Words from Juanita - First United Church, Salmon Arm

First Words
News from Salmon Arm First United Church
Lent/Easter 2012
In this Issue
2/The Landscape of One’s Inner
Path Through a Cup
2/The Tenth Year...
3/From Joanne Koster’s Desk
4/A Letter to the Minister of the Environment
5/Lenten Series 2013
6/Conflict Resolution Protocol
6/Seven Inspired Summer Weeks:
Naramata 2013
7/Dorothy Gooden’s Biography
7/Congregational Survey
8/Church Contacts
8/Upcoming Events
Words from Juanita
I give up! That’s it. I give up! I give up trying to find something wonderfully new and exciting to say about Lent – that forty day journey toward
Easter. Oh right, Lent is about giving something up… or is it about taking something up?
Lent is a 40 day pilgrimage beginning on Ash Wednesday, which falls on
February 13th this year and ending with Holy Saturday, on March 30th.
Please join us for an ecumenical service here in our sanctuary at 7:00
PM with members of the Presbyterian and Lutheran congregations and
anyone else who wants to come along. If you are doing the math, you
may wonder how we come up with 40 days between Ash Wednesday and
concluding with Holy Saturday. (The church calendar really does have a
life of its own!) It’s because each Sunday symbolizes a mini Easter and so
is not counted as part of the forty days. Clear as mud?
Don’t worry about the math too much, but rather focus on the intent of
the pilgrimage, the inner spiritual journey that we must all take as we
seek to be disciples of Jesus in this Lenten season. What can you give
up to make your journey more in tune with Jesus who moves toward Jerusalem, proclaiming peace through justice, rather than `peace through
victory’ which was the slogan of the Roman Empire of the day? Dare you
give up doubt, criticism, negativity, worry? Or what might you take up?
How about gratitude, appreciation, curiosity? You will know, in your
own body, what is right for you.
Whatever your spiritual practice during Lent, I invite you to join in the
Lenten series for this year, focused on Pilgrimage. See the brochure in
this Newsletter for details. Will you join me on the journey?
Blessings, Juanita
email:
450 Okanagan Avenue SE,
across from Fletcher Park
Box 940
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
V1E 4P1
Phone (250) 832-3860
Fax: (250) 832-4991
firstunitedsalmonarm@shaw.ca
www.firstunitedsalmonarm.ca
The office is open
Tuesday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sept. through June
Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.
announcemnts begin 10:20
Children’s Church:
Sept. through May
Ministers:
Rev. Juanita Austin
Joanne Koster
First Words Editorial Team
Lee & Norma Fraser, Judy Teto
The Landscape of One’s Inner Path Through a Cup
The Cup of Our Life – a book by Joyce
Rupp, is described as a “guide for spiritual growth.” This fall, ten of us met
in each other’s homes and, feeling very
much like the early church, we shared
the landscape of our inner paths. The
cup was a symbol of our spiritual journeys and, under Juanita’s guidance,
we pondered truths about our inner
paths. By considering different cups
(some of which were: open, chipped,
cluttered, broken, compassionate and
blessing-giving) we came to fuller understandings of God, of ourselves and
of our companions.
For example, the Cluttered Cup lesson
challenged us to think about things
that kept us from God – things like:
The Perfect Cup was not about being
perfect as God is perfect, but using the
judgement of others, self-pity, to-do more accurate translation of ‘being
schedules, and lack of intention.
whole as God is whole.’ This suggested
a whole lifetime of coming together
In the Cup of Compassion lesson, we into oneness. We asked ourselves
considered times when we had held “Dear God, when I picture you smiling
back and had not offered compassion; and enjoying who I am, I ….”
and then we thought about how we
had received those who had given us In the Cup of Blessing we spoke of
something. We honoured compassion blessings we recognized only through
as the central quality of God.
hindsight. We shared the blessings
We looked at Psalm 131:12 where the
psalmist wrote “I am become like a
broken vessel.” Brokenness in ourselves, our families and in our communities came to mind; as did the
reasons we sometimes held on to the
fragments, preventing us from growing spiritually.
we had received in life that meant the
most to us.
Through ritual, sharing and guidance
from Juanita, we came away enriched.
Submitted by Al Christie and Irma
Klassen
Tenth Year; Where Does the Time Go?
