Wednesday 9 October 2013

From the United Church of Canada

ACTIONS AND CAMPAIGNS

Unsettling Goods: Choose Peace in Palestine and Israel

Join the United Church campaign in working for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel.

Over 2013 and 2014, The United Church of Canada is encouraging United Church members and others to become involved in the search for a just peace between Palestinians and Israelis. On these webpages we invite you to learn more about some of the issues related to the injustice and conflicts in the region, and things you can do to contribute to justice and peace.

This campaign is the result of actions agreed to at the 41st General Council

in August 2012. These actions focus on the illegal Israeli settlements, and they call for education and for economic action by United Church members to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territories.

Keep checking this page, as we will be adding new content and action possibilities throughout the campaign.

The Executive of the General Council approved implementation of this economic action campaign in May 2013.

What Are Israeli Settlements?: Background on the illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and their impact on Palestinian human rights.
How Do Settlements Affect Palestinians?: How Israeli settlements in the West Bank affect Palestinians' lives.
Speakers Bureau: Invite a United Church of Canada guest speaker to your church or group to talk about Palestine and Israel.
What Are Other Churches Doing on Palestine and Israel?: An overview of global church actions on settlement product boycott.
Personal Stories from the Occupation: Examples of the real human cost of the occupation in Palestine.
Travelling to the Holy Land: Turn a trip to the Holy Land from a tourist experience into an ethical pilgrimage.
Political Engagement: The United Church’s engagement with the government and opposition parties on the issue of Israel and Palestine.

Take Action

Clearly Identify Israeli Settlement Products in Canada
Support the General Secretary's letter to Minister Baird asking for identification of Israeli settlement products in Canadian stores and an end to tax exemptions for products from the settlements.

Contact & Office Hours for Rev Sheila

Rev Sheila's Office Hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm

Friday off

Please call ahead after 1pm as Rev Sheila does afternoon visits.

Email: revsheila@eastlink.ca

Cell Phone: 350-6814

ZION UNITED NEWS/ EVENTS

April 10th - Jam Session at 7pm

April 10 at 7pm - Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev.'d Shona Broadman at St. John's Anglican Church in Eagle Head.

April 18th - Pilgrim Walk sponsored by the South Queens Ministerial Association

1:30pm - Milton Christian Church & Brooklyn Baptist Church

2:30pm - Join the Crosses together at the Irving Service Station. (A symbol of Unity)

3:00pm - 5pm (Approx.)

Trinity Anglican Church

St. Gregory’s Catholic Church

Zion United Church

Liverpool Community (Salvation Army) Church

Liverpool Baptist Church

We will walk from the Irving down Bristol Ave to Main Street, Main Street to Old Bridge St, Church St. to Union St., Union St. to Main Street.

Refreshments will be served following the service at Liverpool Baptist Church. Walkers are welcomed to join the walk anywhere along the route.

Cars/Vans will also be made available for those who are unable to walk.

In the Community:

Sat. April, 12th at 7 p.m. Milton Baptist Church presents a dramatic recitation of Jesus’ final hours, Resurrection, & Great Commission - ‘Stop and See, Go and Tell’ featuring ‘The Sound of Men’.

Note: The Annual Report is available from the Church office for anyone that wants a copy.

Gifts of Celtic Christianity: Lenten Study

Tuesday, March 11, - Tuesday April 15th, six weeks at 2pm at Gorham Hall, led by Rev Sheila. Sign up at the Church or call Rev Sheila on 350-6814.

May 10th - The Annual Zion United Bazaar is back this year. This is a call for items to be donated. So as you start to spring clean and purge, think about donating any excess items to Zion for silent auction table, miscellaneous table, plant table, book table, kids toys table and the yard sale table. Please call Shirley Shot 354-3291, Carol Baker 356-2193 or Shaune MacLeod 354-2219, if you have items or you would like further information on this fundraiser.

Membership Classes: will be offered for those who are interested in exploring what it means to be baptized and/or confirmed and become a member of the United Church of Canada. If you are interested in learning more, or would like to transfer your membership to Zion, please speak to Rev. Sheila 350-6814.

SNOW POLICY
At the regular meeting of the Church Board, it was decided that the Clerk of Session, Chair of Worship Service and the Minister will make the decision when it is necessary to cancel worship service due to inclement weather.

So if you are in doubt as to whether worship service will be held, please call the church office: 354-5851 for a recorded message. Please let the phone ring several times and wait for the recorded message; as well, a radio announcement will be made. We will try to have the announcement on the church answering machine by 8am, should the serivce need to be cancelled.

What's Going on at Zion?

Weekly on Thursdays & Monday’s at 3pm Piano Lessons

Weekly on Sunday’s at 6:30pm Queens County Girls Choir (Sept - June)

Weekly on Monday’s at 8pm AA Meeting

Weekly on Tuesday’s 1pm Mental Health Outreach

Weekly on Tuesday’s at 2pm, 6 sessions Lenten Study (Mar 11- April 17)

Weekly on Wednesday’s at 6:45pm Children’s Choir

Monthly on the 2^nd & 4^th Thursday’s at 7pm Jam Session (Sept-May)

1^st Monday of each month UCW meet at a members home (Sept - May)

Zion Choir meets every Wednesday at 7pm at the home of Marjorie Powell (Sept-June)

Sunday School - Offered every Sunday during worship time. (Oct-June)

Knotty Knitters meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month

Community/ Ecumenical Events

Sat. April, 12th at 7 p.m. Milton Baptist Church presents a dramatic recitation of Jesus’ final hours, Resurrection, & Great Commission - ‘Stop and See, Go and Tell’ featuring ‘The Sound of Men’

Volunteer Income Tax Program for Residents of Queens County. 4:30 p.m. at the T.H. Raddall Library Appointments will begin on Friday, February 14th, 2014, and will continue until mid April. For more information about the program, or to make an appointment, please call 354-5741. Please note that appointments are required as this is not a drop in service.

Free, RCMP Adult (55+) Safety Academy, Brooklyn Baptist Church, 32 Shore Rd., Wed., afternoons 1-3, April 2 – April 23. Attend as many sessions as you like, some new topics – balance/dizziness, Alzheimer’s and more. Light refreshments. To attend contact Linda Wentzell, RCMP Senior Safety Coordinator 354-5721/ 350-0231 (Mon. & Wed.) or Audrey 356-2779. Everyone welcome.

VON VOLUNTEER DRIVE

If you have 1 or 2 hours a month that you would be willing to donate, please consider volunteering with V.O.N. Two of our vital programs, Seniors Transportation (using our vehicle) and Meals On Wheels, need your help. If you have a desire to help others in your community & have a valid driver’s license, please contact V.O.N. at 354-3297, or lynn.goodwin@von.ca or #1Waterfront Plaza, Liverpool . Please pass this message on to your church groups and your friends. Thank you! Linda Wentzell, VON Board of Directors

Registration now on for the International Tattoo Bus Trip. Contact the Region of Queens Recreation Department, 354-5741, or drop in at 249 White Point

Zion Calendar

Wednesday 9 October 2013

From the United Church of Canada

ACTIONS AND CAMPAIGNS

Unsettling Goods: Choose Peace in Palestine and Israel

Take Action