IT IS TIME TO ‘SPRING FORWARD”!
Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead by 1 hour on Saturday night!
You are welcome to join us for the March 12th Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. in person!
If you feel unwell, or cannot attend in person, the services are live streamed at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, and will be posted to the YouTube channel for future viewing. To watch the Annesley Sunday Services on YouTube: Annesley United Church’s YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnesleyUnitedChurch
Grief and Loss Seminar
Gentle Shepherd Community Church is hosting a Grief and Loss Seminar THIS Saturday, (March 11th ) from 9:30 – 4:00. Anyone who desires more information on Grief and how to assist others in their grief and loss should attend. Please call Pastor Adam at 519-924-3422 to register. An information poster is in the office.
River Glen Breitbach Concert – April 1st!
Annesley proudly presents River Glen Breitbach and Michael Glenn with special guest James Nowak in “From Iowa to Ontario”, Plan to attend for an evening of Pop-Folk, Americana, Old Country & Storytelling. Saturday, April 1st, 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, or $15 for an Online Streamed Concert. Tickets will be available on Annesley Events on this website.
Broadview Subscriptions – Renewals are now DUE!
Our Group Subscription runs from April 2023 to March 2024. Cost is still $25, and payment can be dropped off at the office, mailed to Annesley United Church, PO Box 573, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, or on the collection plate marked “Broadview”. New subscriptions are welcome!
The Annual General Meeting
The AGM is planned for Sunday, April 30th after the morning service. If you are part of a committee or club you are asked to submit your report to the office by March 31st, so the Annual Report can be prepared.
Flowers for the Easter Sunday Service
If you would like to provide Easter Flowers in memory of a friend or a loved one to decorate the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 9th, please call the office (519-986-3019), so that names can be printed in the Easter Sunday bulletin. Flowers can be delivered to the church any time the week before Easter, and you are welcome to take them home afterward. Silk arrangements are also welcome, as some people are sensitive to the scent of lilies.
Pi Day, also known as P.I.E. Day,
The math enthusiasts in our congregation will know that March 14th marks Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical symbol pi (π). March 14 was selected because the numerical date (3.14) represents the first 3 digits of the mathematical symbol pi (π). In the United Church, P.I.E. day is also National Affirming Day. P.I.E. is not only dessert – it is also an acronym that stands for Public, Intentional and Explicit. Moderator Carmen Landsdowne encourages United Church communities to have conversations, dream big and commit to taking a faithful step in the journey to embody the expansive love of God for Two Spirit or LGBTQIA+ people. Annesley’s Affirming Ministry Team is marking the occasion, too. You are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall after church service on Sunday, March 19th to listen to a 20 minute CBC radio Tapestry presentation by Julian Munro, United Church member, divinity student at Emmanuel College, and drag clown known as King Julez. Julian shares their journey from childhood in a loving church community to the present time and talks about their spiritual journey as life unfolds as a non–binary trans person. There will be mini-pies (aka tarts!) and conversation afterwards.
Flower Fund
The leprechauns are leaping, the Colleens are dancing, and the pancakes are flipping. It’s that mystical, magic time! The wearing of the green! The strange “wee folk” are searching for the special pot at the end of the rainbow, but alas….the pot of gold is empty! It is time to surprise the leprechauns and fill the pot with the magic of our donations and be ready for the glorious arrival of Easter. Fool the searchers and fill the pot. It has been said that we are all a wee bit Irish!
The Annesley Choir – An invitation from Brenda Dimoff
To all people who love to sing and share their joy of praising God, I invite you, no matter what age you are or skill level, to join with the choir each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. It is a time of preparation for the upcoming services. The atmosphere is relaxed, educational and fun. Please contact me, Brenda Dimoff, if interested to find out more about choir. You can call me at 519-794-0874 or email at dimoff@gbtel.ca I look forward to new faces and voices. Brenda Dimoff
Hub Technology
Come Learn and Experience Hub Technology On Sunday, March 26th from 9:30 to 12:30 a.m., everyone is invited to gather at Southampton United Church to experience hub-facilitated worship with four congregations. There will be a pot luck at 11:30, with time for questions.. Registration to follow on the Grey Bruce Churches Facebook site.
