The AGM of the congregation is scheduled for Sunday, February 22 at 10:30am.
The .pdf version of the Annual Report is unfortunately too large to link as a full document; it has been split into two sections:
Annual Report 2025 – Part One (Opening to Page 27)
Annual Report 2025 – Part Two (Pages 28 to 71)
Those who would like a paper copy of the Annual Report, please contact the church office by noon on February 12.
Copies will be ready for pick-up on Sunday, February 15.
Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Walking Church event scheduled for this Saturday, January 24th is cancelled. The forecast is giving -12 Celsius degrees with a windchill of about -20 Celcius. Please stay safe!
For more information: https://chwuc.ca/welcome/walking-church/
The CHWUC Youth Group is reviving the Apple Picking Fundraiser and we are asking people to order your apples ahead of time so that we can pick them accordingly.
On Sunday, October 5th, the Youth Group will be heading to the Annapolis Valley to pick apples for those who pre-order beforehand. You can use this form to submit your order. Payment can be made in cash, cheque or etransfer.
Online Order Form: https://forms.gle/eUX31PZQPRGcwLUC8
Pick-up details will be finalized soon and updated here and on Facebook & Instragram. Leftovers wîl be sold after church on October 12th at $2/lb
You are also welcome to come help us pick on October 5th. We will be meeting in the hall at 12:45pm for a 1pm departure.
If you have any questions, email Nathalie Poirier at lallie11@yahoo.com
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be on Sunday, February 23 at 10:30am.
The .pdf of the Annual Report is unfortunately too large to link as a full document; it has been split into two sections:
Annual Report 2024 – Cover to Page 32
Annual Report 2024 – Page 33 to 77
Paper copies that were requested by noon on February 13 will be available for pick-up on Sunday, February 16.
For those who have not yet requested a paper copy, please contact the church office.
The Youth Group will be hosting a Paint Night in the church hall as a fundraiser for their activities on Friday, January 17th at 7pm.
The choice of painting is “A Starry Night” shown below and cost is $45 by etransfer to lallie11@yahoo.com or $50 by credit card through Eventbrite.
Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/paint-night-with-the-chwuc-youth-group-tickets-1108065055409
Select that you’re interested in the Facebook event to receive updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1KQtpuM276/
The Paint Night will be led by teacher and artist, Kim Piccott. You can follow her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KimsPaintParties She will bring tabletop easels and brushes along with a sample of the chosen painting. The Youth Group is providing a canvas for each person (11×14), paint, a disposable tablecloth, paper plates, paper cups and paper towel. Kim will guide us step-by-step through the painting process, until everyone has a complete masterpiece to take home!
Save the Dates: Memory Café
Dates: December 10 (In Person) * January 14 (In Person/ Virtual) * February 11 (In Person/ Virtual) * March 11 (In Person) * April 22 (In Person)
Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm
To register: CHWUCmemorycafe@gmail.com
We will need donations in by Saturday, September 21.
No need to register to attend.
Doors will open at 5:00pm, Potluck starts at 5:30pm, auction to follow at 6:30pm.
Since this is a Time & Talent Auction, please no yard sale items.
Also, please indicate your names and contact numbers on all donations when they are dropped off. (There was some confusion last year).
The full list of auction items will be listed on the church’s website at chwuc.ca by September 28th
For any questions or to donate, please contact Janet Barker or Marylou Foster.
List of items (More to come):
 | Knitting bowl made from oak with a cherry stain and a varathane finish – Turned by Terry Hines |
 | Candy bowl made from oak with cherry stain and varathane finish – Turned by Terry Hines |
 | Candle holder made from maple, poplar, ash and purple heart with a varathane finish – Turned by Terry Hines |
 | Solid Oak Bench, made from pew, approx. 4 feet long – Sally Morash |
 | Knitted Socks, Size 8 – made by Katrin Jacob |
 | 1 Pair of Cozy Socks, Red & White |
 | Music Box – Sara’s Angels |
 | Vase with Handle – use for fruit or flowers |
 | Quilted Bag – Cat Pattern |
 | Musical Carousel – Avon |
 | Charcuterie Board – Handmade |
 | 2 Nights Dog Boarding at “Inn the Woods” – from Anne Woods – Value $60.00 |
 | 2 Tickets to “Harmony In Bloom”, Valley Voices’ 45th Anniversary Show – Tickets to be provided later – and a $50.00 gift card for Joe’s Food Emporium in Wolfville – Value $100.00 |
 | 2 x 1L Bottles Prosser & Sons Maple Syrup (to be sold separately) |
 | Camera Bag – 9”Wx6”Dx6”H |
 | Set #1 of GoZone Kids Bounce Bands. Besides the Bounce Bands, they each also include beaded jump ropes, activity dice, and water bottle. – Value $25.00 each |
 | Set #2 of GoZone Kids Bounce Bands. Besides the Bounce Bands, they each also include beaded jump ropes, activity dice, and water bottle. – Value $25.00 each |
 | Basket of Children’s Playthings – includes colouring book, crayons, 2 story books, moulding clay, treats, chalk art, paper art, colour markers, sand art, bubbles, movie – Value $20.00 |
