It's summertime, and we're taking a bit of a break.
Hi All,
Thank you for your engagement this year, and boy, I can't wait to see you all again. We will be meeting over the summer to determine what our re-opening might look like, and when that might be. I am sure you can appreciate how much work, research, and insight that will require...please stay tuned...your patience is a blessing! A communique will be forthcoming.
Below are some resources to get us through the coming month:
Emergency Pastoral Care Coverage:
- July 18 to August 2: Rev. Molly Bell 613-837-4321
- August 3 to August 16th: Rev. Caroline Penhale 613-837-4321
Services:
- Like us, a number of our neighbours have been producing weekly worship services. The link below will take you to a page with many such services. Explore them at your leisure, and if you see something really cool...let me know! I am always looking to grow, learn, and share.
- A Bunch of United Church Services
Summer Blessings,
Rev. Mike
Connect with us on the Rothwell Facebook Page
Visit us on the Rothwell Facebook page and see what is happening. Through the year you are welcome to join in on the many activities posted such as euchre and game events, music nights, potlucks, men's club, church choir, bell choir, prayer group, prayer chain, special guest speakers, Christian's Single's Club, Rothwell Sunday Club for the kids, and the list goes on!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/25296662482/
Who we are
We are a community-based church focused on helping to make the world a better, happier place. Some of the activities that we are passionate about include volunteering with the Interchurch Refugee Group, Gloucester Emergency Food Bank, Pastoral Care for shut-ins and monthly communion services at the Beacon Heights Residence. Generosity, compassion and gratitude come together to create a meaningful faith community.
Summer Services
Rev Mike will be taking a well deserved holiday this summer. There will a Youtube service August 22 and 29th. We are so pleased to welcome Val Wood and Stephanie-Coward Yaskiw as our summer guest musicians.
Church Office and Holidays The church office will be open one day a week during July and August. The mail, phone and email will all be monitored during the summer. Please call 613-746-0820 or email rothwellunited@rogers.com.
OFFERINGS
Please continue to support Rothwell during our normally quiet summer months.
If you subscribe to on-line banking, you can send a donation by e-transfer to rothwellunited@rogers.com. All e-transfers will be counted to local church expenses.· You can also enclose your regular offering envelope and drop it off at the parking lot door of the Church or mail it to 42 Sumac St, Ottawa K1J 6P7 or send post-dated cheques. · You might also consider regular automatic donations through PAR (pre-authorized remittances). You can now arrange these directly. Please contact the Treasurer at david.lafranchise@sympatico.ca for more information. · Rothwell is registered with CanadaHelps.orgSimply search for Rothwell United on the main screen.
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Pictured Above Left: A small intimate chapel for quiet meditation during regular times. The Rothwell Prayer Group normally meets in the Chapel on Sunday mornings before the service but for now are connecting by email and phone.