From the Search Team
The Search Team is looking for people to share what they love about Annesley on video or audio clip! If you are willing to give a quick (or long!) testimonial, we want to hear from you. We will be compiling them with other great things happening in and around Annesley for our NEW Living Faith Story. This would be shared with potential candidates to show what Annesley is all about! Email or call the church office to get on the list!
From the Affirming Ministry Team
We are continuing to explore the possibility of Annesley becoming an Affirming Ministry church. Do you have questions or comments you would like to make? We are keen to hear from you as we discern this path. There is a now a Comments and Questions box in the Narthex. Please feel free to write anonymously, but if you would like to speak to someone on the team or attend one of our team meetings with your feedback, please add your name and contact information. Or of course just speak to us in person! We really need and value your input. Thanks! As well, if you would like additional information about the affirming journey there are copies of an excellent resource booklet titled “Open Hearts” available in the church library. Jane Currah, Marlene Evans, Jill Lawford, John Lewis, Ralph Shilton, Heather Spry, Vicki Stevens, Mark Waugh
New in the Library
When Things Fall Apart – Heart Advice for Difficult Times
by Pema Chödrön. Life is a good teacher and a good friend . Things are always in transition if you can only realize it. Nothing ever sums itself up in the way that we like to dream about. The off-center, in-between state is an ideal situation, a situation in which we don’t get caught and we can open our hearts and minds beyond limit.
Task Teams hard at work
Many exciting things are happening around the building! Feel free to stroll through to see the progress being made to make the basement rooms inviting, clean and bright, and check out the completed Wesley Room. The Refresh Team (and helpers) are working hard every day. Thank them for their efforts when you stop by! If you have more time these days, your help and vision are always welcome.
VON – Grey Bruce offers Bereavement Support
Victorian Order of Nurses Grey Bruce offers bereavement support through Bereavement Support Groups (in-person and by Zoom), DropIn Chats, A Mindfulness and Grief Webinar Series, and On-on-One Telephone Peer Bereavement Support. For more information, contact Ingrid Bell, MSW at 519-376-5895 ext 560, or ingrid.bell@von.ca
Required Urgently : Archivist
Are you interested in the history of Annesley Church? Are you an organized soul who appreciates the need to preserve what has built this religious community? A multitude of photos and documents have been collected, but need a discerning hand to collate and protect them. Please consider this request seriously. Your skills are urgently needed. Contact Patti at the office,519-986-3019, or Lynn at 519-986-3707
FundScrip – Next order date will be Sunday, March 26th
Order forms can be found below, or at the office.
Download an updated order form here:
https://www.markdaleunited.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FUNDSCRIP-ORDER-FORM-2022-2.pdf
Centering Prayer
“Centering Prayer is an idealized method to facilitate the development of Contemplative Prayer, preparing our faculties to receive this sun. It is an attempt to present the teachings of ancient Christian knowledge in an updated way.” Father Keating All are welcome.
Grey County Cares
Support our Ukrainian refugees in Grey County by buying a button for $10 or more – donations go directly to Ukrainian refugees in Grey County. Sponsored by the Rotary Club. Buttons are in the office.
Visioning Team’s Final Report
It is not too late to volunteer to help with one of the tasks identified in the Visioning Team’s Report. Your ideas and help are needed!
A Copy of the Visioning Team’s Final Report can be found here:
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is an important part of Annesley’s outreach. Warm and cozy shawls are given to those of the congregation and community who are bereaved or seriously ill. The appropriate yarn must be purchased. If you would like to help, put your donation in an envelope marked Prayer Shawl and your name and send it to the church office. If you know anyone in the community who would benefit from receiving a prayer shawl, please call the office at 519-986-3019.