Every good newsletter needs a catchy
name. The team batted ideas around for
by Judy Teto
some time before we decided to have a
Four times a year, a fresh issue of First Words Newslet- contest. The prize was to be a home made
News from Salmon Arm First United Church
ter shows up in the office and online; one for Advent; apple pie for whomever submitted the
Words from Juanita
Lent/Easter; Summer; and Fall. But do you remember winning name. We received a good numIn this Issue
or do you know, how and when it all started?
ber of entries. The winning name,“First
Words” was suggested by Martha Scales.
Back in the early part of 2004, Will Sparks, who was
our Minister at the time, made an announcement be- For the first few years, we sought out spefore a Sunday service to say that he had long thought cific articles and maintained the themes
it would be wonderful to have a church newsletter, and we set out. However after a while, the
Salmon Arm First
United Church
was there anyone in the congregation who might feel newsletter truly became part of the life
called to put such a thing together. Well, I felt like he of First United and we found that as long
was speaking directly to me. Immediately after the ser- as we reminded people of the submission
vice, I approached Will to ask what he had in mind. I due date, there would always be enough
had been attending First United Church for barely a year at the time, and was excited material submitted to put together yet anabout how many wonderful programs and activities took place here. I wanted to tell other issue. The themes fell by the wayside
everyone how much First United had to offer. I have always loved writing and doing as we simply included what was submitted
desktop publishing projects and thought it would be a great way to develop my talents on time.
in that area.
First Words
2/Canada Fails Indigenous Children
2/Interfaith Call for Leadership and Action
on Climate Change
3/Ghana Project
4/Presbytery Reports
Juanita Austin
Martha Scales
Norma Fraser
Lee Fraser
5/A Christmas Carol
5/Drum Circle
6/Our Stories: The Wheatcrofts
6/My Experience of Centering Prayer
7/The Annual Advent Event
7/Blue Christmas/ Longest Night Service
7/Christmas Services
7/Banff Men’s Conference
8/Church Contacts
8/Upcoming Events
Ah, here we go again deepening into the pre-Christmas season known
as Advent. Each year I’m sure I will be able to have it a little more under control, after all, I’ve lived through many an Advent season. Each
year, I vow I’ll get that Christmas letter out early. (That actually happened once!) Each year I find myself wondering how it got to be this
late in the season, and – well, you get the picture. And yet somehow
grace happens and love finds a way to shine.
When I found out that I was expecting my first child, I thought. “This
can’t be happening. I wasn’t planning on having children until I was
neatly ordained.” But Aaron came, shortly after appearing as a giant
basketball under my black academic gown when I went on stage to accept my Bachelor or Arts degree. Thirty years later, on November 9th
he was found like some friendly John the Baptist, trying to smooth the
way between tent-city Occupy Vancouver protesters and other Vancouverites who walked pensively by the protest site. Somehow grace
happens and love finds a way to shine.
This year, if you are one of the rare very organized ones, then sit down
and just enjoy the beauty of it all. And if you find yourself frantic,
frazzled and surprised by Christmas in the headlights, all the more
reason to sit down and rest. Somehow grace will happen and love still
finds a way a shine.
Blessings, Juanita
450 Okanagan Avenue SE,
across from Fletcher Park
Box 940
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
V1E 4P1
Phone (250) 832-3860
Fax: (250) 832-4991
email:
firstunitedchurch@sunlite.ca
www.firstunitedsalmonarm.ca
The office is open
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sept. through June
Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Church:
Sept. through May
Minister:
Juanita Austin
First Words Editorial Team
Lee & Norma Fraser, Judy Teto
A committee was formed, made up of Will Sparks, Jeryl Auten, me (Judy Teto) and
Diana Pratt-Johnson. We brain-stormed to decide what format it would take and all
agreed that we wanted to “go big or go home” and start out right away with folded
11x17 inch pages, and fill them with meaningful articles, upcoming events, information about activities and a seasonally based Minister’s commentary. In the early days,
Diana was mostly in charge of hunting down interesting articles based on themes we
set out, I did the layout, Jeryl proof-read and Will made sure everything appropriately
reflected the theology of the United Church. Diana and I handled most of the production. The first “unnamed” newsletter was published for Advent 2004.
And life blossomed as it tends to do. Darryl and Jeryl welcomed new grand-babies
into their lives, their priorities shifted
with other commitments and the team
said good bye to Jeryl’s precise, eagle-eyed
proofreading. It wasn’t a whole lot longer
before the demands in Diana’s life pulled
her away as well. The team dwindled down
to just me, Will, and whoever was willing
Tenth Year cont’d....
to check the draft copy over for errors.
