Rev Micol Cottrell can be reached by phone at 226 230-2424
or by e-mail at revmicol_grace@wightman.ca
IMPORTANT NOTICE: WORSHIP AND EVENT SUSPENSION (See letter at bottom of page)
June 15th, 2020.
The Congregational Board met on Wednesday June 10th to discuss the recent announcement by the Ontario government that churches are now allowed to resume in-person worship.
The health and safety of the members of our congregation are our priority as we become familiar with and implement the guidelines and procedures coming from the government, the Public Health Unit, and the United Church of Canada. We are planning to reopen our building for services in September. A committee has been formed to help us implement the changes that will need to take place in order for us to be able to come together again as safely as possible.
Until then, we will continue to offer worship on YouTube and on our local cable stations as well as well as continuing to offer opportunities to come together online.
We thank Rev. Micol for his continued diligence, care, and leadership during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, stay safe. We look forward to getting back in the building in September.
Congregational Board, Grace United Church.
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June 9th, 2020
Dear Congregation Members,
Most of you will be aware of Monday's announcement that places of worship are now permitted to open. Before church buildings open, however, there are many safety and health guidelines that must be met. Grace United Church is not ready to meet all those guidelines and will not be open this Sunday, June 14.
Our Congregational board will be meeting this week to discuss plans to open safely. We will keep you informed as we make decisions around re-opening safely. We invite you to continue to worship with us through our worship services broadcast on local cable and YouTube.
Thank you for your continued patience and support.
Sincerely,
Pat Blackmore, Chair, Congregational Board
and Rev. Micol Cottrell
April 20th
- A letter from our treasurer around ways to financially support the church has been sent out. A copy of this letter can be found below.
March 24
- Please note that all staff are now working remotely and the building is closed to all people (including staff) as mandated by the essential services mandate from the Ontario government. E-mails, phone messages, and mail will be checked once a day by our administrator.
- You can now watch the mid-week Facebook chapel services even if you do not have a Facebook account. Click on the green button on the home page to go to the website.
- Worship services continue to be recorded for each Sunday but now are being filmed remotely. Thank you to Adam for editing and putting the service together for us.
March 19
- Online Chapel has been scheduled for Thursday and Tuesday mornings at 10 AM. You can join in worship at that time on our Facebook page. The video will remain posted after the service. You can also join through Zoom (https://zoom.us). The Meeting number is 859 989 3961. You can also phone into this meeting (your regular long distance charges apply) by phoning 647 558 0588. Following the worship a time to check in with one another will take place (this part will not be included on Facebook Live).
March 18
- An alternative worship plan was decided upon. Worship will be recorded and will continue to be posted on our YouTube Page and aired on Wightman and East Link. Please see our "Events, Newsletter, Sermon" for details
March 16
- Official Board met online and made the following decisions
a) suspend all in-person activities in the building. Staff will continue to have access to the building.
b) All regular staff will continue to work and be paid those who are encouraged to work remotely
- Please note that during this time we are preparing for the extra costs that come with this reality. We appreciate your continued
- support through prayers, e-mails, and financial givings. For those who are not on PAR cheques can be mailed or our administrator can
help you with e-transfers.
-Rev. Micol will be working remotely for the most part as he continues to help with administration, pastoral care through the telephone, and worship leadership. His alternative number can be found on his answering machine at the church.
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Dear friends and adherents of Grace United Church,
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God” (1 John 4:7)
As followers of the way of Jesus we are called at all times to love God and love all whom God loves. In this, we do all that we can to keep our community safe and healthy. In light of the ever-changing health crisis which is the COVID-19 pandemic as well as considering the demographics of our congregation as of March 14th the Official Board of Grace United has chosen to suspend all in-person gatherings at Grace United. This includes Sunday morning worship, the PIE Day event, and our Lenten Book Study on Tuesday nights. We ask that you let people know who may not have e-mail about the cancellations.
While there has not yet been any confirmed cases in our region we have chosen this proactive step in order to join with others in helping to slow the spread of this infection and to protect vulnerable members of our congregation and our community. The board will be meeting this week to come up with a plan moving forward including looking at alternate ways to worship.
While we may not be joining together in person worship continues as we join our hearts together, celebrate God’s presence, and hold this world in prayer. Our discipleship in action continues as we care for one another reaching out and checking in through phone, text, and e-mail. Pastoral care continues to be offered through Rev. Micol Cottrell and Sally Korman. Rev. Micol can be reached at 519 364-3550.
