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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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