowling, movies, games, crafts, outings, etc. A great experience for any youth!
CHRISTMAS VEGETABLE HAMPERS: Our Thanksgiving Vegetable Hamper fundraiser was such a huge success, we have decided to have a Christmas Vegetable Hamper fundraiser. Cost is the same as Thanksgiving hampers, $20. Please sign the order form in the church foyer or call or email the church office to place your order. We will be taking orders until Sunday, December 6th.
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. To order go to Purdys website: fundraising.purdys.com, click on Support a Campaign and enter the fundraising campaign number 000031949 and it will bring you to First United account, click Support this Campaign and start shopping. Catalogues are available on table in the foyer. 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 November 25th. Please note, the book for November has been changed. The book now for November is ‘Winter Garden’ by Kristen Hannah. 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 just $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.
RECIPES BOOKS: Have you picked up your recipe book yet? Books just cost $15, large print books cost $20. If you do not need one for yourself, these make great gifts. All recipes have been submitted by members of our congregation. A great keepsake! You can purchase from the church office on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. Thanks to everyone for your support.
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
It is with gratitude and thanksgiving we acknowledge the following Gifts and dedicate them to the Glory of God:
Bulletin Sponsor
- In loving memory of parents Richard and Shirley Rideout by Wayne and Madeline Rideout.
2026 WEEKLY BULLETIN DEDICATIONS: If you would like to make a donation to a church fund in memory of or in honour of a loved one or for a special occasion, please submit to the church office. If you would like to sponsor a Sunday bulletin (which covers the cost of printing the bulletin for that week – $25) please fill out your name and phone number on the Bulletin Sponsor sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer. Thank you for your support!
In Our Faith Community
MOUNT PEARL COMMUNITY SUPPER: The next Mount Pearl Community Supper is scheduled for November 18th. 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.
St. DAVID’S CHURCH: The next performance in the Concert Series will be held on Sunday, November 22nd at 2pm. It will feature vocalists Darrin Martin and Jonathan Parsons with Music Director, Brian Way. All tickets must be reserved before making payment – either by email or phone – thank you! Tickets are $25/pp and our two methods of payment are cash at the office, Tuesday thru Friday from 9am to 1pm. Or by e-transfer to this email address: musicinthehall250@gmail.com ~ if purchasing by e-transfer, you may pick up your tickets at the door the day of. (You are always welcome to email us or call the St. David’s office at 709-722-2382 with any questions regarding the payment options.)
TOPSAIL UNITED is offering a Christmas Steamed Cranberry Pudding for sale at $20.00 per pudding. Each pudding will have a recipe for a Brown Sugar Sauce. Prepaid orders will be accepted by calling their church office at 709-834-4567, payment via e-transfer or cash, no later than December 1st, with pick up on December 11th or 12th, between 9 thru 12 at their Church Hall.
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
JOLLY HAPPY SOUL – CHRISTMAS TOUR: Come celebrate the Christmas season with Sheila Williams and special guest Darrin Martin! Enjoy Christmas songs, comedy and visits from Charlie, Artie, Pats, Mary and Mavis. Bring your family and friends for a festive evening together.
December 2026 — all shows at 7:30 p.m.
- December 4 — Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre, Carbonear
- December 5 — Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts, Grand Falls-Windsor
- December 6 — Arts & Culture Centre, Gander
- December 7 — Arts & Culture Centre, Corner Brook
- December 9 — Clarenville Events Centre, Clarenville
- December 10 — Holy Heart Theatre, St. John’s
Tickets for each location: www.sheilawilliams.ca
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. Some weekly specials for the week of November 5th to November 11th helpful for food hampers:
Dominion Oasis Juice $1.25
Campbell’s Soup $1.00
Walmart Campbell’s Soup $0.97
Sobeys Campbell’s Soup $0.99
Colemans Favorite Mandarim Oranges 5/$5.00
Jacob’s Crackers $1.77
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
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.
“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.“
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