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NEW CHAIRLIFT IS NOW OPERATING. It will be available during the week when the church office is open, for daytime events such as the Seniors Luncheon, as well as on Sundays for both services.
PHOTO DIRECTORY: The link to our church photo directory is http://directory.instantchurchdirectory.com/73896100/churchdirectory.pdf to receive your password to view the directory online please contact the church office.
YOUR TWO WORSHIP TEAMS:
The Traditional Service Worship Team meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm and dedicates most of its time to brainstorming ways to enhance major services, such as Thankgsgiving. We are sharing responsibilities of facilitating monthly meetings and we are opening up each meeting to whoever would want to participate. No commitment is necessary. Just show up when you can. Contact: Bryan Kruegar, Pat Simpson, Linda Baksh, Jean Wilson, Anne Thomson.
The Contemporary Service Worship Team meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. We are a brand new team and we welcome your ideas for enhancing our contemporary worship experience. Contact: Jordan Gladstone, Lillian Young, Bob Gardner.
HANDMADE GIFT ITEMS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE. Hand knit and quilted items for gifts are on display in the glass front cabinet in the Parlour upstairs (next to the kitchen). They can be purchased through the church office during the week or contact Jean Hanneson at 905-689-5360.
ST. JAMES TRAVEL MUGS - GREAT GIFTS!! Only $10 each! We've even done the wrapping for you!! Keep your morning coffee hot, or your afternoon tea steaming. Also good for soups. Bring your mug on Sunday to the Contemporary Service to keep our delicious free trade coffee hot during the worship service. An excellent gift for family or friends, to welcome a new neighbour, or invite a friend to church. Mugs are 14oz stainless steel, plastic lined. Fit all cup holders. Burn proof, rubberized, slip proof bottom. Lid is designed to prevent spills. Available through Wendy in the church office, 905-689-6223 or stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA YOUTUBE CHANNEL- The United Church's YouTube playlist includes videos of some of the United Church's hundreds of community projects, both in Canada and overseas, as well as video messages from the church's current spiritual leader, Moderator David Giuliano.The United Church of Canada's YouTube channel can be found at www.youtube.ca/unitedchurchofcanada .
GET INVOLVED:
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES GUIDE - Click HERE to see how you can share your gifts with others.
THE MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT - Do you have a passion to see spirituality take new roots in all ages of faith? The Christian Development Team is looking for people with a passion to promote and encourage our existing programs, as well as to brainstorm new ways of getting others excited about our faith. Contact Sonya Stevenson at 905-690-6159 Sonya.Stevenson@ontario.ca.
THE MINISTRY OF OUTREACH TO OTHERS - Are you passionate about being God's hands and feet in the world? Do you have a particular cause you care deeply about? Outreach is looking for more people to join their team! Please contact Linda Baksh at 905-689-1098 lmbaksh@hotmail.com or Joyce Mullen at 289-337-2961 jmullen11@cogeco.ca.
HOSPITALITY - has a focus on increasing opportunities for fellowship amoung the entire congregation. Currently they are involved with hosting newcomer welcome nights, small receptions and special events such as the pancake dinner. They would welcome your ideas and input! Please contact Lee Clarkson at al.lee@sympatico.ca or 905-637-9320.
BLAST CHILDREN'S PROGRAM - Good things are happening at BLAST! BLAST needs volunteers for our teaching each Sunday. Please contact Vanessa Findlay at stjamesblast@hotmail.com.
COMMUNICATIONS - Do you believe strongly that St. James needs to promote itself to the community and to communicate the exciting things that are happening? The Communications Committee is looking for someone to handle the advertising to the Waterdown Community (i.e. notices to community newspapers, local cable channel for special events, etc.). We are also looking for someone to do regular updates to the website and also redo our website. If you are interested, contact Shelley Armstrong, shelleya@execulink.com or 905-690-7482.
PROPERTY & GROUNDS - Ever wonder how the church looks so good? Who shovels the snow in the winter and main-tains the gardens in the summer? If you are interested in helping to create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere from a building and grounds perspective, the Property & Grounds Committee is looking for new members. This Group of committed individuals meets Thursday mornings to work on various repairs and maintenance projects, and includes a coffee and fellowship time. Please contact Dave Sindrey at 905-689-7081.
THE MINISTRY OF PASTORAL CARE - Do you have a heart for people and a passion to be a part of caring community in action? Do you have a special concern for members of this community who are not able to attend services regularly? The Pastoral Care Committee has visiting opportunities and tele-ministry opportunities. This is a great opportunity for those with flexible schedules! Please contact Rosemary Mills at ken-rose@sympatico.ca; 905-689-6214.