You are welcome to join us for the May 21st 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
Annesley’s Plant Sale – May 20th
The Plant Sale is back! Saturday, May 20th from 8:30 -11:00 a.m. in the parking lot . Food and refreshments will be available from the Rotary Club. If you have annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, small trees, house plants, or bulbs that you would like to donate to the sale, please bring them to the church parking lot on Friday, May 19th. Helpers for Saturday morning would be gladly welcomed – show up at about 8:00 a.m. on the 20th!
Harriston Packing Company Fund Raiser
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Harriston Packing Company fund raiser. Your frozen meat will arrive at the church on Friday, May 19th, 2023. You are asked to pick up your order at the church from 3:00 p.m. to to 6:00 p.m. If you do not wish to purchase any product, but would like to support this endeavour, any and all monetary donations will be gratefully accepted.
FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday, May 28th.
Promotions include: Winners 8%, Marshall’s 8%, Home Sense 8%, Chapters 8%, Boston Pizza 8%. An order form is attached to this email.Order forms can be found below, or at the office. Download an updated order form here:
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Highland United – BBQ Takeaway Chicken dinner
Friday, May 26, 2023 Highland United Church, 159 Canrobert Street, Eugenia Advance Tickets Only! Cost: $20.00 each 1/2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Bun, Dessert For Tickets Contact: Janet @ 519-373-1743 Barb @ 519-387-2341 Sharon @ 519-373-9917
Summer Services
All summer services from June 25-August 27 will start at 10:00 a.m. This is to accommodate a trial participation in worship with Southampton UC and others, using Hub Technology on June 25th, July 2nd, 23rd, 30th. All services will continue to be in person and streamed live. More details will be forthcoming after June 6th. There will be no services on August 6th and 13th.
Celebration Cake in June!
Coming Soon to us in June: A celebration Cake! A time to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, spring, summer, all events that bring happiness to you (even kitchen renos!) Put your party face on and “Let them eat cake”! –Of course, it will be “homemade”.
From the Affirming Ministry Team
To celebrate Pride Month in June, the Annesley Affirming Ministry team is inviting you to join the Owen Sound Pride Parade Saturday afternoon June 17 at 3 p.m. Annesley members will be joining with other Grey Bruce churches to walk in the parade carrying the Annesley UC banner, and also a Pride Flag supplied by the Western Ontario Waterways regional council. United Churches have walked in the parade in the past, but this will be the first year that we will walk as a united group. Our church board gave approval for us to participate this year. Mark Waugh attended last year and said it was a truly joyous event. We will post more details later. Please save the date and join in the celebration! Jane Currah, Marlene Evans, Jill Lawford, John Lewis, Ralph Shilton, Heather Spry, Vicki Stevens, Mark Waugh
Broadview Subscriptions – Renewals are now due!
There are still a few people who have not paid – Are you one of them? Our subscription runs from April, 2023 to March 2024. Renewal is still only $25. You can mark an envelope in the collection plate “Broadview”, mail a cheque to Annesley United Church, Box 573, Markdale, On N0C 1H0, or pay at the office during the week. New subscriptions are welcome!
The 2022 Annual Report
The Annual Report for 2022 is available HERE:
Brenda & Peter Dimoff: CDs available due to popular demand
We have all been enjoying the music of Brenda and Peter Dimoff during the Sunday services. Many people have asked where they can get a copy of their CD, so Brenda and Peter have graciously responded by producing copies of the CD, as a fund raiser for Annesley! For a donation of $20 or more to Annesley, you receive a copy of this wonderful CD. They will be available each Sunday, or at the office during the week.
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.
Funeral Lunch Team needs help
The Funeral Lunch Group has reconvened , but are looking for people who would be kind enough to go on the phone list for donations of food (sandwiches, dessert squares, vegetable trays) for funeral or community lunches. Please contact Korleen at 519 986 3293 or Karen at 519-986-2130.
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. WE NEED ALTOS! You can call me at 519-794-0874 or email at dimoff@gbtel.ca I look forward to new faces and voices. Brenda Dimoff
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
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.