Upcoming Events and Notices

Sunday, November 24

Contemporary Service & Pot Luck Lunch. Enjoy worship with our contemporary music group. The lunch follows the 11:15 a.m. service.

Sunday, December 1

First Sunday in Advent Communion Services live at both churches and online. Online participants are welcome to join in by having bread and juice or wine on hand.

Sunday, December 1

“Wishing You A Merry Christmas” concert at 3 p.m. at Haliburton UC. Presented by the Highlands Festival Singers, directed by Melissa Stephens. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, available through Master’s Bookstore in Haliburton and Minden Pharmasave. For ticket information for children, youth and families call 705-457-4916.

Tuesday, December 3

“Wishing You A Merry Christmas” concert at 7:30 p.m. at Haliburton UC. Presented by the Highlands Festival Singers, directed by Melissa Stephens. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, available through Master’s Bookstore in Haliburton and Minden Pharmasave. For ticket information for children, youth and families call 705-457-4916.

Sunday, December 8

Highlands Wind Symphony’s 2024 Holiday Concert, also featuring the Highlands Swing Band and vocalist Jerelyn Craden, at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Church in Haliburton. Tickets are $15 for adults and $30 for families and are available at Master’s Bookstore in Haliburton and Minden Pharmasave. For more information call or text 705-457-0455.

Sunday, December 15

Carols Singalong at 10:30 a.m. at Haliburton United Church. Choose your favorites and join in the singing before the 11:15 a.m. service.

Sunday, December 22

Lessons and Carols at 11:15 a.m. at Haliburton United Church. Join us for hymns, carols and readings under the direction of Melissa Stephens.

Tuesday, December 24

Christmas Eve Service for the Haliburton Pastoral Charge and the community at 7:00 p.m. at Haliburton United Church and online. Communion will be served.

Current Events and Notices

Online Technical Difficulties: November 17. We experienced technical difficulties with the live stream of the service “Greater Love, Part 2”. Our apologies for the inconvenience. Please check out the recording on our YouTube channel.

The HUC monthly mission for November is Canadian Bible Society. For details and to learn how to donate, visit the Monthly Missions 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 group meets at 7 p.m. via Zoom. For details contact Jean at 705-457-2214.

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 either 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. To ensure you receive a tax receipt for your giving each year, please also 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. 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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