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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
An old Shaker hymn written in 1848 says:
“‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free,
’tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,
and when we find ourselves in the place just right,
’twill be in the valley of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gain’d,
to bow and to bend we shan’t be ashamed,
to turn, turn will be our delight,
till by turning, turning we come round right.”
As we continue through our Lenten sermon series, we’re looking at how living more simply, enjoying what we have, and giving generously is an antidote to the chaotic, high-stress consumerist society we live in. In simplicity, we find joy and peace.
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
Central United Church welcomes you to join our Worship Service Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. In worship we proclaim our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour; God’s word is read and preached, sacraments celebrated, faith sung and prayers offered.
Sunday services are also livestreamed (and recorded) through the Church website or you can join here. A copy of the bulletin for this Sunday’s Service is attached here.
This Sunday’s Scripture readings are Proverbs 3:5-10, Luke 15:11-16 and Psalm 32. You can also find a daily scripture message at the top of our website.
WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING
You are welcome to join the Thursday prayer meeting tonight at 7:00 PM for a time of prayer and fellowship. The meeting is held using Zoom technology.
Here are the details for those who wish to participate:
Access to Join from your PC, Tablet or Smartphone:
Copy this address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81293996881 or click here.
Quick access by phone:
1. Call: 647 374-4685
2. When prompted press: 812 9399 6881 #
3. Then when prompted again press: # to enter the call
2026 LENTEN PROJECT
Canadian Bible Society
This year your Outreach Committee has chosen the Canadian Bible Society as its 2026 Lenten project. The Canadian Bible Society is committed to helping people hear God speak in Canada and across the world. It’s core mandates are translation, publication, distribution, and engagement, encouraging the use of God’s word for personal and community transformation.
To offer your financial support, financial donations will be accepted throughout the season of Lent up to and including Easter Sunday. If you wish to donate, you can either drop off your donation at the Church or mail to the church, simply mark your envelope “Canadian Bible Society”. Cheques should be made payable to Central United Church. Our traditional “coin drop” is also available in the narthex – just deposit your change through the pipe.
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, Feb. 24 – Apr. 14 at 7:00pm
Due to popular demand, this Lent we will continue our study of The Chosen. In Season 2, Jesus and the disciples travel into new regions, including Syria and Judea, and the group continues to grow. Jesus performs miracles (e.g., healing at the Pool of Bethesda) and prepares for major teachings like the Sermon on the Mount. He also calls new followers such as Philip, Nathanael, and Simon the Zealot. As His fame spreads, so do challenges and tensions — both within the group and with religious authorities.
Season 2 deepens the emotional and spiritual journey, showing how ordinary people are transformed by an extraordinary calling. Whether you’ve watched Season 1 or not, you’ll gain fresh perspectives and personal insights about your relationship with God.
To register or for more information, please click here.
LADIES BAG BRIGADE
Tuesday, Mar. 10th at 2:00 pm
Please join us in the Friendship Room as we pack the gift bags to welcome visitors to the organ concert and Easter Sunday service. All materials will be provided for the assembly line, as well as lots of fun and fellowship. We hope that you can come to lend a hand!
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Wednesday, Mar. 11th at 10:00 am
Come and join us for a chat in the Friendship Room on Wed. Mar. 11th at 10:00 am. Our purpose is to provide a place to connect with others and an opportunity for friendship and fellowship.
If you’d like more information or have any questions, please feel free to contact John Frotten at jfrotten@rogers.com.
CINEMATIC PIPES CONCERT
Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 pm
Back by popular demand, organist Stephen Boda returns to perform the Cinematic Pipes Concert—an immersive experience of light and sound that brings iconic film scores to life on the organ.
Tickets are on sale every Sunday at the church for $25 per person through March 8, and $30 at the door or after March 8. Cash or e-transfer to finance@centraluntedchurch.com will be accepted—please specify it as “CP concert.” Tickets can also be purchased online using credit cards through Eventbrite here.
We are also seeking congregational members who may be interested in sponsoring the event. Sponsorships will help cover the cost of the organ concert, and all profits from ticket sales will be directed to a fund supporting future outreach initiatives.
For each $100 sponsorship, the sponsor will receive one ticket to the organ concert (valued at $25) and a charitable tax receipt for $75. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please let us know of your intention when ordering your tickets in the church lobby and indicate if you would prefer your name NOT be included on the list of concert patrons that will be printed in the program.
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, March 25th at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 10-11:30am, to discuss books in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Upcoming: Wednesday, March 25th - The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.
Kindly message Helen at gratsos2002@yahoo.ca for details!
PRAYER SUMMIT
Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 – 8:30 pm
We will sing together and pray both personal prayers and community prayers for our lives, our church, and our world. The service will also include a brief time of quiet Bible meditation. Join us in this special prayer service as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week.
PASTORAL CARE
Should you become aware of any illness, bereavement, hospitalization, etc., among people of our church, please notify the church office as soon as possible.
If you would like a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Diaz at the church office 905-474-0183 or by email ldiaz@centralunitedchurch.com.
STAY CONNECTED…..
We want to help you stay connected so if you happen to be wondering “who’s doing what” in terms of duties, the list for this week is below….
March 8th 2026
SCRIPTURE READER: Joan Hubbert
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Alan Heighway
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird & Doug Stirling
COFFEE HOUR: Thursday Prayer Committee
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