St. Paul’s United Church
Our Mission: Glorifying God through Worship, Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ and Serving Others in Christ’s name.
From the desk of Rev. Michelle:
As you probably know Covid has finally found our house. Overall, we are doing well with no severe symptoms to date. Thank you to those who have sent well wishes and who have held us in prayer. Your continued prayers are greatly appreciated for both us and all who are ill this day.
Blessings Rev. Michelle
Featured In This October 20th Edition of St. Paul’s eNews
Worship This Sunday October 23rd
FundScrip
Toonies For St. Paul’s!
Moment for Memories
Bible Study
Pantry Program
Brown Bag Lunch Program
Angel Tree Alert
Core Values Worksheet Available Online!
Mincemeat!
Upcoming Dates To Remember
Rummage Sale at Wilmot United
Chili Take-out Supper!
Turkey Dinner At Gibson Memorial United Church
The Unconscious Bias of Anti-Asian Racism
Celebrate in Song 2022
Anti-Racist Authors of Faith
Worship This Sunday October 23rd
Please join Rev. Deborah Ambridge Fisher and Presider, Brad Green this Sunday for worship at St. Paul’s at 10:30am. Covid protocols still in place are: hand sanitizing, sitting in marked pews, and social distancing and masking while moving around the church and while singing.
As always, if you are unable to join us in person we hope to see you on Zoom – link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86854718551 Passcode: 165090
You can also join by phone only, if you don’t have a long distance plan charges will apply. All you need to do is call 1 647 558 0588 and follow the prompts to enter Meeting ID: 868 5471 8551 and Passcode: 165090
FundScrip
Time to start your Christmas shopping? Do it with FundScrip gift cards. Use the cards to purchase gifts or give the cards as gifts to family and friends. Gift cards make great stocking stuffers, too! You could even donate a gift card to St. Paul`s Pantry! (Walmart cards preferred.) We will have two orders before the holiday season . . . Sunday, November 6 and Sunday, December 4. Order forms are available in the office and the Narthex or by clicking here 6Nov2022-FundScrip-Order-Form.pdf. If you are not yet a FundScrip shopper and would like more information about the program, Carole Peacock will be happy to answer your questions. Remember: Shopping is fundraising for St. Paul’s!
Toonies For St. Paul’s!
Thank you to everyone who saved their Toonies over the summer. Our total raised so far is $1,076. It is not too late to contribute. Anniversary Sunday in November 6th!
Moment for Memories
On November 6, St. Paul’s will celebrate its 190th anniversary. Imagine how many stories those years must hold! No matter how long you have been attending St. Paul’s, you, too, have memories and stories to tell. We’d love to hear some of them in the next few weeks as we take a Moment for Memories during the service. Did you come here as a child? Perhaps you were a Brownie or a Boy Scout. As you grew up, did the lessons learned from those early days affect the way you live today? Maybe you were married here and joined St. Paul’s as an adult. Did you teach Sunday School or share in the fellowship and work of the Saturday Night Club? Do you sing in the choir, belong to the UCW, help in the pantry? So many activities, so many stories. Tell us in a few words how the people of St. Paul’s have affected your life and the lives of others in the church. If you are or were involved in an outreach program tell us how St. Paul’s has helped others in the community or in another part of the world. In what ways have we been living the Gospel and shining Christ’s light for last 190 years? Won’t you share your story with us? For more information or to volunteer to tell your story, please contact Carole Peacock at 452-1016.
Bible Study
Bible Study in-person is cancelled next week. Keep posted for it’s return in the near future!
Pantry Program
The pantry needs the following items: Miracle Whip, Lysol wipes and beans with molasses. Thank you for your continued support!
Brown Bag Lunch Program
The Brown Bag Lunch program is in need of proteins with flip top lids. Thank you for your generosity!
Angel Tree Alert
Once again, Greener Village Food Bank is seeking our help in making Christmas wishes come true for 40 local children whose families are being looked after by the Food Bank this year. I don’t have an exact date yet, but in a few weeks, we will receive the Angel tags to hang on the Christmas tree. Then you can select a tag, buy a gift and return it to the church by a specified date. Once all the gifts have been received, we will deliver them to the Food Bank. The people of St. Paul’s have always been generous in supporting this tradition. Watch for further details in future editions of eNews. (Carole Peacock)
Core Values Worksheet Available Online!
Anyone who has not completed the Core Values Worksheet can download and print a copy from our website at: https://www.stpaulsunited.ca/board-committee-resources/ or Complete the worksheet online by following this link: Core Value Worksheet
Mincemeat!
The UCW will be making MINCEMEAT this year! $15.00 for 500 ml (2 cups). Order sheet will be on the Bulletin Board or contact Donna Chauvin 458-5885. We will be in the kitchen on Tuesday October 25th at 10 am if you would care to join us for some kitchen fellowship while that lovely aroma fills the air!
