Dec. 19/10

Sun. Dec. 12 – Emmanuel will host an evening of music with Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy, starting at 7 pm. (And you won't want to miss the special guest appearance by 'Elvis'!) A free-will offering will be received.

 

Christmas Eve Services (& Communion):  4 pm & 8 pm at Emmanuel; 6 pm at Trinity

Dec. 05/10

Family Movie Night at Emmanuel, 7 pm Fri. Dec. 3 – FREE admission & refreshments! This month's feature: "Ramona and Beezus"

 

Sun. Dec. 12 – Emmanuel will host an evening of music with Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy, starting at 7 pm. (And you won't want to miss the special guest appearance by 'Elvis'!) A free-will offering will be received.

 

Christmas Eve Services (& Communion): 4 pm & 8 pm at Emmanuel; 6 pm at Trinity

Nov. 21/10

Tues. Nov. 23 at 7 pm – Canadian Foodgrains Bank meeting– Grace U. C., Napanee

 

Sun. Nov. 28 – Advent 1 - Communion

 

"ABC Sale" - Arts, Baking & Crafts Sale on Sat. Nov. 27 at Trinity from 9 - 2 pm; lunch available, $5. Crafters can still book a table from Bev Stanley at 372-5200. 

 

Family Movie Night at Emmanuel, 7 pm – FREE admission & refreshments! This month's feature: "Ramona and Beezus"

 

Sun. Dec. 12 – Emmanuel will host an evening of music with John McLurg & Chris Murphy, starting at 7 pm. (And you won't want to miss the special guest appearance by 'Elvis'!) A free-will offering will be received.

 

Christmas Eve Services (& Communion): 4 pm  & 8 pm at Emmanuel; 6 pm at Trinity

 

Don't forget to follow @odessapc at Twitter.com!

Oct 31, 2010

Odessa Pastoral Charge is now on Twitter, follow us @odessapc

To subscribe to, or renew your subscription to The Observer, at the rate of $20/year, please contact Janet Inglis (389-0270) or Wilma Swain (353-7994).

Fall Supper at Emmanuel – Sat. Oct. 30; roast beef & all the trimmings; adults $12, children 5-17 years $6 (under 5 years, free), families $35

Family Movie Night at Emmanuel – Fri. Nov. 5 – free movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks. This month's feature: "Toy Story 3"

Fri. Nov. 12 is Movie Night at Trinity!!  We hope to be showing "How to Train a Dragon". Snacks will be available.

Sat. Nov. 20 – Christmas Craft Sale & Tea at Emmanuel, 9 am to 3 pm - hand-made crafts, baking, one-of-a-kind items, crafters` draw; free admission, lunch available. Call Bev Burley for information or to reserve a table, 386-3802

Trinity UCW is holding an ABC Sale - Arts, Baking & Crafts Sale on Sat. Nov. 27 in their hall from 9 - 2 p.m.  Crafters can still book a table from Bev Stanley at 372-5200. Lunch for $5.00 will be available. Everyone welcome. Come and see our wonderful original wares and pick up some great Christmas gifts too.  We will also be having a good "used book" table.

Oct 24, 2010

Odessa Pastoral Charge is now on Twitter, follow us at @odessapc

To subscribe to, or renew your subscription to The Observer, at the rate of $20/year, please contact Janet Inglis (389-0270) or Wilma Swain (353-7994).

Sun. Oct. 17 – Joint Anniversary Service at Emmanuel at 11:15 am. Plan on staying for the pot luck lunch!

Fall Supper at Emmanuel – Sat. Oct. 30; roast beef & all the trimmings; adults $12, children (17 & under) $6, families $35

Family Movie Night at Emmanuel – Fri. Nov. 5 – free movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks. This month’s feature: “Toy Story 3”

Fri. Nov. 12 is Movie Night at Trinity!! We hope to be showing "How to Train a Dragon". Snacks will be available.

Sat. Nov. 20 – Christmas Craft Sale & Tea at Emmanuel, 9 am to 3 pm - hand-made crafts, baking, one-of-a-kind items, crafters` draw; free admission, lunch available. Call Bev Burley for information or to reserve a table, 386-3802 Our

Trinity UCW is holding an ABC Sale - Arts, Baking & Crafts Sale on Sat. Nov. 27 in their hall from 9 - 2 p.m. Crafters can still book a table from Bev Stanley at 372-5200. Lunch for $5.00 will be available. Everyone welcome. Come and see our wonderful original wares and pick up some great Christmas gifts too. We will also be having a good "used book" table.

Oct. 10, 2010

Family Movie Night – Fri. Oct. 8 at Emmanuel at 7 pm; feature: "The Karate Kid; " free movie, popcorn & drinks!

