Carbonear Bethany United Church

06/24/2026

Congregational Notice:

As the NL Recreational Cod Food Fisheries are starting on July 01-Sept. 07(Summer) and Sept. 19-27 (Fall), we wish to advise that our Bethany United Church is seeking 250 plus lbs of fresh cod fillets for a proposed Church Fish Supper in the Fall. If you are able to help donate some toward this amount, please be in contact with our Church Office by calling 709-596-6754, and letting us know how much you are able to contribute. A volunteer will be in contact. Thank you in advance for responding.

+ Rev. Sellars,
Pastoral Charge Minister

06/23/2026

Annual Carbonear Interfaith Cemetery Flower Service:

The Annual Carbonear Interfaith Cemetery Flower Service will be held on Sunday, July 12th at 2 pm.

A Freewill Offering will be gratefully received in support of the ongoing maintenance of the cemetery.

This year’s message will be presented by Father Anthony.

Thank you to Mrs. Terri Green, the Chairperson of our Worship & Sacrament Committee, who will be representing our United Congregation on that afternoon, as Rev. Sellars will be serving in Victoria Congregation.

Please help share this notice with family and friends of Bethany.

06/22/2026

Schedule of Service for Sunday, June 28th:

11 am: Service of the Word & Song led by
our Men’s Fellowship Club

To Request Prayer, or to arrange a Home Visit or Communion, please call Rev. Sellars at 596-6754.

Thank you for the stewardship of your time, talents, and resources in support of the life and work of our church. In leu of fundraising, all parishioners are asked to please consider contributing a special love gift over and above regular contributions as we go into the summer season. Thank you in advance for responding.

+ Rev. Sellars,
Pastoral Charge Minister

06/21/2026

Today, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

You can participate in this special day by attending a local Indigenous celebration, supporting Indigenous businesses and restaurants, reading a book by an Indigenous author, listening to Indigenous music, enjoying Indigenous art at a museum or gallery, donating to our Northern Indigenous Ministers appeal, and so many other ways: http://uccf-northern-ministers-retreat.pllenty.com

In this prayer by Rev. Nancy Best, we are called to love our neighbours and seek out ways to work for reconciliation and justice in our communities:

Tender and loving Creator, we are all part of the delicate web of life. When one thread is plucked, the ripples are widely felt, stronger closer to the epicentre, still felt toward the outer reaches. May the uncertainties and concerns we hold close to our hearts be gentled by the love we have of you, and the support of each other.

You know the longing of our hearts for a just society for all of your beloved children. When we are cut, we bleed the same colour. When we donate blood, it provides the same life-giving sustaining gift with no knowledge of race; it does not exist in that little clear bag. We don’t understand the conflicts and hatred rampant, which aren’t new; have they always existed? We pray for people living in troubled places, for refugees needing homes and relocation, for people without safe drinking water.

Rabboni Jesus, may your teachings lead us all to speak the same language of loving you, ourselves, and our neighbours. Gentle people’s harsh feelings and opinions. Restore our gratitude and refresh our faith. Grant us dreams of unity and harmony. May your light and love encircle and envelope us all as we rest in the promise of your goodness. Living Spirit, we are all relations in your family. We give thanks for our blessings. Amen.

—Prayer by Rev. Nancy Best, from a 2022 Indigenous Day of Prayer worship service. https://united-church.ca/worship-special-days/indigenous-day-prayer

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

A catastrophic earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck off the coast of Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines on June 8, 2026, causing widespread damage and destruction.

At least 45 people have lost their lives and over 450 others have been injured; 40,674 people have been displaced. Families are camping outside their homes, on roadsides, and in open spaces to feel safe overnight.

Hundreds of aftershocks have continued to shake the region, further complicating rescue and recovery efforts.

The United Church of Canada is committed to working in partnership. We are responding to the crisis in the Philippines with Mission and Service partners ACT Alliance, National Council of Churches in the Philippines, and United Church of Christ in the Philippines.

Please donate today: https://uccf-emergency-response.pllenty.com (specify "Philippines")

[Photo credit: National Council of Churches in the Philippines]

ACT Alliance

06/19/2026

Annual Cemetery Flower Service:

Bethany United Church, Carbonear, will be holding her Cemetery Flower Services on Wednesday, July 22nd at the following times:

6:30 pm - Northside Cemetery
7:00 pm - Southside Cemetery

In case of inclement weather, the services will take place from Bethany United Sanctuary.

A free will offering in support of the maintenance of the cemeteries will be gratefully received.

Blessings,

+ Rev. Sellars,
Pastoral Charge Minister

06/16/2026

Schedule of Service for Sunday, June 21st:

9:30 am - Father’s Day Hymn Sing Service

Scripture:
Genesis 21:8-21
Responsive Psalm 103
1 Cor. 16:13-14

To Request Prayer, or to arrange a Pastoral Visit or Home Communion, call Rev. Sellars at our Church Office, 596-6754.

A reminder about the importance of being regular in your offerings and tithes to the church as our officers have ongoing responsibilities on our part especially during the summer season. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Special Love Gifts over and above regular givings are encouraged from all parishioners in leu of no fundraising.