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Now Until December 14

As Christmas approaches it is time to think about the families of our very own community who are in need. Catherine and Sue Van Oosten are once again coordinating the Family gift giving program (in cooperation with the Lion’s club).
Through private sponsorship including families, businesses, churches and workplaces these families will receive the support they need to ensure that they have winter wear, clothes and gifts; all that is needed to make their Christmas shine. Thank you to all who have donated in the past!
There will be a Christmas tree in the Narthex. Thanks to the children and youth of the congregation, the tree will be decorated with paper ornaments, each with an item written on the back. All of these items will go to one of our families. Feel free to take one or more of these ornaments, go for a little shopping trip and then place the items in the box provided. If you choose an ornament with a gift card request, or prefer to give a monetary donation, please place it in an envelope (with the amount on all gift cards) and label it “Christmas Family Project”, to prevent it from getting lost in the box.
Lastly, if there are any families or businesses who would like to independently sponsor a family, please let us know. Please reach out to Catherine or Sue Van Oosten – jvanoosten@eastlinkca,
902-860-0525 with any questions or concerns.

Thanks in advance for your support with this very important community project.

 Celebration of Lights is a fundraising opportunity for us to show our appreciation to those who have brought their light into our lives. We decorate our outdoor Christmas tree with coloured lights during the Christmas season. We will read all the names of our “special” people during the tree lighting ceremony on
Thursday Dec. 4th at 7:30pm .
If you wish to participate, you can complete a paper form which will be inside the envelopes marked as COL at the back of the sanctuary near the offering plate,
or use this link for the online form.
Please complete by Dec. 1st. 

Sunday, December 7th 4-6pm

Everyone is invited to start the advent season
by watching the movie,
"A Christmas Dollhouse."
This musical, written and produced by Vladimir Sitnikov, is based on a true story that took place in Nova Scotia during the 1920's.
Much of the film was recorded at St. John's,
and you may even recognize a few familiar faces. 

There is no entry fee, concession stand with hot chocolate and popcorn will be by donation to St. John's United Church. 

Ugly/tacky/beautiful Christmas sweaters or pajamas are encouraged.

Hear the story of Advent and join in a Christmas quiz with your family!

Please let Rev. Jenny Eisener (jenny@sjucfr.ca) know if you plan to attend. 

The UCW will be having their annual potluck supper and candlelight service on
Tuesday, December 9th. 
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and we will eat at 6 p.m.  Following supper we will go to the sanctuary for a candlelight service. 
All members of the congregation are invited to attend. 

Children's and Youth Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 14th 11:00am

"Welcome to the Family"
Special Music by the Children's Choir 

Reach out to Rev. Jenny for more details jenny@sjucfr.ca

All are welcome to join St. John's United Church for services this Christmas Eve, Wednesday Dec. 24th

4pm - Families with Young Children
7pm - Candlelight Service 

Approved by the Congregation
Sunday, May 11, 2025. 

Please direct any inquiries to searchteam@sjucfr.ca. Qualified applicants should indicate their interest through UCC Church Hub and then send cover letters and resumes directly to the search team email.

Our Annual General Meeting took place on  Sunday, March 2.