Sun. Oct. 17 – Joint Anniversary Service at Emmanuel at 11:15 am, followed by a potluck lunch (no service at Trinity)

Fall Supper at Emmanuel – Sat. Oct. 30; roast beef & all the trimmings; adults $12, children (17 & under) $6, families $35

Sat. Nov. 20 – Christmas Craft Sale & Tea at Emmanuel, 9 am to 3 pm - hand-made crafts, baking, one-of-a-kind items, crafters` draw; free admission, lunch available. Call Bev Burley for information or to reserve a table, 386-3802

Sept. 19, 2010

Sept. 22 - 10 am - Alzheimer's Coffee Break at Trinity

June 27, 2010

Office hours during the month of July will be flexible. If you need something, feel free to call Peggy at home.

See you back here Aug. 8!

Movie Nights will resume in September.

June 27, 2010

Foodbank Sunday – Today!

Office hours during the month of July will be unscheduled. If you need something, feel free to call Peggy at home.


Community:
UCB Canada is planning a trip to Israel Aug 30 - Sept 7, 2010. James Hunt our COO and Rev. Bob Beasley of the Bible League of Canada will be hosting this tour. Departure will be from Toronto and all will enjoy 7 days touring The Holy Land. (more information posted)

June 13, 2010

Music Night at Trinity, Sun. June 13 at 7 pm; local talent featuring our own 'Stellar Oath'; refreshments to follow.

Fri. June 18 at 7 pm – Movie Night at Emmanuel –- a movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks – ALL FREE! Feature: "Sherlock Holmes"

Foodbank Sunday – June 20

June 6, 2010

Music Night at Trinity, Sun. June 13 at 7 pm; local talent featuring our own 'Stellar Oath'; refreshments to follow.

Fri. June 18 at 7 pm – Movie Night at Emmanuel –- a movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks – ALL FREE! Feature: "Sherlock Holmes"

Foodbank Sunday – June 20

May 30, 2010

Fri. June 4 at 7 pm – Family Movie Night at Emmanuel –- a movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks – ALL FREE! Feature: "The Spy Next Door"

Emmanuel's Sharing Center has received a donation of sewing material which they will be passing on to a mission project. If you have material, notions or a sewing machine you would like to add, please let them know (386-7125).

Foodbank Sunday – Today!

Trinity Stewards will host a Fish Fry, Fri. May 28 from 5 – 7 pm; adults $12; children 5-12 years $6; children 4 years and under free; families $30.

May 30, 2010

Fri. June 4 at 7 pm – Family Movie Night at Emmanuel –- a movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks – ALL FREE! Feature: "The Spy Next Door"

Emmanuel's Sharing Center has received a donation of sewing material which they will be passing on to a mission project. If you have material, notions or a sewing machine you would like to add, please let them know (386-7125).

Foodbank Sunday – Today!

Trinity Stewards will host a Fish Fry, Fri. May 28 from 5 – 7 pm; adults $12; children 5-12 years $6; children 4 years and under free; families $30.

May 29, 2010

Fri. June 4 at 7 pm – Family Movie Night at Emmanuel –- a movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks – ALL FREE! Feature: "The Spy Next Door"

Emmanuel's Sharing Center has received a donation of sewing material which they will be passing on to a mission project. If you have material, notions or a sewing machine you would like to add, please let them know (386-7125).

Foodbank Sunday – Today!

Trinity Stewards will host a Fish Fry, Fri. May 28 from 5 – 7 pm; adults $12; children 5-12 years $6; children 4 years and under free; families $30.

May 17, 2010

Fri. May 21 at 7 pm – Mid-Month Movie at Emmanuel – Feature: "Bright Star" - a movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks – ALL FREE!

Emmanuel's Sharing Center has received a donation of sewing material which they will be passing on to a mission project. If you have material, notions or a sewing machine you would like to add, please let them know (386-7125).

Official Board meets Wed. May 19 at Emmanuel, 7;30 pm

Foodbank Sunday – May 23 (a week late due to Rural Sun.)

Trinity Stewards will host a Fish Fry, Fri. May 28 from 5 – 7 pm; adults $12; children 5-12 years $6; children 4 years and under free; families $30.

May 16, 2010

Fri. May 16 at 7 pm – Mid-Month Movie at Emmanuel – Feature: "Bright Star" - a movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks – ALL FREE!

All are invited to attend the Emmanuel UCW meeting on Wed. May 12 at 2 pm; guest speaker, Allison Turcotte on her recent mission trip to Uganda. Refreshments will follow.

