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You heard it through the Grace-Line June 4th, 2023
Important Information for All:
Please do not wear/use fragrances before you come to Grace. We have a number of people who are severely allergic/sensitive to scents and we need to make sure that Grace is a safe space for all.
Sunday service at 10:00 AM.
Grace invites all to gather together in the building or online for worship.
If you prefer to worship online, service is available both live streamed and recorded on the
Grace United Church YouTube Channel
Activities for the week!
MONDAY, JUNE 5TH
Book Sale donation
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Seniors Seated and Stretch Yoga
1:00 PM in the Loft
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Tansley Park Community Homes Board Meeting
7:00 PM in the Nelson Room
TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH
Book Sale donation
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Worship Meeting
7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH
Book Sale donation
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Seniors Seated and Stretch Yoga
1:00 PM in the Loft
THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH
Book Sale donation
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Coffee Time
1:00 PM in the Narthex.
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Choir Practice
7:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH
Book Sale donation
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Line Dancing
11:00 AM in the Loft.
Dominos
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the Narthex
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Last day to order a name tag!
Dates for your Calendar:
Mega Used Book Sale – June 9th and 10th
Electronics Recycling Event will be held this Fall – date to be announced soon
News for the week!
On Tuesday, June 13, 7:00 p.m, the UCW will be hosting a guest speaker, Carolyn Swora.Carolyn is the author of two best-selling books about leadership and organizational culture. Her latest book, ‘Evolve’, discusses essential elements of self-awareness and how it is the foundation for groups to feel safe and inclusive.
All members of Grace who identify as women are invited to attend.
June 4th. Rev Jennifer Henry, pronouns she/her, who is the General Council Executive Minister for Organizational Development and Strategy will be our guest preacher and worship leader. In celebration of PRIDE month, we are asking everyone to wear a colour in the rainbow flag!
Halton PRIDE Festival
The Halton PRIDE festival is on Saturday June 24th from 10:00am – 5:00pm. (Save the date!)
Grace is sponsoring the festival with thanks
from the St Stephen Endowment Fund.
Grace will have a table with face painting, a button making station and selling tarts (mini-PIE’s).
Volunteers will be needed; Grace’s policy of a police check (vulnerable sector check) will be required. Police checks may be processed on line at Halton Police Checks.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact
Kim Wilson or Janice Martin.
Please email any questions/comments about the Affirming process, to graceaffirming@gmail.com and don’t forget to visit our bulletin board.
Check out the Grace library for a book as well!
Ways to Support the work and programs at Grace United Church
How to make a donation to Grace United:
- By e-transfer using donations@GraceUnitedChurchBurlington.com
- If you are a first time giver please include your name and address
- Bring your donation to church with you on Sunday morning
- Donate on-line using CanadaHelps . You can scan this code with your phone to make a donation.
- PAR (pre authorized remittance) – Please contact the office for more information
Links to Learn about Ways to Connect with Others at Grace
Grace is here in a number of ways to help if you are in need.
Here is a listing of many groups that make Grace “Grace”, click on the link to learn more
Meet each Wednesday morning from 9 – 2:30 PM at the back of the worship space.
If you are in need or know someone who is, please feel free to contact the church.
Do you know someone who might need a special hug from Grace? Contact the church office to assistance.
If you would like to have our prayer team include your concern in their prayers, please email.
A great way to enjoy a rainy day. Over 200 puzzles are available! There are 3 sizes of puzzles available to loan: 500- piece, 750-piece and 1,000-piece. If you wish to borrow a puzzle please contact the office.
Ways to Get Moving
Strengthen and Stretch Yoga Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 1PM in the loft
Line Dancing Friday at 11 AM in the loft.
Ways to Help in the Community
North BurLINKton Community dinners hosted at Glad Tidings Church (1401 Guelph Line). These are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month and volunteer opportunities await! Contact Outreach to find out more
outreach@graceunitedchurchburlington.com.