Upcoming Events and Notices
May
May is Manse Month for the Haliburton Pastoral Charge. The upkeep of the manse is the responsibility of all churches in the charge, and each year in May, the Manse Committee asks church members to prayerfully consider contributing to the manse account to support repairs.
Sunday, May 26
Contemporary Service and Pot Luck Lunch at Haliburton UC. The lunch follows the 11:15 a.m. service.
Saturday, June 1
Men’s Breakfast and Fellowship at 8:30 a.m. at Haliburton United Church. All men are welcome. Those unable to attend are invited to read and meditate on the selected scripture over breakfast at home.
Sunday, June 2
Children’s Service (aka Sunday School): Services are held on the first Sunday of the month at 9 a.m. at Haliburton United Church. For more information call the church office at 705-457-1891.
Until June 16
Formula for Success Baby Bottle Campaign. This annual fundraiser for the Pregnancy Care and Family Support Centre runs from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. The PCFSC is 100% donor-supported and has seen proof that “Your $$ + PCFSC = Changed Lives.” To donate you can pick up a baby bottle at Haliburton UC and fill it or use a cheque or EFT (electronic funds transfer) or use your credit card online via the PCFSC website at haliburtonpregnancycentre.ca. Filled bottles are accepted all year long.
Current Events and Notices
Monthly mission for Haliburton UC: May is Manse Month for the Haliburton Pastoral Charge, so Haliburton UC’s monthly mission is the Manse. For details and to learn how to donate, visit the Manse Month page.
Sundays: Regular services at both churches and online via live stream on YouTube at 11:15 a.m.
Sunday School: Children’s Service (aka Sunday School): Services are held on the first Sunday of the month at 9 a.m. at Haliburton United Church. For more information call the church office at 705-457-1891. Also, a selection of lessons and interactive materials is posted on the Sunday School web page for downloading for use at home to encourage kids in their faith.
Tuesdays: Minds in Motion from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Haliburton UC. 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 is on break for the summer.
Wednesdays: Women to Women Bible Study. The group will hold its last meeting on June 5 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom before breaking for the summer. For more information email Lisa.
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.