June 28, 2024 Newsletter
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Effective July 1, 2024. Tuesday - Friday; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
RECOLLECTIONS & REFLECTIONS:
STORIES FROM 150 YEARS of the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in CANADA
Ian McKechnie is working with the Committee on History of the Presbyterian Church in Canada to develop a book of stories for the 150th anniversary of the PCC, in 2025.
Do you have a favourite memory of singing in a choir, attending a youth group, going to a potluck supper, or attending the General Assembly — or anything else that shaped your involvement in church? What are your hopes and dreams for the PCC as it approaches 150 years?
Please contact Ian at pcc150book@gmail.com if you have any such stories, or fill out a helpful online questionnaire, which can be found at https://form.jotform.com/Presby/online-interviewquestionnaire-form.
Submissions for Recollections & Reflections: Stories from 150 Years of the Presbyterian Church in Canada are being collected through December 2024. Please consider contributing a story to this anthology about where we have been, where we stand, and where we are going as a denomination.
REFLECTIONS ON OLD VICTORIA COUNTY
On May 18th 2024, the Great Hall at St. Andrew's played host to a book launch that was attended by over 100 people.
Reflections on Old Victoria County is a collection of local stories, many being told for the first time, that pays tribute to the late author and historian, Dr. Rae Fleming (1944-2022), who originally initiated the project shortly before his untimely death. Pictured here are co-editors Tom Mohr (left) and Ian McKechnie (right), with graphic designer Katerina Alexakis (centre).
Copies of the book can be obtained from Ian or via Kent Bookstore.
We bade a fond farewell to Keatha & Jim Bartlett on June 9. They have arrived safely in Kelowna!
Gift Cards are available for purchase from the office for various retailers. St. Andrew’s receives a percentage of funds.
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
Bagged lunches will be available for the month of July, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, beginning on Wednesday July 3 from 11:30-12:30. There will be be no lunch program in August.
WELCOME NEW SESSION ELDERS!
On June 23, four new Session Elders were ordained at St. Andrew’s: Maureen Beaton, Cathie Caverly, Vernon Avery and Ian McKechnie.
AN UNSTAFFED NURSERY IS AVAILABLE ON THE MAIN FLOOR. There are containers in the great hall with some books, clipboards with activity sheets and snack crackers. These will be replenished throughout the summer.
LET’S WEAR RED & WHITE ON JUNE 30!
We remember Jeanne Dell (May 28, 2024)
Recycled glasses may be deposited in the box outside the north door to the Sanctuary to go to the Lions Club to help others in need.
Contributions to the Kawartha Lakes Food Source are collected in the main hall and are greatly appreciated. Please remember that all donations must be sealed, and have a visible and valid expiry date. Open packages must be disposed of to ensure the health and safety of recipients.
