DALSTON-CROWN HILL and FOREST HOME UNITED CHURCHES
As I write this, the wind is howling and the brief sunshine is now hidden by heavy clouds. I think snow is on the way! Possibly by the time you read this, we will already have had some snow storms, but I’m still hoping for a few weeks of “mild, sunny Fall weather”, which we don’t seem to have had much of this Fall.
Fall is such a busy time, and at our churches, it’s no different. We welcomed our new Minister, Rev. Will Haughton and his family to our churches, started up Kid Zone and Godly Play again, a Meditation Circle at Forest Home which will start again in January (for info – 705-329-1709), and now the children have been welcomed into the choirs, which they’re very excited about.
Will’s first 4F Event (Food, Friends Faith on Friday!) was held in October with an attendance of 28 – the largest gathering to date. This is for Families with children and Grandparents with grandchildren. Children are also invited to bring friends with them. Come to enjoy an evening where all you have to do is show up to enjoy a meal, share the company of good people, play a game, hear a story and reflect on life. The next FH will take place on January 25th at FH church from 5:30 – 7:30. Please call Debbie (705-329-1709) or Will (249-877-0393) if you are coming.
The Dalston Fall Supper was held on Nov. 3 and was again another huge success.
Close to 200 people were served a delicious Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings and there were plenty of “Home Made Pies” for everyone! The members of our congregation would like to thank our patrons from the Community and Forest Home United Church for their continued support. Watch for further information about our “Ham Supper” to be held in early May.
Our Advent/Christmas services:
- Dec. 2nd – Advent 1 worship with Communion – regular worship times
- Dec. 9th – Advent 2 – White Gift service at D-CH, and Gifts for the Community at FH during our regular morning worship.
In the evening a Candles of Remembrance service will be held at Dalston-Crown Hill U.C. at 7 p.m. for those who find this time of year painful from the loss of loved ones;
- Dec. 11th (Tues.) – Candles of Remembrance service at Forest Home church at 7 p.m.
- Dec. 16th – Advent 3 – Christmas Pageants will take place in both churches – 9 a.m. in Forest Home, and 3 p.m. at Dalston-Crown Hill church;
- Dec. 23 – Advent 4 – regular worship times
- Dec. 24th Christmas Eve offers two services – 4 p.m. Family Service at FH, Communion Service at 7 p.m. at D-CH.
On Saturday, Dec. 8th at 2 p.m., the Dalston-Crown Hill church is offering a
“From Generation to Generation – Bake a Pie Together” afternoon of fun for all ages and levels of experience. Participants will learn how to make a homemade pie and then take it home to enjoy. A free-will offering will help to defray the cost of ingredients. For more info, or to register (so we’ll know number of participants for ingredient purchases), please contact Will at (249) 877-0393 or howareyall2@gmail.com
Men’s Breakfast – The men of the Dalston-Crown Hill Congregation will be hosting their next “Meet, Greet, and Eat Men’s Breakfast” on Wednesday, January 16, at 9 a.m. at the Dalston church. Hopefully you were able to attend the one held a few weeks ago. These breakfasts welcome men of the Congregations and from our communities. If you would like to attend, please contact either Al @ 705-737-2552, or Joe @ 705-722-6965.
The next Chit-Chat, Sip’n Snack conversation time for women is scheduled for the Spring. Watch for the date in upcoming issues. All women are welcome!
A few words from Rev. Will…..
As I write these words, it has been a wonderful first two months at Forest Home and Dalston-Crown Hill United Churches! I have received a very warm welcome and enjoyed meeting folks from the congregations as well as from the community. Everyone has made me feel so comfortable I feel like I’ve come home.
This upcoming holiday season I look forward to experiencing the joys of Christmas through carol singing, pageants and fellowship and also to walking alongside those for whom this time of year is painful at Candles of Remembrance service.
The new year will bring some personal rest for me and also our exciting 4F program and a rumoured murder mystery dinner.
I would love to get to know you or be helpful in any way I can. I look forward to meeting you or hearing from you, so please get in touch with me – (249) 877-0393 or howareyall2@gmail.com.
Until then, I wish you and your families a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.
On Sunday mornings everyone is welcome to gather for worship at Forest Home United Church in the village of Forest Home at 9:00 am and at Dalston Crown-Hill United Church in the village of Dalston at 10:30 am. Sunday mornings our choir at Dalston practices at 9:45 before the 10:30 service……preparing for a few weeks at a time. If you love to sing, please join us!
Dalston Crown-Hill has been newly renovated to be accessible. Come check out the facilities that are available for a variety of gatherings, whether for community or private events. For details call Al at 705-737-2552.
To stay tuned to upcoming events, follow the postings on Facebook at Forest Home United Church and Dalston Crown-Hill United Church or check out the websites at: www.DalstonCrownHillUnitedChurch.net or email dalcrown@gmail.com
www.ForestHomeUC.ca or email foresthomeunitedchurch@yahoo.ca
or contact Rev. Will Haughton at (249) 877-0393 or howareyall2@gmail.com.