We can only hope to achieve as humans, what comes so freely from our pets . . . unconditional love, loyalty and true companionship.
Darcy Bomford, 1987 founder, president and CEO of Pet Food/Treat Manufactory
On Sunday, we will celebrate and bless our pets, furry or scaly, wet or dry. Blessing of pets comes from a tradition of blessing the animals in rural contexts. Blessing the animals meant farm animals that provided milk, eggs, cheese, meat, assistance with plowing, feathers for beds, and so on. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals. He was not a soft sentimentalist but was outspoken against cruelty to all animals and saw them as part of God’s whole creation.
Let’s celebrate all creatures’ great and small in God’s great outdoors: at the picnic shelter between the tennis courts and Summerville Olympic Pool in the park at the bottom of Kippendavie Ave. Bring picnic food to share following the service.
For those who prefer an indoor service, join us for Canticle of Peace, at 9 am in the sanctuary for an early morning service of prayer, scripture, and reflection.
Shalom,
Abigail
This Weekend
Canticle of Peace Sunday, June 13 9am Sanctuary
Second of four early morning services of prayer, scripture, and reflection.
Join Abigail Johnson fo rthis meditative service.
Worship Sunday, June 13 10:30am OUTDOOR PET BLESSING SERVICE
Meet at the picnic shelter between the tennis courts and Summerville Olympic Pool in the park at the bottom of Kippendavie Avenue. Bring your pets or photos or bring stuffed animals that you love! If you are remembering a well-loved pet who is no longer with you, bring a photo for our pet remembrance. Following our pet blessing service we will enjoy an outdoor potluck picnic together. Bring picnic food to share. Questions? Contact Abigail.
Next Sunday, June 20th
Canticle of Peace 9am Sanctuary
Third of four early morning services of prayer, scripture, and reflection.
Worship 10:30am Sanctuary
Celebrating the baptisms of Cameron Johansen and Finn Murray.
Worship & Music
“beachestra summer oh-10”
Can you play an instrument? Can you play from our hymn books
(Voices United & More Voices)? Over the summer months we will
be exploring the instrumental gifts of BUC, inviting folks to join
Douglas around the piano and lend another voice to our worship
& music. Contact Douglas and join in “beachestra summer oh-10”.
Congregational Development
Kitchen Wizards at Beach United Church
Fabulous cooking classes for children age 6-15. Chef Gordon
Brown will be conducting the classes, assisted by Katie Watson &
Eric Lemm from BUC. Includes all food, trips to a bakery & a farmers’
market. How to buy, plan, cook and savour wonderful meals. Only
two one-week sessions! August 9-13, August 16-20. Limited space,
so register now! www.kitchenwizards.ca
United Church Women Pot Luck Luncheon Wednesday, June 16
You are invited to the Pot Luck Luncheon meeting of Unit 1 UCW.
We meet at 10am in the parlour, for the program on 'The Apple
Connection'. Please let us know if you will attend 416-694-5969.
Service
Interfaith Lunch Program Every Monday from now until October at 140 Wineva Ave.
New volunteers always welcome. Contact karen@beachuc.com
Learning & Growth
Confirmation Sunday June 27 10:30am
Come and celebrate with our six young people as they make their
commitment to Beach United Church and the United Church of
Canada.
BUCKY Beach United Church Kids & Youth get connected!
Coming to church is much more fun when you know someone.
souLiving If you are in High School and would like to hang out
on a Friday evening, there is a room in the church that is just for
youth. It needs re-decorating, so be prepared to get messy!
Contact Rayford Glasgow
Col Canto If you like singing and are 7 years & older, this is the
group for you. Come and meet the gang, have a barbeque and play
some games on Thursday, September 2 at 5pm at 98 Balsam Ave.
Contact Pat Agnew 416-694-8575.
Adult baptism & membership September 19 10:30am
If you would like to be baptized, become a member or re-affirm
your faith, please meet with us at the end of August & early
September (specific dates & times to be arranged later). We will
explore our faith and learn about the United Church of Canada.
Contact
BUC Summer Seminar Series on "Roots of Religion”
Wednesday, June 23: Temple of the Goddess on Malta & The
Aten – Monotheism in Egypt. In the Spirit Space from 1pm-3pm
Based on a series of lectures by archaeologist John Hale, this
series looks at how humans' spiritual & religious systems of
belief have evolved through the study of the artifacts and sites left
behind. Drop-ins welcome. Contact Dick Allan 416-698-8614.