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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
You’ve probably heard the joke: “If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Answer: Pilgrims!” But I wonder what May SHOWERS might bring, because we’ve sure had a lot of rain this month.
But it’s still nice to think that summer is coming, and I have been working with staff and other church teams to plan for the summer and Fall already!
I want to give you a glimpse of what’s coming up in the weeks ahead:
June 8 – Pentecost Sunday, and celebration of Holy Communion
June 15 – Trinity Sunday and Father’s Day
June 22 – Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd
June 29 – Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling
The four Sundays in July will be the “All-Request Sermon Series” and it’s been exciting to receive people’s suggestions, requests and recommendations for sermon topics! What topics are you hoping to hear about?
Join us each Sunday for worship, and for a lovely time of fellowship with Lemonde on the Lawn!
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 Revelation 22:12-21 and Psalm 97. 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
BOOK CLUB
The Book Club will be taking a break over the summer and will reconvene on September 27th.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024/25 season—we’ve loved sharing stories and discussions with you. We’re looking forward to welcoming new faces and familiar ones when we return in the fall.
Wishing everyone a relaxing and wonderful summer!
WOMEN’S LUNCHEON
Wednesday, June 4th from 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Ladies, it’s time to get together in the garden! Please join us at 6 Woodside Court in Markham where lunch will be provided. Register here or contact Martha Stirling by May 29.
UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL AT CENTRAL
Saturday, June 7th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
While this year’s Unionville Festival will be smaller in scale—taking place at Crosby Park and without the usual parade due to Main Street restoration—Central is delighted to keep the festive spirit alive by opening our doors for a day of fun! Join us on the lawn for exciting children’s activities, games, and prizes.
This is a wonderful opportunity to kick off the season, promote our summer camp, connect with the community, and encourage youth to get involved and serve!
No registration is needed—bring your lawn chair, just come and enjoy the day! If you’re able to help coordinate or assist with setup, please arrive by 10:00 AM.
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.
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….
June 1st 2025
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Felicity Monaco
MUSIC: John Mole
POWER POINT: Alan Heighway
GREETER: Sharon Roberts
WORSHIP HOST: Cynthia Yee
CHILDREN’S TIME: Christina Ng
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
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