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Right Relations: Highlighting the Reconciliation Work in 2021 (Video)
Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister for the Chinook Winds Region, highlights the Reconciliation work done with the generous support of the Seeds of Hope, James Robertson Memorial Trust of the United Church of Canada Foundation.
Refugee Group Update: Support for a Refugee Family from Afghanistan
An update from the Refugee Group
COVID Update: Church Opening March 6, 2022
McDougall United and Ogden United will once again offer in-person services starting on March 6, 2022 at 10:30 am. Attendees will be required to wear a mask, social distance, and are encouraged to sign in upon arrival for tracking purposes should someone become ill.
COVID Update: Online Services Only
Effective December 22, 2021 all in-person services are cancelled.
COVID-19 Measures“Moving Forward Cautiously” - September 16th , 2021
Under the latest Government of Alberta mandatory restrictions announced on September 15th, 2021, Places of Worship have now been included these restrictions include:
The new mandatory restrictions for Places of Worship effective, September 16th, 2021, are:
Capacity limited to 1/3 fire code occupancy.
Masks are mandatory.
2 metres physical distancing between households, or 2 close contacts for those living alone.
COVID-19 Measures: “Moving Forward Cautiously” -August 2021
While worship services are no longer subject to restrictions under current Provincial Health Officer Orders, there are many basic precautions we at McDougall United Church can implement to keep our services and programming at a minimal risk setting for COVID-19 transmissions. Many of the measures that were put in place during the pandemic still offer a level of protection and they help to reduce the possibility of transmission of COVID-19.
2021 – Q2. Worship and Congregational Leadership Minister Quarterly Report –April 2021 – June 2021
At long last got COVID-19 vaccination (both) during this quarter!
EVENTS:
1. We finished the book study “The Gifts of the Dark Woods” on Easter Sunday. This was a joint study and sermon series with Ogden United. It was well attended with participants from both congregations.
2021 -Q2. Second Quarter Report Ministry and Personnel, August 9, 2021
This has been a difficult quarter, with the work required to implement the budget-related staffing changes. After the approval of the 2021 sustainable budget at the March Congregational Meeting and the approval of the Office Administration Review recommendations at the May 11 Leadership Council meeting, some members of our staff had to be given working notice. Rev. Joanne Anquist and I endeavored to provide input to Operations during this process to ensure that all staff were treated fairly and with attention to their pastoral care needs during this difficult time.