Annual Time & Talent Auction 2026 – Saturday, October 17, 2026

* Auction items are listed below

Mark your calendar for an evening of fun, food, and fundraising!

Silent Auction during Dinner – ends before Auction starts
“Time & Talent” Auction starts at approximately 6:45pm

Doors open at 5pm, Potluck Dinner starts at 5:30pm

We are looking for:

🧵hand-crafts

🪵wood-crafts

🍓homemade food/ preserves, etc.

If you would like to make a donation and you aren’t particularly “crafty”, why not consider donating some of your time, for example:

🪏gardening/ snow clearing

👶🏽babysitting

🪡sewing, etc.

If this is not possible, perhaps consider donating an item made by a local crafts-person.

If you have an item to donate to the auction, contact Janet Barker by October 5.

Donations should be dropped off at church before October 10, with your name and contact information on each item.

Items available for auction

$50.00 Ultimate Dining nt Gift CardAnne of Green Gables Daily & Monthly Planner
$262.98 Gift Certificate from Sherwin-Williams Cole HarbourBlown Glass Ball & Hanger
Set of 2 large “Happy Camper” mugs, Dark green (colour not as shown)1000 pc Churchill, Manitoba puzzle
1000 Pc Cobble Hill puzzle “Canada”500-piece Cobble Hill Puzzle, Garden Scene
1000 pc Cows puzzle550 pc Autumn Foxes puzzle
Canada Curling Game – 1.13m long Natural Wood Playing Board“Sequence” Strategy Game
Crocheted Pumpkin, approx. 24” dia., made by Susanna Morash-KentCrocheted Shawl, mauve colour, made by Susanna Morash-Kent
Crocheted Trangle Shawl, Turquoise/Green/Burgundy (100% wool) with Handmade Walnut Shawl Fastener, made by Janet & Ron BarkerDog Collar and 5 ft. Leash, made by Stu Micklethwaite
Blue Silk Purse – new conditionCrystal Keychain
Earrings – Handmade by Pink Pineapple Design
Dabney Lee Pickleball Set – Includes 2 racquets and 4 ballsPink Sky Pickleball Set – Includes 2 racquets and 4 balls
“Be a Unicorn” Collapsable Shopping BagSmall Wooden Bowl & Lid
Hand Turned Pen, Dark Walnut – made by Terry HinesHand Turned Pen, Cedar – made by Terry Hines
Hand Turned Pen, Dark Walnut – made by Terry HinesWeighted Knitting Bowl, Grey Elm – made by Terry Hines
“Sparkly Princess socks” – 7-8” foot, machine wash cold or by hand, air dry“So close! Socks” – 6-7” foot, will stretch to 8”, Machine wash cold or by hand, air dry
Hummingbird SuncatcherVase, large with Autumn flowers
Pancake Brunch by Stan & Mary Hopkins: for six to eight people; includes Pancakes, Fruit, Maple Syrup & Whipped Cream, Sausages, Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice; Approximate value $135.00Chinese Meal – 4-6 guests – made by John & Lee Ayer
Pasta Dinner with Salad, Garlic Bread, and Blueberry Cake with brown sugar for 6 (maybe 8) people – Hosted by Brian and Dolores Adams
500g Jar of Honey Harvest Farm Honey2 Two-Cup Jars Cranberry Chutney, made by Nancy Bowes
1 Bottle Zucchini Relish – made by Christine MacKenzie2 bottles Blueberry Jam – made by Christine MacKenzie
2 Bottles Salsa – made by Helen SheddenLarge bottle of Beets – made by Helen Shedden
Spiced Apple Jelly – Made by Helen SheddenBottle of Chow – made by Helen Shedden
4 bottles Pickled Beets – made by Dolores Adams3 batches of Pineapple/Strawberry/Rhubarb Jam with Biscuits – made by Dolores Adams
2 bottles Million Dollar Relish – made by Dolores Adams2 Bottles Red Pepper Jelly – made by Dolores Adams
1 Dozen Butter Tarts – made by Marylou FosterCherry Cake – made by Linda Stonehouse
1 Batch Brownies – made by Linda StonehouseCarrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing – made by Lynda Sweetapple
Banana Bread – 2 loaves (1/bid)3 Batches Baked Beans with Biscuits
Ranch Bits & Bites – made by Lee AyerNuts & Bolts – made by Lee Ayer
Anchor Hocking covered casserole dish with ice pack and traveling caseOster 16” Roasting Pan
Starfrit Cheese GraterGlass Sandwich Tray – 6”x13”
Platter, medium-sized, Butterfly designPlatter, large, Turkey design
Cookbook – “Out of New Nova Scotia Kitchens”Eco Coffee Cup – New, with Twinings Chai Tea Bag
Set of 8 Steak Knives with Case, SlitzerSmall Slow Cooker
Steak Knives with BlockIndividual Poached Egg Pot
Set of 4 quilted Place Mats, reversibleChild’s Set of Utensils
Newfoundland Tartan Apron“Love” Scrabble Tile Shelf decoration – 19” long
Desk lamp, green-shadedNylon Kit Bag, grey
Oil Painting on Board – Still Life, 11”x14” – donated by Wilma BrockAcrylic Painting – Pot of Flowers, 12”x16”, Value $300.00, by Nancy Morash Tingley
Framed Print of Tulips, approx. 24” x 18”Framed Print of Trees, Large
Framed print of Halifax Waterfront, LargeAbstract Painting, Blue-Green, approx. 12×18 – by Susan Smith
Abstract Painting, multicolour, approx. 12×18 – by Susan SmithAbstract Painting, orange/gold, approx. 12×18 – by Susan Smith
HomePod Mini – donated by Dartmouth Dodge (Carolyn & Bryan Steele)Wooden Toy Box – medium size
vtech Cordless PhoneBaptismal Dress, knitted
Rampion Golf Club Bag, Value $149.99TeeMate Turf Rider 2000 Golf Cart, Value $79.99
Diamond Painting canvas bag, Tulip design, Medium sizeKate Spade jacket, Size Large, Value $400, Minimum Bid $75.00
Electric Piano, not new, may not be as shown (photo from Bing)

