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Elgin Portland Pastoral Charge would like to welcome; Barb DeJeet, LLWL March 27th, 2022 and Rev. Kathy Walton April 3rd, 2022 Elgin United Church Plan on ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans and pie for supper/dinner Saturday. Take out at the Elgin Community Hall, 4:30 – 6 pm $15. Brought to you by Elgin United Church and the Rideau Lakes Swans. See you there. Happy Birthday to Jessica Gordanier and Dylan Carbino who are celebrating this week. Joanne McLean is home from hospital, recovering from surgery. We wish Joanne a complete and speedy recovery.   ELGIN COMMUNITY CHECK-IN -March 26,2022 On …

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Elgin Portland Pastoral Charge would like to welcome; Rev. Kathy Walton March 20th, 2022 and Barb DeJeet, LLWL March 27th, 2022 Elgin United Church John Carley celebrated a birthday Wednesday this week. Happy Birthday John. Joanne McLean underwent oesophageal surgery in Ottawa, Wednesday. The surgery went well and she returned to Smiths Falls hospital for further tests. She is hoping to return home Friday. Your prayers are appreciated. Mark  March 26th, from 4:30 – 6:00 pm on your calendars and take-in the take-out dinner of ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, dinner roll and choice of apple or pumpkin pie at …

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Spring ahead – time change comes this weekend Days will start getting longer after this weekend, as Sunday morning is time to reset your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. While phones and most electronic devices connected to a network will change automatically, the old fashioned (and reliable) analogue models, those on coffee makers and on stoves and microwaves will have to be switched. Don’t forget your car too. Elgin United Church We have learned Millie Simpson is in the Perth Hospital, please keep her in your prayers. Elgin United’s Caring and Sharing Outreach in action.  On March 17th we are …

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In Loving Memory This week we have received news of the passing away of the sister of Takhoui, Chouhgik and Ruth. Silvi lived in Los Angeles. We grieve also with the family of Paula Merkley. Paula was a member of the Portland United Church. She has been ill for a number of years and has now gone to be with Jesus. She will be missed by her husband, Bruce and their sons Ben and Chris, as well as close friends and other family members. And so, we pray for each person we know, and those whose names are not written …

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Elgin United Church Due to the extremely nasty weather into Friday afternoon, and with a view to your safety navigating roads that may not have been plowed, the free-will, take-out chili dinner at Elgin United Church was moved to Monday, February 28th, 4:30-6. Let’s close out February with a bowl and roll! See you then, stay safe and well. Elgin United Church Council   Portland United Church Welcome back.  We were thrilled to see so many familiar faces last week! This Sunday we warmly welcome Barb Dejeet to lead us in worship. Tuesday, March 1 is Shrove Tuesday so you might …

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Elgin United Church Elgin United Church is excited to return to in-person worship at 11:00 am, Sunday, February 20th.  We look forward to once again being able to worship together even though masks and social distancing remain in place.  Rev. Kathleen Walton will be returning to lead us the 1st  and 3rd Sundays of March and April.  We welcome our reopening for in-person worship and pray for a safe return to full capacity very soon. The Elgin United Church Annual Congregational Meeting (ACM) is planned for Sunday, March 27th following our worship service. The ACM is an important meeting and …

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Official Board News    After a couple of years of being short on elected officials we finally have some good news. Someone from Elgin has stepped up and will run for the Chair of the O.B. and someone from Portland has stepped up to stand for secretary of the official board. We just don’t have anyone that wants to be treasurer. These positions will be voted on at the O.B.  AGM. Others can be nominated for those positions at the AGM meeting from the floor and then voted on. As I was A/Chair when Cam became Chair I will chair the …

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Portland United Church At the Portland United Church Council meeting on January 19, 2022 it was agreed that a review of the opening date would take place on February 10th via Zoom with a hope to re-open the week of February 20th.  Stay tuned for an opening announcement! We sincerely thank Duncan Pickard for his dedication and hard work as our Treasurer and look forward to confirming Anita Cox as our new Treasurer.  Hansen Downer has also resigned as Council Chair so we hope to confirm a replacement for that position at the AGM as well.  Many thanks to Hansen …

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Elgin Council Elgin Council wish Rev. Arlyce much health and happiness in her retirement. We appreciated working with her these past months. Blessings, Elgin United Church Council EUC COMMUNITY CHECK-IN CONGRATULATIONS to Cindy and Greg Carbino on the birth of their beautiful new grandson on January 10th! Barrett Wayne (8lbs. 15oz.) was a special gift to proud parents Shannon (Carbino) and Mac Montgomery of Peterborough, and the whole family is healthy and happy. Welcome to this world, little one, and may the good Lord bless and keep you. Pat. Portland United Church At the Portland United Church Council meeting on …

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