The Memorial Service for our dearest Elsie Rintoul McKnight will be held here at AUC next Saturday, September 13th at 1:00 pm. Reception to follow in the Church Hall.
The Almonte Churches Community Friendship Luncheons are starting up again in the social hall of Almonte United Church. The first date back is this Tuesday, September 16th at 12:00. Workers from several churches, as well as community individuals come together to provide a light and tasty lunch of soup, sandwiches and delicious homemade desserts for $10/person. These luncheons are a friendly get-together for people in our community. Any money left over after expenses is donated back to the community.
Young lads, Andrew Jahn, Landon Bedor, Carson Cameron, & assistant MC, Owain Davies, are leading the charge to help the Lanark County Food Bank find her “Forever Home.” Their family-friendly, benefit concert at the Almonte Old Town Hall at 6:00 PM, is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th.
Tickets are available online for $10 (+ fees) or $15 at the door (cash only, please).
https://andrewjahn.ticketsplease.ca/product/something-for-everyone/
Donations can also be made at Go Fund Me. Thanks for supporting the leadership of these young men.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/benefit-concert-for-the-lanark-county-food-bankhunger-stop
Metis Elder Tony Belcourt will be holding a screening of the film, “Inendi” in the Sanctuary on September 28th at 2:00 pm. Inendi is a documentary film featuring matriarch Mary Belle, who is a survivor of the Spanish Residential School for Girls in the 1940’s and 50’s. This screening is presented by Reconciliation Through Art, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The doors open at 1:30 and the screening will start at 2pm. It’s about 45 minutes long and will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker, Sarain Fox, and her family.
There will be other events that week such as a joyous musical performance at the Old Town Hall the following evening and on September 30th there will be an art show and teachings at the Textile Museum. For information and times please contact the organization at their website: Reconciliationthroughart.ca.
Last Sunday at the end of our service, we sang ‘O Canada’. One person reported having tears in her eyes as she sang our national anthem in light of the uncertainty coming from our southern neighbour.
We’ll be singing “O Canada” at the end of worship every Sunday as our pledge to Canada: “the true North strong and free.” Our service usually ends about 11:30; plan to pause and sing along with us from wherever you are! (It might be great fun if you are with a crowd!) 🎶🎶🎶
Singing has been most enjoyable this year as we have had the benefit of a number of new members and lots of enthusiasm. Of course, as always, new members are most welcome.
This year on the Sunday before Christmas we will be doing the cantata Joy which we sang several years ago. At that time a number of folks joined us for this performance and again, this year the invitation is extended. The cantata, as its name suggests, is most joyful and a pleasure to sing. Should you be interested in joining us talk to Neil or simply show up in the Choir Room about 7:30 on Wednesday night. Rehearsals are now underway.
On Sunday June 30th Rev. Heather Kinkaid will be in the pulpit. Reverend Heather has been with us before, filling in for Rev. Mary when she was on sabbatical in 2022. Rev. Heather will be our supply minister until such time that a permanent replacement for Rev. Mary has been selected. Please join us in welcoming Rev. Heather Kinkaid !
We're looking for a few more people to join the Greeter Schedule. It's an easy yet important job. Duties including greeting folks at the door as they arrive and then passing the offering plate. Please let Rev. Heather Kinkaid know if this is something you can help with once a month.
Almonte United Church is blessed to have Rev. Heather Kinkaid as our supply minister while the search begins for a new permanent minister . In addition to being very involved in many activities, Rev. Heather is serving on various committees and is available for any inquiries you may have. She can be reached at grovesprings@sympatico.ca
for emergencies, call (613) 619-5966
Sunday School has started, as well as a new Youth Group. For information, please see the Sunday Schoolpage.
Enjoy singing? No auditions, just a love for music and singing with friends. Starting in September, choir practice will be on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the church parlour. Come Join Us Then!
Annually, during the fall and spring, everyone is invited to join in a weekly discussion group to discuss a selected book. The time and day for the discussion group meetings are noted in the weekly bulletin and on this page.
Need space to host a family gathering, a concert or a meeting? AUC has a variety of spaces for rent, including a large social hall and fully equipped kitchen, as well as a sanctuary with amazing accoustics. Please see the Rentals page, call the church office or leave a message below.