Also known as Orange Shirt Day. Its a day for all Canadians to learn about our history of injustice with our Indigenous peoples and consider how we reconcile. Find out more on our web site – see Truth, Reconciliation and Justice or many other government and media sites
One very inspiring story ‘ Anything is Possible’
Many United Church people know how talented Allison O’connor is, as the pianist for the Forest City Singers. But her story of how she and her son Cameron are overcoming huge obstacles is one amazing story. Click here to go to their story. ( This link takes you to the March 13, 2022 service for Siloam. Allison’s story starts at aprox. the 24 minute mark. )
Looking for Beaver and Cub leaders
Rowntree has a long history of supporting our own Scouting groups going back many decades. The pandemic has definitely been challenging but this fall we’re rejuvenating our Beaver group ( ages 5-7) and Cub group ( 8-10) . Both groups are Co-Ed. Scouts Canada provides the program and training, now we need to find leaders. We’re looking for male or female leaders over the age of 18 who are interested in challenging and having fun with our youth. If you have questions you can either check out the Scouts Canada web site (https://www.scouts.ca/ ) or call Kim at 519 709 9744. Being a leader in Scouting is very rewarding. Police check is mandatory.
Our new Moderator – Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne and more GC 44 info
The United Church of Canada has elected the Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Kwisa’lakw, 47, as its 44th Moderator. She will be the church’s spiritual leader for the next three years.
Ordained in 2007, the Rev. Dr. Lansdowne is only the second Indigenous person to be elected Moderator, following the Very Rev. Stan McKay, who served as Moderator 1992‒1994. A member of the Heiltsuk First Nation, she was born in Alert Bay, British Columbia, and has been a lifelong member of the United Church. She is committed to an Indigenous way of being in the world.
Fall Services resume Sept 11 at 9:30 at Rowntree
For July, there are no Sunday services at Rowntree, we’ll be meeting at Dundas St United ( 482 Dundas St. ) at 10 am. Services resume at Rowntree Aug 7 at 10 am. Masks are distancing are required. Zoom will be also be offered – details on login to be emailed out. Regular services resume at 9:30 Sept 11.