Deer Park Announcements for the Week of March 29, 2015
Monday:
9:00 am -10:30 am Tai Chi (continuing)
10:30 am-12:00 Tai Chi (beginner)
6:30-8:30 pm Parkland Scouts
7:00 pm Prayer Circle
Tuesday:
9:15 -10:30 Food for Thought
9:30-noon Coffee and Chat
4:00 – 6:00 pm Calgary After School
Wednesday:
9:30-11:30 Women of Spirit
4:00 – 6:00 pm Calgary After School
Thursday:
6:55-9:00 pm Choir (McDougal)
7:30 pm AA Meeting
Friday:
7:00 – 9:00 pm Youth Group
Easter Services
April 2 - 5
Maundy Thursday Potluck Supper
5 pm at St. Andrew’s Centre
Good Friday Morning Service
10am at McDougal UC
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
6:30am at Glennfield Area A
Fish Creek Provincial Park
(Call for Details)
Good Friday Potluck & Service
6pm at Deer Park UC
Easter Sunrise Service
8 am at St. Andrew’s Centre
Easter Sunday Celebration Service
10am Deer Park UC
Special Music with Brass Ensemble
Church office will be closed on Easter Monday, April 6
Deer Park requires a half time Music Accompanist (shared position). See www.dpuc.ca or
Bulletin board to more information.
Good Food Box Volunteer – Deer Park requires a volunteer to help with the monthly Good Food
Box program. There are 2 opportunities and you may volunteer for one or both.
 Order day - Tuesday (11:00 – noon) – Collate an order and fax it in
 Delivery – Thursday (10:00 - 2:00) – Receive the order, organize it and call recipients
There are 8 deliveries per year. Please contact the office if this is of interest to you.
Easter Mums: As in past years, we are pleased to provide you with an opportunity to purchase an
Easter plant or plants (Mums), which will be placed in the Sanctuary as a decoration on Easter
Sunday morning, April 5. After the service please take your plant home or gift it to someone. If
you want to order a plant, order forms are in the Narthex. Cost is $14 per plant
You may purchase your plant as a loving memorial to a deceased relative or friend; you may offer
it to someone who needs to be remembered; or you may purchase it as a warm tribute to someone
you appreciate and treasure in your life today. Order deadline is Sunday, March 29.
Family Retreat – May 29 – 31 for the Family Retreat.
Garage Sale – May 30 – Hosted by the Men’s Group.
Comprehensive Review Task Group - After two years of intensive study and consultation, the
Comprehensive Review Task Group is recommending major changes to The United Church of
Canada that would revitalize and nurture a range of ministries, simplify governance and
administration, and enable the church to live within its resources. For more information, see
http://www.gc42.ca/comprehensive-review-report
Robert Wellingford has now completed several life skills courses at the Calgary Remand Center,
graduating with honors. He has been appointed to a trustee position in the Remand center laundry.
Anyone wishing to write to Robert (which he would welcome) may do so by addressing mail to:
Robert Wellingford
C/O Calgary Remand Center
12200 – 85 St N.W. Calgary AB., T3R 1J3
Ministry of Social Justice and Outreach
DDQ Penny Pinchers Join us to brainstorm how to save money in this unsure economy. You are
welcome whether you have a high or low income. We meet twice a month to plan workshops and
events. Upcoming meetings are:
6:30 pm, April 9 - Saving Circles Info Night
630 pm, April 14 – Energy Saving Worship
6:30 pm, April 23 - RESP Info Night
To register, call Kim Howard 403-219-3477u x117
Deer Ridge Kids FREE City of Calgary Afterschool Program: Every Tuesday and
Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Ministry of Community
Coffee and Chat: Tuesday mornings in the Fireside Lounge from 9:30 –noon….come and go as
it suits. All are welcome.
Ministry of Worship
Ushers and Greeters: If you can volunteer from time to time to be an usher or greeter, please
call Donna Black at 403-256-2435.
Ministry of Social Justice
Bow Bottom Community Garden Plots: If you are interested in renting one of the plots from
the Community Garden in the church property, contact [email protected]
Ministry of Health and Healing
Talking about Grief Workshop - Mon, Apr 20, 6:00-9:00. Presented by Dr. Andrea Halwas with
guest presentation by Nicki and Little Bear. We all go through loss in our lives, however everyone
experiences it differently and has their own coping strategies. This workshop will explore the role
of story as we try to make sense of the losses in our lives and find a way to move forward from the
grief with meaning. Based in the tradition of theatre and narrative, the worship will begin with a
presentation by Nicki & Little Bear – two puppets who aim to help people find meaning in their
lives through store. For more information, see www.www.nickiandlittlebear.com
There will also be a Grief Group based on the companion methodology. If this is of interest to
you, please contact Marj or Ernie Hansen, 403-203-3280.
Food for Thought Tuesdays, 9:15 - 10:30am - We are reading The Power of Habit: Why we do
what we do in life and Business by Charles Duhigg. (available Chapters or the library) This book
talks about how habits are formed and also how to kick bad ones and hang on to the ones that are
good! Newcomers welcome. For more information, contact Barb Vogan at 403-278-0935 or
[email protected]
Help Wanted
Deer Park requires a half time Music Accompanist (shared position). See www.dpuc.ca or
Bulletin board to more information.