These days, Norma and Lee Fraser and
Sharon (and sometimes Juanita) proofread it and I do the rest.
Over the years, the look of the newsletter
has changed. We started out printing it in
black and white on the photocopier in the
office. I used a computer program called
PrintShop to do the layout and for a while,
that worked well. Creativity being what it
is, I always wanted to make it a little snazzier with each passing year and before I
knew it, the software I was using simply
couldn’t keep up with the size of the document and the creative demands I was putting on it.
My kids started taking computer graphics
courses at school, and I was introduced to
Adobe InDesign, part of the Adobe Creative Suite. I got my hands on a very old
version of it and found that as an industry
standard for publishing, it could handle
anything I wanted to do, anything I could
think of to throw at it. I was thrilled (I’m
sure many of you can imagine my happy
dance!)
Technology advances, as we all know, and
when I found that I could afford to buy a
printer that would allow me to print 11 x
17 inch pages at home in colour, and buy
bulk ink to make it affordable, I leaped at
the opportunity to make First Words come
to life in full colour. When I made the announcement and showed off the first colour edition, I was very excited. I laughed
when Stephen Hiscock approached me
later and told me that if a colour printer
was that exciting to me, I might just need
to get a life. What can I say? I love technology that allows me to expand my creativity.
After a computer crash, my software collapsed and I was unable to reload it, so I
bought an up-to-date edition of Adobe
CS5.5 Master Suite. Thankfully, I was able
to prove that I was a student, so instead
of paying almost $4000, I was able to purchase the entire suite of software for a
mere $800 or so. The new version allowed
me to integrate interactive features, like
a table of contents and hyperlink buttons
that allow you to go to websites or start up
From Joanne Koster’s desk...3
After completing two weeks of study, I
feel refreshed, inspired and centered. For
the first time, I attended the Epiphany
Explorations Conference held at First
Metropolitan in Victoria. My mind is full
of information presented by numerous
speakers—almost too much so. Time is
needed for me to process the gifts from
each of these presenters. From there I
spent 4 days at a youth leader retreat, ‘Be
Still’, sponsored by BC Conference at Rivendell on Bowen Island being filled spiritually, fed tasty, yet very healthy meals and
renewed in mind, heart and body.
More information is to follow with the
details, dates and times once all has been
confirmed. Any interested parents or
youth please contact either me or Juanita.
We have also invited children and youth
from our church to participate in this
year’s ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ walk to
raise money for the homeless in our community. This event happens Saturday February 23rd.
Wider church youth events include the
presbytery sponsored youth retreat, Naarai Kir 2013, being held in Vernon April
5-7 and the annual Vancouver outreach
event, ‘Walking the Talk’, being held April
19-21. We finish the outreach weekend by
participating in the Vancouver Sun Run
raising money for First United Church in
East Vancouver.
As I return to the life and work of First
United, many activities and events for the
next few months come to mind. Besides
our usual weekly youth group gatherings,
we prepare for the Lenten journey, spring
presbytery being held at First United and
the annual youth dinner theatre scheduled
for Friday May 3.
Youth group schedules and event details can be found on our website. Family
nights continue monthly through to May.
This spring, Juanita and I are offering our
youth the opportunity to participate in a
faith exploration/confirmation program.
Yours in service and in Christ, Joanne
an e-mail on the digital version of the newsletter, with a single click.
I am now on my third printer since then, and the newsletter can be found on the website, in your in-box or in hard-copy form at the church, while they
last.
This year’s fall issue will complete
ten full years of First Words newsletters. I find myself being called
in new directions, and I regret to
say that it’s time for me to retire as
editor, and pass this ministry on
to someone else. I intend finishing
out this year (finishing with the
Fall issue). I dearly hope that there
is someone in the congregation
who feels called to take over what
I have nurtured all these years. If
that person is you, please call me
(Judy 250-517-7046) or email me
(judyteto@gmail.com) so we can
get together and discuss what is
involved. I will be more than happy to offer you any guidance you
need to confidently take over.
