Click here for the link to Oct 11 service
Rowntree has hosted Scouting & Guiding groups for decades
For Guiding Info click here
Refugees – who needs them? Actually we do.
In 2025, Canada deported a record breaking 23,160 foreign nationals. ( CBC news) . The vast majority of these were failed refugee claimants, with only about 7% removals stemming from criminal charges,
The United Church has responded to this Trump-style government action in many ways; The UCC web site asks readers to raise you voice when our government denies hearings for asylum seekers.
The United Church Migrant Justice Network notes:
- Refugees strengthen Canada’s workforce and are more likely than Canadian-born workers to be employed in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and skilled trades.
- Refugee employment earnings increase steadily over time, with median earnings rising by more than 30% in the first ten years after arrival.
- More than 80% of refugees become Canadian citizens, reflecting a strong commitment to participating fully in Canadian society.
- Refugees contribute not only through work, but also through volunteerism, community leadership, and civic engagement.
- What can you do ? Write and or call you MP – and ask why our government has gone from welcoming immigrants to deporting them.
Whats Upcoming in and around Rowntree
Every Tuesday, 7-830, Knit Happens ! Ask Rev. Wendy to send you the link or call the office ( 519-432-8075) for her info , if you are interested in attending for conversation as crafting (not just knitting) is optional.
ELUCO news ; Every Sunday please bring in non-perishable food donations for ELUCO’s food cupboard at Sandford and Huron St., leave them in bin inside the glass doors. ELUCO needs our help due to increased demand- please consider donating at their web site
We still have Cranberry, Strawberry, and Orange/Spice jams available – please call the office @ 519-432-8075 or 519 -878-0340 to arrange pickup.
Reminders
Oct 17- 9-noon here in parking lot, 59th Beavers and Cubs are holding a bottle drive, items accepted are beer, wine and liquor bottles and cans.
Oct 17- Richards Memorial has their Rummage Sale , 9- 11:30
Oct 17 – Dundas St United has their Fall Food and Art Fair from 10-4 pm
Oct 17= Riverside United has a Trivia Night at 7 pm , please RSVP
Oct 18 – no service here!! , service is at Dundas St for their 180th!! anniversary. Rev Karlene Kimber is guest speaker.
The United Church reminds us all to keep your vaccinations up-to-date. This goes for flu, Covid and RSV. Check with your doctor or pharmacy for their recommendations
Making our building greener
Rowntree is constantly trying to make our building ‘ greener’ , ie reducing our carbon footprint. In 2024 we partnered with Faithful Footprints of the United Church and Thomas Dyna-Build renovators of London to re-work the Brampton St. entrance. This job was completed in the fall but was more extensive than we’d planned; we found insulation missing, roof leaks and ventilation lacking from previous work which had to be fixed. So we ended up with a bigger bill than we figured: costs went from $27,600 to $43,800, some of which Faithful Footsteps covered. However, we should significantly reduce our natural gas usage and make our building greener. We’ve introduced a fund-raiser to pay this off : Green (Rown)Tree and asking for your financial help. So when you donate, please apportion some to this. Thank-You
