CONGRATULATIONS to Rhea Stark on becoming the Ambassador for the Easter Seals for this year.
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Announcements
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY: During the six weeks of Lent, Rev. Karen is offering an introductory course on the Book of Revelation on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am in the Multipurpose Room. No prior knowledge is needed. This week they will be studying chapters 4, 5 and 6. It is never to late to join a session. All are welcome!
UCW MEETING: The next meeting of our churches United Church Women will take place on Monday, March 17th at 12:30 in Trinity Hall. Please bring your bagged lunch if you want. Tea and coffee will be provided. Because it’s St. Patrick’s Day on that day, ladies are asked to wear something green to celebrate the special day. The Irish fairies might be around!!
KEVIN COLLINS CONCERT with special guests ‘The Right Fit’ here at First United Church: Come and enjoy an evening of uplifting and encouraging music by our very own Kevin Collins and guests on Saturday, April 12th at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $30. Tickets can be purchased from the church office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 2 pm or after 11 am Sunday service. We accept cash or cheque only.
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the Quilting Group is scheduled for Monday, March 17th at 7:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room. All levels are welcome to join. For more information contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
BOOK CLUB: The Book Club meets once a month. The book for discussion for March month is ‘The Peace: A Warriors’s Journey’ by Romeo Dallaire. For more information, please contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
UPCOMING CONCERT – PETER AND RONALDA MACDONALD – FRIDAY, MAY 2ND HERE AT FIRST UNITED CHURCH – SAVE THE DATE. More information to follow.
OUR ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is tentatively scheduled for March 23rd. Please have a look at the Mission Articulation Plan ahead of the meeting. We are always looking for new members to help out on the Board. Any questions about helping out on our Board, please speak to our Board Chair, Joan Winsor. Thanking everyone in advance!
ELECTED MEMBERS TO FIRST DAWN EASTERN EDGE
REGIONAL COUNCIL: A Community of Faith is responsible for electing members to Regional Council. If anybody from our congregation is interested in being elected for membership, please speak to Joan Winsor. Information on responsibilities and duties of elected members can be found posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.
Our Youth Group collects beverage containers for recycling. If you would like to drop off your beverage recycling at the church, here’s what can be recycled: aluminum can; plastic containers; glass bottles; steel cans; drink boxes (tetra); mini sips (drink pouches) etc. (Please wash out all bottles and remove all caps before dropping them off.) The Youth Group thanks you for your support.
BUILDING FUND SUNDAY: The last Sunday of the month is designated as Building Fund Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer. if you would like to make a contribution. Thank you for your continued support.
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Bank Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer.
Worship Schedule
Worship Service
EVERY Sunday – 11 am
Bulletin
“We respectfully acknowledge the territory in which we gather as the traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi’kmaq. We are conscious of the long and painful history of relations between the Christian church, colonial settlement practices and the harm caused to these lands and peoples. May we always seek to live with respect on this land as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation and honour this beautiful land together.“
It is with gratitude and thanksgiving we acknowledge the following Gifts and dedicate them to the Glory of God:
Bulletin Fund
- In loving memory of Rebecca Elaine Butt. From Clarence.
- In loving memory of Gordon Seabright. From wife Madeline and family.
Local Fund
- In loving memory of grandson’s Colin Seaboyer and Gregory Tiller. From Dixie Benson.
2025 WEEKLY BULLETIN DEDICATIONS: If you would like to dedicate a bulletin in 2025 in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special event, please fill in your name and phone number on the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board in the vestibule or call the church office at 368-2194.
In Our Faith Community
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Some confirmed dates for Holy Week Services to date are: Maudy Thursday Service at 7 or 7:30 pm at Cowan Heights United Church, Good Friday Service here at First United Church at 10:30 led by our UCW, Good Friday Walk at 1 pm – details to follow, Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Service at 8 pm at St. James United Church. More information to follow when we receive more information.
RESCHEDULED ECUMENICAL SERVICE: Due to the stormy weather, the Gospel Hymn Sing scheduled at the Salvation Army Citadel on Ashford Drive on February 9th had to be cancelled. It has been rescheduled for April 6th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome!
Spirit of Newfoundland Dinner Theater – Gower Street, St. James United Church, and Cowan Heights United Church are hosting a fundraiser with Spirit of Newfoundland Dinner Theater – Lovers, Lies and Liquor show. On March 28, 2025, Gower Theater (208 Gower Street) doors open at 6:30 p.m. to a rollicking evening full of chaos, mistaken identities, and bootlegged spirits! Dinner, Show, and Non-Stop Entertainment – All for just $120 per person with tax receipts ($50.00 per ticket) will be issued for the charitable portion of the ticket. Tickets can be purchased from St. James United Church (330 Elizabeth Ave) 709-722-1881, Office is open Tuesday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
United Church Bookstore & Gifts UCC East
320 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John’s, NL
UNITED CHURCH BOOKSTORE ONLINE: The United Church Bookstore has launched the bookstore for online shopping as well as in-person shopping at 320 Elizabeth Ave. To shop online visit https://ucceast.ca/shop
THE ANNUAL CFUW GREAT BIG BOOK SALE takes place at the former Globo Shoes, Kenmount Road side of the Avalon Mall parking lot, April 3rd 1 to 9 pm, April 4th 10 am to 9 pm, April 5th 10 am to 1 pm (half price day). Come out to purchase a fantastic selection of fiction and non-fiction books! Proceeds from the book sale go to fund scholarships and community outreach projects.
LEADERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT FIRST DAWN EASTERN EDGE REGION: volunteer leaders are needed to help plan and lead children and youth at the region. If you are interested in helping plan and offer leadership with Children or Youth at the regional meetings in Corner Brook, NL, May 2-4, 2025, please contact Rev. Catherine (CStuart@united-church.ca) or Rev. Rebecca (rebecca.pike@nl.rogers.com) by March 2nd, 2025.
ITEMS FOR BRIDGES TO HOPE: If you would like to pick up a few items to help out Bridges, please place donations in the bin in the foyer here at First United. The monthly item needed for March is beans. Some weekly specials for the week of March 6th to 12th helpful for food hampers:
Walmart Clover Leaf Tuna $1.25
Hereford Corned Beef $2.97
Sobeys Canned legumes eg. chickpeas $0.99*
Shoppers Colgate/Crest Toothpaste $0.88
*with Scene Card
Bridges to Hope February statistics: In February, Bridges distributed 558 hampers reaching a total of 1152 individuals, supporting 84 seniors, providing food assistance to 330 children which represents 29% of total visits. Sustaining this level of demand would not be possible without our supporters like you. Some most-needed items at the moment are rice, canned vegetables, personal care and household items.
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
Donating to First United
Four convenients ways you can donate to First United
In-Person
PAR
e-transfer
online
Note: If making a donation through e-transfer, please indicate your Envelope # (if you have one) and how you wish the funds to be used, i.e., Local Expenses, Building Fund, Mission & Service, Food Bank or Other. If you need to provide more detailed information, please send us an email.
- 709-368-2194 (office)
- PO Box 921, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3C8
- 221 Park Ave., Mount Pearl, NL
- firstunited@nf.aibn.com
- If emergency call 709-687-2147
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