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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
Welcome to July and our “All-Request Sermon Series!” I have to say, I am really impressed and moved by the topics and scriptures that you all want to hear about. I wish I could cover them all, but there are only 4 weeks. If you don’t see your request listed in July please know that I have saved it for future use, either because it requires more reading on my part (looking at you, “Pilgrim’s Progress”) or because it will really suit an upcoming special occasion (such as the UCC Articles of Faith).
The topics & scriptures are:
July 6th – Born Again! based on John 3:1-8
July 13th – Let’s go to the Plain of Ono, based on Nehemiah 5:14-19
July 20th – True or False? based on Matthew 7:15-29
July 27th – Amazing Grace, based on Romans 8:1-11 (We’ll also have Bethesda Lutheran with us that day)
I hope you find these topics help you to grow in your faith, and that you’ll be here on Sundays for each one!
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 John 3:1-8 and Psalm 29:1-11. 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
GROUP HIKE
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Join us for a Summer Saturday Hike!! There will be two pace groups: one moderate-paced group led by Alan Heighway, and a slower-paced group (suitable for bird watchers) led by Rev. Lori. Meet us at Bob Hunter Park at 9:30 am or meet at the church at 9:00 am to carpool. If you wish to register, please click here.
ONLINE DISCIPLESHIP COURSE: “BASIC”
July 9 – August 20, 2025
If your heart is stirred to continue growing as a disciple of Christ, we warmly invite you to join our short summer discipleship course, BASIC—held online!
Each 1-hr session will begin with a 15-minute video teaching by Francis Chan, followed by Scripture reading and group discussion focused on how we can live out God’s Word together—to be the Church!
The course runs from July 9 to August 20, with sessions held on Wednesdays at 7 PM (EDT). For more information and to register, please click here.
SUMMER CAMP 2025: STEADFAST LOVE
August 11 – 15, 2025
Central will be hosting another year of Summer Day Camp in August! This is an incredible way to serve young families with children currently in SK through Grade 5. It also allows preteens and teens from Grade 6 and up to grow their faith, develop new skills, and gain valuable experience as volunteers (leaders-in-training) as they go through a one-week training prior to the camp from August 5-8. Please help spread the word in the community!
For more information and to register as participants, volunteers, or coaches, please register here.
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….
July 6th 2025
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Felicity Monaco
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Henry Wong
GREETER: Cynthia Yee
WORSHIP HOST: Cynthia Yee
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
LEMONADE ON THE LAWN: Judy MacSween and Shirley Thomson
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