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UPCOMING MEETINGS, EVENTS & SPECIAL SERVICES

Chignecto Presbytery Wed, Feb 15 – St Paul’s
Ash Wednesday service Wed. Feb 22 7 pm @Zion
Congregational Meeting Sun, Feb 26 following worship

(Bring your lunch – coffee and tea supplied)

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Sleigh ride - Sun - February 19th - 2 pm (sign-up sheet on board)
1015 Rte 525 – Danny Sauliner Adults $5.00; Children $3.00.

Followed by Pot luck supper at the church

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Our Christian Love and Sympathy is extended to Wayne, Janice and family on the death of Wes Carter who passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012.

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On January 15th we dedicated the Christian Flag which will be displayed in our Sanctuary. This flag was one of many items that was given to various charges within Chignecto Presbytery from the Lakeburn United Church which closed in 2011. We appreciate the generosity of this church to share its resources with other churches as the congregation faced the difficult decision to close its church.

The white on the flag represents purity and peace. The blue stands for faithfulness, truth and sincerity. Red, the color of sacrifice, on the flag in the form of the cross, reminds us of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross.

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Forms are available for Intermediates at Conference and Youth Forum. If you are interested in attending (May 31 - June 3) see Karen for info.

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The Custodial schedule for 2012 is on the bulletin board. Please consider signing up for a month to ensure that the sanctuary is maintained throughout the year.
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Bulletins can be given as a memorial or in celebration for a cost of ten dollars….another way to support the Mission & Service Fund

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United Church of Canada Marks World Interfaith Harmony Week


Toronto: Canada is not immune to the poisonous influence of religious bigotry, persecution, and hatred, says The United Church of Canada's Moderator, Mardi Tindal. "Incidents of vandalism that target places of worship or other religious sites are reminders that work still needs to be done to build bridges of understanding here at home as well as internationally," says Tindal. Tindal made her comments in conjunction with the start of World Interfaith Harmony Week on February 1. In October 2010, the United Nations declared the first week of February World Interfaith Harmony Week. The UN resolution encourages all states to voluntarily support the spread of the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the world's churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other places of worship. When the resolution was first introduced to the United Nations General Assembly, it was acknowledged that "Our world is rife with religious tension and, sadly, mistrust, dislike and hatred. These religious tensions can easily erupt into communal violence. They also facilitate the demonizing of the other which in turn predisposes public opinion to support war against peoples of other religions.... The misuse or abuse of religions can thus be a cause of world strife, whereas religions should be a great foundation for facilitating world peace. The remedy for this problem can only come from the world's religions themselves. Religions must be part of the solution, not part of the problem." Tindal says that the UN resolution reaffirms that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace. She adds, however, that World Interfaith Harmony Week is not just


about finding common ground among people of faith, or dialogue among religious leaders. She says it's important to include all people of goodwill in the conversation-those of other faiths, and those with no faith. "World Interfaith Harmony Week provides the opportunity for all of us to recognize that the common values we hold far outweigh the differences we may have," says Tindal. "It is also a good time to consider how we bring our common values to our shared societal challenges." The United Church of Canada participates in interfaith dialogue and action through local, national, and global organizations. Significant resources, including group study guides, are available on whole world ecumenism, United Church-Jewish relations, and United Church-Muslim relations.

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If you are in need of pastoral care you can contact Rev Keller at
338-0380 (h) or 531-0781 (cell). Her address is:
94 chemin Cap Lumiere, Richibouctou Village, NB, E4W 1E1
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Updated February 5th,2012