Weekly Church Announcements February 23, 2025
Dear Members, Adherents & Friends of Highland Hills Pastoral Charge,
Attached are the Worship Order of Service for Sunday at 9:30 AM, and the Monthly Announcement sheet for February.
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. Masking is welcomed.
Due to an out-of-town appointment…The HHUC office will be closed Tuesday February 25th The office will be open Thursday February 27th
It is that time of year again, when we update the HHUC Church Family Directory. If you have had any change of address or contact information, please contact the church office by the end of February. We hope to have the updated Directory ready for you in early March. Thanks for making this a priority as we strive to stay connected to one another.
Elder Wisdom Circle? will convene on February 19th and meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month as an on-going group. For more information you may call Rev. Anne at 705-489-2059 or Debbie at 705-928-8065.
You Are Invited…HOLNESS YOGA meets for their Winter Sessions in the Lower Level of HHUC January thru March 27th. If you are interested please email gailholness@gmail.com She will be happy to share with you the many options and details of her amazing classes.
Knitting For Warmth Tuesdays at 1:30 – 3:30 pm. HHUC Lower Level. For more information about KFW contact Mary at 705-286-5173.
“Walk Away From Winter” Contact the Gardens of Haliburton at 705-457-4848 ext. 105 if you are interested in a Winter stay at the Gardens. Winter Living is Easy at the Gardens of Haliburton.
Affirming Working Group Monday February 24th at 1:30 pm. HHUC Lower Level. For more information contact Debbie at 705-928-8065.
PINK SHIRT DAY – ANTI-BULLYING Wednesday February 26th will be observed at HHUC Sunday February 23rd Please wear your pink shirt to church.
The JOYFUL NOISEMAKERS will be joining us on Sunday February 23rd.
March 7th at 1:00 pm The annual ecumenical World Day of Prayer will be hosted this year by Minden Bible Church.
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 March 13th If you are interested in any future dinners, please call Marie to get on the calling list at 705-286-3037.
LENTEN LUNCHES: Service at 12 noon with a Soup & Sandwich lunch to follow
Wed March 12th – St Paul’s Anglican Church
Wed March 19th – Highland Hills United Church
March 26th TBD
April 2nd TBD
“Places for People” will be having their annual Sleeping in Cars fundraiser and awareness campaign this year on March 21st and through the night to March 22nd. Rev. Max, Emily and Thomas will be taking part again this year! Please consider sponsoring them and supporting our Outreach Committee to reach out and help our neighbours who are most in need. You can make a donation through this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/max-ward or you can give your donation to Rev. Max. Thanks for supporting Places for People.
UCW Annual Meeting Monday March 31st at 10:00 am held at Trinity Omemee United Church. Registration 9:15 Cost is $25 and includes lunch. Please call Pat at 705-286-3026.
Monday April 7th @ 1:00 pm at the Minden Library. The Friends of the Haliburton County Public Library invite you to attend an afternoon with local author Douglas Tindal. Douglas will share stories and information about his book Tales From Wine on the Porch. Join us for light refreshments and a fun afternoon! Signed copies of the book will be available for $15.
Admission is by donation.
ECORC UCW 2025 Annual Meeting April 10th 10 am – 3 pm held at Westdale United Church, Peterborough. Register by March 28th Cost is $30/includes lunch. For more information or to register contact Registrar Linda Unrau at 705-957-9650 or lunrau2023@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Rev. Max
