HELLO!

It was a busy, spirit-filled and lively day at Woodlawn United Church. The service itself include: two offerings from the choir that are guaranteed to inspire you, words from the Mission and Service Fund and the Stewardship Committee (newly reconstituted) and a consistent theme of being present to the ongoing Truth and Reconciliation process. Many of those in attendance were wearing their orange t-shirt in solidarity with our Indigenous Peoples. If missed it, here is a recording of the service:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHrDO_1I2mI

After the service Fay Gunter was ready to feed our congregation in the Community Hall as we transitioned into the Brick Hall to find 35 different tables, each one staffed by a volunteer from that committee, organization, group or ministry of the church. Every table had information, colourful displays and most important, that volunteer who could answer questions about what their community does and why they do it. And…while people wandered around the Hall, making connections, they were serenaded by the Ukes for Peace ensemble from the stage.

There were familiar faces to those who have called Woodlawn United their homes for decades, newer faces we are coming to know and appreciate for what they are revealing in their ministry and very new faces who have been with us for a Sunday or two and are exploring where they want to invest their time and talents. I tried to engage as many people as I could, some conversations were longer, some shorter. If I missed you, please know you can reach out to me anytime, I get back to people asap. I am also eager to visit with any of the 240 remaining households on our Church Directory. If that is you, please let me know.

A reminder WOODLAWN'S FAMOUS CHOWDER is being offered Saturday, October 3^rd. Please note two changes: 1) We needed to increase our price to $13.00. 2) Phone #434-7786 is no longer in service. Orders open Thursday, September 24^th. To order call Ralph 902-434-0989 or email ralphsams@ns.sympatico.ca We welcome donations of apple or pumpkin pie and carrot cake. Please let Ralph know by Friday, October 2^nd. $13 gets you a bowl of our delicious haddock chowder, a roll from Fancy Lebanese bakery, a choice of dessert & and a smiling Ralph! Times for pick-up: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM; 12-12:30 PM; or 12:30–1 PM.

I look forward to delivering your fish chowder meal on Saturday in my lucky Boston Red Sox jersey (“Go Sox go!) I am told I need to allow the cars to stop before charging out to speak to the driver. I will do my best.

Peace, Kevin