Memorial United Church

06/22/2026

Get ready!

Our first and biggest yard sale is this Saturday, 10-1pm. Great mix of new and used items, garden plants, crafts and a barbecue!

All are welcome to come!

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

Happy Father's Day to the fathers and father figures in our lives. We thank you for your love and wisdom, and for the ways you raise us up with grace and encouragement.

We also remember and lift up those who may find this day difficult—those who have lost fathers, those who are estranged from them, and those yearning to become fathers.

Our hearts are full of gratitude and love for you.

06/20/2026

Hi All

I planted my garden this week in hopes that warmer weather is coming. At least it got a good watering yesterday.
https://youtu.be/BQOk-U8FBM4

Announcements
Your church giving’s can now be made by e-transfer to [email protected]

Stella’s Circle- For the month of June we will be collecting toiletries for Stella’s Circle. (Shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, sanitary supplies etc.)

Yard sales at Memorial June 27, July 25, and August 22

Flower Services- Memorial - July 5 2pm Bauline Line, 3pm Day’s Road
Jackson - July 12, 3pm

06/14/2026

Hi Everyone! We have some great flea markets coming up. Lots of new things came in this year, including a good number of brand new items. Prices great as always, if its not pouring we will have the barbecue out and fired up.

If you want to rent a table, you can- bring your stuff, art, homemade crafts or anything else. 20$ for a table- just let us know if you want one.

Hope to see you there- dont forget to write the dates on your calendar!

06/13/2026

Congratulations, Reverend Susan Sheppard!

Memorial United Church extends our heartfelt congratulations to our Minister, Reverend Susan Sheppard, on her installation as President of First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council of The United Church of Canada for 2026–2027.

We are proud of Susan and wish her every success as she begins this important leadership role. It is an honour for our congregation and Memorial United Church to support her in this work on behalf of our region and the wider church.

We are grateful that, while serving in this new capacity, Susan will continue to lead and inspire our congregation with the same dedication, compassion, and faithfulness that she always has.

Please join us in congratulating Reverend Susan and keeping her in your prayers as she begins this exciting new chapter of ministry.

Congratulations, Susan!

06/13/2026

Hi All,

So by now I have been installed as the President of First Dawn Eastern Edge. I'll post a picture later if someone remembers to take one. Thank you to those who came out to the Celebration of Ministries Service.

Susan

https://youtu.be/guIuDqDwmeE

Announcements

Next week is Father's Day so if you have dedications for the bulletin please get them to the office either by email or in the church drop box by Thursday June 18th. You can forward the money by e-transfer to [email protected]

Stella’s Circle- For the month of June we will be collecting toiletries for Stella’s Circle. (Shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, sanitary supplies etc.)

Yard sales at Memorial June 27,
July 25
August 22

Flower Services- Memorial - July 5 2pm Bauline Line, 3pm Day’s Road
Jackson - July 12, 3pm

06/06/2026

Here is the link, etc

Susan

https://youtu.be/Zsp5B53iwLU

Announcements
Coffee hour following the service this morning

Stella’s Circle- For the month of June we will be collecting toiletries for Stella’s Circle. (Shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, sanitary supplies etc.)

Celebration of Ministry Services – Links to Live Streaming!

The Celebration of Ministries service will be live streamed for all who wish to witness this milestone event: June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm (NDT) Service to be held at St. James United Church, St. John’s, NL
Ordination of Katelyn Vardy
Installation of Rev. Susan Sheppard as President of First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
Live Streaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//streams
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FirstDawnEasternEdgeRC

All are welcome to attend in person, or join via links to the live stream, in order to witness these milestone events!

Yard sales at Memorial June 27, July 25, and August 22

Flower Services- Memorial - July 5, Jackson - July 12

06/02/2026

Just be you.

God of the Rainbow,
More than those who watch for morning,
Our souls wait, for the day when each of us,
of every gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation
knows that we are meant to be:
loved, cherished, and protected; and
that we are to be:
proud of our identities; and
celebrated.

For we are your imperfectly perfect children,
called to reflect Christ’s radiant light,
embody Christ’s radical love; and
build your beloved community,
especially when storms of fear and hatred rage around us.

And so, more than those who watch for morning,
we, in our great diversity,
wait for your promised rainbow of peace,
as we work towards a world where every gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation is affirmed as beloved; and,
every soul’s spirit is able to sparkle, shine and sing your dream with pride.

May it be so,

Amen.

—Rev. Dr. Alydia Smith

05/30/2026

Hi Folks,

I was on Bell Island for a funeral this week and took along my video equipment, so this week's service comes to you from the island. I also tried to get some video for the reading from genesis but it was so cold the batteries kept dying. What I did get I incorporated into a video of scripture.

Susan

https://youtu.be/LFoeLXuhghE

Announcements

Stella’s Circle- For the month of June we will be collecting toiletries for Stella’s Circle. (Shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, sanitary supplies etc.)

St. James United Church Rummage Sale is on Saturday, June 6that 9am - 1pm. Admission fee: $2

First Dawn Eastern Edge Celebration of Ministries service, Saturday, June 13 at 1pm. Location: St. James United Church.

Yard sales at Memorial June 27,
July 25
August 22