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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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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   The UCW is pleased to announce that we have sponsored two local children to attend Camp Iawah for a full week this summer.  Any children that we have spoken to that attended this Camp give it praise for a wonderful experience.    Devotional Reflection March 22, 2025   Unquestionable signs of springtime are everywhere. The Zamboni has been put into storage. Anxious to assist the …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Minor Gold, a duo on tour from Australia, brings their harmonies and folk-rock chemistry to Elgin United Church at 7:30 pm Saturday, March 15th.. Sponsored by the Tippedship, tickets are $28 available at the Tippedship, thetippedship.ca or at the door.  The Young @ Heart Breakfast Club will meet again on Thursday the 20th of March at the Junction Restaurant at 9 am. Let Clint or Ted know so we can reserve space for us before noon Wednesday the 19th. All are welcome………….Ted Mark Friday, March 21st on your calendar for a delicious turkey dinner with …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council   It’s time to spring forward. Daylight saving time begins this weekend.  Clocks will spring forward at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9th. We’ll lose an hour of sleep, but the sun will set an hour later. Annual General Meetings (PUC/EUC/OB) are scheduled for Sunday after the service.  OB will be in Elgin.  If you have taken one of the reports home, please bring it on Sunday. Elgin Music Hall Presents Minor Gold On Tour from Australia at Elgin United Church. Saturday, March 15th 7:30 pm. Tickets are $28.00 at thetippedship.ca or at the door. The Young …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Annual General Meetings (PUC/EUC/OB) are scheduled for Sunday, March 9th.  OB will be in Elgin.   The Annual Report is available on the charge website, limited hard copies are available at each church. Elgin United Church Council has a vacancy for a Community Partnership Coordinator. Cindy Carbino is stepping down; however, she is retaining the online auction. Please consider volunteering or if not in your comfort zone, consider nominating someone. Contact Cindy or Clint for more information. Trinity United Church, Smiths Falls is holding a meet and greet with UCC General Secretary, the Rev. Michael Blair from 2-4, …

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