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P A S T O R A L C H A R G E
C L A R E M 0 N T U N I T E D C H U R C H
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF FAITH
REV. LOUISE BARRIE, MINISTER
PHONE: 649-1027
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Since Monday, April 24th, our congregation has
been newly formed as a pastoral charge in the
United Church of Canada. We continue with the
same name, but historic St. John's United church
Brougham, has been closed by a decision of Oshawa
Presbytery and we are no longer a two -point charge.
At Claremont United Church all kinds of people
gather in a special community of caring, worship
and service. We come with our joys and sorrows,
our successes and failures, and our faith and
our doubts. Part of what brings us together is
the desire to experience the presence of Jesus
Christ, both in our community and in our own
lives.
All members, adherents and friends of the former
joint charge now are welcomed within the Christian
family of the new Claremont -Brougham Pastoral
Charge. It is our sincere concern to make the
transition as congenial and cordial as we can
in this the Centennial year at Claremont United.
Everyone is welcome tqI join in the life of
Claremont United and �veryone brings special
qualities that make Claremont United unique.
This is a time to recognize our shared roots
and to share with others the bonds we have in
our Christian fellowship.
WORSHIP
Worship is central to our community life. Services
are held each Sunday at 11:15 A.M. Children come
to service with their parents and go downstairs
for Sunday School after Young People's Time.
We would be happy to have you join our choir.
Practices are usually held after church.
CHURCH FAMILY ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL: We offer a program for children
from preschool age to grade 8. We use a United
Church curriculum titled "The Whole People of God".
The scripture used in worship is developed into
lesson material geared to each age group. Thus
the whole family can discuss what was experienced
at church each Sunday. The last Sunday of regular
Sunday School will be held on May 7. JUNIOR CHURCH
will run until June 25. Sunday School recommences
in September.
GROUP FELLOWSHIP
DROP -IN: You are invited every Thursday morning
between 9:30 and 11:30 to drop by for coffee
and fellowship by yourself or with your children.
SEPTEMBER to end JUNE.
UNITED CHURCH WOMEN
Usually meet the second Monday of the month,
however the schedule for May and June is as
follows:
MAY 8 - at the home of Dorothy Britton 7:30 P.M.
Roll Call - Name a way progress is changing our
lives.
JUNE 19 - Potluck picnic and Strawberry Social
at Rhoda Almack's. Roll Call - What new plant
(seed) are you planting this spring?
Meetings begin at 7:30 P.M. consisting of worship,
business and program. New members are always
welcome. U.C.W. plans many special activities
throughout the year also.
BIBLE STUDY - Will begin again in the fall. Time
and place to be arranged nearer the time.
YOUTH GROUP
Meets every Thursday from 7:00-8:30 P.M. Young
people age 11 to 13 or from grades 6-8 will gather
for discussions, speakers, games and fun in the
Sunday School room. Dues are $1.00 per week to
cover expenses.
COMING EVENTS
MAY 7 - 10:00 A.M. Pancake breakfast and last
Sunday school until fall. Adults: $2.00. Children:
Free. Sunday school children and their families
are urged to attend and the rest of the congrega-
tion is welccme to join them for breakfast too!
Installation of new ocficers will take place
at 11:15 A.M. worship.
MAY 10 - 7:30 P.M. in the Sunday school room.
Meeting cf parents of Sunday school children
to discuss the goals for Sunday school and the
job descriptions c•f teachers and the superin-
tendent. In this time of fellowship and planning,
coffee and dessert will be served.
MAY 11 & 12 - Claremont Board of Stewards yard
sale. Please check arou:ld your home for anything
you no longer need or use. Remember; what you
no longer want, can be someone else's treasure.
Speak tc any member of the Board of Stewards
if you have an item too large to move yourself.
Items can be brcught to the church on May 8,
9, 10 between 6-8 P.M.
MAY 14 - This is Pentecost Sunday. The Session
has decided that it will also be transfer of
membership and baptismal Sunday. Anyone wishing
transfer of membership 3r baptism, please contact
either Rev. Barrie or Dean Evans, Clerk of Session.
(There will be Junior Church for those of Sunday
school age.)
JULY 10-14 - Exciting VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!!
Teachers needed - no experience necessary - will
train. Contact Karen Marks - 649-3030
SUNDAY, JUNE 4 - Annual congregational picnic.
11:00 A.M. outdocr worship at Claremont United
church (bring your own lawn chair.), followed
by potluck picnic lunch (bring first course and
a dessert). Games and fun for all ages.
More news on fall Centennial celebrations to
follow.
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