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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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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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