We are holding an online auction. You are able to bid on items either through the Church office or on our Facebook page.
Moderator’s Easter Message 2020
Moderator Richard Bott’s Easter Message
Pastoral Letter - March 18, 2020
Grace and peace be to you in Christ’s Name! March 18, 2020
Your Official Board met after church last Sunday and considered carefully the advice of the Ontario Medical Officer of Health, our own Huron-Perth Medical Officer of Health and the Emergency Plan of the United Church of Canada. They prayed and discussed all of their options at that time, and what was foremost in their thoughts was the safety of you, our congregation, and the safety of our staff and those who use our facility. The Board’s decision was to close our church for worship and activities in the church until at least the end of the month. The Board will meet again at the end of March to consider our options at that time.
I am providing pastoral care while working from home. The phone messages and email are being checked daily, and the message on the machine gives contact information. The post office is being checked twice a week for mail. Both the church’s website and its Facebook page have been updated and are active.
I have been holding all of you in my prayers! I will be contacting you with any updates as we have them. I will also be sending you a brief worship service at the end of the week. It is my hope that at 10:30 on Sunday morning we can all worship in our homes at the same time. (or at a time convenient to you around then!) I have been making pastoral phone calls, and if you want to talk to me, or know of someone who could use a call, please let me know! My home phone number is 519 606 6063, and my cell number is 1 519 436 3428. Both numbers are on the website. You can contact me by either of my emails: clarmond@kent.net, or clarmond@tcc.on.ca I am also on Facebook, if you want to look me up!
Please remember Clinton United in your prayers as well. If this COVID-19 pandemic continues then we must remain closed in order to protect our families, friends and neighbours. Please think about how you can support our church in this challenging time, even as we continue to reach out to support those who need our help and our prayers.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, remember your neighbours, families and friends in this time! Contact them! Take time to make a friendly wave from a distance, an offer to pick up groceries, a phone call or other means to keep us connected, even as the Holy Spirit binds us all together! I am looking forward to seeing you all again, when this passes.
Rev. Cathy Larmond
Pancake Supper
On March 25th, Mary, along with the Youth of the church(and many volunteers) held a pancake dinner. Proceeds from this event will be used to furnish and decorate. The youth space at the church.
April, 2019. Pastoral Updated News for Clinton United Church
To all of our church family,
Spring has arrived, and so has our new minister, the Rev. Cathy Larmond! Moving in is proceeding, and furniture, books, and three sons and pet dog and three cats are familiarizing themselves with their newly updated manse. Members of the interview team conducted the March 24 service, so she could experience our worship format, and then she led worship the next Sunday. We are certainly looking forward to her enthusiastic style of Ministry.
Lent is here, and a number of special services will be held:
Palm Sunday service will feature a Cantata. . . Listen as the music and narration tell the story leading up to Christ’s crucifixion and Resurrection. Presented by the joint choirs of Blyth United Church and Clinton United Church
Good Friday Service 10:30 am . . . remembering the events of the death of Jesus . .
Easter Sunrise Service, 8 am @ Lion’s Park experience God’s gift of resurrection in the beauty of nature. . . light breakfast
Easter Service with Communion 10:30 am . . . come celebrate Easter!
We have had a longstanding involvement with Camp Menesetung, and the traditional spring cleanup will take place, once again the last Saturday of this month - April 27 from 9 a.m. until noon. They always serve a great lunch, food, the conversations, as well as the fellowship make for a very satisfying outing. High school volunteer hours are acknowledged. Summer Camp registrations are available at the church office or online on the Camp website.
Our youth worship has been enhanced by the work of Mary Ross. For the first time, a field trip to St. Timothy's (Tim Hortons) was undertaken. Mary and six warmly dressed children walked to Timmie’s and talked about our Christian faith while enjoying some refreshments at a very popular Clinton meeting place. Join us for Sunday School and youth worship.
Church activities continue during the week, with quilters, shuffleboards, prayer shawl knitters, and choristers all meeting at various times during the week. The United Church women continue to serve our church community with fundraising events, their most recent completed activity - a Cascade of Coins, raised over three thousand dollars for our church, Next event Coffee Party & mini bazaar at Clinton United, Thursday, May 9. -- coffee, muffins, biscuits and jam. Baking, turkey pies, & quilts. Something for everyone. Proceeds to UCW projects
The first of our community suppers is scheduled for May 2 from 4:30 to 7 pm. Turkey will be on the menu. Tickets are available from many members or from the office.
Almost Famous Players are returning to entertain you on Sunday, May 5 @ 2 p.m. Come out and enjoy this afternoon.
“Yard Sale” May 24th & 25th! Bring in your quality saleable donations after May 3, placing on stage behind the curtains. ~ Bedding, kitchen items, appliances large and small, toys, books, outdoor and indoor furniture, tools. No electronics, clothing!
Large item pick up. Call Jane @ 482-3848 There will be something for everyone. See you there……
Our 13th Anniversary of Clinton United will take place on Sunday, June 2 with special music by the Snell Family. Following our service, lunch and celebration cake with the proceeds going to Camp Menesetung.
We hope you will be able to come to celebrate and worship with us as your schedules allow. It will be great to spend time together!
Chair, Maarten Bokhout