 | Decorative Wooden Mask – Value $10.00 |
 | First Nations Jigsaw Puzzles |
 | Rostad Tours Collapsible Duffel Bag |
 | Viking River Cruises Travel Pouch |
 | Tracker Brand Travel Lock |
 | Assorted Jigsaw Puzzles |
 | Small Wind Chimes |
 | Whiskey Cubes – Set of 2 stainless steel cubes |
 | Rechargeable Pocket Warmer – Value $15.00 |
 | Dominoes Game & Instructions – Value $15.00 |
 | Deck of Playing Cards – Canada |
 | Murder Mystery Game – “Champagne Murders” |
 | Costume Jewellery |
 | French/English Pocket Dictionary |
 | Canvas Basket – Value $25.00 |
 | Photo by Lydia T. Martin, Foam-mounted, approx. 11”x14” |
 | Painting of Lighthouse, acrylic, approx. 30″ × 36″ |
 | Stu’s Paracord Hobby: choose your own creation(s) up to a value of $50.00 (dog leashes, lanyards, Christmas decorations, and more) |
 | Crocheted Toy Owl, approx. 9.5” high – made by Janet Barker |
 | Crocheted Mini Toy Owl, approx. 2.5” tall – made by Janet Barker |
 | Framed Photo, “Chickadee”, by Claudia Goodall, approx. 10”x12” – Value >$25.00 |
 | Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse Fabric Wallhanging Kit |
 | Summer Outdoor Package: includes 2 Bug Zapper Lanterns, 2 Off! Backyard Mosquito Lamps, Table Cloth, & Table Cloth Weights |
 | Mitsu 130 CD/90 DVD Multimedia Storage Rack |
 | HomeDecor Self-adhesive Mirrors |
 | Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker – Donated by Dartmouth Dodge |
 | 2 Packages Photo Paper |
 | Comforter & Sheet set (Sheets never used), with Shams – Queen Bed Size |
 | CHWUC Suncatcher |
 | Place Mats – Set of 4, abstract pattern – made by The Comfort Quilters |
 | Lap Quilt – 69”x60” – Made by The Comfort Quilters |
 | Hot Pot Pad & Tea Cozy – Made by The Comfort Quilters |
 | 2 Sets of 3 Knitted Dish Cloths – made by Susan Smith |
 | Knitted Head Band – made by Susan Smith |
 | Infant’s Knit Christening Outfit |
 | 3 Dresses – Sizes 12-18 months |
 | Vibrant coloured Shawl – Crocheted by Susanna Morash-Kent |
 | Toncur-I Trampoline, almost new, rarely used – Value $130.00 |
 | * Handmade Walking Stick – Margie Barry’s brother |
 | Crib Board, Brand new, 14″x8″. – Margie Barry |
 | Marble Lazy Susan, 14″ diameter – Margie Barry |
 | $50.00 Gift Card to Palladium Restaurant |
 | Traditional Angel Tree Topper – Avon |
 | Set of 4 Glass Angels – Avon |
 | Holiday Blessings church – Avon |
 | Wall Hanging – Bless Us One and All |
 | Wooden Sign: “Nannies are the next best thing to Santa Claus” – Value $15.00 |
 | Reindeer Tealight Holder – Value $20.00 |
 | Christmas Picture Frame |
 | “Countdown to Christmas” Book Box – for ages 2-8 years – Contains 24 gift-wrapped books dated December 1 – 24th; unwrap a book each day & read it together – Minimum Bid $50.00 |
 | Chinese Meal – 4-6 guests – Hosted by John & Lee Ayer |
 | 3 x Baked Beans & Biscuits – Made by Dolores Adams |
 | 1 Jar each of Strawberry Jam, Orange/Lemon Marmalade, Blueberry Jam – made by Christine MacKenzie |
 | 2x 250ml Jars Peach Marmalade with serving dish & spoon – made by Janet Barker |
 | 3 Jars of Pickled Beets – Made by Dolores Adams |
 | 500ml jar of Beets – made by Helen Shedden |
 | 1 Bottle Million Dollar Relish – Made by Dolores Adams |
 | 2 x Biscuits & Pineapple/Rhubarb Jam – Made by Dolores Adams |
 | Apple Crisp – Made by Marylou Foster |
 | 2 x 1-Dozen Butter Tarts – Made by Marylou Foster |
 | 2 x Loaves of 8-grain Bread – made by Dolores Adams |
 | 2 x Batches of 8-grain Rolls – made by Dolores Adams |
 | Cherry Cake – made by Linda Stonehouse |
 | 2 Banana Breads – made by Linda Stonehouse |
 | 500ml Jar Salsa – made by Helen Shedden |
 | 500ml Jar of Green Chow – made by Helen Shedden |
 | 250ml Jar Spiced Apple Jelly – made by Helen Shedden |
 | 250ml Jar of Christmas Marmalade – made by Helen Shedden |
 | 2 Loaves French Bread – made by Sarah Raeburn |
 | Batch of Ruth Smith’s Nuts & Bolts – made by Sarah Ronahan |
 | Ranch Bits & Bites – Lee Ayer |
Shelby Riley of the Alzheimer’s Society will deliver a presentation on “Understanding Dementia” in our sanctuary on Monday, September 9, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Shelby will speak to her PowerPoint notes and will answer questions. She will also bring printed material that folks can take away.
I hope you can all attend. Feel free to bring a friend – from our church or elsewhere.
RSVP – Facebook Event
For more information: https://alzheimer.ca/ns/en
| Thank You for the Wonderful Support ofthe Sweet and Savoury Auction. The final bidding brought our total to $1316.00! |
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The auction will go live on June 16 at 2pm and will end on June 23 at 4pm.
Please use the link, or the QR code, below to access the auction.
https://www.32auctions.com/chwuc2024
Please note that you will need to create an account to bid. If you had previously bid on 32auctions, then you will not need to create a new account.
Happy bidding!
The Annual General Meeting for Cole Harbour Woodside United Church will take place during Worship service on Sunday March 3rd.
You can join us in person or via Zoom at 10:30am.
The 2023 Annual Report is now available; to download a copy, click this link. To request a printed copy, please contact the church office at 902-434-7714 or chwuc@eastlink.ca.
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