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Elgin Portland United Church Council  Congratulations to Rev Kimberly Heath, longtime minister at Wall Street United, Brockville, right next door, on her election as the 45th Moderator of the United Church of Canada. Doors Open Ontario takes place this weekend. Local sites will host interested visitors. Locations are identified by Doors Open signs. The Tipped Ship and the Red Brick School are two in Elgin. Elgin is featuring a walking tour on Saturday and Sunday, 10 am Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, starting at St Columbanus RC Church and ending at the Red Brick School. Both St Columbanus and Elgin …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  The Young at Heart Breakfast Club will meet this month August on Thursday the 21st at 9 am at the Junction Restaurant. All are welcome but let Clint or Ted know by noon on the 20th if you are going to attend………..Thanks……..Ted County Road 44, Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m., Portland United Church.  This is a Fundraiser for the Portland Foodbank.  A free-will offering will be received.  Refreshments will be served. Mary’s Merry Minstrels, Saturday, September 27th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m., Portland United Church.   This is a Fundraiser for the Portland Foodbank.  A free-will …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  Happy Birthday Karen Pyne. Sending you wishes for a totally awesome, special day. County Road 44, Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m., Portland United Church.  This is a Fundraiser for the Portland Foodbank.  A free-will offering will be received.  Refreshments will be served. Mary’s Merry Minstrels, Saturday, September 27th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m., Portland United Church.   This is a Fundraiser for the Portland Foodbank.  A free-will offering will be received.  Refreshments will be served. PUC:  Your 100th Anniversary Books are in.  Please see Duncan or Annette.  $10.00 per book. Devotional Reflection August 2, 2025 …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  The Young @Heart Breakfast Club will meet next on Thursday the 17th of August at the Junction Restaurant at 9 am. If you would like to join us, and all are welcome, let Clint or Ted know by noon the 16th……….Ted The Elgin Tertiary septic system is installed at Elgin United. Thank you to Thompson’s Plumbing for navigating all the twists and turns and expertly managing the process. Neither the learning centre nor the tenants were shut down for the install. Fair to say we are “relieved” to have this “behind” us! “It’s a great day …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council    The Young @Heart Breakfast Club will meet next on Thursday the 17th of August at the Junction Restaurant at 9 am. If you would like to join us, and all are welcome, let Clint or Ted know by noon the 16th……….Ted Happy Birthday to Cindy Campbell. Wishing her a super day. Thank you to everyone who participated in making Elgin Days another huge success. The EUC bake table, raffle table and smoked meat sandwiches wowed the masses once again. Thank you to Maureen Bee and Michelle Knapp for their leadership. The special interactive anthem, “This …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council    Elgin Days 2025 is July 10th  – 13th . EUCs bake table, raffle table, and famous smoked meat sandwiches happen in front of the church, 77 Main St., on the 12th. Come aboard! The Elgin and Area Heritage Society’s “The Historic Rideau Canel” a pictorial display of all locks in the Rideau Canal System, opens June 28th for a summer run every weekend from 10 am – 3 pm through Aug. 31st  at the Red Brick School, 3 Halladay St., Elgin, ON.  More information on Facebook, the Elgin and Area Heritage Society, and our …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  Announcements Come aboard! The Elgin and Area Heritage Society’s “The Historic Rideau Canel” a pictorial display of all locks in the Rideau Canal System, opens June 28th for a summer run every weekend from 10 am – 3 pm through Aug. 31st  at the Red Brick School, 3 Halladay St., Elgin, ON.  More information on Facebook, the Elgin and Area Heritage Society, and our website eahs.ca. Cindy Carbino celebrates a birthday, Friday, July 11th. Happy Birthday, Cindy. Elgin Days 2025 is July 10th  – 13th . EUCs bake table, raffle table, and famous smoked meat …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS   We are so pleased to share with you the news that Connie has received ‘Senior of the Year Award’ from the Township. Congratulations, Connie – well-deserved!  On Friday, June 27, a Bursary was awarded to a student of Smith Falls Collegiate in Memory of Larry Cochran.  Please remember Joan Horsfall in your prayers. Strawberry Social – Today, June 29th – Forfar Community Hall Dinner includes ham, scalloped potatoes, salad, corn, and roll with berries and ice cream for dessert.  2 seatings:  4 & 5 p.m. $20 per ticket.  Ages 5-12 $10 …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council  Eastern Ontario Outaouais Region UCW – 83rd Summer Event July 25, 26, 27, 2025, is being held at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre, Cornwall, Ontario.  If you want more information, please see the bulletin board.   Devotional Reflection June 21, 2025   I love to read poetry. Sometimes, it takes a full page to give clarity. But if you are fortunate, your thoughts will immediately fall into step with the author and you will feel the impact immediately. Allow me to share with you today from a favorite author of mine – Ann Weems. …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Sunday is Father’s Day.  A special shout-out to all parents and parental figures past, present and future.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Krista Gill and Michelle Knapp. May their special days be superbly so. The Bible Discussion Group meetings will go on hiatus for the summer. The weekly meetings will resume on September 8th & 9th. They will continue to follow their Bible reading planners throughout the summer, and we look forward to continuing lively discussions in the Fall. If you are interested in joining us or receiving a daily Bible readings planner, please contact Jim Barton- …

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