Fri. May 14 – Youth Open Mic Night at Emmanuel – sign-up for performers starts at 6:30 pm, show time: 7-9 pm.

Joint Service Sun. May 16 at 10:30 am in celebration of "Rural Sunday" at the home of Hank & Sherri Doornekamp, 588 Scotland Rd.(see map); bring a lawn chair! No service at either Trinity or Emmanuel

Emmanuel's Sharing Center has received a donation of sewing material which they will be passing on to an aid project which he has delivered hundreds of sewing machines to women in Africa, and is now expanding into Guiana and Ecuador. If you have material, notions or a sewing machine you would like to add to our collection, please let us know (386-7125)

Official Board meets Wed. May 19 at Emmanuel, 7;30 pm

Foodbank Sunday – May 23 (a week late due to Rural Sun.)

Trinity Stewards will host a Fish Fry, Fri. May 28 from 5 – 7 pm; adults $12; children 5-12 years $6; children 4 years and under free; families $30.

Photos wanted! of church people and events – please send to the office

May 2,2010

Please note the new office e-mail address: office@odessapc.com

Joint Service Sun. May 2 at Trinity in celebration of their anniversary – 10:30 am; no service at Emmanuel
Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service – Sun. May 2 at 2 pm at the Wilton Women's Institute Hall; featuring the Family Brown and the Wilton Trio; free-will offering

Fri. May 7 at 7 pm – Family Movie Night at Emmanuel – Feature: "Fantastic Mr. Fox" - a movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks – ALL FREE!

"Voices of Joy" gospel choir, directed by Juliet Milsome, with the Ernestown Secondary School Choir, directed by Andy Rush, in concert at Crossroads U.C., Fri May 7 at 7:30 pm; free-will offering in support of "Success by 6"

"Plants, Treasures and Bake Sale," Sat. May 8, 8:30 am - 11 am at Crossroads U. C., 690 Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd.

All are invited to attend the
Emmanuel UCW meeting on Wed. May 12 at 2 pm. Our guest speaker will be Allison Turcotte. She will be telling us about her recent mission trip to Uganda. Refreshments will follow; everyone is welcome.

Fri. May 14 – Youth Open Mic Night at Emmanuel – sign-up for performers starts at 6:30 pm, show time: 7-9 pm.

Joint Service Sun. May 16 at 10:30 am in celebration of "Rural Sunday" at the home of Hank & Sherri Doornekamp, 588 Scotland Rd. (see map); no service at either Trinity or
Emmanuel

Official Board meets Wed. May 19 at Emmanuel, 7;30 pm

ROAD TRIP! UCC General Council is holding an Open House at their offices in Toronto on June 10 as part of the celebration of the UCC 85th Anniversary. Details are on the bulletin board. Rev. Ambury will take a van-load of people if there is interest.

Photos wanted! of church people and events – please send to the office

April 25, 2010

Please note the new office e-mail address: office@odessapc.com

Joint Service Sun. May 2 at Trinity in celebration of their anniversary – 10:30 am; NO SERVICE at Emmanuel

Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service – Sun. May 2 at 2 pm at the Wilton Women's Institute Hall; featuring the Family Brown and the Wilton Trio; free-will offering

Fri. May 7 at 7 pm – Family Movie Night at Emmanuel – Feature: "Fantastic Mr. Fox" - a movie on the big screen, popcorn & drinks – ALL FREE!

All are invited to attend the Emmanuel UCW meeting on May 12. Our guest speaker will be Allison Turcotte. She will be telling us about her recent mission trip to Uganda. Refreshments will follow; everyone is welcome.

Fri. May 14 – Youth Open Mic Night at Emmanuel – sign-up for performers starts at 6:30 pm, show time: 7-9 pm.

Official Board meets Wed. May 19 at Emmanuel, 7;30 pm

ROAD TRIP! UCC General Council is holding an Open House at their offices in Toronto on June 10 as part of the celebration of the UCC 85th Anniversary. Details are on the bulletin board. Rev. Ambury will take a van-load of people if there is interest.

Photos wanted! of church people and events – please send to the office

April 18, 2010

Please note the new office e-mail address: office@odessapc.com

All minute books of the pastoral charge are due for review at the Kingston Presbytery meeting April 20.

Joint Service Sun. May 2 at Trinity in celebration of their anniversary – 10:30 am; NO SERVICE at Emmanuel

Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service – Sun. May 2 at 2 pm at the Wilton Women's Institute Hall; featuring the Family Brown and the Wilton Trio; free-will offering

UCC General Council is holding an Open House at their offices in Toronto on June 10 as part of the celebration of the UCC 85th Anniversary. Details are on the bulletin board. Rev. Ambury will take a van-load of people if there is interest.

