Life of the Church: Joy’s and Concerns (April 2025)

Apr 3

Written By Sarah Reuangrith

Here is what our members had to share with us this month. To learn more about this please go here.

To share something with us, please send an email to: prayers@mcdunited.com

April News

April 11 Now What Affirming Dinner and Panel: Meet the panel - Part 2: On April 11th we are excited to host an Affirming Dinner and Panel. This gathering is an all ages open invitation to LGBTQIA+ individuals, their families, friends, and support networks to share a meal, connect, and reflect on the joys and challenges of allyship. Continue reading on website.
Taste & Try March Recipes: Rev. Danah shared how to make Tilapia Fish with Butter Lemon Sauce at the T&T event on March 13, 2025. Continue reading to see pictures and recipe.
Prepared to Drown: Meet April 4th Special Guest 2: Prepared to Drown is a monthly recorded podcast & live event with a variety of exciting themes exploring the intersection of faith & the world we live in today. Our next live recording is Friday, April 4th. This is not our usual recording day. Continue reading on website.
Summer Stage! Musical Theatre Camp: We are excited to announce a new two week children’s summer camp is coming to McDougall. Join Rev. Joanne Anquist and Rev. Bill Weaver for our brand new summer theatre camp! Summer Stage! Over the course of two weeks we will put on a youth musical theatre production. Intended for kids and teens ages 8-14, you can expect days filled with theatre sports, learning lines, music, and choreography. Continue reading on website
McDougall United Scholarship is Open for 2025: Applications for the McDougall United Scholarship are now available on our website. This scholarship is open to people with a connections to McDougall United church who have been accepted to a post secondary institution or trade. Applications are due May 31, 2025. Continue reading on website
Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist: Yesterday, the US president announced huge tariffs against much of the world. The markets began a free fall early this morning. Analysts say the world’s economy may very well go into recession over these tactics. Continue reading on website.
Dinners to Go: April Menu - Now includes Banana Muffins (4 Ways) - This month for Dinners to Go we have a bonus menu item: Banana Muffins. You can now purchase banana muffins, 6 for $7 (gluten free is 6 muffins for $8) in April. There are four different types of muffins that you can choose from: Banana chocolate Chips, Banana Coconut Cranberry, Banana Orange Date and/or Plain. Continue reading on website.
Notice of Passing: Lois Kerslake - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lois Kerslake, former member of McDougall United Church and wife of the late Donald Kerslake who passed in August of 2023. Lois passed away on March 28th, 2025 at 92 years of age. Candle Memorial coming soon.