Church Life and Work
We will be worshiping outdoors for the summer. Please remember to bring your lawn chair. Also if you could help with set up or take down of Picnic Shelter, Keyboard and sound system it would be greatly appreciated.
Fri. Aug. 7 – If you are able to donate baking for our bake sale it will be accepted in the Fellowship Hall of TUC from 7 – 8 pm or first thing Sat. morning.
Sat. Aug. 8 – Join us for our Annual Bacon on a Bun/Bake Sale Fundraiser, from 8 am – 12 pm or whenever sold out at the front of Thorndale United Church! Set up begins at 7 am. If you are available to help out this morning for an hour or two or til we’re done, please contact Chris Tipping or Stu McCutcheon to volunteer.
Sun. Aug. 9 – Donations for St Mary’s Food Bank would be greatly appreciated. Suggestions include: Pancake Syrup, Juice, Canned Fruit, Oatmeal, Rice, Muffin/Cookie Dry Mixes, Toilet Paper.
Summer Book Club – Last years summer Book Club was so well received that I decided to offer another. I have 10 copies of the book “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis. It was first published in 1952 and is available on Amazon (There are many different cover designs) If you would like to join me, please pick up a copy at the church. If you wish, you may purchase the book for $10 from me or I can loan you a copy. Audio and Kindle versions are available online. Please let me know if you are reading along with us. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends. We will meet together over potluck charcuterie to discuss the book on Aug. 15th at 7:30 pm at Browns School. For more info or to sign up email pamwilcox@hotmail.ca or call/text 519-320-9458
If you’re new to our church, we sincerely appreciate your presence. You are a valued addition to our community, and we’re grateful you’ve chosen to worship alongside us. We’d love to connect with you, tell you more about ourselves, and support you as you explore faith and fellowship. You can join a small group, volunteer in a ministry, or simply chat with others over coffee—there’s always a place for you here. We’re truly happy to have you and look forward to growing together in faith. If you’d like to become an official member of this United Church, we would be thrilled to welcome you more deeply into church life. Please reach out to Pastor Pam.
Save the Date! Sun. Nov. 8 – We are having a fund raiser to help cover some of the costs of the church renovations. The entertainment is “Frankie and the Fairlanes”, they play 50’s & 60’s music. First show will be a 3 pm at Thorndale United Church and possibly a 2nd show later in the day.
Have you been receiving the weekly sermon summary and devotions? If not, we’d be delighted to send them to you. It is one weekly email sent Sunday afternoon. To get on the list, please feel free to share your email address with the minister .
If you have anything you would like on the Thorndale Church sign for the month of July please contact Elaine Clays. Thanks to Jon Hunt for looking after in June.
Magazines! Magazines! Get your gently read Magazines or paperback novels! 2 for $1!! Better selection than the supermarket! You can find them in the Fellowship Hall in the UCW corner. Self serve!
Wider Church Family
Coffee Talk: Join the group from 9:00 – 11:00 am every Wednesday at Browns Church Shed for the summer, with your hosts Lenny and Jim. Enjoy the coffee and treats, and of course, the good conversation with your friends and neighbours.
June 25 to August 27 – Thursdays – Holy Diner Dorchester UC parking lot from 5 to 7 p.m. Hamburgs, cheeseburgs, sausage, hot dogs, cookies, water, soft drinks. Free will donation. Rain or shine, everyone welcome
Sun. Aug. 16 – Good Neighbour BBQ and Pot Luck for the Canadian Food Grains Bank at Browns United Church, 136545 13th Line, St. Marys! Entertainment begins at 5:15 pm, followed by supper at 6:00 pm. Bring a salad or dessert, dishes & a lawn chair. Donation Jar Available.