Evergreen Pastoral Charge

05/31/2026

This Week - Let's Lunch at Oliver's! 12 noon Tuesday. See you all there!

05/29/2026

We have our first monthly joint worship at Christ Church Windermere in two sleeps! See everyone there at 10:30am. Also Raymond Hall pot luck tomorrow night - 6pm Everyone welcome.

05/23/2026

Happy Pentecost!! The Holy Spirit moves within all ! Worship is tomorrow at 10:30 am Windermere United Church, Windermere.

05/21/2026

This is lovely - sharing for all those who may need to hear....

Have you ever been awake a little earlier than usual, perhaps jetlagged, up with the baby, or pulling an all-nighter? Have you heard that pre-dawn moment where the silence and darkness is cracked open by a warbling cry, met by an increasing symphony of bird song?
That’s the dawn chorus.

Scientists have many explanations for why birds do this. One social theory is that birds sing in that dark moment to signal to each other, especially the languishing among them, that they have survived the night. Their singing indicates that though dawn hasn’t yet broken, the light is coming. What an incredible reminder of the hope a community can bring on our mental health journey. Even when we can’t feel the warmth or see the light yet, those around us can remind us to hold on just a little bit longer.

This phenomenon is the inspiration behind much of what we’re releasing this week. I hope it brings you hope and reminds you of the ways we can care for each other in community, by learning from listening well. May you find yourself singing or being sung over this week, and may you hear the chorus around you.

- Bryana Russell

05/16/2026

Hi everyone! We are back worshiping in Windermere at Windermere United Church - come join us at 10:30am Sundays!
We will also be joining our Anglican Friends at Christ Church Windermere once a month! May 31st, June 21st, July 12th, Aug 16th, Sept. 20th, and Oct. 25th - Will be lovely I am sure!

05/12/2026

Incase anyone wants to join in this year! There is also a virtual watch available.

THIS THURSDAY - MAY 14: Moose Hide Campaign Day!

The time is now. From the sunrise ceremony to the rally at Queen’s Park, Toronto (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM), we are mobilizing together against the national crisis of violence.

If you are in Southern Ontario, we encourage your community of faith to join us on the grounds of the Ontario Legislature from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the national rally.

📍 The United Church of Canada contingent will be meeting at the southeast corner of the park, near Queen’s Park Crescent East and Wellesley Street West at 11:45 a.m. If you are elsewhere across the country, join in local marches or organize your own!

Choose your way to participate:

🤝 In-Person: Join us at Queen's Park, Toronto!
🏘️ Local: Join a march in your home community.
💻 Virtual: Watch the livestream workshops and plenary.

🔗 All links and registration here: https://ow.ly/gun950YXe53

To help share the collective witness for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people, please take 60 seconds and let us know how your community is participating in the Moose Hide Campaign. Report your event here: https://ow.ly/PP0C50YXe52

05/10/2026

Youth Unplugged- Community Feedback

Hey everyone! We will be starting up Youth Unplugged again in September! We will plan for once a month gatherings - with the dates being shared way ahead of time for the year.
We are looking for community feedback. What types of gatherings are Youth whom you know (k to Grade 8...but open to including high school students)...interested in participating in?

So far we have gathered to play games, do art, create stuff for the Fall Fair, clothing exchange, music jam...).

Please let us know your thoughts through the Youth Unplugged messenger. We plan to meet this summer to map out the year. Thanks!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575249404749&name=xhp_nt__fb__action__open_user

Youth in Gr.1 to Gr.8 are invited into this "tech-free" safe space to create and build community. Frost Hall- (15 Oak Street- Rosseau).* A collaboration between Redeemer, Evergreen Pastoral Charge, people from the community, and Seguin Township.

05/05/2026

Needing some quiet contemplative space?
Contemplative Prayer Centering Prayer and Contemplative Practice Thursday May 7th 7:30pm at Raymond Hall... all warmly welcome.
https://contemplativeprayerps.weebly.com/