Blessings,
Rev. Micol Cottrell on behalf of the Official Board
or by e-mail at revmicol_grace@wightman.ca
IMPORTANT NOTICE: WORSHIP AND EVENT SUSPENSION (See letter at bottom of page)
June 15th, 2020.
The Congregational Board met on Wednesday June 10th to discuss the recent announcement by the Ontario government that churches are now allowed to resume in-person worship.
The health and safety of the members of our congregation are our priority as we become familiar with and implement the guidelines and procedures coming from the government, the Public Health Unit, and the United Church of Canada. We are planning to reopen our building for services in September. A committee has been formed to help us implement the changes that will need to take place in order for us to be able to come together again as safely as possible.
Until then, we will continue to offer worship on YouTube and on our local cable stations as well as well as continuing to offer opportunities to come together online.
We thank Rev. Micol for his continued diligence, care, and leadership during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, stay safe. We look forward to getting back in the building in September.
Congregational Board, Grace United Church.
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June 9th, 2020
Dear Congregation Members,
Most of you will be aware of Monday's announcement that places of worship are now permitted to open. Before church buildings open, however, there are many safety and health guidelines that must be met. Grace United Church is not ready to meet all those guidelines and will not be open this Sunday, June 14.
Our Congregational board will be meeting this week to discuss plans to open safely. We will keep you informed as we make decisions around re-opening safely. We invite you to continue to worship with us through our worship services broadcast on local cable and YouTube.
Thank you for your continued patience and support.
Sincerely,
Pat Blackmore, Chair, Congregational Board
and Rev. Micol Cottrell
April 20th
- A letter from our treasurer around ways to financially support the church has been sent out. A copy of this letter can be found below.
March 24
- Please note that all staff are now working remotely and the building is closed to all people (including staff) as mandated by the essential services mandate from the Ontario government. E-mails, phone messages, and mail will be checked once a day by our administrator.
- You can now watch the mid-week Facebook chapel services even if you do not have a Facebook account. Click on the green button on the home page to go to the website.
- Worship services continue to be recorded for each Sunday but now are being filmed remotely. Thank you to Adam for editing and putting the service together for us.
March 19
- Online Chapel has been scheduled for Thursday and Tuesday mornings at 10 AM. You can join in worship at that time on our Facebook page. The video will remain posted after the service. You can also join through Zoom (https://zoom.us). The Meeting number is 859 989 3961. You can also phone into this meeting (your regular long distance charges apply) by phoning 647 558 0588. Following the worship a time to check in with one another will take place (this part will not be included on Facebook Live).
March 18
- An alternative worship plan was decided upon. Worship will be recorded and will continue to be posted on our YouTube Page and aired on Wightman and East Link. Please see our "Events, Newsletter, Sermon" for details
March 16
- Official Board met online and made the following decisions
a) suspend all in-person activities in the building. Staff will continue to have access to the building.
b) All regular staff will continue to work and be paid those who are encouraged to work remotely
- Please note that during this time we are preparing for the extra costs that come with this reality. We appreciate your continued
- support through prayers, e-mails, and financial givings. For those who are not on PAR cheques can be mailed or our administrator can
help you with e-transfers.
-Rev. Micol will be working remotely for the most part as he continues to help with administration, pastoral care through the telephone, and worship leadership. His alternative number can be found on his answering machine at the church.
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Dear friends and adherents of Grace United Church,
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God” (1 John 4:7)
As followers of the way of Jesus we are called at all times to love God and love all whom God loves. In this, we do all that we can to keep our community safe and healthy. In light of the ever-changing health crisis which is the COVID-19 pandemic as well as considering the demographics of our congregation as of March 14th the Official Board of Grace United has chosen to suspend all in-person gatherings at Grace United. This includes Sunday morning worship, the PIE Day event, and our Lenten Book Study on Tuesday nights. We ask that you let people know who may not have e-mail about the cancellations.
While there has not yet been any confirmed cases in our region we have chosen this proactive step in order to join with others in helping to slow the spread of this infection and to protect vulnerable members of our congregation and our community. The board will be meeting this week to come up with a plan moving forward including looking at alternate ways to worship.
While we may not be joining together in person worship continues as we join our hearts together, celebrate God’s presence, and hold this world in prayer. Our discipleship in action continues as we care for one another reaching out and checking in through phone, text, and e-mail. Pastoral care continues to be offered through Rev. Micol Cottrell and Sally Korman. Rev. Micol can be reached at 519 364-3550.
Blessings,
Rev. Micol Cottrell on behalf of the Official Board
| Letter from our treasurer |
