Upcoming Events and Notices

Sunday, October 13

Thanksgiving Communion Service at 11:15 a.m. in church and online. Those watching online are invited to join in by having bread and wine or juice on hand.

October 4 – 19 and 26

The 9th Annual Share The Warmth event operated by SIRCH Community Services. Help support individuals and families by donating winter gear such as coats, vests, hats, gloves/mitts, scarves, snow pants and boots. Please ensure all donations are free of stains and rips and are in good working order. Donation dates are October 4 to 19. Haliburton collection sites are Algonquin Outfitters, Foodland, Glecoff’s Family Store and Todd’s Your Independent Grocer. The Haliburton gear giveaway will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SIRCH Bistro & Marketplace. As an appreciation to all participants, SIRCH will hold a draw at the end of the event for a chance to win a $20 gift card for each location.

Saturday, October 19

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.

Saturday, November 9

Fundraising concert to help build Youth Unlimited’s “The Bridge Youth Centre“, hosted by Lakeside Church in Haliburton. Doors open at 1 p.m. The concert featuring local artists begins at 2 p.m. Also featuring a loonie auction, fresh baking and local maple syrup. Tickets are $20 per person, $50 per family. For tickets visit yfc.ca/haliburton-highlands. For more details email haliburton@youthunlimitedkaw.com.

Current Events and Notices

Tax receipts for donations: Thank you for giving toward the ministries of the churches in the Haliburton Pastoral Charge. To ensure you receive a tax receipt for your giving each year, please remember to include your full mailing address with your FIRST donation so we can properly establish a receipt file for you. If you have not yet provided your address, please contact the church office at 705-457-1891 as soon as possible. Tax receipts are issued in the new year.

The Haliburton UC monthly mission for October is Friends Peterborough. For details and to learn how to donate, visit the church’s Monthly Missions web 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.

Wednesdays: The group meets at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. For details call 705-457-7282.

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). 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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