Walk of Ages
Reflections on Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to the Heart
And Home of St. Francis
Tuesday, February 19 – 7:00 pm
....with Catherine Kroetch
A Day of Pilgrimage
Sunday, March 3
Part I – Snowshoe Pilgrimage – Larch Hills 2:00 pm
Part II – Progressive Dinner – begins 4:30 pm
-Please register with Al Christie 250-832-7726
First United Church
Salmon Arm
450 Okanagan Ave SE
(across from Fletcher Park)
Part III – Sharing desserts and stories
250-832-3860
The Way
www.firstunitedsalmonarm.ca
-- check us out on facebook --
First United Church 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 5 – 7:00 pm
... Brian Ayotte introduces this film set within the
Camino de Santiago.
How Christians Perceive Paradise
Tuesday, March 12 – 7:00 pm
....with Les Ellenor
Looking Back to See Ahead
Tuesday, March 19 – 7:00 pm
....with Rev. Juanita Austin
Everyone is welcome!
Refreshments served.
Donations accepted.
Lenten Series 2013
Winter is a time of rest and introspection as we await the emerging growth
of spring. This cold dark season draws us to reflection of our spiritual life
as we travel through the weeks of Lent toward the bright dawn of the Easter season. Our Lenten theme this year
is personal pilgrimage. Walk of Ages - Reflections on Pilgrimage during Lent
Tuesday, February 19 7:00 PM Pilgrimage – to the heart and home of St. Francis
A Letter to the Minister of the Environment: Climate Change
In the lead-up time to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change
(Nov. 26 – Dec. 7), 8 local faith-community leaders signed the following
letter to Canada’s Environment Minister, expressing their concern about the
urgent need for international action to
prevent irreversible catastrophic climate change. Concerned citizens are
encouraged to send their own letters to
the Minister. For further information,
contact Anne Morris: 250-833-5773;
E-mail: willae@uleth.ca
November 19, 2012
The Hon. Peter Kent
Minister of the Environment
House of Commons,
Ottawa, K1A 0A6
Dear Mr. Kent,
We, the undersigned leaders in local
faith communities, are writing out of
deep concern that climate change is
advancing much more quickly than
was thought even a year ago, and that
strong decisive international action is
needed at the upcoming U.N. climate
talks in Doha.
The devastating storm that recently
hit the northeastern United States,
and last summer’s severe drought that
devastated crops in the American midwest, are indications of what the future
increasingly will hold for our children
and grandchildren if we fail to act now.
Early this year, the International Energy Agency (IEA), an arm of the U.N.,
warned that the world has only another five years to take action to reduce
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions suf- farms, solar thermal power plants, soficiently to avert irreversible and cata- lar cells, and geothermal power and
heat. As one of the world’s developed
strophic climate change.
countries collectively responsible for
Promises made by negotiators at last 75 per cent of the atmospheric caryear’s U.N. climate talks -- to formal- bon currently causing climate change,
ize a new legally binding emissions Canada has a moral obligation to take
reduction agreement by 2015 that leadership action.
would go into force by 2020 -- are now
clearly inadequate. United Nations cli- It is in Canada’s economic and envimate chief, Christiana Figueres, said as ronmental interest to make decisions
much recently when she pointed out now that will help us to significantly
that current actions and pledges by the reduce our GHG emissions and help
international community represent avoid catastrophic climate change
only 60 per cent of the global effort that while at the same time strengthening
needs to be made if we are to stave off our economy. Taking such action is
dangerous climate change. There is an not only morally responsible, but also
urgent need for greater commitments a wise investment in Canada’s future.
at the upcoming international climate There is no time to lose.
talks in Doha, she emphasizes.
We look forward to your reply.
Canada has pledged to reduce its
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 17 Sincerely,
percent below 2005 levels by 2020. Yet
Environment Canada forecasts that Signed:
under current government policy, our Erik Bjorgan, Pastor, Deo Lutheran
GHG emissions will actually rise 7 per Church, Salmon Arm
Fr. George LaGrange, OMI, St. Joseph
cent above 2005 levels by 2020.
Catholic Church
Irreversible climate change would Rev. G. Fleming, Free Methodist
mean that up to 25 per cent of Canada’s Church in Canada
wealth could be wiped out due to im- Rev. Peter Stellingwerff, Cornerstone
pacts ranging from flooding of coastal Christian Reformed Church
communities to decimation of our Rev. Juanita Austin, First United
forests by insects and fires. The result Church, Salmon Arm
would be a commensurate 25 per cent Rev. Woldy Sosnowsky, St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church, Salmon Arm
drop in GDP!
