September 8 Announcements

We hope that you are well. If you are in need - physically, spiritually, or otherwise - don't hesitate to reach out to us.  We are here for you and for each other!

We Gather in Community

Sunday Worship 10:30am On-site and Online

Our Sunday Worship is held at 10:30am both in-person at Sackville United and online via the Sackville United Church website.  Mask-wearing and distancing are encouraged but not mandatory onsite.

This week we will have a special postlude performance by Mary Shaw as well as a welcome back to the SUC choir who will lead us in singing hymns!  Music and spoken word will be offered both locally with Jennie at the piano and via livestream from Lloyd and Julia.

Coming up this week

Sunday Gathering Sundays 10:30am onsite and online

Collaborative Lectionary Study Group Tuesdays 10:30am via Zoom

Gay and Golden Coffee Group Tuesdays 6-8pm Sackville Commons

Previous Sunday Gatherings

Sept 1 Gathering - Collaborative Debut: “Do Something!”

Aug 25 Gathering - Armour yourselves with love

Aug 18 Gathering - Welcome Back, Kotter (oops I mean Rev. Lloyd)

From our Collaborative

You will shortly begin receiving a weekly featured email from our collaborative with news of select events of interest to our shared community.

An email was sent out this Thursday afternoon - please contact the church office to let us know if you did not receive it, as we may have some “growing pains” with our new mailchimp account.

Sackville United Church Announcements

Fall Book Fair TODAY and TOMORROW at SUC

Hundreds of books just waiting to be enjoyed at our book sale fundraiser! Come and get your reading fix Friday 12-6pm and Saturday 9am-12pm at Sackville United Church!

Faith Exploration for All Ages

At Sackville United we are in the process of creatively reimagining how we might help inspire and empower our youth to grow in curiosity and compassion as part of our new shared ministry.

Resources for creative exploration will continue to be available at the table at the back of the sanctuary, with accessible sensory and fidget resources for ALL ages being made available ASAP. We will aim to begin offering a dynamic monthly schedule of age-specific opportunities beginning in mid-October.

As an affirming congregation, Sackville United reaffirms its commitment to welcome all people, including those for whom spontaneous vocalizing and movement is a natural expression of being.  Laughter, tears, unfiltered joy, tics - you are welcome here.

For more information or to offer suggestions or feedback as part of this ongoing process of faith exploration for youth and all ages, please contact Jennie.

Community Care and Support

Queer Coffee Group for Seniors 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6-8pm Commons

Search on Facebook for the “Gay & Golden Coffee Group” for the opportunity for safe and supportive fellowship and community.  For more information about this new initiative, which meets at the Sackville Commons, please contact Gay & Golden.

Family Games Night 3rd Thursday @ 6-8PM

This games night open to one and all. Bring a friend. Bring some snacks. For more information contact Christy at 506-612-0608 or by email.

QS4A (Queer Space for Adults) 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30PM

A safe space in the Upper Room to gather for conversation and connection. Watch for more information in the days to come!

Parents and Tots Thursdays from 9:30 to 11AM

We gather at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. There is no charge, and volunteers are present to assist with childcare. Bring your young ones for a time of community, play and fellowship (and a chance to chat with other grownups!).

Silent Prayer Circle 2nd Thursday @ 7PM | 4th Thursday @ 9AMON SUMMER PAUSE

People of all ages and walks of life are invited to gather for a time of silent prayer in the sanctuary for approximately 15-20 minutes. This offers an intentional way to hold in prayer all those persons in our lives for whom we have care and concern. And an understanding that we all carry some heaviness in our lives.  All are welcome.

Coffee with Open Sky Wednesdays at 10AM

COMING SOON AFTER THANKSGIVING HARVEST Coffee and conversation is held every Wednesday morning at 10am at Sackville United. Bring your appetite for delicious baked goods and conversation - all are welcome!  An important reminder that if public schools are closed, there will be no coffee and conversation that week.

Support Group for Caregivers 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 1:30pm

Meeting again next on Tuesday, September 17.  An informal get-together with light refreshments for current and former caregivers of those with dementia or physical issues to share experiences of their journey. Know that you are not alone. Share news of this group with others who could you some support. Contact Diane Fullerton or Sheina Grant for more details.

Senior's Lunch Group

Meeting next on Tuesday, September 17.  The Senior's Lunch Group is now on summer pause but will resume in Fall 2024 on the third Tuesday of the month at 11:45am. Bring your lunch and share in community and conversation. For more information email Brenda Allen or call 506-536-2006.

Opportunities to Serve

Worship at the Drew:  BEGINNING IN OCTOBER You are invited to join Lloyd and Jennie on the first Sunday of each month at 3PM to share in community with the resident. Bring your voice to share in song and your heart to share love and care. Masks are strongly encouraged and are available just inside the entryway.

Share in Leadership at a Sunday Gathering: Signup sheet in the sanctuary on the circles of service board. As part of our new shared ministry collaboration, a signup sheet with various roles for each week (host/greeter/coffee and conversation host) is available in the sanctuary.  Please sign up or contact the church office to volunteer.

Sackville Food Bank: Items for the Food Bank can be dropped off at the Church during office hours or on Sunday morning. You can also support the Food Bank through your offering envelope. The Food Bank is also a wonderful place to serve others through your time and talents! Please click here for food insecurity resources in Sackville as well as a list of needed items.

Sackville United Church Choir: Come make a joyful noise with us! The choir practices every week on Thursdays 5-6pm in the sanctuary, and will offer leadership for music (both local and livestreamed) every week. The choir will also practice briefly on Sunday mornings, with timing determined by what our collaborative role is that week.  No audition or experience is necessary, nor is mandatory attendance.  Please contact the church office if you would like to be added to the choir email list.

Benevolent and Affirming Funds:  These two funds allow Sackville United to respond to individual needs of those in our local community.  The Affirming Fund is intended for local LGBTQ2+ persons needing assistance.  Contributions can be made regularly through PAR, by e-transfer, or by indicating the name of the fund to which you wish to contribute on your offering envelope.

Updates from the Office

New Address or Phone Number?: Has your contact information changed?  Please let us know by emailing the church office.

New Church Email Address: We have a new email address for the church!  Over the coming months, we will gradually be shifting over to our new email address office@sackvilleunitedchurch.org.  Our previous email will continue to work for the time being.

Broadview Subscriptions: The United Church magazine has a variety of articles that reflect the diverse interests and initiatives of our congregation. Please contact the church office any time of year to renew/begin your subscription through our discounted group subscription rate of only $30/year.

Rural Newfoundland minister ousted from congregation for pro-2SLGBTQ+ stance

Office Hours & Contacting The Minister

Church Office Hours: Jennie, the Office Administrator is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-4:30pm.  Any changes to this schedule will be posted on the church Facebook page, and, if possible, on the church doors as well.

Ministry Team: As the Ministry Team enters into new work patterns and expectations, be assured that they will strive to respond to requests for visits and meetings in as timely and efficient a manner as possible.

For the next few weeks, as they settle in, Lloyd plans to be in Moncton on Mondays and Thursday afternoon (and evenings as needed), and Sackville otherwise.

Julia will normally be in Sackville on Tuesdays and in Moncton otherwise. Lloyd will normally be in Sackville on Wednesdays.

Of course, as situations arise these plans may change, but if you are wishing to schedule an in-person meeting or visit, please keep these days in mind. Lloyd and Julia will both take Fridays and Saturdays off and alternate being available to respond to emergencies on these days.

Contact Julia by email or 647-835-2767 or by text using the same phone number.

Contact Lloyd by email or 506-940-1151 or by text using the same phone number.