Happenings

Here are some of the events taking place at Appin and Trinity United Churches:

Nov. 21 - 7 p.m. - Glencoe Christmas Parade starts at the Fair grounds and proceeds along North Street, down Main Street to the Train Station.
Nov. 28 - 6 p.m. - Messy Advent Celebration at Trinity with Food, Fellowship, and Faith. Let's prepare and share a meal, make a craft, and worship together.
Nov. 30 - 9:45 a.m. - Advent Learning Circle at Appin, a time of music and learning about Advent over coffee and muffins.
Nov. 30 - 7 p.m. - Blue Christmas service at VanHeck Funeral Home
Dec. 2 - 12:30 p.m. - Taizé worship service at Trinity, a brief (15 minute) service of music and prayer based on the Taizé style.
Dec. 6 - 11 to 1:00 - Trinity UCW Bake Sale and Lunch, serving Ham and Scalloped Potatoes, etc. for $8.
Dec. 7 - 9;45 and 11:15 - White Gift services. Collecting hats, mitts, and socks at Appin, Angel Tree gifts at Trinity. Special monetary gifts will be collected for a cause to be announced.
Dec. 9 - 12:30 p.m. - second  Taizé worship at Trinity
Dec. 16 - 12:30 p.m. - third  Taizé worship at Trinity
Dec. 19 - Messy Christmas Concert at Appin with a pot luck meal, paper bag pageant, carol sing, and the Jolly Old Elf himself.
Dec. 21 - 9:45 and 11:15 - Communion services
Dec. 23 - 12:30 p.m. - fourth  Taizé worship at Trinity
Dec. 24 - 7:30 p.m. - joint Christmas Eve worship at Trinity. Joint choir performing the cantata "Sing with the Angels"

New Beginnings

The Glencoe-Appin Pastoral Charge is pleased to welcome Cheryl Bolton to minister with us. We are excited about new possibilities under her leadership.

Upcoming dates to remember include:
Oct 5 - celebrating World Wide Communion at both churches
Oct 5 - 'Observance' after worship at Trinity. Share lunch and discussion about the July/August and September issues of Observer cover stories
Oct 19 - Appin Anniversary service at 9:45 a.m. No service at Trinity.
Oct 29 - first Soup and Sandwich Lunch of the season at Trinity
Nov 30 - first Sunday of Advent

Happenings

In the Glencoe-Appin Pastoral Charge

Chris Mortlock is preaching for the next several weeks.

Feb. 27 - Trinity UCW Soup and Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 to 1:30
Mar. 1  - World Day of Prayer at Burns Presbyterian Church, Mosa from 9:00 a.m. Special guest speaker is Gerry Adam.
Mar. 1  - Myths, Truths, and Stigma about Mental Health, with Trix VanEgmond, Public Educator with the Canadian Mental Health Association of London Middlesex at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity UC. Refreshments to follow.
Mar. 5  - Trinity UCW regular meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Mar. 21 - Glencoe-Appin Official Board meeting at Trinity at 7:30 p.m.
Mar. 24 - Palm Sunday. Trinity palm procession with St. John's Anglican Church prior to worship.
Mar. 24 - deadline for donations to the Trinity Silent Auction
Mar. 24 - 'Observance' - Share lunch and discussion about the March Observer starting with the cover story
Mar. 27 - Trinity UCW Soup and Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 to 1:30
Mar. 29 - Good Friday interdenominational worship at St. John's Anglican Church at 11:00
Mar. 31 - Easter Sunday communion
Apr. 17 - Trinity Unified Board meets, with related committees meeting prior
Apr. 26 - Trinity C.E. expedition to the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate, concert featuring The Good Lovelies
Apr. 28 - Spring Brunch at Trinity 12:30 to 1:30

Yes! Happy New Year!

We enter 2013 under the worship leadership of Jim and Jane May. We are thankful for their words of wisdom at least for the month of January.

At Trinity

January 16 at 7:45 - Unified Board meeting with related committees meeting prior.
January 18 at 6:30 - Pot luck social. Everyone welcome.
January 19 at 6:30 - We are entering a team in the Lion's Trivia Night.
January 27 at 1:00 - 'Observance' - Share lunch and discussion about the latest issue of The Observer
February 10 after worship and lunch - Annual meeting.