Photos wanted! of church people and events – please send to the office

April 11, 2010

Please note the new office e-mail address: office@odessapc.com

All are invited to attend the Tues. Apr. 13 meeting of Trinity's UCW, starting at 7:30 pm, for a presentation on Haiti from Keri Wolsey and Tammy Babcock, two women who have worked in the earthquake zones in Haiti. 

Mid-month Movie Night at Emmanuel – Fri. Apr. 16 at 7 pm, featuring "Old Dogs" – no charge!

All minute books of the pastoral charge are due for review at the Kingston Presbytery meeting April 20.

Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service – Sun. May 2 at 2 pm at the Wilton Women's Institute Hall; featuring the Family Brown and the Wilton Trio; free-will offering

UCC General Council is holding an Open House at their offices in Toronto on June 10 as part of the celebration of the UCC 85th Anniversary. Details are on the bulletin board. Rev. Ambury will take a van-load of people if there is interest.

Photos wanted! of church people and events – please send to the office

April 4, 2010

All are invited to attend the Tues. Apr. 13 meeting of Trinity's UCW, starting at 7:30 pm, for a presentation on Haiti from Keri Wolsey and Tammy Babcock, two women who have worked in the earthquake zones in Haiti. 

Mid-month Movie Night at Emmanuel – Fri. Apr. 16 at 7 pm, featuring "Old Dogs" – no charge!

All minute books of the pastoral charge are due for review at the Kingston Presbytery meeting April 20.

Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service – Sun. May 2 at 2 pm at the Wilton Women's Institute Hall; featuring the Family Brown and the Wilton Trio; free-will offering

UCC General Council is holding an Open House at their offices in Toronto on June 10 as part of the celebration of the UCC 85th Anniversary. Details are on the bulletin board. Rev. Ambury will take a van-load of people if there is interest.

Photos wanted! of church people and events – please send to the office (e-mail preferred)

March 28, 2010

Last chance today to indicate an interest in the Fall Retreat!

Jon McLurg and Chris Murphy will be coming to Trinity on tonight at 7 pm.  A freewill offering will be taken, some for Haiti relief.  Refreshments to follow.  Everyone is welcome.

Maundy Thursday Service – Apr. 1 at Trinity, 7:30 pm

Good Friday Service – Apr. 2 at Emmanuel, 10 am, then …
Our "Proclamation" – reading aloud of the Gospels and Acts - at Emmanuel, Good Friday 11:30 am to 7:30 pm; and Sat. 8 am to 6 pm. Then we'll celebrate the event with a potluck supper. Please contact Peggy (at the office or at home) if you would like to come and read. "Listeners" are always welcome.

All are invited to attend the Tues. Apr. 13 meeting of Trinity's UCW, starting at 7:30 pm, for a presentation on Haiti from Keri Wolsey and Tammy Babcock, two women who have worked in the earthquake zones in Haiti. 

All minute books of the pastoral charge are due for review at the |Kingston Presbytery meeting April 20.

Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service – Sun. May 2 at 2 pm at the Wilton Women's Institute Hall; featuring the Family Brown and the Wilton Trio; free-will offering

March 21, 2010

WELCOME, Brooke Phillips, presiding today!

Please return forms re the Fall Retreat to the envelope posted on the bulletin board by Mar. 21

Rev. Ambury is on holidays Mar. 12-21. The Pastoral Care Team is available as needed.

Foodbank Sunday: TODAY!

Sat. Mar. 27, 8:30 to 9:30 pm – "Earth Hour" – Lights out!

Jon McLurg and Chris Murphy will be coming to Trinity on Sun. Mar. 28 at 7 pm.  They will be singing a variety of hymns and gospel songs. A freewill offering will be taken, some for Haiti relief.  Refreshments to follow.  Everyone is welcome.

Maundy Thursday Service – Apr. 1 at Trinity, 7:30 pm

Good Friday Service – Apr. 2 at Emmanuel, 10 am, then …
Our "Proclamation" – reading aloud of the Gospels and Acts - begins at
Emmanuel, Good Friday at 11:30 am and will run until 7:30 that evening; it will resume Sat. at 8 am and finish at 6 pm. Then we'll celebrate the event with a potluck supper. Please contact Peggy (at the office or at home) if you would like to come and read – groups of readers coming together would work especially well. "Listeners" are welcome anytime.

All are invited to attend the Tues. Apr. 13 meeting of Trinity's UCW, starting at 7:30 pm, for a presentation on Haiti from Keri Wolsey and Tammy Babcock, two women who have worked in the earthquake zones in Haiti. (Trinity UCW – note the change of time.)

Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service – Sun. May 2 at 2 pm at the Wilton Women's Institute Hall; featuring the Family Brown and the Wilton Trio; free-will offering

March 7,2010

Planning of the Fall Retreat booked for Oct. 1 - 3 will begin Wed. Mar. 10 at 11 am at Emmanuel. It would be helpful to have some idea of who is interested (even tentatively) in attending the retreat so appropriate activities can be planned – please give it some thought and speak to Stephen, Wilma, or Peggy

Fri. Mar. 19 – Mid-month Movie Night, featuring "Coco Before Chanel" - popcorn and drinks on us, as always

All are invited to attend the Tues. Mar. 9 meeting of Trinity's UCW at 1:30 pm. Karen Nickel will be taking us on a picture tour of her trip to Tibet. We will hold the program first and after refreshments, our monthly meeting.

Rev. Ambury will be away on holidays
Mar. 12-21. The Pastoral Care Team will be available as needed; third-year QTC student, Brooke Phillips will preside at our services.

Foodbank Sunday: March 21

Jon McLurg and Chris Murphy will be coming to Trinity on Sun. Mar. 28 at 7 pm.  They will be singing a variety of hymns and gospel songs. A freewill offering will be taken, some for Haiti relief.  Refreshments to follow.  Everyone is welcome.

Feb 28, 2010

Music Night at Trinity, tonight at 7 pm; many talented musicians performing everything from old favourites to contemporary originals.  Bring an item for the Foodbank.  Refreshments.

Office hours during the period of 'construction' now underway at Emmanuel may be inconsistent (due to noise and dust). Please check with us if you want to stop by.

Fri. Mar. 5 – World Day of Prayer service at Odessa Free Methodist Church, 7 pm

Fri. Mar. 5 – Family Movie Night, featuring "Shorts" – a "goofy kids movie" about wishes coming true; popcorn and drinks on us, as always

All are invited to attend the Tues.
Mar. 9 meeting of Trinity's UCW at 1:30 pm. Karen Nickel will be taking us on a picture tour of her trip to Tibet. We will hold the program first and after refreshments, our monthly meeting.

Rev. Ambury will be away on holidays Mar. 12-22. The Pastoral Care Team will be available as needed; third-year QTC student, Brooke Phillips will preside at our services.

Foodbank Sunday: March 21

Jon McLurg and Chris Murphy will be coming to Trinity on Sun. Mar. 28 at 7 pm.  They will be singing a variety of hymns and gospel songs. A freewill offering will be taken, some for Haiti relief.  Refreshments to follow.  Everyone is welcome.

Feb 21, 2010

Office hours during the period of 'construction' now underway at Emmanuel may be inconsistent (due to noise and dust). Please check with us if you want to stop by.
Foodbank Sunday: Today!

Fri. Mar. 5 – World Day of Prayer service at Odessa Free Methodist Church, 7 pm

Fri. Mar. 5 – Family Movie Night, featuring "Shorts" – a "goofy kids movie" about wishes coming true; popcorn and drinks on us as always

The congregation of Emmanuel is invited to attend the Tues. Mar. 9 meeting of Trinity's UCW at 1:30 pm. Karen Nickel will be taking us on a picture tour of her trip to Tibet. We will hold the program first and after refreshments, our monthly meeting.

Feb. 14, 2010

Office hours during the period of 'construction' now underway at Emmanuel may be inconsistent (due to noise and dust). Please check with us if you want to stop by
Fri. Feb.19 at 7 pm – Mid-month

Movie Night at Emmanuel; Feature: "Amelia;" popcorn & drinks on us

Foodbank Sunday: Feb. 21

The congregation of Emmanuel is invited to attend the Tues. Mar. 9 meeting of Trinity's UCW at 1:30 pm. Karen Nickel will be taking us on a picture tour of her trip to Tibet. We will hold the program first and after refreshments, our monthly meeting.

Feb. 7, 2010

Office hours during the period of 'construction' now underway at Emmanuel may be inconsistent (due to noise and dust). Please check with us if you want to stop by

Fri. Feb.19 at 7 pm – Mid-month Movie Night at Emmanuel; Feature: "Amelia;" popcorn & drinks on us

Official Board meets Wed. Feb. 10 at Trinity, 7:30 pm

Foodbank Sunday: Feb. 21

The congregation of Emmanuel is invited to attend the Tues. Mar. 9 meeting of Trinity's UCW at 1:30 pm. Karen Nickel will be taking us on a picture tour of her trip to Tibet. We will hold the program first and after refreshments, our monthly meeting.