Announcements
The 2025 Annual Congregational Meetings are scheduled for March 1st. after the service for each congregation. The EPPC
Official Board will meet following the Elgin Annual Congregational meeting.
The Young at Heart Breakfast Club meets Thursday the 19th of February at the Junction restaurant. If you are coming let Clint or Ted know by the means you are comfortable with by, noon Wednesday the 18th. Looking forward to seeing you there………..Ted
Happy Birthday to Gary Petro and Morgan Wright. May your special day bring you more enjoyment than you can imagine. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Saturday February 21st at 1:30pm. – Local historian, Sue Warren, shares the life of her grandfather, Herm Warren, a native of the Rideau Lakes Area, WWI veteran, Rideau Canal man, lockmaster, fishing guide and much more. Hosted by the Elgin and Area Heritage Society at the Elgin Community Room Free admission, light refreshments.
Time travel back to the good old days with C.A. and Sonny. This popular folk duo’s performance style includes, “…witty banter peppered with tales of yesteryear and good old folk music and their own original tunes…”. Hosted by Tipped Tunes at Elgin United, February 28th. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime 7:30pm.
Tickets are $25 available at www.thetippedship.ca, in-person at the Tipped Ship, 3 Main St., Elgin, or at the door, Elgin United Church, 77 Main St., Elgin, Ontario. Light refreshments available by free-will donation at intermission.
You can preview them at www.caandsonny.ca or find their videos on YouTube.
Draft Agenda:
8:30am Zoom opens for gathering
8:45am Gathering music
9am Opening words from the President, Land Acknowledgement
9:10am Opening worship
9:30am EOORC Accountability Report from the Regional Executive Minister
9:40am Shaping Ministry Leadership Models: Collaborative/Cooperative Ministry Panel – Genesis Cooperative, Kelley Molloy, Elizabeth Cunningham
10:15am Small Group Discussion
10:45am Break
11am Creative Worship Moment
11:10am Shaping Worship into the future: How do we engage different people differently? – Brian Cornelius
11:30am Small Group Discussion
11:50am Creative Worship Moment
12:00 Shaping Simplified Governance: How do we make sure we are not burning needed energy on unnecessary things – Victoria Andrews
12:20pm Wrap-up and Closing Prayer
12:30pm Adjournment
This will be a chance to gather online and learn together. For further information and registration please go on the UCC website:
https://eoorc.ca/event/winter-educational-event/
Devotional Reflection February 14, 2026
A down-to-earth devotional for a monumental occasion. That is what is called for today. Cinnamon hearts, love letters, messages spread across the sky; valentine cards, boxes of chocolate, engagement rings; bouquets of flowers; phone calls overseas, declarations of forever love.
We have heard about, read about, experienced it for ourse
Every day our lives take on compllves.
Yet, it does not come that simply.ex issues and we are called to work with them, in some way. For instance, today should be all about those who have spent years together, making a home together, raising families. You know what I mean, when I say: Love at home! But for thousands around us, that is not their reality.
It should be about those young people who are discovering those moments of sheer joy from a girl’s first kiss. Or the unexpected ‘date night’. Or the planning of a prom.
The expectations of today, Valentine’s Day’, is only outweighed by the capitalism of Christmas. Every store promotes this kind of love. A love that will last a lifetime.
Amidst the hearts, cupids, and professed love, there remains a reality that thousands have learned – this love is not forever – but only for a short time. It is a vibrant love, while this life lasts. But what then?
We are approaching that time of year when the greatest gift of love once again comes to the forefront. The real meaning of love is poured out for the world, but the world misses it.
We are drawing close to the time of year when the ‘Real thing’ is shown to us. The meaning of sacrificial love is revealed once again. But still thousands will miss it.
Never has there been anyone who came close to showing love like Jesus Christ. Only Christ has given His life that we might have eternal life.
That alone is a never-ending reality.
As Valentine’s Day comes and goes, and all the beautiful memories fade until next year, let us take the time to focus on the real meaning of love for all those who believe in LOVE – the Gift of God.
Liz Church, Director of Pastoral Care
Elgin/Portland Pastoral Charge