At Appin

February 3 - Annual meeting

Happy New Year?

In the church calendar, we are indeed closing an old year and welcoming a new one. The last Sunday of the year is November 25, 'Christ the King' Sunday, and the new year begins with 'Advent' on Sunday December 2. As is true every where else, this is a busy time.

Appin

Nov. 18 and 25 - Rehearsal for White Gift Sunday
Nov. 22 - Official Board meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 2 - White Gift Sunday
Dec. 9 - Rehearsal for Christmas Concert
Dec. 14 - Christmas Concert at the Ekfrid Community Centre. Pot luck dinner, lots of fun, and Santa will be there.
Dec. 16 - Communion
Dec. 24 - Join Trinity for Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 30 - Session will lead worship
Jan. 6 - Epiphany Party after worship

Trinity

Nov. 20 - Memorial service celebrating the life of Vickie Howe and Ken McDonald at 1:00 p.m.
Nov. 21 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 p.m. with related committees meeting prior
Nov. 22 - Official Board meeting in Appin at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 27 - Christmas decorating bee at 9 a.m. Many hands make light work!
Dec. 1 - UCW Bazaar and Bake Sale with Soup and Sandwich Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dec. 9 - White Gift Sunday. Angel tree gifts should be brought to church today.
Dec. 16 - Communion
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 30 - Session will lead worship

We are sad to say 'good-bye' to Rev. Barbara Clark at the end of the calendar year, but happy for her as she is moving to a pastoral charge closer to her home. We thank her for her time with us, for her leadership and her special musical talent, and wish her well in her new charge.

Fall

Appin will be celebrating its Anniversary this Sunday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. with musical leadership by 'Heartsong'. Please join us for this special worship and lunch following.

Trinity

October 17 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 p.m. with related committees meeting prior.

October 24 - UCW Soup and Sandwich Lunch 11:30 to 1:00

Summer schedules

Summer is flying by! Both Appin and Trinity will be closed for the month of August and we are invited to worship with our Presbyterian neighbours.

Coming in September and beyond.....

Funday School at Appin

Glencoe Fair Ecumenical Worship, September 23

Thanksgiving and World Wide Communion, October 7

Spring into Summer

Here are a few of the things happening at Glencoe-Appin Pastoral Charge:


May 20 - services are withdrawn at our churches to allow attendance at the interdenominational worship service at Glencoe District High School celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the school.


May 23 - Unified Board and related committees meet at Trinity


May 27 - A special worship service celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the UCW - United Church Women. Please come and celebrate with us and support the women who support the church so faithfully.


June 10 - More celebrations! The 120th Anniversary of Trinity United Church. Guest speaker is the Rev. Philip Newman of Riverside UC in London and our special musical guests are the Emphey Sisters.


June 13 - Annual Roast Beef Dinner at Trinity. Two sittings at 5:00 and 6:30. Tickets are $13 for adults and $6 for children 6-12. Under 6 eat for free. Contact the church office for tickets.


July - We welcome our Presbyterian neighbours to worship with us.

Spring Happenings

These are some of the things we are busy with at Glencoe:

March 6 - U.C.W. meets in the church parlour at 2:00 p.m.

March 12 - Trinity Christian Education is asking for your input for future activities. Please join them at 7:00 for a brainstorming session.

March 18 - This is the deadline for donations to the Silent Auction

March 21 - Unified Board meets at 7:45 with related committees meeting prior.

March 25 - Silent Auction Catalogues will be available today.

March 25 - The choir will add their voices to the musical program in aid of the Canadian Food Grains Bank at Glencoe Presbyterian Church at 7:15

March 28 - The final Soup and Sandwich Lunch of the season from 11:30 - 1:00

March 28 - The Official Board of Appin and Glencoe meet at Trinity at 7:30.

April 1 - Palm procession with our Anglican neighbours prior to worship. Dress for the weather!

April 6 - Ecumenical Good Friday worship will be at Trinity at 11:00 a.m.

April 8 - We celebrate the risen Christ with communion at both Appin and Trinity

April 15 - Spring Brunch 12:30 - 1:30

Happy New Year!

