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One Service May 29, 2022 at Knox, Dorset at 10:30

On the Fifth Sunday of a month, we gather in one church for a single service.Join us on Sunday, May 29, 2022at 10:30 amat Knox United Church,1012 Harvey Avenue, Dorset, ON.The Leadership Committee and Search Committee will lead a short Pastoral Charge Meeting for all churches.There will also be a special display depicting some of the beauties of Creation.Everyone is asked to bring along a small item for the display....pine cones, twigs, buds, stones, leaves, shells, etc. 

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Easter Services April 2022

April 10, Palm Sunday- one service 10:30 at PioneerApril 15, Good Friday- one service 10:30 at PioneerApril 17, Easter Sunday- we return to 3 services on Sunday:Knox in Dorset at 9:00, Stewart in Dwight at 10:15, Pioneer in Hillside at 11:30

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2019-2021 Annual Report

The Lake of Bays United Churches are pleased that we were able to meet in person in March 2022 for our Annual Meeting.We combined the reports for 2019, 2020 and 2021 as we were unable to meet in previous years due to the Covid pandemic. The link below is our Annual Report.Annual Reports are like diaries that we can look back and remember what was going on in the church community. One of the things COVID has taught us is resilience. We have to be ready to change as the need arises. Long-term goals remain but we have to be flexible in achieving them.2019-2021 ANNUAL REPORT LOB

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Church Services Cancelled

Church services have been cancelled.The Lake of Bays United Churches regret to inform you that we will not be gathering in our churches over Christmas and early in the New Year.  We will post the services so that you can view them in your homes. We value the health and safety of our members and visitors above all and will reassess the situation at the end of January.We wish you a Blessed Christmas and a Healthy New Year!

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Pie and Tart Sale-Sat Dec 11, 2021, 10-12

Come to the Knox United Church Pie and Tart Sale on Saturday, December 11 from 10 am - 12 pm (or until sold out)

Assorted fruit and mince meat pies and butter tarts available, $15 for pies, $10 for 6 tarts.
The sale is in support of the Knox Revitalization Project and Covid protocols will be followed.

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Remembrance Service- Sun Nov 7, 9am- Dorset Parkette

COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE SERVICESUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 TH9:00 amDORSET PARKETTE, HIGHWAY #35COFFEE TO FOLLOW AT KNOX UNITED CHURCHALL WELCOME!!

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5th Sunday Service Oct 31, 2021 Congregational Meeting at Stewart Memorial Dwight 10:15

When a month has a 5th Sunday, Lake of Bays Pastoral Charge has a single service.On Sunday, October 31, 2021, the service will be at Stewart Memorial, Dwight at 10:15.Muffins and cheese, coffee or tea will be served according to Covid precautions after the serviceThere will be a short congregational meeting immediately after worship to appoint new people to positions(Trustees, bank signers, congregational representatives, etc.)

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Dwight Harvest Bazaar-Sat. Oct. 9, 2021, 1-4

Come to the Stewart Memorial UCW Harvest Bazaar!Saturday, October 9, 2021 1:00-4:00 at Stewart Memorial United Church, 1212 Dwight Beach Road.We will have preserves, baking and crafts.Please follow Covid protocols with masks and distancing.

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Knox Pie & Tart Sale-Sat. Oct. 9, 2021 10-2

Come to the Knox United Church Pie and Tart Sale on Sat. Oct. 9 from 10 am - 12 pm (or until sold out)

Assorted fruit pies and butter tarts available, $12 for pies, $8 for 6 tarts.
The sale is in support of the Knox Revitalization Project and Covid protocols will be followed.

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Covenanting Service, Sept. 19, 2021 for Rev. Nina Fulford

 

 

On Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Dorset Pavilion, we had a special covenanting service for Rev. Nina Fulford and the Lake of Bays Pastoral Charge. A Covenanting Service in the United Church of Canada formally celebrates the new relationship between a minister and the congregation by making promises to one another. We promised to support Rev. Nina in her ministry and to join her in worship, study, prayer and action. Rev. Kathleen Taylor, our liaison from Shining Waters Region was present and Pastor Doreen Mason, from Evergreen Pastoral Charge offered a reflection about the many talents and the wealth of experience that Nina brings to our church.

There was a presentation of symbols by members of the congregation and Nina's daughter Lianne, and they were accepted and placed on the table. They include the bible to be among us as one who teaches and proclaims the Word, a jug of water for baptism, a towel and basin to serve and seek justice, a chalice and plate to break the bread and care for those who hunger and thirst, a hymn book for praise and joy, a ball of yarn for the ties between our members, a calendar for the time we will share and the duties and responsibilities that we all have, and finally, a candle to represent the Holy Spirit, the Light of the World that we are all called to carry and share.Rev. Nina remarked "We will celebrate the journey you and I will make over the next 12 months. I feel really inspired by the service, the sharing through the symbols, the words and worship." We welcome Rev. Nina Fulford with open hearts.

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