*** UPCOMING EVENTS***
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CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE – SATURDAY DECEMBER 9, 2023
TUC Coffee Group will be holding a Bake and Craft Sale on Saturday, December 9th from 10 – 1:00pm. If you can help out with donations of Breads, Muffins, Cakes, Cookies, Candy or any crafts it would be greatly appreciated. Donations will be received on Friday, Dec. 8th from 2–4pm and 6–8pm at the church.
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2024 CHURCH CALENDARS: The calendars are in! Drop by the office to pick up your order. Cost is $7.50 each.
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WARM-UP TREES: Please bring new Hats, Mitts, and socks to hang on the “Warm Up Trees” in the Sanctuary to help keep people warm & cozy over the winter months. Items will be collected until December 13th for delivery Thursday, December 14th.
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WINTER COAT DRIVE: TUC has organized a Winter Coat Drive to give back to our community. We are accepting donations of gently used winter coats in all sizes (child, youth and adult). Drop off: Dec 9th, 10-1pm in Sanctuary; Pick Up: Dec 16th, 3-5pm.
We want to stress that there is a “no questions asked” policy for pick up! You can pick up for yourself or someone else you know who is in need this winter.
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FOOD BANK CHRISTMAS DONATIONS: The CBS/Paradise Food Bank will help over 400 families this year in the form of Gift Cards for food for a Christmas Dinner. The need is increasing due to the rise in food costs. A single person receives $50 Gift Card, a family of 2-3 receives $75 Gift Card and a family of 4 or more receives $100 Gift Card. Registration continues until December 1st and the Gift cards will be given out December 12th – 21st. Special envelopes are available in church or you can use a regular envelope for your donation and just indicate the amount is for “Food Bank Christmas”. All Donations will be credited to your name or envelope number. Please donate as you are able, every bit helps and is gratefully appreciated.
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EMMANUEL HOUSE CHRISTMAS: Coffee Group is raising funds towards the $500.00 that our church traditionally gives to Emmanuel House at Christmas time. We also collect men’s and women’s toiletries and clothing from underwear to jackets (mainly larger sizes) to help those who avail of the programmes at Emmanuel House, which is a part of Stella Burry Community Services and provides residential-based counseling to men and women experiencing social and emotional difficulties. All items must be new. Please help us to help others, by donating items or money for Emmanuel House before December 10th for delivery Thursday, December 14th.
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WINDOW REPLACEMENT INITIATIVE: We are happy to announce that our windows have been replaced. The cost is approximately $6000. Any special donations to support this important project will be welcomed.
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Our Columbarium is now in place at Topsail United Cemetery. If anyone would like some information on purchasing a Niche, please call the office at 709-834-4567
***The 2022 Annual Report is also NOW AVAILABLE – find it under the “Reports” tab!***
“The Church by the Side of the Road”
Worship
All are welcome to worship with us at 10:30 in person or via facebook live.
Sunday school has resumed.
A Message from Rev Kathy
Welcome to Topsail United Church where you are always welcome. We are a community of faith with a long history who are committed to be disciples of Christ in the here and now, with vision for the future.
At Topsail, we love to praise God in worship which is offered online via Facebook Live and YouTube at 10:30 each Sunday morning. We have a vibrant music program for all ages. We celebrate the gifts of all people and commit ourselves to a creating a warm and welcoming spiritual home for anyone who enters. We serve the church and our wider community and world through our various committees and the dedicated volunteers.
Many accommodations have been made during these Covid-19 times to ensure safety. But be assured we continue to be faithful and devoted to God in all that we do.
Please check out the many options to be involved in our dynamic community of faith as seen here on our website and if we can be of any assistance please contact us at office@topsailunited.ca or call at 709-834-4567.
Wishing you many blessings for your journey of faith.
-Rev Kathy Brett
Topsail United Church
Topsail United Church – "the church by the side of the road" – is a congregation of The United Church
Join us December 9th at Topsail United Church for a Craft and Bake Sale from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Thank you to everyone who made our annual Breakfast with Santa, hosted by TUC Men’s Club such a wonderful success.
You are most welcome, glad you enjoyed
Excellent Breakfast Great Job Thank You ❤️
It was a lovely meal and so nice to see so many friendly faces. Thank you!!
Beautiful breakfast. Thank you to all
Fabulous photos!! Looks like it was a fun time-
Thank you for putting off a very nice morning.
Wonderful memories being made 🎄
On Sunday we will be celebrating the first Sunday of Advent with a "Hanging of the Greens" service. You are invited to bring an ornament from home to help decorate our Christmas trees.
That sounds so fun 🙂
That was such a beautiful service! Thank you so much.
The Men’s Club Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 8 until 11 A.M. with the usual great Menu. Cost $10, Children under 12, $5. Get your pictures with Santa! All are Welcome.