No matter whether you began your new year with Advent, on January 1, or yesterday, the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, this is a time to celebrate. We thank God for new days and new years and the opportunities that arise within them.

This is also the season of Annual Meetings - a time to reflect on the year that has passed and prepare for the work of the church in 2012. We are invited to worship, share a meal, and make our plans together on February 5 at Appin United Church and on February 12 at Trinity United Church.

The Division of Mission in Canada is hosting a meeting on January 31 at Lucan United Church in an effort to learn ways of supporting rural communities and rural ministries in Middlesex Presbytery. Please speak to Rev. Barbara Clark if you are interested in joining this discussion.

Also at Appin

Feb. 26 - Communion

Also at Trinity

Jan. 25 - Soup and Sandwich Lunch 11:30 - 1:00

Feb. 17 - "Beat the Blahs" games night at 7:00. Witness first hand the battle of the crokinole boards. Get active with Wii or bring your favourite game.

Feb. 22 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Feb. 26 - Communion

Feb. 29 - Soup and Sandwich Lunch 11:30 - 1:00

Advent

We are coming into the busy season of Advent. Our personal agendas are quickly filled with concerts and parties, shopping and decorating. This is also a time of preparation in our churches - a time to once again receive the new born Christ, an annual rebirth.

Following are some of the activities taking place at Appin and Trinity.

Appin

Nov. 10 - Session meeting
Nov. 23 - Official Board meeting at 7:30 pm
Dec. 11 - White Gift Sunday
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service
Dec. 25 - Service to be held at Trinity at 10:30 am

Trinity
Nov. 16 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 pm
Nov. 23 - Official Board meeting at Appin
Nov. 27 - Angel Tree gift tags to be distributed
Dec. 3 - UCW Christmas Bazaar and Lunch
Dec. 11 - White Gift Sunday, Baptism, Angel Tree gifts received
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service at Appin
Dec. 25 - Worship at 10:30 am

More 'Busy-ness' of Fall

At Appin

October 23 - Join the ladies Fellowship group after the morning worship to plan projects. Refreshments provided.

November 6 - We will be celebrating the sacrament of baptism.

At Trinity

October 19 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 p.m. Committee meetings to precede.

October 23 - 12:30 to 2:00, Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner - raising funds for Middlesex Presbytery's 'Kare for Kids' campaign, a project whose aim is to build a new Daycare Centre for children in Watville, South Africa. You will be able to sample the staple diet of these children - cornmeal porridge. A full ham dinner will also be served. Tickets are $10 and available in advance by calling 519-287-3942 or 519-287-5637.

October 26 - The first 'Soup and Sandwich Lunch' of the season. Don't miss out on this popular event

The 'Busy-ness' of Fall

At Appin

- 'Funday School' continues for the month of September at 9:45 a.m. All children are welcome to "Survival Israel' and join a Tribe of Abraham
- September 28 - Official Board meeting at Trinity at 7:30 p.m.
- October 2 - Last day of Funday School
- October 2 - Worldwide Communion is celebrated
- October 2 - Appin Cemetery Decoration Service at Appin Presbyterian Church at 2:00
- October 16 - Our 140th Anniversary. Come celebrate with us!

A reminder that the box in the vestibule needs non-perishable goods for the Food Bank


At Trinity

- September 14 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 p.m.
- September 16 - Outdoor Games on the lawn at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Christian Education Committee (Indoor games if the weather doesn't co-operate!)
- September 25 - Join us at the Glencoe Fair Ecumenical service at 11:00 a.m.
- September 28 - Official Board meeting at 7:30 p.m.
- October 2 - Worldwide Communion is celebrated

Midsummer

We're almost back in business at both Appin and Trinity. The Presbyterians have graciously hosted us for the month of July and we welcome them to worship with us during August.

Due to renovations at Glencoe Presbyterian Church, their worship will actually be held in Trinity United Church on Sunday, July 31.

The Glencoe - Appin Pastoral Charge office will reopen Wednesday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Summer

...At Appin
The church will be closed and members are invited to worship at Appin Presbyterian Church.

July 30 - Appin United Church will be participating in the Appin Yard Sale

Coming in August - We welcome our Presbyterian neighbours to worship with us for the month.

