INDEX: LINKS UNDER THE "GET INVOLVED" BUTTON

ways to participate and make a difference, inside and outside of the church.

(Roll mouse over front page "buttons," down over main sub-title (left side of box illuminates) then to right, and click on link/word as it is underlined.)

Join In

So. Act.  (Social Action) - working together

Membership

Giving

We collect (and share)

Interest Z-A

With Young People

in Worship

in Wider Connections

in Serving

in Property

in Meeting Others

in Leading

in Caring

in Admin Stuff

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May 21:  Church Building Closed - Victoria Day

 May 25:  6:30pm-8pm.   TGIF Wind Up Family BBQ

The entire family is invited to this TGIF wind up BBQ.  We will enjoy a hot dog dinner, play some  games, and wind it all up with a Sundae Bar.  RSVP to Kristie, 475-1586 or fgucypm@gmail.com to let us know you are coming and to ensure accurate food quantities

CHURCH CARD MAKING: Noon - 3 pm on: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 

Sunday May 27: Song Sunday, 10:30 am

Sunday June 3: No worship at FGUC this morning.  FGU folk will be travelling to Knox United Church for a 10 am worship service.

As a congregation we will be traveling to Knox United Church on June 3 to worship with our brothers and sisters of the United Church Conference of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. It’s a chance to see the United Church from all over and participate in worship that will be creative and lively.   Transportation from the church will be arranged leaving at 9:00 am (parking is very poor at Knox when there are many worshippers).  Please indicate by return e-mail or by calling the church if you will be joining with FGUC friends to travel on the bus together so we know the number of seats we need to provide.  There will be no service will at FGUC on that Sunday. 

June 10: 10:30 am Worship is followed bySuper Sandwich and Salad Sunday   Paul Hagerman leads worship, with special guest Addmore Makunara, head of Christian Care in Zimbabwe.  For lunch, we'll supply the lemonade and watermelon while attendees are asked to bring sandwiches or salads to share. 

Sunday June 17: Worship at 10:30 am;  Communion - all are welcome at our table 

Saturday Oct 13:  Old Fashioned Craft Sale - 9 am - 3 pm  Just a few spaces remaining - contact church office for registration form or call 475-1586. 

New Look for News From The Pews

We are adjusting the format for our weekly News from the Pews email. 

Our weekly newsletter will be linked to content on our website.

The benefit to you is that you'll receive much shorter emails, with a line or two about each notice.

You will have the option to click on an MORE INFORMATION button for the articles that interest you,  

If you already receive NFTP - you don't need to do a thing.

If you would like to receive NFTP - sign up in the box at right.

There are many who serve by praying for others:

Are you one of these? If you are willing to pray for others, let us know.  An Interview and screening process is required to become a shepherd of souls.

The online e-prayer connection may be used for:

1. Intercessions (help-prayers) for yourself, for others you know, or for others you don't know, ONLY IF THE INFORMATION SHARED IS ALREADY IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN;
2. Celebration (praise and thanksgiving) for the gifts of God;
3. Emergency prayer requests for crisis moments; ONLY IF THE INFORMATION SHARED IS ALREADY IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN, OR YOU ARE WILLING FOR IT TO BE PUBLIC INFORMATION; Remember that e-mails are not a perfectly secure form of communication.  If you have an emergency prayer need, but want to preserve privacy, please phone one of the pastoral staff directly;
4. Public (to go in the weekly Prayers of the People) or;
5. Private (for staff only); (send request for appointment or phone conversation only; Remember that e-mails are not a perfectly secure form of communication);
6. Updates you can send to the prayer team;
7. BUT NOT for confession-type of prayers (revealing self to God). Remember that e-mails are not a perfectly secure form of communication.  However, you can send an email, requesting an appointment for this kind of healing ministry.)