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Worship Leadership Opportunities for All Ages

September 6, 2018

Please talk to Emily Gordon about any of these opportunities.  We encourage people of all ages to consider offering leadership.

Reading Scripture

We want to expand our list of readers during worship with readers of all ages.

Worship Tech Volunteers

We are looking for children, youth, and adults to run slideshows and videos during some worship services.

Ushers

Hand out bulletins, collect offering, and provide a welcoming smile.

Greeters

Welcoming those newer to the church, and ensuring that they find their way through the service and the building.

Worship Point Person

When Emily is away, support guest preachers by introducing them, helping them find their way around the church, and providing a warm greeting.

Children & Youth on Sunday Mornings

September 3, 2018
Children’s Program

Starting Sunday, September 9th, 2018

Every Sunday morning at 10:30 am take part in a program with stories, conversation, crafts and activities as we explore important topics, themes and values.  Ages 3 and up.

Lighting the Christ Candle

Children and youth are invited to sign up for a Sunday when they will light the Christ Candle during worship.

Youth Participants and Volunteers

Youth are encouraged to participate as part of the congregation on Sunday mornings, and/or volunteer with the Sunday children’s program or the many worship leadership opportunities.  Youth are an important part of this faith community.

Babies

Click here for thoughts on the importance of babies at church, and the practical information you might want to know.

Any questions contact Rev. Emily Gordon or Emily Pollock.

What’s New & Returning to Leaside United Groups & Activities

September 3, 2018
Sundays on Tuesdays

Starting September 4th, Tuesdays at 10am. Contact Emily Gordon.

NEW! Fall Book Study

Tired of Apologizing for a Church I Don’t  Belong To by Lillian Daniel

10:00 am on Tuesdays starting October 16th to November 27th ,2018. Contact Emily Gordon.

Chancel Choir

First practice Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:30pm. Contact Sharon Beckstead.

  

Spirit Alive

Starts Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 10:00am meets monthly. Contact Bea Lawford.

  

NEW! Crafts and Conversation Afternoons

Starting September 18th on Tuesdays weekly from 1:00-3:00pm.

Arts and Crafts Drop-In Group

Monthly starting Wednesday, September 26th from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

 

LUC Renovation & Mission Communiqué

August 31, 2018

Our Leaside United Church Future – Communiqué

Update of Key Missional Priorities and the LUC Renovation Project

August 31st, 2018

This is the first of a number of communiqués that will be issued biweekly for the next number of weeks/months. We hope that you find them to be educational, transparent and informative. We also wish to use these communiqués to show the main benefits of the processes, directions and phases proposed.

With the coming together of Leaside United and Presteign-Woodbine United Churches in June, 2017, we have prepared and are implementing the Congregation Development Plan .

I talked with Co-Chairs Brenda French, Warren McDougall and Graham Lute and they indicated, “We are trying to lead the renovation project based on the majority of the key directions that came from the congregation research and surveys that were carried out since September 2017.  We are seeking to carry out the congregations directions not our own personal feelings”.

Below, you will find some of the current issues the renovation team are working on plus an important timetable focused on the work to be carried out by the architects.

Watch for upcoming updates online, in the bulletin, your weekly email or check back for past updates on the website here.

Thank you very much,

Michele Petick
LUC Communications

What are the goals of the Congregational Development Plan (CDP) ?
  • Connect and inspire our local congregation with our Mission including key initiatives for the next 10-20 years.
  • Upgrade and renovate the building structure, infrastructure and site in line with our Mission.
  • Explore ways to reach a broader community, across East York and Leaside, with missional priorities and special new projects.

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