MARK STREET UNITED CHURCH
"The House of Friendship"
Sunday, May 18th
Service at 10:00am
Join us this Sunday in person or on Zoom for worship at 10:00am. Alan P. Boyd will be our Pulpit Supply on Sunday. This week's scripture is: Isaiah 25:8 and Revelation 7:17; 21:4. The theme is "The comforting presence of God".
Rev. Ned Wells favourite dessert is pie. We celebrated him with 20 pies!
The Memorial stones in the Celtic Garden were dedicated on Sunday, May 4th. The garden is a beautiful quite space to sit and reflect. If you are interested in having an engraving on one of the stones, please contact the office.
Three beautiful baptisms were held on Sunday, May 11th.
On Sunday, May 4th we opened a time capsule that the Sunday School had put together 25 years ago. Our current and former Sunday School leaders opened the capsule and shared with the congregation the treasures they found inside. These many items will be on display in Friendship Hall each Sunday over the next several weeks. We chose this Sunday in honour of our 153rd Anniversary and the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada.
OUTREACH
The application for our Refugee family was sent to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in late December as part of the United Church refugee quota for 2025. Once IRCC has done a preliminary assessment they will let us know whether the application has been accepted for further processing. That will happen in the next few months. The long wait has been difficult for the family.
The Outreach Committee
Community Connections
The Peterborough Lions Club, after years of doing so, continues to ask for donations of your old but not excessively scratched prescription eyeglasses. Now, they also have a gently used shoe collection. These donations can now be made at Mark Street United Church. There will be a box for eyeglasses and a separate large box for shoes on the landing between the two sets of stairs and under the coat rack when going up the staircase on the right in Friendship Hall. Drop your donations into the boxes so that they may be sent to many international locations who have the need.
Thank you for your anticipated involvement.
The Outreach Committee
The worship experience at Mark Street United Church is inspirational and informative. Our Organist and Choir members lead us in music, which sets the stage emotionally and spiritually for a richer experience. Our Minister guides us through a multi-media, thought provoking, scripture based service which helps us understand scripture and makes us understand its' relevance in today's world, as well as our role as Christians in our complex world. Children are engaged in our Children's area, story time with the minister, and then Sunday school with friends for more stories, crafts, games and fun!
Our Mission Statement/Motto:
Mark Street United Church,
the House of Friendship,
is a faith community
called
to worship inclusively as we serve God together.
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Rev. Alan P. Boyd will be leading worship on Sunday, May 18th at 10:00AM.
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Join us each week for In-Person Worship or through ZOOM. Feel connected, and participate in the fellowship with our Christian family. You will find your invitation to join us in your email or contact the church office during regular office hours at 705-742-2682 to be included.
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Mission Statement
Mark Street United Church, the House of Friendship, is a faith community
called to worship inclusively as we serve God together.
Vision Statement
“Mark Street United is a sanctuary (safe place) for people of all
ages, gender identities, racial/cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations,
abilities, economic status, and family configurations,
reflecting justice for all as we worship with intentional harmony, and include full participation of everyone in the life and work of our ministry.”