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Elgin United Church Congratulations and best wishes to all who are celebrating this week, including: Happy Anniversary to Karen and Ron Pyne, Sunday June 4th Happy Birthday Maureen Bee, Tuesday June 6th. Happy Birthday Alex Price, Wednesday June 7th. Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen Myers as she undergoes hip surgery Friday June 9th. Karen, may your surgery be a total success and your recovery speedy and complete. Please keep Barb Rowat in your thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery from her stroke. It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the death of …

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Elgin United Church A wee note to let you know that my hip surgery on Friday, the 19th, went well. I am home, navigating well and already getting a bit bored! Thank you to all the folks who wished me well and I will be back in the back pew as soon as I possibly can. Hope you are enjoying our springtime.  Thank-you for your prayers, Heather Gribben Georgina Campbell is in KGH undergoing tests for an as yet undiagnosed ailment. Please keep her in your prayers for a complete and speedy recovery. Happy Anniversary to Maureen and Mark Bee …

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Elgin United Church Best wishes to all who are celebrating special occasions this week. May all who are experiencing troubles be comforted with God’s Grace. We wish you enjoyment and safety on this May long weekend. As part of Leeds Heritage Day, The Elgin & Area Heritage Society is hosting an open house at the Red Brick School from 10-4, May 27th. Elgin Council —– Portland United Church Reminder – Portland CEC – Farmer’s Breakfast at Portland United Church Saturday, May 20th @ 8 -11 am.  Adults $12 Children 12 and under free.  Take out available.  Proceeds will be shared …

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Happy Mother’s Day to all who take on the role of mom and freely share their wisdom and love. May today be a testimony to just how wonderful you are. GOD BLESS. Elgin United Church Elgin United Church is having a fish-fry take out on Friday, May 19th @ 4:30 -6:30pm. $20.00 per plate. Elgin Council —– Portland United Church Rideau Lakes Public Library – Recession-Friendly Fashion Show Saturday, May 13th @ 2 pm. Delta Old Town Hall.  Admission is by Donation. Portland CEC – Farmer’s Breakfast at Portland United Church Saturday, May 20th @ 8 -11 am.  Adults $12 …

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Elgin United Church Elgin United Church is having a fish-fry take out on Friday, May 19th @ 4:30 -6:30pm. $20.00 per plate. “Thank you to my Elgin United church family. The gift of a prayer shawl to me was so thoughtful and unexpected. I am truly blessed to know each of you and to have had my life touched by such kindness. I am not alone! Heather Gribben Elgin Council —– Portland United Church Portland United Church – UCW May 9th @ 1:30 pm.  All are Welcome. Rideau Lakes Public Library – Recession-Friendly Fashion Show Saturday, May 13th @ 2 …

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Elgin United Church With a sad heart we share the news of the death of Jane Simpson’s mother, Betty Hewitt.  We hold Jane, her sister Sandra and brothers Michael, Joseph and Jerry and their families in our prayers that they may be comforted with God’s Grace. Remember the Healthy Church, Happy Church on-line workshop Wednesday May 3rd, 7 – 9 pm. Register at https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrd-CgrzssGtQVfZOaoIUPUTrNAyB     or see the E.O.O.R.C  Newsletter April 5th, Upcoming Events. Thank you to all who attended our Farmer’s Breakfast this morning and supported the valuable community work of the Swans of Rideau Lakes and Elgin United Church. …

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Elgin United Church Congratulations Dori Lesage (Earl) on the birth of her daughter Aubrey. May Dori, Aubrey and her siblings Marcie, Bryce and Brynn be cradled in God’s Grace. Happy Birthday to Ron Pyne, April 20th, and Lauren Halladay, April 21st. May your special day be even more than you can imagine. Happy Birthday. Our prayers are with parents Sheila and Wayne Sly, brother Mark, husband Greg Patterson, daughter Julie and son Ryan with the untimely death of beloved Valerie. May they find comfort and peace in God’s embrace. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the dine-in Farmers’ Breakfast hosted …

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EPPC Official Board is seeking a volunteer secretary. Jan Haskin stepped down in December following numerous years as alternate for Margaret Martin and subsequently secretary for the year 2022. OB members and EPPC members thank Jan for her effective and timely recording and publishing of our OB minutes for those alternate years and the three OB meeting in 2022. Requirements for this position are to attend the three to four meetings per year, usually on a weekday evening from 7:00 to 8:00, at alternating churches, called by the Chair as requested. Draft Minutes are submitted to OB members for errors …

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EPPC Official Board is seeking a volunteer secretary. Jan Haskin stepped down in December following numerous years as alternate for Margaret Martin and subsequently secretary for the year 2022. OB members and EPPC members thank Jan for her effective and timely recording and publishing of our OB minutes for those alternate years and the three OB meeting in 2022. Requirements for this position are to attend the three to four meetings per year, usually on a weekday evening from 7:00 to 8:00, at alternating churches, called by the Chair as requested. Draft Minutes are submitted to OB members for errors …

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