Announcements – March 17, 2024

March 17, 2024 · by · in Announcements, Blog, News

Upcoming Events and Notices

Sundays

HUC is open for regular services in church and online on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. Access to the online service opens at 11:00 a.m.

First Sunday of Every Month

Children’s Service (aka Sunday School). Services will be held at 9 a.m. at Haliburton UC. For more information call the church office at 705-457-1891.

Sundays – March 17 to April 7

Listen up! Rev. Harry will be the guest speaker on Canoe FM radio’s Sunday Gospel show on March 17, 24 and 31 and April 7 at approximately 9:30 a.m. You can find Canoe at 100.9 FM.

Friday, March 22

Ingoldsby United Church Service of Decommissioning at 7:00 p.m. at Ingoldsby UC. Closing and decommissioning followed by coffee & cookies. All are welcome to join in this celebration of close to 100 years of service.

Saturday, March 23

Prayer Meeting at 10: a.m. at Minden Bible Church to pray for the youth in Haliburton County. For more information call Kyle Young of Youth Unlimited at 306-690-6122.

Sunday, March 24

Palm Sunday / Contemporary Service and Pot Luck Lunch at 11:15 a.m. at the church. The contemporary service and lunch are being moved ahead 1 week due to the Communion service on Easter Sunday, March 31.

Friday, March 29

Good Friday Cantata “I Will Glory In The Cross” by John Lee. The cantata will be presented by the joint choirs of Highland Hills United Church and Haliburton United Church under the direction of Melissa Stephens as follows:

  • 9:30 a.m. at Highland Hills United Church
  • 11:15 a.m. at Haliburton United Church and online

Sunday, March 31

Easter Sunday Communion Service at 11:15 a.m. Those watching online are invited to join us by having bread and wine or juice on hand.

Current Events and Notices

Monthly mission: Our mission for March is the HUC Benevolence Fund. For details and to learn how to donate, visit the Monthly Missions page on the HUC website.

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

Sunday School: Children’s Service (aka Sunday School): Services are held on the first Sunday of the month at 9 a.m. at Haliburton United Church. For more information call the church office at 705-457-1891. Also, 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.

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 Ignatius 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.

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

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.