Upcoming Events and Notices

Friday, November 24: Haliburton Santa Claus Parade — “A Storybook Christmas” with carolling at 5:30 p.m., the tree lighting at at 6 p.m. and the parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. from east to west on Highland Street. For details, go to the Haliburton Santa Claus Parade web page by clicking here.

Sunday, November 26: Contemporary Music Service. The pot luck lunch will not be held as a lunch will be provided the following Sunday, December 3.

Wednesday, November 29: Wednesday Movie Matinee: St. George’s Anglican Church presents “Simon Birch” at 1:30 p.m. at the church at 617 Mountain St. in Haliburton, part of a series of free movie screenings on the last Wednesday of the month.

Sunday, December 3: Congregational Meeting after the service. Ingoldsby United Church has voted to close at the end of the year. The main topic of this meeting is the request by Ingoldsby to amalgamate with Haliburton United Church. A light lunch will be provided.

Sunday, December 3: “A WInter Wonderland of Song” presented by the Highlands Festival SIngers at 3:00 p.m. at the church. Directed by Melissa Stephens. Special guests The HIghlands Youth Ensemble. Tickets are $20 for adults, available at Master’s Bookstore in Haliburton and Minden Pharmasave. For children, youth and family ticket information, please call 705-457-4916.

Tuesday, December 5: “A WInter Wonderland of Song” presented by the Highlands Festival SIngers at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Directed by Melissa Stephens. Special guests The HIghlands Youth Ensemble. Tickets are $20 for adults, available at Master’s Bookstore in Haliburton and Minden Pharmasave. For children, youth and family ticket information, please call 705-457-4916.

Current Events and Notices

Monthly mission: Our mission for November is Mercy Ships. For details and to learn how to donate, visit the Monthly Missions page on the HUC website beginning November 1.

Sundays: Service in church and online via live stream on YouTube at 11:15 a.m.

Tuesdays: Minds in Motion from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Haliburton UC (NOTE time change). The next session will break for the holidays after December 12. This Alzheimer’s Society program designed to provide physical activity and mental and social stimulation. $30/couple for 8 weeks. Call Jennifer at 705-748-5131 x225.

Tuesdays: The Ecumenical Bible Study group meets from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Zoom. The group is using simple Ignacious method of reading and praying with the scripture. If you would be interested in joining the group online, let Jean Tyler know by calling 705-457-2214.

Wednesdays: Women to Women Bible Study. The group meets online at 3:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month via Zoom. The group will break for the holidays after the Nov. 22 meeting. For more information email Lisa.

Sunday School: A selection of lessons and interactive materials is posted on the Sunday School web page for downloading for use at home to encourage kids in their faith. Classes are on hiatus.

Devotions: To read notes of encouragement for a strong foundation view them via our posts or go to haliburtonuc.com/devotions.

Mission & Service stories show how your contributions to the M&S program of the United Church of Canada are making a difference. You can view these stories via our posts or by visiting the Mission & Service page.

Ways to give: To provide an offering or a donation to a mission or special project, you can write a cheque and mail it to:

Haliburton United Church
Box 281
Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0

Please ensure you have used the correct PO box number.

HUC also supports EFTs (electronic funds transfers) and PAR (pre-authorized remittance). Please note Haliburton UC has a new email address for online giving. For more details, go to the Giving page. Thank you!

Haliburton United Church website: Learn more about HUC by visiting haliburtonuc.com.