Announcements

There will be a brief congregational informational meeting next Sunday, June 7th, after morning worship, in the sanctuary, for the purpose of updating the congregation both on the outcome of the congregational review that was undertaken by the East Central Ontario Regional Council of the United Church (ECORC) last fall, and on the status of the redevelopment of the church property.

The United Church Women invite all members of the congregation, women and men, to join us for our June luncheon on Thursday, June 11th, at 11:45 a.m., at the Mandarin. Come and enjoy a wonderful meal and social time. If you would like to join us, please let Christine Collins know by Sunday, June 7th, at 905-839-4690.

A reminder that our United Church Women are always collecting toiletries for our various causes. We need large and small sizes of toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, baby items, shampoo, conditioner, and hand cream. Please place your donations in the bins in the narthex.

Our spring Garage Sale, Barbecue, Bake Sale, and Home Party Event is being held on Saturday, June 13th, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., on the front lawn.

Please save spring cleaning items that are saleable, and bring them to the church on Friday evening, June 12th. This includes used books (not textbooks, travel books, or cookbooks), kitchen items, small furniture items, children's toys, or gardening items. All items should be clean and in reasonably good condition. No electrical appliances, please.

We need help for the Garage Sale, Barbecue, Bake Sale, and Home Party Event. This will include receiving items and sorting them on Friday, evening June 12th, and getting tables and chairs ready to go out on Saturday. On Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m., we need a crew to move tables and chairs outside and get them set up and then bring everything out and on tables ready to go for 8:00 a.m. We need sellers from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. After 2:00 p.m., we need to pack any remaining items into boxes and delivered to various thrift stores, including Salvation Army and Value Village.

A signup sheet for this sale is in the sanctuary. This includes help and items to be donated for the barbecue. Flyers are available to post or hand out. Your help is truly appreciated!

Any questions? Please contact Helen Cox, at 647-298-7554, or by email: at hecox678@gmail.com.

Table space is available for rent at the upcoming Home Party Event on Saturday, June 13th. The cost is $45 for one table or $60 for two tables. Please contact Valerie Hendry, at 905-438-3117, if you are interested.

The 170th annual remembrance service for the Erskine Cemetery is Sunday afternoon, June 14th, at 3:00 p.m., at the cemetery. Don will be presiding. The offering will go towards the maintenance of the Erskine and Fairport cemeteries.

Pride Month 2026 is taking place throughout June, celebrating 2SLGBTQI+ communities with festivals, marches, and community-building events throughout Durham Region, including the following:

· a multifaith Pride service of worship, being held on Saturday, June 6th, at 12:00 noon, at the Pride Gazebo in Arbour Park, Ajax;

· the Ajax Pride parade, rain or shine, on Saturday, June 6th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., along Harwood Avenue from Kings Crescent to Falby Court; and

· a youth Pride event on Saturday, June 13th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Region of Durham headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, with entertainment, cotton candy, and popcorn.

Please see the posters on the bulletin board outside the church office.

The office administrator’s hours are normally Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The church office is closed on Fridays.

The minister’s office hours are normally Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the event of a pastoral emergency, you can call Don at home, 1-905-985-1633, leaving a message if necessary.