Know someone looking for a creative and exciting summer job that uses their talents, who enjoys
working with others and making a difference in the world?
St. Andrew’s Regional Ministries is hiring a Coordinator and Leaders for its children’s summer
day program called VBS Caravan. The summer day program will be offered weekly at various
United Church locations in Calgary and area in July and August 2015.
The VBS Coordinator position will run from May 1 to August 28, 2015. The VBS Leaders
positions will go from June 22 through to August 28, 2015. See www.andychurch.org for more
information.
Youth Worker Positions - St. Thomas UC For further information or to apply, please call the
church office at 403-241-0366 or email [email protected] or bulletin board
Office Administrator – Hillhurst UC 20 hours/week. For more information, see
www.hillhurstunited.com or bulletin board
Other Churches and the Community
Canyon Meadows Retirement Residence events
Tues, Mar 31, 2:30pm – Q&A with Co-op Pharmacy
They would be happy to arrange a ride for these events if you don’t drive. Phone Jane Linley at
403-278-4004 or [email protected]
2020 Vision for Humanity Symposium – Toward Human Security Worldwide - Mar 27 – 29,
Working for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Parkdale UC
Coming Out in Faith - a partnership with The Coming Out Monologues (TCOM) is an event
celebrating diverse stories of coming out from the LGBTQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-gender,
transsexual, queer, ally) community. Coming Out in Faith performance will take place on
Friday, March 27 at Hillhurst United Church, as part of our Affirming Anniversary
weekend. Contact Pam at [email protected] for more info.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1578089692405314/?ref=4
Film and Discussion – Death Makes Life Possible – Tue, Mar 31, 7:00 – 9:30 at Self Connection
Books.
Friends of Fish Creek: https://www.facebook.com/friendsoffishcreek
Spring Birding Course 12 week course starts Monday, March 30. 9:15 am on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays; Saturdays at 9:00 am and Sundays at 7:30, 9:00 am or
1:15pm at Fish Creek Park.
Star Night - Free Family Event on Saturday, March 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. Come and enjoy the
night sky through telescopes. See bulletin board for more information.
The Healing Power of Nature Thursday, Apr 16, 7:00 – 8:00pm Naturopathic Medicine and a
Healthy , Balanced Lif
The Calgary Council of Christians & Jews Annual Spring Breakfast will take place on March
26 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at Foothills Alliance Church. “An Evangelical Perspective on
Religious Pluralism” with Jo-Ann Badley, PhD. Cost: $15
Register at [email protected] or 403-673-3955.
The Steve Fisher Bluegrass Band Apr 4 @ 7:30, Lakeview United Church, Tickets $20.00
We were Children Apr 12, 1:30 at Living Spirit UC Emotional film which conveys the
profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system through the eyes of two
children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. Event is FREE by please register at
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/we-were-children-tickets-16195685732
West My Friend St David’s April 14. See sduc.ca for more information
UJAMAA Grandmas – Annual fabric & Yarn Sale All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis
Foundation. Fri, April 17th – 4:30 – 7:30, Sat, Apr 18th 0 10:00 – 2:30.
Friends of CGIT: Our 100th Anniversary is here! We have the following event being
organized where CGIT can be remembered and celebrated in their community:
May 8: One Day Retirement Housing Workshop - St. Andrew's Centre Explore your situation
and housing preferences while learning about: compact homes; aging in place; assisted living;
public vs. private residences; integrated communities; co-operative housing; generational living
and more. Facilitator: Rita Boehler-Wiebe. Rita brings together her education and background in
healthcare, environmental design and architecture to help people explore their living options and
live their best lives as they age. Course is offered by Mount Royal Continuing education in
cooperation with St. Andrew’s Regional Ministries. To register call 403.440.3833 or register
online. (Course registration no. CRN 50698)
Southwood United Church, Calgary: Saturday, May 9th – time TBA
ALSO: Alberta CGIT Association & Camp Wohelo: CGIT Alumnae & Friends Women’s
Weekend September 18-20th at Camp Wohelo, Pigeon Lake
Images Of Spirituality: Ecumenical Women’s Gathering April 10-12 at Entheos
The Theme is “Seeking Sophia: Walking with Wisdom” with Reflections on Psalm 62, a Song of
Trust and Wisdom Scripture.
The weekend will include looking at Psalm 62 and wisdom
literature through meditations, art, labyrinth walking, music and prayer. More information at
www.imagesofspiriuality.ca.
Garage Sale – Lakeview UC - May 9, 9:00 to 1:00
Symons Valley Players: You are invited to the 19th production of the Symons Valley Players on
May 7, 8, 9, & 10, 2015 - a comedy called "Cooking Can Be Murder" with a splash of mystery
and a large dollop of laughter thrown in! You can reserve your table by calling the church at 403
274 2361. See poster on happenings bulletin board.
Kairos’ Time for Reconciliation in Ottawa, May 29 – June 1 – A gathering of people wanting to
know more about reconciliation between our church communities and our First Nations.
www.Kairoscanada.org
Camp Kasota West: 2015 Summer Camp Dates are posted on the Children’s bulletin board.
Calgary Presbytery Archives & Historic Sites See BB for 2014 Annual Report which highlights
information from their archives during the Great Wars
Student Bursary Fund Society See the BB or church office to support a fund created to assist
students of the United Church of Canada in ministry training.