Announcements
UCW MEETING/ANNUAL SHOWER OF PERSONNAL ITEMS: The next meeting of our UCW will take place on Monday, November 10th at 12:30 in Trinity Hall. Please bring a bagged lunch if you wish. Tea and coffee will be provided. New members are always welcome! During this meeting, we will be having our annual shower of personal care items for Carew Lodge and Emmanuel House. Don’t forget to pick up a few personal care items to drop off between 1:30 and 3 pm that day. Some suggested items are: towel and facecloth, toothpaste and toothbrush, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, body sponge, hand cream, socks, slippers, dish clothes, dish towels, brush, comb, hats, gloves, scarves, tissues, treats like candy or chocolate.
BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Karen Bursey will be leading and organizing a Bible Study group here at First United. All those interested are kindly asked to stay after Worship Service today for a few minutes to discuss best times to meet and topics folks would be interested in.
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. Please join us in Trinity Hall 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 is ‘My Brilliant Friend’ by Elena Ferrante. For more information please contact Pam Morgan at pmorgan@mun.ca
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the Quilting Group is scheduled for Monday, November 3rd 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.
MEN’S CLUB DARTS: The Men’s Club have started up darts again here at First United. We meet every Wednesday at 2 pm in Trinity Hall. If you can throw a dart, you are welcome to come along for the fun. If you don’t have darts of your own, we have some available. Please enter through Trinity Hall door. If anyone is interested and has questions, contact Reg White at 709-685-5088.
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!
TRUNK OR TREAT: Our Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Carving Night will take place tonight in Trinity Hall. Pumpkin carving starts at 5 pm, please bring your own pumpkins. There will be pizza and drinks available for purchase during the pumpkin carving. We ask that people bring their decorated trunks by 5:30 pm for 6 pm start!!
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 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.“
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
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
COWAN HEIGHTS UNITED CHURCH will be having a concert in their sanctuary on November 21st at 7 pm featuring The Navigators! Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased at their church office or by calling 709-745-2871 or by emailing office@cowanheightsunited.ca
ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH will be having a Harvest Afternoon Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 8th from 2 to 4 pm. Tickets cost $10 and are available at their church office or at the door. For tickets or more information, please call 709-722-1881.
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 23rd to 29th are:
No Frills Campbell’s Soup $1.00
Breton Crackers $2.00
Colemans Favourite Mandarin Oranges 5/$5.00
Walmart Clover Leaf Tuna $1.34
Dominion Graves Apple Juice $1.25
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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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