Woodcliff United Church
January-28-12
We will be a vibrant caring community living our faith.
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5010 Spruce Dr. S.W. Calgary, AB. T3C 3B2 At the south entrance to Edworthy Park 403-249-3121
Ministers Rev. Piotr (Peter) Strzelecki V.D.M. Sunday School Coordinator Charlotte Petti Youth Coordinator Amy Spark
Links: United Church of Canada Calgary Presbytery Naramata Centre http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Woodcliff-United-Church/238660249509990?sk=wall&filter=2 |
Welcome to Woodcliff United Church! "We will be a vibrant caring community living our faith."
Service Jan 22nd - 10AM Rev. Piotr Strzelecki V.D.M.
Woodcliff Visioning
This Weeks Readings
January 22 - Third Sunday after Epiphany
Jonah 3: 1-5, 10
Psalm 62: 5-12
1 Corinthians 7: 29-31
Mark 1: 14-20
Sermons are on www.youtube.com/woodcliffunited
Look for us on Facebook. Woodcliff United Church.
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Woodcliff United Youth Group
If you are interested in Baptism or Membership at Woodcliff United Church please contact the church office 403-249-3121. Worship, Sunday School and Youth -10:00 AM
We sing of God the Spirit,
faithful and untameable,
who is creatively and redemptively active in the world.
The Spirit challenges us to celebrate the holy
not only in what is familiar,
but also in that which seems foreign.
We sing of the Spirit,
who speaks our prayers of deepest longing
and enfolds our concerns and confessions,
transforming us and the world.
Song of Faith United Church of Canada 2006
This Week At Woodcliff The webpage is updated Monday and Thursday mornings. If you have something for the webpage please email it to woodclif@telus.net by Wednesday midnight.
TUESDAY, Jan 17 Book Study 1PM – The Heart Of Christianity
Multicultural Choir Practice 7PM
WEDNESDAY, Jan 18 OA Group 10 AM & 7PM
Pebbles in the Sand Literacy Program 1:30
Cubs and Scouts
Book Study 7PM – The Heart Of Christianity
Korean Church 6-9PM
THURSDAY, Jan 19 Congregational Life 7PM
Choir Practice 8PM
Thursday Night Ladies AA 7PM
FRIDAY, Jan 20 WoW Drop In at the Cabin Café 10AM
Chinook Studio Recital 5-9
SATURDAY, Jan 21 Korean Church 6-8 AM
FA Group 10AM
Chinook Studio Recital 9-5
SUNDAY, Jan 22 Sunday Service – Rev. Piotr
Special Visioning Meeting
Korean Church 1:30 - 4:30
MONDAY, Jan 23 Yoga 9:15 and 1:15
Pebbles in the Sand Literacy Program 1:30
Knit 4 Fun 1:30
Beavers
One Accord 7PM
Al-Anon 7:30
WoW -7PM – Shower for Sonshine Centre
TUESDAY, Jan 24 Book Study 1PM – The Heart Of Christianity
Multicultural Choir Practice 7PM
WEDNESDAY, Jan 25 OA Group 10 AM & 7PM
Pebbles in the Sand Literacy Program 1:30
Cubs and Scouts
Book Study 7PM – The Heart Of Christianity
Korean Church 6-9PM
Pastoral Care Meeting 7PM
THURSDAY, Jan 26 Choir Practice 8PM
Thursday Night Ladies AA 7PM
FRIDAY, Jan 27 WoW Drop In at the Cabin Café 10AM
Youth Event Games Night 7PM
Up Coming Events at Woodcliff January Book Study
This year’s book study is Marcus Borg’s marvellous book; The Heart of Christianity. You will find it challenging, illuminating, and extremely timely. Small group studies are reported to be the best learning format today. This small group study will provide you numerous opportunities for your spiritual growth while providing answers to those lifetime questions we all ponder. Class sizes will be limited so two times are offered. Classes will start Tuesday, January 9th at 1:00 P.M. and again Wednesday, January 10th at 7:00P.M at Woodcliff. This will be a memorable journey for all those fortunate enough to be involved. Please registrar as early as possible to allow us to provide you with the book and other learning materials. (The text book is $15.00) Please call Rhonda at the church with your intentions to accept this challenge in the New Year. In preparing to facilitate this session I personally, have experienced a greater clarity/ understanding of what ‘Faith’ means and what really matters in my life. Should this book study gives you only a fraction of what I have received, even before the classes have started, you will be extremely pleased you gave yourself this opportunity to attend. If you have specific question call me at 403-249-3307. Ron Carter
Sign up at the Information Station- (please indicate if you require a book.)
