Weekly Church Announcements September 21, 2025
Dear Members, Adherents & Friends of Highland Hills United Church,
Attached are the Worship Order of Service for Sunday at 9:30 AM, the Monthly Announcement sheet for September, Musings by Rev. Peter and this years Sabbatical Information Sheet.
Everyone Is Welcome!
Some Additional Announcements and the
Worship Instructions below...
Highland Hills United Church offers combined In-Person and Zoom services at 9:30 am.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Please be advise that Dee will be on vacation September 21st – 30th. The church office will reopen Tuesday October 7th.
Phone Messages will be retrieved periodically during this time.
The Witness Blanket is at Trinity St Andrew’s United Church,( 50 Laidlaw St). The blanket is a replica of a cedar carving containing mementos of Indian Residential Schools with items supplied by former students and their families. Only by knowing more can we do better.
We are going to carpool down Sat. Sept. 20th with 2 options. You can leave at 11 and join a group lunch at a nearby restaurant before viewing the blanket or leave at 12:30 and just view the blanket. Please let Katy know (705 457 0247) if you can drive or if you need a ride
The blanket is available for viewing Tues to Sun, until October 18th, noon to 8pm if another date is better for you.Knitting For Warmth Tuesdays at 1:30 – 3:30 pm. HHUC Lower Level. For more information about KFW contact Mary at 705-286-5173.
You are invited to: Holness Yoga – Yoga Tone begins this fall Thursday September 25th and Relaxing Yoga begins Tuesday September 30th. Contact Gail Holness at holnessyoga.ca for more information.
Thursday September 18th 3pm – 7pm at the the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 129 – Haliburton Building Affordable Housing in Haliburton – Partnership Launch Event
This event is open to everyone who wants to get involved and learn more.
Thanksgiving Food Drive September 21st to October 12th You are invited to share food or money to purchase food for those in need. Let’s help others enjoy Thanksgiving too. Money does go farther as Minden Community Food Centre gets the best price for food.
Envelopes provided at the back table.
Orange Shirt Day is September 28th
Sunday October 5th is World Communion Sunday. We will celebrate Communion, and we ask you to join us and plan your own in-home communion elements if you are worshipping through zoom. We will offer regular communion with bread cubes and juice, as well as the pre-filled cups; or you are welcome to bring your own communion to church as well. Let’s celebrate with our Christian sisters and brothers around the world!
Diner’s Club: Our Diner’s Club convener this year is Marie Lennard, and it is being held on the second Thursday of every month; next one is on Thursday October 9th If you are interested in any future dinners, please call Marie to get on the calling list at 705-286-3037.
The Gardens of Haliburton invites all to a 2 day Fall Fest Open House October 9th and 10th offering daily tours between 10:30 and 4:00 pm. Call to book your tour time today! You could Win a Free Trial Stay. For Peace of Mind in Retirement Living
UCW Pie Bake Sale Saturday October 11th 10:00 – 2:00 pm or sold out.
Elder Wisdom Circle will resume meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month as an on-going group. Next date is October 15th at 1:30 Lower Level For more information you may call Rev. Anne at 705-489-2059 or Debbie at 705-928-8065.
ECOR UCW Midweek 2025 October 15th 9-3 Westminster United Church 1850 Rossland Rd E Whitby $25/day Includes Lunch To register Contact Kay Moore ucwmidweek@gmail.com or 905-429-0095 Please register by October 1st.
Affirming Working Group October 20th at 1:30 pm – Choir Loft
UCW Meeting October 20th 1:30 pm – Lower Level
ECOR United Church Women Fall Leadership Workshop October 29th Frankford United Church 61 Mill St Frankford Registration at 8:30 am $20/day Includes Lunch To register
contact Peggy Fillier bwfillier@gmail.com or 705-750-1504 Please register by October 15th
Workshop is limited to 30 participants
Sincerely, Rev. Max
