Announcements
MEN’S CLUB MEETING: Our next Men’s Club meeting is scheduled for October 27th in Trinity Hall at 5:30 pm, supper at 6 pm. All men welcome!
UCW MEETING: The next meeting of UCW will take place on Monday, October 20th at 12:30 in Trinity Hall. Please bring your bagged lunch if you want. Tea and coffee will be provided. New members always welcome!
BIBLE STUDY: If anyone is interested in participating in a Bible Study Group, please let the office know (709-368-2194). Rev. Karen Bursey will be leading the group. The group will meet Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons, as determined by those interested.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISING CONCERT HERE AT FIRST UNITED: “THE MASTERLESS MEN” will be performing a hand-clapping, toe-tapping concert here at First United Church on Friday, November 7th at 7 pm. Come join us for a night of traditional Newfoundland and Irish favourites, heart-warming ballads and mesmerizing instrumentals. Tickets are just $30 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.
GARDEN CAFÉ: Our Garden Café has resumed from the summer break. The Garden Café is being held in Trinity Hall for the months of September and October. Please join us before 11 am Sunday service for a brew and a chat. All are welcome!
BOOK CLUB: The Book Club meets once a month. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29th. The book for discussion for October month has been changed due to accessing the book because of the postal strike. A new book will be announced shortly. For more information please contact Pam Morgan at pmorgan@mun.ca
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the Quilting Group is scheduled for Monday, October 20th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in Trinity Hall. All levels of quilters are welcome. For more details contact Pam Morgan at 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.
72nd ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY is on October 19th. All are welcome for a soup lunch in Trinity Hall right after the 11 am Worship Service.
YOUTH GROUP STARTUP NEWS/ TRUNK OR TREAT: Some great news!! Our Youth Group meetings will begin again with a welcome back BBQ on October 19th at 6:30 pm in Trinity Hall. We have lowered the age requirement to join Youth Group. All youth in Grades 5 to 12 are welcome. Our Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Carving Night will take place on Sunday, October 26th. More information to follow.
UCW FALL AFTERNOON TEA with Entertainment, Saturday, November 1st, 2 to 4 pm: Tickets are $15 per person and are available after Worship Service on Sunday from UCW members and during regular church office hours. We will have lots of entertainment with ladies from Memory Lane Choir including our own Gloria Gosse, as well as soloists Allison Randell and Patricia Warford. 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. Please note that tickets will not be sold at the door and need to be purchased by October 31st.
PURDY’S CHOCOLATES FUNDRAISER: We will be 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. To order, go to website: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1600222-129201. Follow the instructions to sign in or to register. Then click on Join a Campaign, First United Church, and start shopping! The campaign number is 73726. Catalogues will be arriving soon. Any questions, 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:
Local Fund
- In memory of Jean Kean and Greg Hynes. Love from Katelyn, Nicole, Holly and Lynn.
Building Fund
- In thanksgiving and celebration of Sid Butt’s 87th birthday, and his grandson, Devin Saunders, 30th birthday, both on October 13th. Love and best wishes from Evelyn and family.
- In thanksgiving for all the many blessings in our lives, especially health, family and friends!! Happy Thanksgiving, blessings and hugs to everyone at First United. From Christina and Denis Manning.
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
TOPSAIL UNITED CHURCH will be having a Flea Market on Saturday, October 18th from 9:30 am to 1 pm. Admission is $1. They will also be selling BBQed Moose Burgers during the Flea Market.
FALL QUIET RETREAT DAY: Victoria United Church Session, will be hosting a Fall Quiet Retreat Day, entitled, ‘ Count Your Many Blessing’. On Saturday, November 1st from 10 am to 4 pm until 4 at their church. The morning will begin with a Gathering Time, including tea/coffee and muffins. After a time of Singing and Prayer, we will be led in a Bible Study by the President of our Region, The Rev. Elsie Squires, of the Britannia Community of Faith. Following lunch, the afternoon will unfold with special music, followed by a Keynote Address, concluding with Prayer and Reflection. This event is open to all, No Charge. To register, please call their Church office at 709-596-2430, or call Sharon Snooks at 709-596-3945 by October 27th. What an opportunity to refresh ourselves in the Lord, and Give Him the Glory.
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
Church of the Good Shepherd, Mount Pearl will be holding a Fall Octoberfest Brunch on Saturday, October 25th from 11am – 1pm. Tickets are $15 & available from the church office or book by calling 747-1022. Welcome Fall!
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. Weekly “Flyer” specials helpful for hampers for October 9th to 15th are:
No Frills Clark Beans $1.00
Oceans Tuna $1.00
Franco-American Beef Gravy $0.79
Dominion Rogers Sugar $2.00
Coleman’s Kraft Dinner/Favourite Fruit/
Mushrooms 4/$5.00
Sobeys Green Giant Canned Vegetables 4/$5.00
Bridges to Hope September statistics: In September, Bridges served a total of 1445 individuals, supporting 105 seniors, providing food assistance to 486 children which represents one-third of total visits. Sustaining this level of demand would not be possible without our supporters like you. Some most-needed items at the moment are canned proteins such as tuna, kidney beans, chickpeas and lentils; canned soups; and toilet paper.
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Donating to First United
Four convenients ways you can donate to First United
In-Person
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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.
- 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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