The next Almonte Churches Community Friendship Luncheon is at 12:00 noon this Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the social hall of Almonte United Church. 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 , all for $10 per 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. In 2024 we gave donations to the healthy snack programs in Almonte's four schools as well as donating to the Lions Club /Carebridge Christmas hampers.
On February 22nd, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, our AUC Youth Group members will be ‘walking the walk’ as they raise awareness and funds for Cornerstone Landing Youth Services, providing assistance to youth ages 16-24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Lanark County. The walk begins and ends at the Carleton Place Canoe Club. (Some of our youth will be walking off site too as they are away that weekend)
How can you help?
-join us for the walk or come to cheer us on…
Our team’s name is Team AUC and Margie Graff is our captain.
-donate to any of our team members on our team page
-learn more about youth homelessness and Cornerstone Landing
Go to:
https://cnoy.org/location/lanarkcounty and scroll down to see the various prompts to do any of the above. (If you need help with this, just let us know and we can give you a hand)
We are excited to be joining teams across Canada to help fight homelessness. Thank you for all your support.
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!) 🎶🎶🎶
For those interested in a winter bible study group, please speak to Rev. Heather and let her know if you have a topic of interest. If there is enough interest, we will set the dates and times and provide those to you.
The 2024 Donation tax receipts will be available over the next few weeks.
Save the date!
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 30th.
Stay tuned for more details.
The Almonte United Church is calling any and all movie buffs to attend four showings in our Social Hall, located at 106 Elgin Street, Almonte over the coming months. Show times at 7:00pm and admission is by donation. Please refer to poster on our bulletin board and in the Social Hall for titles and dates. This is a community wide event so please feel free to invite a neighbour or friend. The movies have been chosen to appeal to a broad range of people however there are adult themes from time to time. Finally, as hosts we will do our best the re-create an authentic, movie worthy, hot dog and popcorn menu. The price for these will only be $1 Hope to see you there.
The next presentation will be “Julie & Julia” on April 25th at 7:00.
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.