Life of the Church: Joy’s and Concerns (December 2023)

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

December News

  • Kid’s Table Update: Christmas Pageant: We are still looking for a few kids to participate in the Christmas Pageant. Rev. Danah will be working with the kids on Sunday mornings on a simple Christmas pageant that they will perform on Christmas Eve at the 4 pm service. Continue reading…

  • Christmas Services: Mark your calendar for these special services.

  • Notice of Passing: It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Clowie Jickling on November 27th after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. visit Clowie’s Candle Memorial.

  • McDougall Library Update: New Books: Here are some suggestions for your holiday enjoyment with warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Continue reading…

  • Holiday Closures / Email Blast: Please be advised that the office will be closed over the holidays. It will close Friday, December 22 at 2 pm and then reopens January 2 at 10 am. There will also be no email blast the week the office is closed on December 29. Continue reading.

  • Notice of Passing: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Megley on December 9th at the age of 91 years. See Mary’s Candle Memorial here.

  • Bookmark Fundraiser: Thank you to everyone who has supported this fundraiser so far! If you missed out on our Christmas order deadline, there are some bookmarks for sale at the office. Continue reading on website.

  • Opera Buddies: Still Space to Join: Whether you’re 17 or 70, if you’ve ever been curious about opera, but unsure where to start or what to listen for, you’re invited to join Opera Buddies - an intergenerational opera discovery program for youth, adults, and older adults. Continue reading on website.

  • 2023 - Operations Working Group December 2023 Report: The McDougall Operations Working Group held monthly Zoom meetings on September 21st, October 19th, and November 16th and our last meeting for the year will be on December 21st. Continue reading on website.

  • Homeschool Group - Coming Back January 22, 2024: Registration is now open for the winter session of the weekly Homeschool group. We meet weekly in the Hospitality Hall on Mondays from 11 - 2 pm. If you homeschool or know any Homeschooling Families we would love to have you join us. Continue reading on website.

  • Christmas Hamper Photos and Wrap Up: Thank you so much to our amazing volunteers for once again making our Christmas Hamper program a success. A huge thank you to Denise Patterson, Kathy Meuse, and Cheryl Cordsen for coordinating the hampers and then to Dave Schlinker for making sure they all got delivered. Continue reading on website.

  • Notice of Passing: It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of David Dyck on Wednesday evening (December 20th) at Walden Agecare after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Visit David’s Candle Memorial.

  • Notice of Passing: It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jean Smith on December 28, 2023. Visit Jean’s Candle Memorial.

This list will continue to be updated as they are provided. Make sure you send it your news!

See what happened in November here.

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