Announcements – November 12, 2023

Upcoming Events and Notices

Friday, November 17: Elvis in Concert — fundraiser for Haliburton United Church at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Garry Wesley, award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist, sings your favourite songs and Gospel standards. Tickets are $30.00, available at the church or by calling the church office at 705-457-1891.

Saturday, November 18: Minden Santa Claus Parade and Christmas in the Village from 11 am. to 4 p.m. at the Cultural Centre, including the parade along Parkside Street and Bobcaygeon Road, visits with Santa after the parade until 2 p.m., artisan sales and more. For details, go to the Minden Hills events page by clicking here.

Friday, November 24: Haliburton Santa Claus Parade — “A Storybook Christmas” with carolling at 5:30 p.m., the tree lighting at at 6 p.m. and the parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. from east to west on Highland Street. For details, go to the Haliburton Santa Claus Parade web page by clicking here.

Wednesday, November 29: Wednesday Movie Matinee: St. George’s Anglican Church presents “Simon Birch” at 1:30 p.m. at the church at 617 Mountain St. in Haliburton, part of a series of free movie screenings on the last Wednesday of the month.

Current Events and Notices

Monthly mission for November for Haliburton UC: Mercy Ships. For details and to learn how to donate, visit the Monthly Missions page on the HUC website.

Sundays: Regular services at all churches and online via live stream on YouTube at 11:15 a.m.

Tuesdays: Minds in Motion from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (NOTE time change) at Haliburton UC. The next session will break for the holidays after December 12. This Alzheimer’s Society program is designed to provide physical activity and mental and social stimulation. $30/couple for 8 weeks. Call Jennifer at 705-748-5131 x225.

Tuesdays: The Ecumenical Bible Study group meets from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Zoom. The group is using simple Ignacious method of reading and praying with the scripture. If you would be interested in joining the group online, let Jean Tyler know by calling 705-457-2214.

Wednesdays: Women to Women Bible Study. The group meets online at 3:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month via Zoom. The group will break for the holidays after the Nov. 22 meeting. For more information email Lisa.

Sunday School: A selection of lessons and interactive materials is available for download on the Sunday School page for use at home to encourage kids in their faith. Classes are on hiatus.

Mission & Service stories show how your contributions to the M&S program of the United Church of Canada are making a difference. You can view them via our posts or by visiting the Mission & Service page.

Devotions: To read notes of encouragement for a strong foundation, go to haliburtonpastoralcharge.com/devotions or view them via our posts.

Ways to give: To provide an offering to any of our churches, write a cheque to that church and mail it to:

Haliburton Pastoral Charge
Box 281
Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0

Please ensure you have used the correct PO box number. Haliburton UC also supports electronic funds transfers and PAR (pre-authorized remittance). Please note that Haliburton UC has a new email address for giving. For more details, go to the Giving page at haliburtonpastoralcharge.com or haliburtonuc.com. Thank you!

HPC website: You can stay up to date on HPC happenings at haliburtonpastoralcharge.com.