Living the Questions 2.0 Faith Study continues Wednesdays 7pm to 8:30pm. You can attend any or all sessions, however we're taking a break this Wednesday Oct. 10 due to several people being out of town. We will resume Wed. Oct 17 with "Thinking Theologically", and then "Stories of Creation" will follow on Oct. 24. Snacks and drinks provided in the kitchen; DVD & discussion in the Memorial-Salem room.
Halloween Messy Church - Join us for supper, crafts, pumpkin carving and fellowship the evening of Friday, October 26 here at FAM. We will be joined by the three other area United Churches. Everyone is welcome, especially in costume! More details will follow.
A "Wellness Seminar” is scheduled for Saturday, October 27th from 1:30 to 4:00pm by your Healing Touch team and a reflexologist. Come and spend time pampering and rejuvenating yourself for approximately an hour. Experience two Healing Touch techniques sitting in a chair as well as reflexology. If you are interested in a particular time, please contact Loy after worship or by phone 403 487-1150. Refreshments will be provided. Cost is $20.00.
The Board of FAM United is filled with dedicated people looking after the needs of the church. Right now we need you. We need a Treasurer immediately so we ask you to please consider this opportunity. If you are interested or have questions see Steve Welling or Piehl Wiedemann.
Pastoral Care – Visitations – Please let the office know if you, or someone you know either at home or in the hospital, would appreciate a phone call or visit. Call 526-2237 or e-mail [email protected]. You can also advise the hospital care team or the hospital Chaplain that you wish a visit and they will contact us.
Flowers – If you would like to place flowers in the church on Sunday morning in honor or memory of someone, there is a flower chart located on the bulletin board outside of the office. If you would like to place the flowers on an annual basis, then just mark the date with an asterisk.
Fundscrip Fundraiser – You order or purchase gift cards and the church receives a rebate from the card(s). Order forms are available at either entrance or the church office during business hours. Some of the cards we have in stock are: Superstore, Sobey’s/Safeway, Moxie’s, Winners and A&W. New options are: Starbucks, Wendy’s, Pizza 73, Giant Tiger, Tim Horton’s, Walmart & Subway. Cards will be available today and are available from the church office.
Food Hampers – Due to the increasing need, and a limited allotment of food vouchers, Outreach committee is collecting donations of non-perishable food items to fill food hampers. Monetary donations would also be greatly appreciated so we can purchase items that are still needed. Thank you for the donations to date. Items that are needed right now are: canned tomatoes, canned fruit, jam, 1 litre size of juice, boxed cereal, canned ham, tuna, or salmon. Extras: sidekicks, toothpaste/toothbrush, bar soap, re-usable grocery bags. Items can be left in the box just outside the choir room.