Announcements for the Week of November 3, 2024

Upcoming Events and Notices

Saturday, November 9

Fundraising concert to help build Youth Unlimited’s “The Bridge Youth Centre“, hosted by Lakeside Church in Haliburton. Doors open at 1 p.m. The concert featuring local artists begins at 2 p.m. Also featuring a loonie auction, fresh baking and local maple syrup. Tickets are $20 per person, $50 per family. For tickets visit yfc.ca/haliburton-highlands. For more details email haliburton@youthunlimitedkaw.com.

Sunday, November 10

Remembrance Sunday. Haliburton United Church elders invite everyone to bring photos of family members who served in the armed forces and share their stories.

Sunday, November 17

Gospel singalong from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Join in for another way to praise and worship. Held monthly on the third Sunday.

Sunday, December 1

Communion Service – First Sunday in Advent. Details to come.

Sunday, December 1

“Wishing You A Merry Christmas” concert at 3 p.m. at Haliburton UC, presented by the Highlands Festival Singers. Directed by Melissa Stephens. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, available through Master’s Bookstore in Haliburton and Minden Pharmasave. For ticket information for children, youth and families call 705-457-4916.

Tuesday, December 3

“Wishing You A Merry Christmas” concert at 7:30 p.m. at Haliburton UC, presented by the Highlands Festival Singers. Directed by Melissa Stephens. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, available through Master’s Bookstore in Haliburton and Minden Pharmasave. For ticket information for children, youth and families call 705-457-4916.

Current Events and Notices

The HUC monthly mission for November is Canadian Bible Society. For details and to learn how to donate, visit the Monthly Missions page.

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 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. For details contact Jean at 705-457-2214.

Wednesdays: Women to Women Bible Study. Meetings are held at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. For details call 705-457-7282.

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. To ensure you receive a tax receipt for your giving each year, please also remember to include your full mailing address with your FIRST donation so we can properly establish a receipt file for you. If you have not yet provided your address, please contact the church office at 705-457-1891 as soon as possible. Tax receipts are issued in the new year.

HUC also supports EFTs (electronic funds transfers) and PAR (pre-authorized remittance). For more details, go to the Giving page. Thank you!

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