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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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Elgin Portland United Church Council Happy belated Anniversary to Maureen and Mark Bee, Jessica and Mike Gordanier and Karen and Ron Pyne. Happy belated Birthday to Maureen Bee. Happy Birthday to Mackayla Gordanier. The Bible Discussion Groups will return in September.  Have a great summer. UCW Meeting on Tuesday, June 10th @ 1:30 p.m. – 24 Polk Cresent. Sheila has kindly offered to host us at her place.   She will provide the snacks, so I will do the devotion.   We have some important business to address. Elgin United Church is hosting the livestreaming of the E.O.O.R.C. 100th Anniversary Service on June …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Please take note that there will be NO CHURCH AT PORTLAND OR ELGIN UNITED CHURCH ON JUNE 1, 2025.  CHURCH SERVICE FOR JUNE 1ST IS AT DELTA FAIR GROUNDS. The Bible Discussion Groups meet on Monday at 6:30 pm at Portland UC & Tuesday at 10:00 am in Elgin at the Guthrie House. All are welcome. Info: ccjimbarton@gmail.com or 613-328-4089.  Halladay Burial Place An nual Memorial Service, Sunday, June 1, 2025.  At 2:30 P. M. in Elgin United Church.  The Portland Hall is open, and take notice that Chit-chat moved as of Tuesday, May 20th, …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council The Bible Discussion Groups meet on Monday at 6:30 pm at Portland UC & Tuesday at 10:00 am in Elgin at the Guthrie House. All are welcome. Info: ccjimbarton@gmail.com or 613-328-4089.  Halladay Burial Place Annual Memorial Service, Sunday, June 1, 2025.  At 2:30 P. M. in Elgin United Church.  The Portland Hall is open, and take notice that Chit-chat moved as of Tuesday, May 20th, to the new hall on a new day, TUESDAYS from 10:30 to 12:00.  UCW Meeting on June 10th @ 1:30 p.m. Portland United Church. Plans are underway for Elgin United …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Join a cluster of our local churches at the Delta Fair Hall on Sunday, June 1st, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada. Worship is at 10:30, followed by lunch and musical entertainment. A combined choir of some 45 voices will lead the worship music. The Bible Discussion Groups meet on Monday at 6:30 pm at Portland UC & Tuesday at 10:00 am in Elgin at the Guthrie House. All are welcome. Info: ccjimbarton@gmail.com or 613-328-4089. Hoogenboom HUGE Family Yard Sale.  Victoria Day Weekend – May 16th -19th.  Over 25 tables.  All …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Sunday, May 11th, is Mother’s Day. Let us stand in unity and celebrate the steadfast compassion and strength of these amazing women. Elgin United Church congregation is called to meet immediately after worship, Sunday, May 11th, to approve moving forward with the replacement of the church septic system and to receive the resignation of one of our trustees. Your attendance is appreciated. This is the second notice.  Clinton Halladay, Chairperson, EUCC. Join a cluster of our local churches at the Delta Fair Hall on Sunday, June 1st, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council The Young @ Heart breakfast club will meet this month on Thursday, the 15th of May at 9 am at the Junction Restaurant. If you want to come, and all are welcome, let Clint or Ted know by noon the 14th of May so we can reserve spots for us……….Ted  The Bible Discussion Groups meet on Monday at 6:30 pm at Portland UC & Tuesday at 10:00 am in Elgin at the Guthrie House. All are welcome. Info: ccjimbarton@gmail.com or 613-328-4089.   June 1, 2025 – 10: 30 am This area of the Region will be celebrating …

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