WINFIELD UNITED CHURCH

NEWS & UPDATES

Hi everyone,

I hope this note finds you well today. It's been six weeks since we closed the Church due to COVID 19. And as they say, it takes six weeks for something new to become familiar. This Sunday, we are going to have an opportunity to reflect together on what this time has meant to us and how we see ourselves going forward. We may have several more weeks of gathering at a distance with ZOOM as our meeting place, but I think we likely all have some insights to share. This discussion can be also framed around the fact that we were successful in securing the $40,000 short-term loan through the Federal Government. What does taking on debt mean to our mission and service? What will we resume when we meet again in the building? What new things might we undertake? These are the questions I invite you to ponder as we gather on Sunday morning.

Peace to you all,
Joan

LAST WEEK

Watch last week's service

Read last week's reflection

Further inspiration about the Camino de Santiago:

During this time of closure of the church and thrift store Winfield United relies on monetary support to meet our budget more than ever. Offerings can be mailed to the church or sent by e-transfer to the church's email address

3751 Woodsdale Rd.
Lake Country, BC
V4V 1X2
winfieldunitedchurch@shaw.ca

Your continued stewardship will help ensure the mission and ministry of our faith community continues.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join friends for a catch up on news and happenings every Thursday at 10 am

Note: This group is self-led with no agenda other than the conversation of the day :)

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 968 8416 4898
Password: coffe3
(same meeting ID and password for all meetings)

Dial by phone: +1 778 907 2071
Meeting ID: 968 8416 4898
Password: 314038
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/auwPZQAPy

INVITATION TO

Circle of Peace ONLINE

Everyone is welcome every Tuesday at 4 pm to connect hearts and voices with:
+ A live video check-in
+ Shared inspirational messages
+ Centering meditation and silence
+ Individual and group prayer for one another, our community & world.

Join every week with this same ZOOM link

Meeting ID: 488 875 450
Password: peace
Dial in by phone: +1 778 907 2071
(Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/auwPZQAPy)

INVITATION TO

HOLY CONVERSATION

Every Wednesday at 2:30 pm
If you are interested in participating send an email to Verena and ask for the ZOOM link to join the virtual conversation.

For more information or to book your appointment contact Sandy Bogardis (250-766-2542) or Sharon Hartwick (250-548-0074).

SHARING GOD MOMENTS

Website & MEMBER Area

1. Created a "member account" on the Winfield United Church website.
2. log into the member area

(top right of the page) with your email address and chosen password and go the the "MEMBERS" tab.
3. join or view the "God Moments Group."
4. Share your God Moments or Celebrations.

If you have questions please contact Verena.

UPCOMING FOR THE WEEK OF
May 2020

CONTACT US

Minister
Rev. Joan Kessler
+1 (780) 512-3916

Church Office Administrator
Verena Velten

Pastoral Care
Sandy Bogardis
Fran Schulz

WEBSITE

KUDOS

If you want to nominate a person to receive Kudos, please send an email to Verena.

PRAYER LIST

Joan Phipps and family
Sandy Hebert
Jim Taylor
Susanna B.
Lyn Krastal

If you have a prayer request you would like shared publicly in our email newsletter and website, please contact Joan or a member of the Pastoral Care Committee (Fran Schultz or Sandy Bogardis). We will endeavor to respect the privacy of those named.
Requests can be submitted here.

HUMOR

Headed to Goodwill to donate after a month of stay-at home spring cleaning.

Attendance

for April 26

40 people on ZOOM

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