Capt. Glen Fraser, Salvation Army,
Canada must become part of a global Salmon Arm
shift away from oil and gas produc- Rev. Barbara Stewart, St. John the
tion and consumption coupled with a Evangelist Anglican Church
restructuring of the energy economy
in favour of renewable energy – wind
Our presenter, Catherine Kroetch has been inspired by the simple, peaceful lifestyle, mystical teaching, music and poetry
of St. Francis. She is a spiritual guide and retreat director. Catherine is presently involved with a group hoping to begin our
own Living School for spiritual growth and action in the Shuswap area.
In 2012, Catherine was invited to make a pilgrimage to Assisi in Italy to attend a conference led by Franciscan Father Richard Rohr, who presented The Living School of Action and Contemplation. Catherine will share what she learned from her
pilgrimage and the conference.
Sunday, March 3 A Day of Pilgrimage
Tuesday, March 5 7:00 pm The Way
Part I - Snowshoe Pilgrimage
Camino pilgrim, Brian Ayotte, will introduce this showing of The Way , a 2010
American film.
A gentle, spiritual walk and talk on
snowshoes led by Phil McIntyre-Paul
Leaving Larch Hills Chalet 2:00 PM
A collaboration between Martin Sheen and his son Emilio Estevez this movie
honours the Camino de Santiago and promotes the traditional pilgrimage.
Thousands of people pass along the route each year meeting others from around
Need snowshoes? Contact Patrick Shea the world, all looking for greater meaning in their lives
250-832-3492ptshea@shaw.ca
Tuesday, March 12 7:00 pm How Christians Perceive Paradise
Two theologians, Rita Parker and Rebecca Brook, studied the images of Jesus
Part II - Progressive Dinner Pilgrim– paintings, mosaics and sculptures – in Christian churches. Those built before
age
1000 AD showed the risen Christ, the smiling Good Shepherd in Paradise. Those
built after 1000 AD portrayed the crucified Lord, wounded and weeping on the
Place 1 – Appetizers
cross. In their historical book, Saving Paradise, they wondered why.
Place 2 – Main Course
Retired English Professor, Les Ellenor, will present the Early Church’s views of
To host or participate in this part:
Paradise, then the grim medieval doctrines concerning the afterlife, and end
Please contact Al Christie 250-832with modern ideas about a possible paradise now.
7726
Les taught for thirty years at Okanagan University College in Salmon Arm.
When he discovered that students did not know legends and folktales, he bePart III - Potluck Dessert Pilgrimage
came a story-teller. He gives lectures throughout BC on thinking, humour, communicating and art.
First United Church 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 19 7:00 pm Looking Back to See Ahead
Come, bring a dessert to share. Enjoy
informal sharing of Pilgrimage stories. Rev. Juanita Austin, an ordained minister at First United Church in Salmon Arm,
says she dutifully learned church history and theology in school, but when given
More information:
the opportunity to go on a Spiritual Pilgrimage to the places where the history
al.pilgrim.christie@gmail.com
and theology were shaped, she jumped at the chance.
Travel is a metaphor for our being. Since our spiritual ancestors Abraham and
Sarah, people have journeyed in order to explore, deepen, and rekindle their
faith. Exploring the shapers of the Christian Reformation 500 years ago has been
a delight.
Juanita has stories and pictures to share.
Conflict Resolution Protocol
CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE COMING
A prayerful approach to help maintain
harmony in our church community.
Our Ministry & Personnel (M&P) Ministry Team, in consultation with the staff
and Church Board, are planning a review to gauge the pulse of our congregation. This will involve a questionnaire that will be mailed to everyone.
Most of the time, our church family
functions in loving, respectful “ministry together”–congregation members
and adherents, salaried and volunteer
staff (Ministry and Personnel Guidelines p.5). We are grounded in what we
share in common and enriched by our
diversity.
Prayer is central to all we do and accompanies each step.
1. One-on-One:
In communicating with one another,
compliments and concerns are best
delivered in person.
2. Mediated Meeting(s)
If you have a concern but are uncomfortable with direct conversation, the
M & P Committee may be able to help
you resolve your concern . If after conversation with an M & P member, you
still feel you have an unresolved issue,
write the details in a letter to the Committee. “Undocumented allegations,
anonymous complaints or rumours.”
cannot be considered as there can be
no resolution.
The Committee will meet and decide
“what action to take:
- call in the letter writer for more information;
- write a letter in response; or
- offer a mediated conversation between those involved”.
