Life of the Church: Joy’s and Concerns (September 2024)
Here is what our members had to share with us this month. To learn more about this please go here.
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September News
Way to go Jean: On Saturday morning (August 24), someone sent us tickets to attend the Rogers Charity Classic at Canyon Meadows Golf Course.
We hadn’t planned to go, but as we now had complimentary tickets, we decided to get outside and enjoy the beautiful day. This is the only PGA tournament held in Canada and it’s fun to watch these amazing professional golfers that we often see on TV. We spotted a long line of people wanting to try the putting challenge so thought we’d give it a try. I was lucky to sink my long putt on a difficult green to win $1000 for kid’s Camp Cadicasu. Very exciting! Sunday morning I received a call to return for the playoff’s, where about 17 of us had one putt to see who would end up closest to the hole. My ball ended up only 2 inches from the cup, close enough to win $50,000 for the Feed The Hungry charity. Woo-hoo! McDougall has supported Feed The Hungry, financially and with volunteers for years, so I was happy to choose this charity to receive the generous Rogers donation.
Kid’s Table - Back on September 15: We are thrilled to announce that our Sunday morning children's programming will resume on Sunday, September 15. During the service, children are invited to join their parents through the beginning of the service, after which they will have an opportunity to go with Rev. Danah Cox, or one of our wonderful Kids Table volunteers, to share a story, and then engage in creative activities. We are also looking to expand our Kid's Table team! If you enjoy working with children, or if you are a parent of a child in our program, we would love to have you join us. While all planning and leading of the program will be managed by our experienced team, we could use an extra set of hands each week to help ensure things run smoothly. Continue reading on website.
We are in Hello Acadia this month: Check out the latest issue of Hello Acadia, you will see McDougall's Fall Artisan Market advertised on page 9. We hope you will come out and support this great event. You can see the September issue here.
Pride Parade 2024: On September 1st McDougall participated in Calgary’s annual Pride Parade. Check out some photos below.
Leadership Council Second Quadrimestre Report (May – August 2024): During the second part of 2024 your Leadership Council held one regularly scheduled meeting, as well as held a Congregational Meeting. We are very grateful to the volunteer members of our Leadership Council and are thankful for their dedication to ensuring McDougall continues to be a thriving and viable community to faith. Continue reading on website.
Notice of Passing: Myrna Waldroff: It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Myrna Waldroff on August 29, 2024 at the age of 92 years, and just short of Myrna and Don's 65th wedding anniversary which was September 5th. Myrna was a long time member of McDougall United, joining in 1964. A memorial service will be held for Myrna at McDougall United Church on Saturday September 28th at 2PM with Rev. Bill Weaver presiding. See Myrna’s Candle Memorial here.
Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist: September is such a busy month! I used to think that when my children were grown, September would be a breeze! But alas, Churchland is just like school and September brings all the hustle and bustle of a back to school season! September, more than January, is my start of the year. Continue reading on website.
New Hours for the Church Office: Starting Tuesday, September 17th, our church office will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. and Sundays 12-1 (depending on staff availability). This increase in office hours has been made possible though funds received from both Ogden and Red Deer Lake United Churches, our partners in the Shared Ministry Team agreement. Continue reading on website.
October 5th Market: We are looking for baking, On October 5th we are hosting a Fall Artisan Market at McDougall from 10 - 4 pm. As part of the market we will be selling baking at a bake table. All the money that we raise through the market table sales, bake table and concession will go back to the church. We are looking for baking that we can sell. Continue reading on website.
Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist: On September 17th my Dad celebrated his 94th birthday. That’s old! He and my mother still live in the home they’ve shared since 1970. I must confess there are times I wish they were in a senior’s residence so someone could keep an eye on them, but that is not what they want, so we stand by trusting all will be well. Continue reading on website.
Fall Artisan Market is coming and we need your help: On October 5th, McDougall is super excited to welcome around 20 curated local vendors to come and showcase what they can do. Along with the market, there will be a kids craft, concession, silent auction and a bake table. You can learn more about the market and see who our vendors are here. All the money raised through the event is going back to the church. We are hoping that you are planning to come and check out the market (and will bring friends) at some point between 10 - 4 pm when it is open. The market team has been hard at work making sure the community knows about this great event and as a result we are hoping that a decent sized crowd will come. What a wonderful opportunity we have to let the community know exactly what McDougall is all about! Continue reading on website
Social Outreach and Justice Second Quadrimestre Report (May – August 2024) The big news for 2025 will be the 100th Anniversary Celebrations of the United Church of Canada. Go online to the United Church of Canada website to sign up for the “Anniversary Newsletter.” There will be several special events happening in Calgary including a 100th Anniversary Celebration Service and the public events connected to the General Council meeting here, August7-11, 2025 to elect a new Moderator. Continue reading on website.
Reflections by Rev. Joanne Anquist On Monday, September 30th, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or more commonly known as “Orange Shirt Day.” September 30th is the day that indigenous children were typically taken from their homes to attend residential school. Continue reading on website.
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See what happened in August here.
