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2022-12-03 Weekly E-News

Elgin Portland Pastoral Charge Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris Good and Lillian Rogers for a speedy recovery and return home. John Lesage, Dorie (Earl) husband and Karen and Jim Earl’s son-in-law remains in serious condition at the Ottawa Heart Institute. Please keep John, Dorie, Karen, Jim, and their family in your prayers. Elgin United Church Congregational Meeting Elgin United Church The Trustees of Elgin United Church are calling a meeting today right after the regular service. Adrian Overdulve, Chair Elgin Trustees.” Remember to register your child(ren) by Dec 4th for the EUC/RLELC children’s Christmas party Dec 11 from …

2022-11-26 Weekly E-News

Elgin United Church Carl Leggett celebrates a birthday on Monday Nov 28th. Happy Birthday Carl, wishing you a most enjoyable day. Elgin United and RLELC are hosting a Children’s Christmas Party at EUC from 2-4 Sunday Dec 11th. Snacks, the Christmas Story, carols, gifts and Santa Claus. Register by Dec 4th, Clinton Halladay, 613-359-5607 or clint.sharon@halladay.ca. Thank you Alex for getting this organized. Be sure to bid on a host of fabulous items in the EUC online auction. Go to the Elgin United Church Facebook page. Bidding closes at 7pm Nov 30th. Elgin United Church Council Portland United Church Portland …

2022-11-19 Weekly E-News

Elgin United Church Last weekend to visit the Elgin & Area Heritage Society’s WWI exhibit of memorabilia belonging to two local WWI veterans, Martin James Flynn and Arthur Thomas Cooper: Nov 19 & 20, 10am – 3pm at the Red Brick School, 3 Halladay St. Elgin United’s 3rd Annual on-line auction featuring local businesses and entrepreneurs launches November 23rd and runs through November 30th on Facebook. Birthdays this week: Brian Blowes and Rev. Takouhi celebrate Friday, Nov 18th and Georgina Campbell, Monday Nov 21st. Happy Birthday all. Elgin United Church Council Portland United Church For many years Sheila Campbell has …

2022-11-12-Weekly E-News

Elgin United Church Georgina and Jim Campbell welcomed their great granddaughter Charleigh James Perrin on Monday. Charleigh’s mom & dad are Maddie and Sean, daughter and son-in-law of Krista and Todd Gill. Congratulations all around. Cindy and Greg Carbino’s granddaughter and our own regular church attendee, Morgan Gordanier, celebrates birthday number 3 on Saturday. Happy Birthday Morgan. Make time to visit the Elgin & Area Heritage Society’s WWI exhibit of memorabilia belonging to two local WWI veterans, Martin James Flynn and Arthur Thomas Cooper: Nov 12, 13, 19 & 20, 10am – 3pm at the Red Brick School, 3 Halladay …

2022-11-05 Weekly E News

Remembrance Sunday November 6, 2022 In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, May 1915 In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with …

2022-10-30 Weekly E News

Elgin United Church Advance notice of EUC’s on-line auction Nov 23 – 30. More details will follow. John Carley has returned to hospital awaiting a decision on surgery. Please keep John and Joanne foremost in your prayers. Georgina Campbell is home and diligently doing her physio following knee replacement surgery. Happy Belated Birthday to Mark Bee who celebrated Monday, October 24th. On October 25th & 26th, local Grade 7 & 8 students were treated to a viewing of the new Elgin storyboards, sponsored by the Elgin & Area Historical Society. Members of EAHS were on site to talk about the …

2022-10-22 Weekly E News

Elgin Portland Pastoral Charge Special Announcement – This was sent to Elgin Portland Pastoral Charge on Thursday, October 20th. Both PUC And EUC sent out a email hopefully reaching out to both churches. It will be too late to walk but it is never to late to pray. This is what took place on Friday. Thank you to those who knew and participated. Your Invited to come join the “Walk for Wenjack” organized by the staff at South Crosby Public School Friday Oct 21 starting at 11:15 am meeting in the parking lot of the school Why are they doing this …

2022-10-15 Weekly E News

Portland Elgin Pastoral Charge In recognition of World Food Sunday tomorrow, donations of non-perishable food to the Portland Food Bank will help “decorate” the front of the sanctuary. Elgin United Church The Small Halls Concert Friday night was sold out. Thank you to all volunteers who helped make it a success. There is another tentatively booked for November 26th. Stay tuned. Elgin United hosts: “Raisin’ the Roof” concert October 22nd at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 featuring: Wright & Lowe with Shawn McCullough & Friends. Tickets available now on Eventbrite.ca or call Graham Lowe 613-359-5168 refreshments available at intermission. …

2022-10-08 Weekly E News

Elgin United Church We welcome Ella Price, EUC and Allison Gibson, PUC who are joining our church family by Confirmation, Sunday October 9th. EUC is considering passing the offering plate beginning October 16th. Council wants to hear your opinion. EUCs “Raisin’ the Roof Concert” with Wright & Lowe and Shawn McCullough and Friends is October 22nd at 7pm at Elgin United Church. Tickets are now on sale $20 through Eventbrite or calling 613-359-5168. Refreshments at intermission. Advance notice of EUC’s on-line auction Nov 23 – 30. More details will follow. Tickets for our Elgin United’s Ontario Small Halls …

2022-10-01 Weekly E News

Elgin United Church Happy belated birthday to Pat Greenhorn and Happy belated anniversary to Joanne McLean and John Carley. Congratulations to all. I was just informed that Mike Freeman suffered a stroke a while ago. He and his wife Sandra are Elginites and former members of Elgin United. They have now moved to Van Horne Manner. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Elgin United’s Beef BBQ was September 24th .The BBQ and our partnership with the Swans of Rideau Lakes was a great success. 124 take out dinners were served plus several donated to less fortunate families. The …