The letter should not be talked about
outside of the Committee meeting.
(Quotes are from the M & P Guidelines, page12.)
3. Further Mediation
If the conflict is still not resolved, the
next steps may involve the Church
Board or the Presbytery Pastoral Relations Committee.
Whether you are entirely satisfied or have concerns, please fill in the questionnaire and return it to the sealed box in the church office, so we will receive a
complete representation of the congregation’s views. Results will be shared with
both the staff and the congregation.
If you or your Ministry Team would like to add a topic to this questionnaire,
please let a member of M&P know as soon as possible. Thank you.
Thanks to everyone who knitted
or brought mittens. We raised
$235.00 which was donated to the
church. Thanks especially to Betty Coulson who knitted so much.
Most of the items went to the Safe
House and the larger mittens went
to the Lighthouse Shelter..
Lois Cunningham
Tony Say, Chair of M&P 250-832-4809
Dorothy’s Life Story Now Available
instructions have shaped herself and her life’s mission in profound ways.
My Life, My Faith, My Love is a memoir written and recently
published by our very
own Dorothy Gooden.
On the surface it tells a
typical Canadian story
about a little girl growing up in the humblest
of circumstances in
western Canada during the depression and
WWII. Moving back
and forth between Saskatchewan and BC, it
follows the footsteps
of many others whose
stories were similar.
Dorothy relates tales
of family and faith as
she and those close to her struggle to find their
niche in a fast-growing country. Along the
way, there are many historical nuggets, personal
adventures and glimpses of small towns from
Leask to Langley. As the story unfolds, the author also recounts her impressions of her search
for her own identity, which is far from resolved,
even today.
This slim paperback sells for $10.95 and can be purchased directly online at www.lulu.com (type in Dorothy’s name or the
name of her book in the search line). There should be a copy in
our church library by the time you read this.
Dorothy Gooden’s life has been anything but commonplace. She writes that on several occasions she
has received instructions from God and that those
Church Contacts:
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CampingShirley Browne835-2245
Choir Jean MacLennan 832-3549
Christian Formation
Adult
Christine Hutchins 832-7242
Youth
Carolyn Wanacott 832-5103
Church Board
James Bowlby 832-8383
Finance Dave Wood 832-3549
Men’s Club
Frank Flavelle 832-6098
Minister
Rev. Juanita Austin 832-3860
Minister for Youth Joanne Koster
832-3860
Ministry/Personnel Tony Say 832-4809
NewsletterJudy Teto 517-7046
Pastoral Care
Martha Scales 832-4119
Prayer Circle
Nan Dickie
832-3733
PresbyteryNorma Fraser675-2478
Property Bill Ellens833-4642
Frank Flavelle 832-6098
SecretarySharon Dodds 832-7179
Stewardship James Bowlby
832-8383
Thrift Store
Pearl Steinklaeubl 832-4282
U.C.W. Ruth Hay832-6213
WorshipNorma Fraser 675-2478
Salmon Arm
First United Church
450 Okanagan Avenue SE,
Box 940
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
V1E 4P1
Phone (250) 832-3860
Fax: (250) 832-4991
firstunitedsalmonarm@shaw.ca
www.firstunitedsalmonarm.ca
The office is open
Tuesday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sept. through June
Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Church:
Sept. through May
Minister: Rev. Juanita Austin
Youth Minister: Joanne Koster
Upcoming Events
Date
Time
Feb 12
5:00 pm
Feb 13
Feb 15 - 17
7:00 p.m.
Feb 19
Feb 20
Feb 27
March 3
March 3
March 5
March 12
March 13
March 19
March 27
7:00 pm
2 - 4 pm
6:00 pm
2:00 pm
TBA
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
6:00 pm
Event
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper by donation, all money going to help pay to
ship a large container of medical equipment and supplies to Ghana
Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Service
Kamloops Okanagan Presbytery gather here at First United Church; lots of opportunities to help with this large event
Pilgrimage to the Heart of St. Francis
Afternoon tea with Friends
Evening Worship Service
Snowshoe Pilgrimage
Progressive Dinner Pilgrimage
“The Way” Movie
How Christians Perceive Paradise
Evening Worship Service
Looking Back
Evening Worship Service
find us on facebook!
Next Newsletter Summer 2013
Publication Date, Sunday June 16, 2013;
Submission Deadline Sunday June 2, 2013;
Please email submissions to firstwords@firstunitedsalmonarm.ca