Church Council
Church Council is seeking members of the congregation who would be willing and interested in being part of the Church Council. The everyday running of the church requires the input of many. Please consider this opportunity and contact George Olsen if you can serve on Council. The following positions will be vacant and need to be filled:
Vice Chair
Council Secretary
Chair of Ministry and Personnel
Stewardship Chair
Presbytery Representatives (4 vacancies)
Members at Large
We are also looking for a Pastoral Care Chair,which is not a Council position. With regret Karen Stenhouse has offered her resignation. Karen and her team have done an amazing job in providing Pastoral Care for the Congregation and we thank her for her care, organizational skills and dedication.
Prayer Partners:Please continue to hold your prayer partner in your prayers. Communications can be dropped off in the Prayer Mailbox in the foyer.
Sunday Evening Services
Want to Peacefully “Wrap-up” the week that passed? Need to quietly begin the week that is coming? Thinking of worshipping in a smaller group? Prayer, reflection, sharing and song can be yours to observe or participate in on the last Sunday of each month at 8PM – Jan. 29, Feb. 26, Mar. 25, Apr. 29 and May 27. Mark your calendar. See you there – You are invited!
Continuing Education Opportunities through the United Church
Four Evenings with Bruce Sanguin “Emerging Church: A Model for Change and a Map for Renewal” A Webinar videoconference Tuesdays Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21 - 8-9:30. Cost: $80/person or $200 for a group of 3 or more.
Sankofa The Histories and Heritages of the Black Peoples in the United Church of Canada. A Webinar videoconference Mondays Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 - 8-9:30. Cost: $80/person or $200 for a group of 3 or more. Cost Free.
See the bulletin Board downstairs for more details. If you are interested in either of these programs see Rev. Piotr.
Special Congregational Meetings:
Jan. 22nd, 11:15 – Meet with the Visioning Team and hear about being a year into the process of “visioning” that was requested by Presbytery. Where have we been, where are we now and where are we going. Come and enter the discussion.
Jan. 29th, 11:15 – A meeting in regards to the “Remit Conversations.” Remit 6 is asking Pastoral Charges and Presbyteries if they agree to add
1) The statement of faith (1940)
2) The New Creed (1968 with a later revisions in 1980 and 1994)
3) The Song of Faith (2006)
to the doctrine section of the basis of Union (which currently is only the Articles of Faith).
Please plan on attending both these special meetings.
41st General Council 2012
of The United Church of Canada
at Carleton University– Ottawa
*Apply to Serve as a General Council Steward
The 41st General Council will be meeting in Ottawa at Carleton University – on August 11-18, 2012. Many people will be volunteering to serve a variety of positions during this event. This includes a hard-working group known as Stewards. Stewards will be working on the floor of the meeting each day during the General Council. They collate materials, distribute documents, deliver messages, and serve as ushers. They fill a key role in assisting the work of the Council to flow smoothly. It is at times hard work, with long hours. But it is also an opportunity to experience the Council first hand.
Anyone who is able to move easily while carrying things, be on his/her feet (with some breaks) and work a long period of time is welcome to apply to serve as a Steward. Stewards are basically “on duty” all day. This may include the evening and even some late evenings!
General Council will be providing stewards with parking and meals. Stewards are responsible for the arrangement and cost of their own accommodation and transportation to and from the General Council. You may chose, at your expense, to book accommodation through us at Carleton University. The daily rate for accommodation is $60.00.
Ideally stewards will be available to assist with set-up on Friday, August 10, 2012. Orientation for stewards will be held on Saturday August 11 at 11:00 a.m.
Interested people should complete the attached application form and send via email to ksmart@united-church.ca or fax to 416-231-3103 by March 23, 2012.
Further information will be forwarded to those selected as a steward for the 41st General Council by April 20, 2012.
The role of the Stewards is a “hands on” way of seeing Council at work and worship. Thank you for giving this invitation your consideration.
For further information please contact
Karen Smart
Program Co-ordinator, Governance Support
3250 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, Ontario, M8X 2Y4
Toll Free Number 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2052
Voicemail: 416-231-7680 ext. 2052
Cathy Stewart
Head Steward, General Council 41
613-623-3881
*Application forms are at the Information Station
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UPCOMING MEETINGS Church Council
Tuesday Feb 14 - 7:00
Congregational Life
Thursday Jan 19- 7:00
Healing Pathways
You may book sessions for
Tuesdays and Fridays from 10-12.
Healing Pathways will also accommodate
requests as needed.
Phone the church office to book a session.
Knit For Fun
Monday Jan 23 1:30
Men's Breakfast Group
Saturday Jan 21 - 8:30 AM
Outreach
Tuesday Feb 7 - 7:00
Pastoral Care
Tuesday Jan 24 - 7:00
Prayer Chain
Sunday Feb 12 - 11:15
Women of Woodcliff
Monday Jan 23 - 7:00
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