Red Deer Lake United Church

09/07/2026

Happy Pride Everyone! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

09/06/2026

Join us for a Joint Worship, beginning at 10:30 am with Rev. Joanne at the McDougall Site.

We’d love to have you with us!
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*PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE AT RED DEER LAKE TODAY

09/05/2026

Mark Your Calendars! November is going to be a BIG month at Red Deer Lake United Church!

We’ve got a full lineup of community, music, good food, and plenty of reasons to gather together!

November 14 | Country Market
Our Country Market kicks off the month with wonderful vendors, unique finds, and a cozy café serving up delicious treats. Come browse, shop, visit, and enjoy some time together! Vendor registration coming soon!

November 21 | OTE Concert featuring Russell deCarle
Get ready for an afternoon of fantastic live music with the talented Russell deCarle. This is one you won’t want to miss!

November 28 | Annual Turkey Supper
We’ll wrap up the month with one of our favourite traditions: our Annual Turkey Supper! Bring your appetite and join us for a delicious evening together. Ticket details coming soon!

Save the dates, bring your friends, and make November a month to remember!

Stay up to date with all the details at https://reddeerlakeuc.com/fundraisers

09/04/2026

Sunday Worship - September 6, 2026

On Sunday, September 6, join us at 10:30 am at the McDougall site for our Joint Pride Service.

*Please note there will be no service at the Red Deer Lake site on this day.

09/03/2026

Decolonizing Gender & Sexuality
Workshop on September 26. To register or learn more,
visit
https://www.mcdunited.com/calendar-events/he-fyrefly-i
nstitute-day-long-workshop

09/02/2026

A Message of Prayer, Unity and Hope for Alberta from The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath ~ Moderator of The United Church of Canada

In this special video message, Moderator Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath of...

09/02/2026

Tomorrow Night - Come Join the Mass Choir!
Choir Practice l September 3, 7:00 pm l McDougall Site

Get ready to sing and join the Calgary Area Mass Choir as we learn the new hymnal, Then Let Us Sing.

Everyone who loves to sing is invited!

09/02/2026

Join us for the YYC Pride Parade!

Are you interested in walking in the Pride Parade or riding along on our float? We’d love to have you with us as we come together to celebrate, show our support, and share some Pride joy on September 6!

Planning to join us? Please take a moment to fill out this short form so we know you’re coming: https://tinyurl.com/Pride-Parade-2026

09/01/2026

Why can’t a nose be 12 inches long?
Because then it would be a foot.

Have a joke you want to share?
Send it to Jennifer at [email protected]

09/01/2026

Week 35 – Attend a Demonstration or Gathering

This week, we are invited to attend a demonstration or gathering. Unlike Truth and Reconciliation Day, which we can mark on our calendars months in advance, this is about making space in your calendar when an opportunity arises.

The challenge with demonstrations, however, is that they often happen in response to a traumatic event.

A few examples of traumatic events that have spurred demonstrations include:

• Tina Fontaine, a 15-year-old girl who went missing. Before her disappearance, she had contacted authorities who were supposed to keep her safe. Instead, her body was found wrapped in plastic and a duvet cover. The man accused of her murder, a 53-year-old white man, was acquitted.
• Colten Boushie, who was shot in the back of the head. The man accused of his murder, a 50-year-old white man, was acquitted by an all-white jury.
• The “discovered” unmarked graves at former residential school sites. Robertson points out that it is unlikely that your school had a graveyard, yet for Indigenous communities, the burial of children at residential school sites was already known. Their voices went unheard. This is why “discovered” is in quotation marks—it is important to recognize that Indigenous communities had known about these graves and the children buried there for years.

So, what do you say to today’s youth who see these injustices happening?

You tell them that they are loved and they matter.

You show up. You listen. You learn. And from there, you figure out what actions come next.

This outward expression of allyship means a lot to Indigenous communities. But if you don’t show up, there is no starting point.

How are you showing up this week?