Virtual Voices - 69th edition Virtual Voices The Video E-Newsletter of Mount Royal United Church for Friday November 12th 2021 Welcome to our sixty ninth edition of the Mount Royal United Church Video E-Newsletter. You will find the video at the bottom of this message. If you have any news items or information you think we should be including in an upcoming e-newsletter, please send your suggestion to newsletters@mountroyaluc.ca
we will do our very best to put it on for you. A quick reminder that our Sunday Service is live streamed from the sanctuary beginning at 10:30 AM and can also be watched later on the church website. The Prelude will begin at 10:15 AM with music and the announcement slides before the service begins
with Rev. Stuart. This video will be produced and sent out weekly on Friday morning with all the important things from our faith community. We plan to keep them short so you have time to drink a cup of tea or coffee while you watch. We hope you have a very good day today. Best Regards, Newsletter Committee Important Update regarding COVID protocols YES THERE IS IN PERSON ATTENDANCE FOR THE SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE THIS WEEK Now in effect for all activities at Mount Royal United Church - Preregistration for in person worship in not required - We are recording names and phone numbers for contact tracing purposes - Mask wearing, hand sanitizing and social distancing are still required. ** Effective September 26, 2021, proof of double vaccination must be provided to attend worship. - MRUC Council has decided 100% of attendees for worship must be vaccinated. - No medical exemptions will be accepted at this time. - You may also be requested to provide a government issued identification. - If you are either unvaccinated or cannot wear a mask, please stay home until it is safer for you to attend church. Message from the Chair of Council - Susan Fowler Over our lifetime, we make a lot of changes. Sometimes we are happy to change things up; we learn new things or make new friends. We suddenly realize there is a whole other world waiting for us to explore. Other times we find it hard to embrace change. Sometimes it feels too drastic or too soon. And over the past 20 months; well, let's just say we are getting tired of how COVID-19 has changed so many aspects of our lives. It has also given us the chance to slow down a bit and think about how lucky we are and how fortunate we are compared to so many other people. I have a little quote to share that we have all heard in slightly different ways, but you will get the drift. "When you cannot change the direction of the wind, adjust your sails." H. Jackson Brown Jr. is but one person attributed with saying this quote. It’s a message to encourage us to course correct as needed to keep moving. I have learned many new things the past year and a half from many different people, and I am grateful to those who took the time and were patient enough to help me. What new things have you learned or experienced this year? Perhaps make some quiet time for yourself to think about the changes for the better you have made. At worship this week, Rev Stuart will be talking about change and how sometimes it doesn't feel easy or right. I hope it is just the right time for you to hear this message. Please join us online or in person or catch the service posted on the website later in the week. Have a listen to Virtual Voices for details concerning the "Hanging of the Greens" and lighting the Memorial Christmas tree on Nov. 28th, White Gift Sunday on Dec 5th, and the Carol Sing on Dec 12th. I hope you will join in all these services and more to bring some joy to your Christmas season. You will also hear how some West End Schools are trying to make a difference in the lives of children who used to eat breakfast and lunch at school, courtesy of some very dedicated staff and volunteers. Interestingly I spoke to someone from our Community of Faith last Sunday evening who was asking how she could help in just that way. As always, I appreciate when you contact me. Stay well. Susan Fowler Council Chair Mount Royal United Church 506 855-7008  |
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