Upcoming Events and Notices

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.

Saturday, December 2: Live Nativity, a guided journey to Bethlehem, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Head Lake Park in Haliburton, hosted by Lakeside Church. Start your journey at the Park Street (north) end of the park. Live animals will help set the stage. Light snacks will be available in the church to enjoy when you’ve finished your tour. For more information email the church at admin@mylakeside.ca.

Sunday, December 3: Communion Service – First Sunday of Advent. Those watching online are invited to join us by having bread and wine or juice on hand.

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.

Wednesday, December 6: Christmas in the Highlands (formerly Christmas in Carnarvon) at 1:30 p.m. at HIghland Hills United Church, 21 Newcastle St., Minden. Ladies of the church are invited to attend, and invited to consider taking part with a short poem, song, skit or reading. Coffee, tea and goodies to follow.

Tuesday, December 12: Laughing all the Way. Comedy and carols for the whole family at 7:00 p..m. at Lakeside Church, Haliburton. Hosted by Lighthouse Church. General ticket prices: $18 each / $50 for families. Prices at the door: $20 each / $55 for families. laughingalltheway.us

Sunday, December 17: Advent Service – Lessons and Carols presented by the Haliburton United Church Choir at 11:15 a.m. Directed by Melissa Stephens. To watch online, visit our YouTube channel.

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 the 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. The group will pause for the holidays after the December 19 study.

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 has paused for the holiday season and will resume meetings on January 24. 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.