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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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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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Elgin Portland United Church Council Annual General Meetings (PUC/EUC/OB) are scheduled for Sunday, March 9th.  OB will be in Elgin.   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, Saturday, March 1st. Those planning to go from Elgin, please let Clint know by Feb 20th so …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council February 8th, the troop will present a collection of their favourite numbers from both Canadian Women in Song and You Can Call Me 80’s – Epic Hits Volume 1 at 7 pm at Elgin United Church. This “With Love – A Favourite Hits Reprisal” is a fundraiser for the St. Columbanus R.C. Church roof. Tickets are $25, available on Eventbrite.ca with a limited number at the door.  Get them early, enjoy an amazing concert, and support a worthy cause. See you there. UCW meeting Feb 11 at 1:30.  EUC Council meeting on February 11th 7 …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Our local musical group presented an outstanding performance at the Joshua Bates Centre on Saturday, January 25th. The Canadian Women in Song Tribute Tour played to a near sell-out, totally engaged and spontaneously appreciative audience. A shout out to the breadth and depth of our local talent and to Bonnie Tackaberry who planted the seed for the show.  PUC Council meeting on February 4th at 7:00 p.m. February 8th, the troop will present a collection of their favourite numbers from both Canadian Women in Song and You Can Call Me 80’s – Epic Hits Volume …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Sylvia French – Celebration of Life – Saturday, January 25th, 2-4 pm – The French Family are inviting friends and family to PUC to remember the life of Sylvia, a mom, grandmother, friend, and active member of her community. Please join us as we celebrate her life. Jake Way – We are saddened to hear of the passing of Jake Way, husband to Gail (Chant), on Tuesday, January 21st. Our condolences and prayers go out to the Chant family as they mourn this loss. Visitation will be held at the Scotland Funeral Home on Saturday …

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Elgin Portland Pastoral Charge Please find below an invitation to the Athens United Church preparing our 100th Anniversary Planning.  If you want to be part of the planning gathering please contact Clint Halladay or Katy Gibson. 100th Anniversary Planning Good morning to all of you and Happy New Year !! I would like to invite you now to our 1st Planning  Gathering for the Celebration of our amazing United Church of Canada. !! I have booked the time and  meeting place for :            Saturday, January 18th, 10.00 a.m. at Athens United Church  ( 17 Church St …

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Elgin Portland Pastoral Charge Please find below an invitation to the Athens United Church preparing our 100th Anniversary Planning.  If you want to be part of the planning gathering please contact Clint Halladay or Katy Gibson. 100th Anniversary Planning Good morning to all of you and Happy New Year !! I would like to invite you now to our 1st Planning  Gathering for the Celebration of our amazing United Church of Canada. !! I have booked the time and  meeting place for :            Saturday, January 18th, 10.00 a.m. at Athens United Church  ( 17 Church St …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year.  May God’s grace bring you peace and comfort throughout 2025. Blessings. The Young @ Heart Breakfast Club meets again on Thursday, January 16th, at 9 a.m. at the Junction Restaurant. If you’re coming let Ted or Clint know by noon on the 15th so we can reserve a spot for you. Everyone is welcome……….Ted Sylvia French – Celebration of Life – Saturday January 25, 2-4 pm – The French Family are inviting friends and family to Portland United Church to remember the life of Sylvia, a mom, grandmother, friend, and …

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