 2026 Sweet and Savory Auction – June 7-14

We’re excited to share that our Sweet & Savoury Online Auction is returning this June — a delicious way to support the ministries and community programs of Cole Harbour Woodside United Church.

As we prepare for this year’s event, we’re inviting members of our congregation and wider community to contribute their favourite homemade creations. Whether you love to bake, cook, preserve, or craft something special in the kitchen, your contribution helps make this fundraiser a success.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome all kinds of homemade food items, including:

  • Baked goods
  • Pies and cakes
  • Soups and meals
  • Jams, jellies, and preserves
  • Sweet or savoury treats of any kind

To keep the auction manageable, we’re aiming for 40-ish items in total.

How to Contribute

If you’d like to offer something for the auction, please email the church office by Thursday, June 4.
Include:

  • A brief description of your item
  • A photo, if possible

Your contribution will be added to our online auction catalogue.

Auction Details

This year’s auction will be hosted on 32auctions – www.32auctions.com/CHWUC2026

  • Opens: Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Closes: Sunday, June 14 at 4:00 p.m.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BA9C2qGNh/

We look forward to showcasing the creativity and generosity of our community once again. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser — and for sharing your gifts in such a meaningful (and delicious!) way.

Youth Group Fundraising Sunday – May 10th & 24th

Our youth group will be fundraising on Sunday, May 10 and May 24th after church service to assist the youth attending the Youth@Region during the Annual Meeting for Bermuda-Nova Scotia at Acadia University at the end of May. The congregation is invited to participate in these events:

May 10th

“New to You” Tables

Please drop off items to the church on Sundays. A youth group leader or youth will find a suitable place to store them. We cannot accept any large items.

Bake Sale

Please bring in donated items on Saturday, May 9 between 10am and noon. Youth and leaders will be in the hall to accept donations to price.

Car Wash

Weather permitting, youth and adult helpers (Bryan Steele will welcome anyone to assist) will wash your car near the back hall door, $10.00 / car after church in the parking lot.

May 24th

Mother’s Day Photos

Alison O’Brien, a youth group parent, has offered to take photos with a spring backdrop, by donation. All monies will go towards Youth@Region.

Un-Hinged! – An Original Cole Harbour Woodside United Church Dinner Theatre Production

Get your tickets!!

Play written By: Jill A. Brogan

Experience the charm of “The Chiswick”, an upscale, English villa, renowned for its unique and luxurious living. Chaos ensues with a string of disappearances and unruly guests. Throw in a meddlesome reporter, deceptive detective and maladjusted house staff and you have the making for this laugh out loud show. The Chiswick, “Where the guests and the gates are a both a little “Un-Hinged”!

ENJOY an AMAZING THREE COURSE DINNER – featuring Pork Teriyaki, or Vegetarian Curry

Live Band & Fun Show!!

SHOW DATES!

– April 24th (6:30 pm – $45 each)

– April 25th (6:30 pm – $45 each)

– May 1st (6:30 pm – $45 each)

– May 2nd (6:30 pm – $45 each)

Dress Rehearsal – April 23 6:30 pm – $25 each

(Meatballs & Rice Dinner with $5 per ticket donated to Hope Cottage)

Reserve Yours Today!

Tickets are on sale after service on Sundays. Payments may be by cash, cheque, Square, or e-transfer to chwuc@eastlink.ca.

Tickets may also be reserved by contacting the church office at 902-434-7714 or email at chwuc@eastlink.ca

Please let us know which meal choice you would like!

  • We are looking for folks to put up posters in the area; please take one or two if you can on Sunday – thank you!
  • The sign-up sheets for workers and vegetable donations will be available soon at church – please consider helping out – thanks!

Thank you to our corporate sponsors this year:

2 Boy’s Smokehouse

Anapolie Pizza

Atlantic Superstore, Cole Harbour

Bailey & Associates Barristers & Solicitors

Cole Harbour Funeral Home

Cole Harbour Self Storage

Costco, Dartmouth Crossing

Dean Handspiker, Realtor, Royal LePage

Giant Tiger, Woodlawn

Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre

Morash Construction

Next Generation Forest Management

Océan Communications

Palladium Family Restaurant

Park Jewellery

Randy’s Pizza, Cole Harbour

Save-on-Fuel

Seaside FM

Spring Physiotherapy

Superline Fuels

The Beacon, Eastern Passage

The Burner Guys

2025 Annual General Meeting & Annual Report

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.

Youth Group Apple Picking Fundraiser

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

  • We are working on a paper order form that can be printed and brought to church or picked up at the church for those who do not have a printer.

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

2024 Annual Report & AGM

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.

Paint Night with the CHWUC Youth Group

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!