Announcements
On January 27, 2010 the Council of North Street United Church in Goderich passed a resolution allowing for the performance and registration of same-sex marriages. General Council, the national governing body of the United Church of Canada, had been working for some time to encourage the government of Canada to recognize the rights of gay and lesbian people to marry. With the passage of that legislation, it became necessary for each individual congregation within the United Church to make a determination as to whether they would conduct same-sex marriages.
In a vote of 21 – 1, the Council of North Street United Church agreed to apply procedures already in place to same-sex marriages. This demonstrates a strong endorsement of the General Council’s recommendations for same-sex marriages. While North Street United may be the first church in Goderich to offer faith based services recognizing such marriages, civil services have been available through the municipal offices since the legislation was passed.
Past issues of the United Church Observer are available to you in the magazine rack in the narthex. Help yourself to some great reading!
Foodbank donation for February is cereal.
Toni, the Parish Nurse, is in the North Street office Thursdays from 9:00 to 12:00, and can be reached at the church phone number 524-2103
e-mail: parish_nurse3@yahoo.ca
Don’t go it Alone…When you are consumed with caring for a loved one, just taking time for a bath or a shave can feel like a luxury. No wonder caregivers can often feel overwhelmed. One critical step to easing the stress and guilt is to admit that you can’t do it alone and to seek help. In many cases, other family members would/could do something if you ask directly. Others may be able to share the care as well. Friends, church members, coworkers, neighbours could and would if asked to do something specific. This is a movement called “SHARE THE CARE”. And if all else fails, the caregiver may have to hire help. But there is more help out there than one would think, if one would just ask.
Also, don’t forget the importance of being around people who can help you. Interacting with friends about issues other than Caregiving is essential for your sanity and health. Along with this, talking to other caregivers can provide you with tips for coping and remind you that your feelings are perfectly normal. Caregivers who seek emotional support – either one-on –one, or in a group are less likely to need health care themselves.
The Women of North Street have United Church Calendars for sale. They are $5 each and available at the church office.
SPECIAL SUNDAY BULLETINS To honour milestones or remembrances in the lives of our Congregation's families and to assist in covering the cost of special Sunday Bulletins, the Worship Team would like to ask you to purchase for $ 20.00 the Bulletin for a Sunday which is memorable for you and your family. If you wish, your special moment and person would be mentioned in that Sunday's Bulletin or, a note saying something like "From a North Street friend or family." could be mentioned. You could donate more than the stated amount if you wish. The amount donated will be added to your givings. We have made a file of the Bulletins for 2010. You are able to choose your Sunday. If more than one person/family wished to purchase a specific Sunday (such as Mother's Day), then we are able to list all contributors. The donation would be $20.00 per person/family. Contributions would go to the General Church Fund. Please see Holly at the Church Office.
Fellowship of the Ringers, a Community Youth Handbell/Chime Choir meets Tuesdays 4:00 to 5:30 pm at North Street. The session begins with a snack, then some ringing techniques and songs and finishes with a game. There is no cost or musical experience necessary. Register by calling 519 524-2103 or e-mail nsuc@hurontel.on.ca
MOMS for MOMS meets twice a month from 9:15 to 9:30 am at North Street, andwelcome all mothers with pre-kindergarten age children (0-6 years) and expectant mothers. Join them for coffee and snacks, crafts, guest speakers, mentors and discussions. Childcare provided. For more information, call Brittan Cummings at 519 524-5262.
Visit the Pie Shoppe for a good selection of individual frozen meat and fruit pies. Choose from individual pork, roast beef, chicken and turkey pies, along with a selection of fruit pies - $3 each – available at the church office. Also available are large meat pies for $12, which can be ordered by calling Joan McDougall 524-7282 or Cathy Wiebe 524-2704.
Please contact Linda Wiebe to add or update any information about North Street United on this website.
In the Community
Alzheimer Society of Huron County offers Goderich Support Group on the 2nd Monday of every month at Knox Church 1:15 to 2:45. For more information call 519.482.1482
Use your cancer fighting powers. Volunteer. The Canadian Cancer Society, Goderich branch requires leadership volunteers including a Daffodil Pre-Sale Convenor and a Daffodil Day Sales Convenor to assist with a well-established Daffodil Campaign (March 25 – 28). The Pre-Sale Convenor facilitates the sale and delivery of daffodils to businesses. The Day Sales Convenor coordinates volunteers to sell at community outlets for two hour shifts. Volunteers who would excel in these positions are organized, good record keepers and enjoy working as a team. Training and support would be provided. The commitment would be 4 hours per week with more time required at the end of March. For more information, please contact Anita Looby, Volunteer Engagement Specialist at 1 800 294-0086 or alooby@ontario.cancer.ca.
Can you lend a hand in your community? Town and Country Support Services, a non-profit organization, is in need of Volunteer Drivers, mileage is reimbursed. There are other volunteer opportunities available as well. For more information call Grace at 1-877-502-8277 ext 2001, or e-mail ggowanlock@tcss.on.ca
Women are cordially invited to play recreational badminton here at North Street Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 10 am. Lots of fun and good exercise. Cost is $1 each time you play. Please call Vera (524-7704) or Holly at the church office (524-2103).
We continue to collect:3 ply worsted yarn needed for the knitting of pneumonia vests that go to Honduras and prayershawls for people in our local community.
Zehrs Grocery Tapes go to benefit the work of the Women of North Street. Leave in the Zehrs' tape boxes in the narthex or drop them off at the church office.
Eyeglasses go to Rayjon Share Canada to be fitted and distributed in Haiti and Nicaragua. Please leave your used eyeglasses in the collection bag in the narthex. We had 38 pair of glasses donated this year. Thanks to all participants.
