Upcoming Events and Notices

Sunday, January 28: Annual General Meeting and Pot Luck Lunch following the 11:15 a.m. contemporary service. Those unable to attend the meeting in person can attend via Zoom (video or phone). Zoom access opens at 12:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. For the Zoom video link or phone-in numbers, click here.

Saturday, February 3: Lift Your Spirits! Concert and Bake Sale. Enjoy an afternoon of music for all ages with local pianist, singer and guitarist Drew Allen from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Highland Hills United Church, 21 Newcastle Street in Minden. Come early to buy homemade baked treats. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Family tickets are available for $50. Cash sales at the church office – call ahead to 705-286-1470. Light refreshments will be served. All proceeds will support the installation of a lift at the church.

Tuesday, February 20: Haliburton Pastoral Charge Congregational Annual General Meeting and Official Board Meeting. The AGM begins at 2:00 p.m. at the church and is followed by the Official Board meeting. Those unable to attend a meeting in person can attend via Zoom (video or phone). Zoom access opens at 1:45 p.m. Details will be emailed or call the office at at 705-457-1891 during regular business hours.

Current Events and Notices

Monthly mission: Our mission for January is Food for Kids. For details and to learn how to donate, visit the Monthly Missions page on the HUC website. The mission for February is Effect Hope.

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. 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 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.

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. 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.