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Habitat Gets Help in Oakville
On Saturday April 10, Glen Abbey United Church held its 10th annual dinner dance. The theme for this 2010 event was “Olympic Spirit, Keeping the Flame Alight” to build upon our great sense of pride and accomplishment at the recent Olympics and Paralympics held in Vancouver. Located near Upper Middle Road and Nottinghill Gate in Oakville, the church was decorated in an Olympic theme including an entire torch bearer package with an actual torch used in the GTA.
One of the goals of the dinner dance is to raise funds for a local charitable organization. This year, the church selected the Halton Branch of Habitat for Humanity which is planning two builds in Oakville this summer. Proceeds from the dinner dance and the live and silent auctions resulted in a contribution of $10,000 from Glen Abbey United Church to support the upcoming projects. Lynn Fergusson, Vice- chair of the Board of Directors and Anne Maslowski, Director of Development were present to accept the donation and noted that ground breaking is planned for April 21st. Lynn also indicated that Habitat relies on such financial support and this contribution will go a long way toward a successful build. Glen Abbey United Church is also supporting the two new home projects with over forty volunteers anxious to participate with construction. Readers also interested in working on the builds can contact Natalie Charette at Habitat Halton at 905-637-4446 ext. 224.
A second highlight for the crowd of over 160 people was the presence of Jennifer Botterill, a member of Canada's gold winning women's hockey team. Having won three Olympic golds, an Olympic silver and five World Championships, Jennifer is among Canada's most decorated athletes. She spoke for a few minutes about her Olympic experience and emphasized the teamwork behind the success of their hockey team. She inspired the crowd as she shared her experience in making her first Olympic team for the 1998 games and the support provided to her by family and friends. A highlight for all was the opportunity to hold Jennifer’s 2010 Vancouver gold medal and have their picture taken with her and the medal.
The evening was a great success and clearly those attending had a great time.
Information on Same Sex Marriage
Article by Dr. Walter Wink on Homosexuality and the Bible
Dr. Walter Wink is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Interpretation at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City. Previously, he was a parish minister and taught at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. In 1989-1990 he was a Peace Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace.
Identity and Mission Statement
The GAUC Identity and Mission statement is available [here].
Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels
Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels delivers hot/frozen meals to individuals in our community
who need assistance with meal preparation for either extended or short periods of time.
Individuals may call to request service for themselves or service can be requested
by a friend, relative, doctor or other community agency.
Hot meals are standing orders and are delivered Monday to Friday at the noon hour.
Frozen meal orders are placed by the client one week in advance of delivery by
calling the office. The frozen meals are delivered on the Wednesday of the following week.
Volunteers deliver all meals. If you or someone you know could benefit from our
service, or to volunteer call Judy or Lauraine at 905-842-1411 for information
about our service.
FareShare Foodbank Collections
FareShare Foodbank Collections On Communion Sundays
In Oakville, as in many other places, the local foodbank is an essential support line for many families. At Glen Abbey, we encourage people to make monthly foodbank contributions on Communion Sundays (usually the first Sunday of the month). As we come to the Lord's Table to remember the spiritual gifts we have been given, we also try to ensure that food is available for those in need.
Outreach
Roofs For the Roofless - ongoing penny collection in "little white house".
Eyeglasses collection - put your used glasses in the box in the foyer by
the bulletin board.
Cash register tapes from UltraMart, A&P, Dominion, and SuperFresh are being
collected to help support church Outreach programs.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Please call the church office at 905-825-5292.
On Saturday April 10, Glen Abbey United Church held its 10th annual dinner dance. The theme for this 2010 event was “Olympic Spirit, Keeping the Flame Alight” to build upon our great sense of pride and accomplishment at the recent Olympics and Paralympics held in Vancouver. Located near Upper Middle Road and Nottinghill Gate in Oakville, the church was decorated in an Olympic theme including an entire torch bearer package with an actual torch used in the GTA.
One of the goals of the dinner dance is to raise funds for a local charitable organization. This year, the church selected the Halton Branch of Habitat for Humanity which is planning two builds in Oakville this summer. Proceeds from the dinner dance and the live and silent auctions resulted in a contribution of $10,000 from Glen Abbey United Church to support the upcoming projects. Lynn Fergusson, Vice- chair of the Board of Directors and Anne Maslowski, Director of Development were present to accept the donation and noted that ground breaking is planned for April 21st. Lynn also indicated that Habitat relies on such financial support and this contribution will go a long way toward a successful build. Glen Abbey United Church is also supporting the two new home projects with over forty volunteers anxious to participate with construction. Readers also interested in working on the builds can contact Natalie Charette at Habitat Halton at 905-637-4446 ext. 224.
A second highlight for the crowd of over 160 people was the presence of Jennifer Botterill, a member of Canada's gold winning women's hockey team. Having won three Olympic golds, an Olympic silver and five World Championships, Jennifer is among Canada's most decorated athletes. She spoke for a few minutes about her Olympic experience and emphasized the teamwork behind the success of their hockey team. She inspired the crowd as she shared her experience in making her first Olympic team for the 1998 games and the support provided to her by family and friends. A highlight for all was the opportunity to hold Jennifer’s 2010 Vancouver gold medal and have their picture taken with her and the medal.
The evening was a great success and clearly those attending had a great time.
Article by Dr. Walter Wink on Homosexuality and the Bible
Dr. Walter Wink is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Interpretation at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City. Previously, he was a parish minister and taught at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. In 1989-1990 he was a Peace Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace.
Identity and Mission Statement
Oakville Kiwanis Meals on WheelsThe GAUC Identity and Mission statement is available [here].
Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels delivers hot/frozen meals to individuals in our community who need assistance with meal preparation for either extended or short periods of time. Individuals may call to request service for themselves or service can be requested by a friend, relative, doctor or other community agency. Hot meals are standing orders and are delivered Monday to Friday at the noon hour. Frozen meal orders are placed by the client one week in advance of delivery by calling the office. The frozen meals are delivered on the Wednesday of the following week. Volunteers deliver all meals. If you or someone you know could benefit from our service, or to volunteer call Judy or Lauraine at 905-842-1411 for information about our service.
FareShare Foodbank Collections On Communion Sundays
In Oakville, as in many other places, the local foodbank is an essential support line for many families. At Glen Abbey, we encourage people to make monthly foodbank contributions on Communion Sundays (usually the first Sunday of the month). As we come to the Lord's Table to remember the spiritual gifts we have been given, we also try to ensure that food is available for those in need.
Please call the church office at 905-825-5292.