St. Paul’s Christmas Bazaar!
There will be a CHRISTMAS BAZAAR on Saturday, November 19th from 10 am to 12 noon. Tables will be set up for Baking, Crafts, the Quilters will have Books and Puzzles, and a table for Christmas Decorations. You can help by donating items, but NO BOOKS at this time, and only Christmas Decorations Please!
Upcoming Dates To Remember
October 23rd – Fellowship Hour ~ Hosted by the Choir ** Congregational Workshop Postponed
October 30th – Fellowship Hour ~ Hosted by Outreach
November 6th – 190th Anniversary Celebration ~ Hosted by the UCW
November 13th – Remembrance Sunday ~ Fellowship Hour ~ Hosted by Worship
November 19th – Christmas Bazaar from 10-12pm
November 20th – Fellowship Hour ~ Hosted by the Board
November 27th – Advent 1 ~ Fellowship Hour ~ Hosted by Christian Education
Rummage Sale at Wilmot United
Our yearly rummage sale is approaching. The rummage sale will take place at Wilmot United Church (473 King Street) on: Friday, October 21st from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, October 22nd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Chili Take-out Supper!
Delicious Mild Beef Chili Take-Out Supper, Friday, October 21, pick up from 4:00-5:30pm, Nashwaaksis United Church, 46 Main Street. Enjoy mild beef chili, homemade roll, Caesar salad and apple crumble tart for $15. Reserve your take-out meals by Monday, October 17 with Rindy or Tom Austin, 450-7151.
Turkey Dinner At Gibson Memorial United Church
Gibson Memorial United Church, 183 Gibson St., will be hosting a “Turkey Dinner“, Wednesday, October 26, 4 – 6 p.m. Cost $15/adult and $5/child. Please call 457-1951 to reserve your tickets.
The Unconscious Bias of Anti-Asian Racism
What is anti-Asian racism? How does it manifest itself today in various Canadian contexts? This live event will explore unconscious biases related to anti-Asian racism. Lead by Henry Shiu on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 12:00 noon ET. Enroll in Churchx Webinars for free https://catalog.churchx.ca/product?catalog=ULIX8004OCT22
Reflecting on Ancestors and on Being Métis
What stories are told about our ancestors and our heritages? What do we name and claim about our identities? Penny Nelson explores her Métis identity, in dialogue with her Dad, Brian Nelson. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 12:00 noon ET. Enroll in Churchx Webinars for free https://catalog.churchx.ca/product?catalog=ULIX8004OCT22
Celebrate in Song 2022
A concert of choral music to lift the heart and sing the world awake. Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 2:30 pm at Grace Memorial Baptist Church, 536 Northumberland Street, Fredericton. Celebrate in Song is a choral concert about power of music to awaken us and bring us more fully to life, as the performing arts are returning to life also. Fredericton native Dr. Joel Tranquilla, with the help of four of his colleagues from the Juno-nominated Canadian Chamber Choir, will lead singers from around the region in a concert of choral music that will move and inspire. With performances from the Fredericton Choral Society, the Sussex Choral Society, and the Hanwell Academy Children’s Choir. Music by Vaughan Williams, Rutter, Chilcott, Sewepagaham and more. Admission $20 General, $10 Students, $40 Families (2 adults with 2 children), children 12 and under free. To help mitigate virus spread, we strongly recommend that audience members wear a mask of the best available quality. Tickets will be available online and at the door. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit
nbcfsite.wordpress.com For more about the Canadian Chamber Choir, visit https://canadianchamberchoir.ca
Anti-Racist Authors of Faith
Engage with United Church authors as they reflect on their recent work in published books! Alf Dumont will share reflections about “The Other Side of the River: From Church Pew to Sweat Lodge”, Andrew Kinoti Lairenge will share about “Reflections on Emancipation and Anti-Black Racism for Canada”, and OhWang Kwon will reflect on “Jesus and the Marginalized: Jesus Christ for Koreans in The United Church of Canada”. All three of these books are available at the United Church Bookstore: www.ucrdstore.ca Tuesday November 15, 2022, 7:00 pm ET. Enroll in Churchx Webinars for free https://catalog.churchx.ca/product?catalog=ULIX8004OCT22
St. Paul’s United Church
190 Years of Glorifying God through Worship, Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ and Serving Others in Christ’s name
Contact Information
224 York St., Fredericton, NB E3B 3P1
Web: www.stpaulsunited.ca | Tel: 506-458-1183 | Email: stpaulsoffice224@gmail.com
Minister: Rev. Michelle Armstrong | Organist: Dr. Sharon Pond
Church Administrator: Meghan Roebuck | Custodian: Rusty Blakely