...At Trinity
The church will be closed for the month and members are welcome to worship at Glencoe Presbyterian Church.

July 16 - Trinity will hold a 'Rummage, Bake, and Book Sale' on the church lawn (or inside if it rains)

Trinity members continue to support the Kare for Kids program raising money to build a new daycare center in Wattville, South Africa. For more information visit http://www.ivanpastoralcharge.ca/kare.html

Coming in August - We welcome our Presbyterian neighbours to worship with us for the month. Glencoe's Vacation Bible School 'Pandamania' will be held August 8-12.

Happenings...

...At Appin
June 19 - Father's Day Communion.

June 26 - Sunday School Picnic following the service. There will be fun activities for all ages and a wonderful potluck meal after. Come and join us for a great time of traditional fellowship and fun.

June 29 - The Official Board of the Glencoe - Appin Pastoral Charge will meet in Appin at 7:30 p.m.

Coming in July - Appin United Church will be participating in the Appin Yard Sale. The church will be closed and members are invited to worship at Appin Presbyterian Church.

...At Trinity
June 17 - At 7:00 Christian Ed will present the movie "Jesus".

June 19 - Father's Day Communion.

June 22 - The Unified Board will meet at 7:45. Session and Stewards meet at 7:00 and Christian Ed and Pastoral Care meet at 7:30.

June 29 - Official Board meeting in Appin.

Coming in July - Trinity will hold a 'Rummage, Bake, and Book Sale' on the church lawn (or inside if it rains) on Saturday, July 16. The church will be closed for the month and members are welcome to worship at Glencoe Presbyterian Church.

Happenings...

At Appin
June 26 - Sunday School Picnic following the service. There will be fun activities for all ages and a wonderful potluck meal after. Come and join us for a great time of traditional fellowship and fun.

June 29 - The Official Board of the Glencoe - Appin Pastoral Charge will meet in Appin at 7:30 p.m.

At Trinity
June 7 - Trinity UCW Annual Summer Outing. Meet at the church at 10:45 then proceed to Sparta for lunch and a tour of the area.

June 12 at 11:00 a.m. Trinity will celebrate its 119th Anniversary with Rev. Barbara Clark preaching and special music by Dulce Jubilo. Lunch will be served following worship. Appin service will be withdrawn so that all can celebrate together.

June 15 - Get your tickets for Trinity's Roast Beef Dinner. There will be sittings at 4:30 and 6:00. Tickets are available in advance only and are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12. Under 6 eat for free.

June 22 - The Unified Board will meet at 7:45. Session and Stewards meet at 7:00 and Christian Ed and Pastoral Care meet at 7:30.

Happenings

At Appin United Church

May 1 - Session will assist the Sunday School with Earth Day celebrations. Come prepared to work outside for the morning.


At Trinity United Church

May 1 - Bidding deadline for our Silent Auction. Bring your bids in to the church during office hours or on Sundays.

May 3 - U.C.W. meeting with guest speaker. Topic - Women and War, the Other Side of the Story.

May 18 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 p.m. Session and Stewards meet at 7:00.

New Beginnings

During the month of January we enjoyed the preaching of Greg Simpson. We wish him well in his ministry and hope that his time with us gave him some help in discerning his future in the church.

Now we welcome Rev. Barbara Clark to our pastoral charge for the next few months.

Farewell but not 'Good-bye'

...And so we say 'Farewell' to Kenji. Although his time with us was relatively short (read 'too short'!) we have all been changed by the encounter. A lightning bolt takes only seconds to impart a great energy. Likewise, Kenji's energy has affected our congregations. We have been instructed to look inward for the tools needed not only to function but to flourish. He has sent us on a journey of discernment, of searching who we are and who we want to be as individuals and as congregations.

A committee has been formed to assess the features and requirements of our congregations and the search will begin for a new shepherd to lead our flock. There is also a task force in place to look at the United Church presence in the southwest region of Middlesex Presbytery that includes Appin and Glencoe. Perhaps a new vision will emerge, a new way of doing church, and we pray that we can be open to God's will for us.

We thank you, Kenji, for your wisdom, theology, technological wizardry, humour, friendship, leadership, and service, and we wish you well in your new charge. Peace be with you and your family.