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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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Elgin Portland United Church Council We are always pleased to see the Church decorated for the Easter Season.  Thank you for all the Easter setup and the Flower arrangements that adorned our Churches.  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 Monday, April 28, 2025 is election day for our nation’s government and political leader for, presumably, the next four years.    Remember, bad governments are elected by good citizens who do not vote! Mark your X.   …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Happy Birthday to Ron Pyne and Lauren Halladay. May their special day be extra enjoyable. Although it should be every day, make a special effort to celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd.   Ted Brett celebrated his birthday this week at the monthly breakfast. His day was made special by the staff at the Junction brought out his breakfast with a candle.     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/   April 20 – …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Happy Birthday to Ted Brett. May your special day be truly awesome Ted. Best wishes. Elgin Council is called to meet via Zoom at 7pm, Tuesday, April 15th. The Young at Heart Breakfast Club will meet next on Thursday the 17th of April at the Junction Restaurant at 9 am. If you are going and everyone is invited, let Clint or Ted know by noon on Wednesday the 16th so they reserve a spot for us……….Ted The Bible Discussion Groups meet on Monday at 6:30 pm at Portland UC & Tuesday at 10:00 am in Elgin …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Happy Birthday Dave Cooper. Have a super special day Dave. Belated Happy Birthday to : Jessica Gordanier – March 30; Dylan Carbino – April 1; Madilene Halladay – April 5.  May they each enjoy their special day. Advance notice of EUCC meeting via Zoom – 7:30 pm, April 15th The Young at Heart Breakfast Club will meet next on Thursday the 17th of April at the Junction Restaurant at 9 am. If you are going and everyone is invited, let Clint or Ted know by noon on Wednesday the 16th so they reserve a spot for …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Happy Birthday to : Jessica Gordanier – March 30; Dylan Carbino – April 1; Madilene Halladay – April 5. May they each enjoy their special day. Advance notice of EUCC meeting via Zoom – 7:30 pm, April 15th 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      Devotional Reflection March 29, 2025   It may seem a bit strange to talk with you about this week’s discovery. In two simple words, that no …

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