DALSTON-CROWN HILL UNITED CHURCH
“Growing Spiritually while Celebrating Diversity”
Easter is at the heart of the church year. And even though we celebrate Easter in some way every Sunday morning, we are always able to learn something new about this mystery that is central to our faith.
Easter is about surprise. When all that we can do is to expect the worst; when all that we can imagine is the same old disappointment that we are convinced will always surround us – that is when Easter is given.
Easter does not mean that our lives will be blissfully free of hardship. And it is not guaranteed that we will recognize the change that is happening around us and within us right away. But Easter does mean that God will not leave us alone in the face of difficulties. And when God surprises us with new life in times of fear and anguish, it may first appear to us as mystery and as confusion, like it did to the disciples in front of the empty tomb on Easter morning.
We invite you to come and explore the wonder of Easter with us in Dalston-Crown Hill and Forest Home United Churches this year. Holy Week begins on April 9 with Palm Sunday celebrations at Forest Home at 9:00 a.m. and at Dalston-Crown Hill at 10:30 a.m.
We join together for a Good Friday service at 10 a.m. at Forest Home UC on April 14.
Easter morning is celebrated with communion in each church at our regular times of 9:00 a.m. in Forest Home and 10:30 in Dalston-Crown Hill. Everyone is welcome and we will be delighted to see you.
May our times of gathering during Holy Week and Easter deepen our awareness of God’s spirit around us and within us. May God bless us with life-giving growth in that spirit.
In our last news article, we talked about the renovations taking place at the Church to make the lower level meet current accessibility standards. The finishing touches are being put on that phase one project and it should be completed in the very near future. Approval has been received from both Living Waters Presbytery and the Dalston – Crown Hill congregation to move ahead with phase two. This phase is the installation of a lift between the lower level and the sanctuary. Quotes have been received and hopefully this contract will have been awarded and possibly started by the time you are reading this. Come join us for a Sunday 10:30 a.m. worship and see our progress in making Dalston – Crown Hill fully accessible.
The month of May will be here soon, and that means that the Dalston Ham Supper is coming. It takes place on Saturday, May 6th at Dalston United Church (1734 Penetanguishene Rd., Dalston) from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Supper includes locally raised Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Coleslaw, Home-made Pies. Adults – $18, children under 12 – $8. For Tickets Please Call – (705) 722-6965. All Welcome!
Naomi Bristow is a young cowgirl with a great love and talent for singing, who has traveled across the countryside in Canada and the United States performing for thousands. Naomi’s love for old time traditional country music lead her to self-taught yodeling, which she incorporates into her performances. A proud Canadian, Naomi has received awards from Municipal, Provincial, and Federal Governments for her outstanding achievements in music. We are so fortunate to be able to see Naomi Bristow in concert – Friday, April 28th at 7 p.m. at Forest Home United Church (165 Line 15 North, Orillia). Adults $15, children under 12 free. For more info or to order tickets, please call Bea at 705-326-2370 or Phyllis at 705-326-0766. For more information about Naomi, go to her website: www.naomibristow.com