Anniversary Service

Anniversary Service
There will be a special anniversary service on Sunday July 1, 2012 commemorating the 225th anniversary of the founding of the Presbyterian congregation in Williamstown and the 200th anniversary of the building of the stone church that we currently worship in.

Williamstown Heritage Weekend

Williamstown Heritage Weekend
Williamstown's Heritage Weekend is the weekend of Friday June 29, 2012 - Sunday July 1, 2012. Activities include a ceilidh, community breakfast, parade, heritage ball, old-fashioned service, and family picnic.

Church Yard Sale

Church Yard Sale
The Stewards would like to thank everone who donated, volunteered, and purchased items at our Canoe Race Day Church Yard Sale. We raised $1,760 in six hours. It was so successful that we hope to see you again next spring!

Shrove Tuesday Thank You!

Shrove Tuesday Thank You!
THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the success of the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. After expenses, the proceeds of $1279.10 were given to "Wells for Well-Being"

Worship

Worship
Join Reverend Andrea Harrison each Sunday at 9:30am at St. Andrew's United Church in Williamstown. Sunday School is available for the youngsters.

Ceud Mile Failte - One Hundred Thousand Welcomes

Ceud Mile Failte - One Hundred Thousand Welcomes
Welcome to St. Andrew's United Church. A welcoming and community oriented church; proud of our heritage and evolving to meet the changing needs in our society and world.
15 May

Announcements - May 15, 2012

Church Anniversary T-shirts

Bill Chambre is taking orders via e-mail for t-shirts featuring a picture of our church. Children’s and adults sizes are available. Note: the cost will be $25 per shirt, (and not $20 as previously advertised).

Please see the attached pdf. photo -- the shirt will look like this but the wording will change to commemorate our own event.

Thanks from the Outreach Committee
 
A big THANK YOU to those of you who donated non-perishable food items for our recent Food Drive for House of Lazarus in Mountain.

Matilda Pastoral Charge Annual Spring Fling

On Saturday, May 26th the Matilda Pastoral Charge Annual Spring Fling takes place.  Starting at 4:30pm in Matilda Hall, Dixon Corners. Spit roast pork, beef plus salads and dessert. Takeout available, silent & live auction. Adults $12., children 10 and under $6., preschool free. Tickets available 613--989-5403 or 613-652-4978.

UPDATE from Official Board
An Official Board Meeting was held on Wednesday, May 2nd.  The following update was submitted by Susan Edwards.

 
Two key motions were made and unanimously approved:

1.  Pat Larkin presented a summary on behalf of the Selection  Committee whose mandate was to continue their work  to maintain Andrea as our Minister after June 30, 2012. 
 
 Jim Allen, Seaway Valley Presbytery representative  confirmed that our  relationship with Andrea must change  to a yearly appointment contract.  The appointment details  for July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 were presented, and we  will maintain Andrea as our part-time minister.

 We are blessed to have Andrea continue as our spiritual  leader.

2.  At the request of Rev. Lois Gaudet, a motion was accepted  to re-align the Williamstown-Martintown Pastoral Charge  into two separate pastoral charges.

Both of these motions will be presented to Seaway Valley Executive later this month.

Anniversary Calendar

The year 2012 marks two special anniversaries for St. Andrew's United Church. The congregation was founded in 1787 by the Rev. John Bethune in Williamstown. In 1812 construction was started on the stone church which continues to be our sanctuary.

Please read http://standrewsunited.org/node/1133 for more information on our anniversary events and the Williamstown Heritage Weekend.

10 May

Announcements - May 10, 2012

Church Anniversary T-shirts

Bill Chambre is taking orders for t-shirts featuring a picture of our church. Children’s and adults sizes are available. T-shirts can be ordered for the next 2 weeks at a cost of $20 each.

200th Anniversary Costumes

Want to make a Regency costume for the 200th anniversary celebrations? Check out http://www.songsmyth.com/patternsgowns.html It reviews different patterns and rates their level of difficulty and historical accuracy. Unfortunately it is only for female wear. I hope it is helpful. -- Lynn Lafave

Announcements, announcements, announcements…

Anyone wishing to include an announcement, a request, an update, or a thank you in the Sunday bulletin is asked to contact Lorna McKendry by noon on Wednesday at 613.933.7692 or secretary [at] standrewsunited [dot] org Notices are generally printed in the Sunday bulletin first and then are included in the following mid-week e-announcements.

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