Valois United Church

Hello, everyone!

A small correction to the announcement in the Newsletter - the Mini-Bazaar this Saturday (Dec 6) is from 9:00 a.m. to noon  (not 10:00 to noon).

While I am writing, I'd also like to mention the  Vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women which is organized by the West Island Women's Centre and held in our Sanctuary this Saturday as well, at 4:00.  A meaningful time.

Finally to note:  Harry Wainwright, our treasurer, spoke last Sunday about our deficit, which as of October 31st was $38,000.  That seems like a daunting figure, and perhaps some were overwhelmed.  Let's not be.  The UCW has just donated $15,000 to local funds (WOW!).  Now that we have made that big step, lets see what folk can do as individuals and families so that we can end the year well!

Please find here the link to our latest Newsletter.  Look through the schedule of events closely!  Lots going on!

Debbie has bumped up the graphic appeal of the Newsletter - it was great before, awesome now!  Thanks, Debbie

While I am writing, just a quick note that your Joint Search Committee has already had its first meeting on the journey toward finding a new called minister.

peace

kent chown

Intentional Interim Minister

Greetings!

Here is your Bazaar Edition of the Valois UC newsletter.  See the other articles too!

peace

kent chown

Kent Chown, Intentional Interim Minister

Hello!

You will find here the updated version of the Joint Needs Assessment Committee's report.  The major changes/updates are in the last three profiles.  (pages 9-11).This is the report that will be discussed at this Sunday's Congregational Meeting (October 26).

The weekly bulletin has not been added to the PDF file (the last appendix), but it will simply be this week's bulletin.

You may download the file by clicking here.  It is 4 meg, so it may take a short while to download

peace

kent chown

Intentional Interim Minister

Be an angel,

Be John the Baptist - before or after beheading

Be the Apostle Paul, dreading shipwreck

Be Samson - or Delilah, but be careful with the shears

Be Noah looking for the rainbow

Or be Martha or Mary welcoming Jesus

This (October 26) is dress-up Sunday - and adults and children alike are welcome to come to worship as their favourite Biblical character.

 Peace

Kent Chown, Intentional Interim Minister

From your Joint Needs Assessment Committee:

Here is the JNAC report that the Congregation will be looking at on
Sunday, October 26.  Please take the time to read it carefully, make a
copy and
bring it along with your comments to our meeting next Sunday after the
service.

Catharine Calderone,
Chair, Joint Needs Assessment Committee

The report is found at this address The File is 4 meg in size, so it may take more time than you expect to download.  This is because of the photos included.

Greetings!

We support the family of Grace Jones in their time of loss with our thoughts, prayers and words.  Grace's funeral will take place at Valois United Church this Friday, October 17, at 11:00 a.m.

peace

kent chown

Intentional Interim Minister

Greetings!

This Sunday's service promises to be another special one, as we celebrate Thanksgiving.  Musically, we are looking forward to a violin duet and an organ-oboe duet, along with a new anthem by the choir.  (Oh, and by the way, with all the other special stuff, the sermon will be 5 minutes or less - - time me!) 

As well, the children will be doing their Thanksgiving procession (with canned goods), and their classes have a special program planned for this day.

I look forward to seeing you!

peace

kent chown

Intentional Interim Minister

The congregation's Joint Needs Assessment Committee would like to remind you that it is essential to have input from as many people as possible as they take the steps toward searching for a minister.

If you have not filled in a paper form, or if you are not among those who have already submitted your survey through the website, please submit your response as soon as possible.  The survey form will be closed in the next few days.

Use the contact page and contact technical assistance for the link to the survey.

Thanks!

peace

kent chown, 

Intentional Interim Minister, on the request of the JNAC.

Greetings!

You will find here the link to your September Newsletter - thanks, Debbie. 

I look forward to seeing you all, young and old, this Sunday.

peace

kent chown