Upcoming Events and Notices

Amalgamation – the vote is ‘Yes’: The congregations of Ingoldsby and Haliburton United Churches have voted to amalgamate following Ingoldsby’s decision to close their church permanently at the end of the year. Ingoldsby will host a joint service for the Haliburton Pastoral Charge churches on Sunday, December 31 at 10 a.m. followed by a lunch. For more information on the closure and amalgamation, click here.

Tuesday, December 12: Laughing all the Way. Comedy and carols for the whole family at 7:00 p..m. at Lakeside Church, Haliburton. Hosted by Lighthouse Church. General ticket prices: $18 each / $50 for families. Prices at the door: $20 each / $55 for families. laughingalltheway.us

Sunday, December 17: Advent Service – Lessons and Carols presented by the Haliburton United Church Choir at 11:15 a.m. at Haliburton United Church. Directed by Melissa Stephens. To watch online, visit our YouTube channel.

Sunday, December 24: Advent Service – Christmas Eve Service only at Haliburton United Church and online at 7:00 p.m. No services at Lochlin and Ingoldsby. To watch online, visit our YouTube channel.

Sunday, December 31: New Year’s Eve Morning Service hosted by Ingoldsby United Church at 10:00 a.m. followed by a lunch. No services at Lochlin and Haliburton or online.

Current Events and Notices

Monthly mission for December for Haliburton UC: Heat Bank Haliburton County. 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. The group will pause for the holidays after the December 19 study.

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 has paused for the holiday season and will resume meetings on January 24. 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.

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