Notes and Articles of Interest. . .

Returning to Church

There is a service at Primrose this Sunday, September 27th at 10 am. Please come early so as to go through the necessary procedures for gathering.

Assuming there are no more provincial changes, Trinity will be gathering in their sanctuary for Thanksgiving Sunday on October 11th.

I will admit it was a bit strange standing at the front of the church last Sunday, with everyone spread out wearing masks – which seemed to dampen the generally chatty conversations that happen in our services at Primrose. Having something over your mouth, does inhibit talking. Here is an article from a church goer in Toronto, who reflects on her experience of going back to church – the strangeness of it, and yet, the comfort. 

Trinity St. Paul's United in Toronto. (Google Maps)

I went back to church. It was joyful — and strange.

The changes to worship due to COVID-19 made the usually worn-in, ritualistic experience feel stiff at times

By Emma Prestwich

I walked through the front doors of church for the first time in six months on Sunday and was so glad to see some of my fellow congregants that I came a bit too close to one of the greeters.

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Painted plywood red dresses on a bridge over the Petitcodiac River between the cities of Moncton and Riverview , N.B. recognize missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people. (Photo: Carol Scott)

5 Ways that Allies Can lift up Indigenous Figures and Stories

These suggestions might spark other ideas in the spirit of mending fractured relations with Indigenous peoples. By Carol Scott, Broadview Magazine

Some may wonder: should offensive statues be toppled? Should buildings and street names that glorified oppressive people, policies and regimes be renamed? Instead of erecting new statues, wouldn’t money be better used to bring adequate housing and clean drinking water to Indigenous communities?

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Universal Basic Income Program

The United Church of Canada has taken a strong, vocal stand on the issue of guaranteed Income. To have more understanding of this issue and why the United Church has taken this up as a justice issue, you can review the United in Action newsletter for more information. 

“The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized our interconnectedness to one another across this country. As a church we seek to care for and uplift human dignity and spirit from birth through death…”
—Moderator Richard Bott

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October 3rd, 9am - noon outside at Primrose: ‘The Kids Don’t Want It’ Event

“The kids don’t want it!” Sale of antique, vintage, and collectible treasures is shaping up to be a fun-filled, one-of-a-kind event!

If you (or someone you know) have items to donate that match this criteria, please bring them to church Sept. 20, 27, or call one of us for pick up.

Sadly, the planning committee has decided to cancel plans for our first Christmas Market. (Sorry “preservers”!)

Good news for crafters though! We invite you to donate your Christmas sewing, woodwork, knitting, etc. to a “Handmade Treasures” table at the antique/vintage sale.

Your items can be brought to church Sept 20, 27, or call for pick up.

Remember:

Sunday’s Sept 20 and 27- bring items to church

Saturday Oct 3- 9am-noon Sale (out of doors)

Questions or pick up-

Gwynn 519 925-9236.      Faye 519 925-3849.    Phyllis  519 925-0267