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Elgin Portland United Church Council  Announcements   Free Art Classes in the Portland Village – 6-12 yrs. Monday 4:30-6:30 at the Portland Restaurant & Pizzeria.  Visual Art  Teacher – Darlene, call to book your spot 905-801-5060.         Dig out your Stetsons and jeans! The Country Kitchen Jamboree is in full swing at Elgin United, 7 pm November 1st.  This jam(boree) packed evening features the talent of 11 local vocalists/musicians and 34 hits, from toe tappers to tear jerkers, of the country music genre. Book early. Not to be missed.  Tickets at eventbtite.ca or 613-359-5607 and leave a …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  Announcements   Free Art Classes in the Portland Village – 6-12 yrs. Monday 4:30-6:30 at the Portland Restaurant & Pizzeria.  Visual Art  Teacher – Darlene, call to book your spot 905-801-5060.         At the Elgin Municipal Complex, 1:30 pm, Sat Oct 25th. The Elgin and Area Heritage Society hosts a talk by Johanna Lemke, “Enemy Under Our Roof”, recounting her memories of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands and her home. Happy Birthday to Mark Bee. May you enjoy a totally awesome day. Volunteers wanted.  We will be making dough and filling for …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  Announcements May you reflect on your blessings of the passing year and may your new year be full of hope and faith for you.  May you celebrate Thanksgiving Day with your family and friends with love in your heart, a prosperous vision in your mind and gratitude in your being. Happy Thanksgiving. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to James Campbell. May your day be more enjoyable than you can even imagine. UCW Meeting, Tuesday, October 14th, at 1:30 p.m., Portland United Church.  Vicky & Liz are on for snack and devotion.  All are welcome. The Young @ Heart …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  EOORC Letter of Invitation This autumn, EOORC is an gathering to discuss our future as the United Church of Canada.  This is a full-day events, participants will be given the opportunity to hear about the state of the church today, where we would be in ten years if the trajectory were to continue, and how we might work collaboratively to impact and shape that future. The events will take place: Saturday, October 4th 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.– Trinity United Church, Smiths Falls We encourage members of your decision-making body (Church Council or Board) to …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  EOORC Letter of Invitation This autumn, EOORC is hosting two gatherings to discuss our future as the United Church of Canada. These gatherings will be the first of their kind, bringing together congregational leaders from across our region. At these full-day events, participants will be given the opportunity to hear about the state of the church today, where we would be in ten years if the trajectory were to continue, and how we might work collaboratively to impact and shape that future. The events will take place: Friday, September 19th – Riverside United Church, Ottawa …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  EOORC Letter of Invitation This autumn, EOORC is hosting two gatherings to discuss our future as the United Church of Canada. These gatherings will be the first of their kind, bringing together congregational leaders from across our region. At these full-day events, participants will be given the opportunity to hear about the state of the church today, where we would be in ten years if the trajectory were to continue, and how we might work collaboratively to impact and shape that future. The events will take place: Friday, September 19th – Riverside United Church, Ottawa …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  EOORC Letter of Invitation This autumn, EOORC is hosting two gatherings to discuss our future as the United Church of Canada. These gatherings will be the first of their kind, bringing together congregational leaders from across our region. At these full-day events, participants will be given the opportunity to hear about the state of the church today, where we would be in ten years if the trajectory were to continue, and how we might work collaboratively to impact and shape that future. The events will take place: Friday, September 19th – Riverside United Church, Ottawa …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  EOORC Letter of Invitation This autumn, EOORC is hosting two gatherings to discuss our future as the United Church of Canada. These gatherings will be the first of their kind, bringing together congregational leaders from across our region. At these full-day events, participants will be given the opportunity to hear about the state of the church today, where we would be in ten years if the trajectory were to continue, and how we might work collaboratively to impact and shape that future. The events will take place: Friday, September 19th – Riverside United Church, Ottawa …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  Monday September 1st is Labour Day. A national holiday that is more than the last long weekend of summer or perhaps the last summer BBQ. This day is the official recognition and celebration of all workers and the labour union movement. Canada spells labour with a “u”, not only by tradition but perhaps as recognition that you (u) are an integral component of a functional society. To all who are returning to education, may the coming year bring you new adventures and exciting insights as you navigate the halls of discovery. Happy Birthday Marion Steacy. …

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