MARK STREET UNITED CHURCH
"The House of Friendship"
Sunday, March 30th
Service at 10:00am
Join us this Sunday for worship at 10:00am. Rev. Ned Wells will be leading worship. The scripture for this week is: Luke 15:1-7. The theme is: "Lost & Found", Parable of the Lost Sheep.
We enjoyed celebrating our new members on March 23rd.
Some of our pancake supper workers and some of the people who supported by attending.
What a stupendous supper we had together on Shrove Tuesday this year! While we tried to hold the number of guests to 110 people, they just kept coming and coming and we just couldn't turn them away. In all, we fed 140 people in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. Every person who attended had nothing but compliments for our hospitality, generosity, and
excellent food. Best of all, after we pay for the 15 kg of breakfast sausages, we will have cleared $1281.00 for our Outreach Projects. This translates into our ability to provide support in one way or another to many members of our broader community. The Outreach Committee wishes to extend ginormous thanks to all who made this evening such a resounding success by donating food, time, metta (loving kindness), and great effort.
East City Condos
One rental condo unit is available for rent.
The unit available is as follows:
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OUTREACH
Wednesday, April 9th from 1 to 4 p.m. It's an afternoon of Pysanky or decorating Ukrainian Easter Eggs. This decorating activity is the real deal. With the guidance of Brenda Mann, you will be led through the steps of creating a design from a template or creating one of your own. By using hot wax and paint, you will be taking home one or two beautifully decorated eggs. Everything will be supplied. The cost of the workshop, all-inclusive, is $25.00. You must register for this workshop by contacting Karin D. Do this soon because the cut-off number of participants is only 25. Don't miss this egg-cellent opportunity. Invite your friends and/or family to join us too. Fifty percent of this amount will go to Brenda with the other half going to Ukrainian Relief. Anyone wishing to make a separate donation to Ukrainian Relief can donate by cash, cheque, or e-transfer with your Sunday offering by putting Ukrainian Relief on the Memo Line and this special donation will be included in your income tax givings.
Monday, April 14th from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., Lynn will once again be offering a Computer Workshop. This time, Lynn will teach us how to make a Powerpoint Presentation. This would be a fabulous way to share photos of your families, or travelling adventures, or business or church presentations, or meetings of your favourite service clubs as examples. There is no cost to attend this workshop. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.
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
FREE Tax Clinics offered by The Happy Wanderers will be held at the church in March and April. Check the Community Events page for details.
In November the UCW had Hon. Lieutenant Lee-Anne Quinn speak to us about her work, in the Military, and now since retiring. She told us about her work and passion to keep the Brock Primary Care Clinic open to provide medical care for those who are marginalized in our Community.
We were pleased to give a donation of $1,000.00 to help assist with the Brock Primary Care Clinic.
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. Ned Wells will be leading worship on
Sunday, March 30th at 10:00AM at Mark Street United Church Sanctuary and also on ZOOM.
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.
To see more, please go to "Calendar of Events" located under "What's Happening".
The "Calendar of Events" page gives information about what is happening in the church.
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.”