Join us for A Night with Beethoven featuring Charles & Greg Myra on Sunday March 3rd @ 7:30pm. Note that this was previously scheduled for Feb 18th and the date was changed.
– Admission is $20.00
– Doors open at 7:00pm
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/UjWXshju
The Pancake Tuesday supper has been postponed one week to Tuesday 20 Feb because of the predicted storm. Doors will open on the 20th at 5:00 PM and close at 7:00. $10 per person or $20 per family.
Blue Christmas service of healing and remembrance: Thurs 21 Dec 7:30 pm
Christmas Eve Services:
4:00 pm – Christmas Pageant
8:00 pm – Carol Service
11:00 pm – Communion Service
The CHWUC Youth Group invites the young and young at heart to join them on Friday, December 22nd for a Christmas Movie Night in the Hall. The movie will start between 6:30pm-7pm and we will have popcorn and drinks. Please bring your own bowls and mugs if you can. Donations for families in need of help this holiday season are appreciated!
We will be watching “The Star” (released in 2017) – A small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free and teams up with Ruth the loveable sheep and Dave the hilarious dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star on the adventure of their dreams, filled with lots of laughter – and become part of the greatest story ever told.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star_(2017_film)
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/36ctgEjWx
Join us for an evening of Christmas music featuring our choir and pianist.
Sunday 17 December 7:30 pm
Free will donation at door.
Cole Harbour Woodside United Church, 15 Bissett Rd., Cole Harbour
The dinner includes:
Delicious Roast Pork with a Teriyaki Drizzle
Seasoned Baked Rice
Asian inspired vegetable medley (carrots, broccoli, red pepper, baby corn etc.)
Roll
Dessert
All for $20 per dinner!
To reserve your dinners and choose a pick-up time, please contact the church office at 902-434-7714
Join us on Saturday, October 28th for the annual CHWUC Auction, starting at 6:30pm. We’re planning to have it in the Hall with a potluck which will start at 5pm!
The full list of auction items are listed below. Take a look!
We will also have a silent auction. Tables will be set up around the hall with all the silent auction items laid out with a bidding form by each item. View the list of items for the silent auction (click link – PDF).
For any questions or to donate at item, please contact Janet Barker at jed_barker@hotmail.com or Marylou Foster at lfoster49@yahoo.com
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| Item | Description |
 | Hand Knit Socks – 2 pairs – Knit by Katrin Jacob |
 | Girl’s Socks – Size 6-7 – knit by Katrin Jacob |
 | Crocheted Capelet – Made by Susanna Morash-Kent – great for those chilly evenings, but leaving your arms free |
 | Pair of Hand Knit Ankle Socks |
 | 5 Pairs Hand Knit Mittens |
 | Pair of Large Mittens – with Felt lining |
 | Hand Knit Tea Cosy |
 | Family Pack of Toques – Hand Knit by Susan Smith |
 | Toques – knit by Susan Smith |
 | Scarves – 4 – Knit by Susan Smith |
 | Lap Blanket – White/Red/Black |
 | Lap Blanket – White/Yellow |
 | Batch #1 – 12 Starched Crocheted Snowflakes |
 | Batch #2 – 12 Starched Crocheted Snowflakes |
 | 13 Starched Crocheted 3-D Hearts |
 | Homemade ‘Magic’ (barley) Bag |
 | Knitting Needle Bag – 17” x 5” x 5” – Never used |
 | Lighthouse Paint-by-Number Kit – Artist’s Loft |
 | Gift Certificate for a Singing Telegram & short concert – presented by QWiNN |
 | Palladium Restaurant Gift Certificate – $50.00 |
 | John’s Chinese Dinner – for 6 dinner guests – from John & Lee Ayer |
 | Pancake Brunch – 6-8 guests – includes Pancakes, Fruit, Maple Syrup & Whipped Cream, Sausages, Coffee/Tea/Orange Juice – Value $125.00 – Hosts: Stan & Mary Hopkins |
 | Pasta Dinner for 6 people – Hosted by Brian & Dolores Adams |
 | 3x Baked Beans for 2, including biscuits – made by Dolores Adams |
 | 2 x 250ml jars of Peach Marmalade, includes 2 jam bowls and spoons – made by Janet Barker |
 | Strawberry Jam – 2 Bottles – Made by Christine MacKenzie |
 | Blueberry Jam – 2 Bottles – Made by Christine MacKenzie |
 | Jam – 2 Blueberry, 1 Strawberry – made by Elizabeth MacGillvary |
 | Cranberry Sauce – 2 bottles – made by Margie Barry |
 | 3 Small Bottles Pineapple Rhubarb Jam – made by Dolores Adams |
 | 4 Bottles Pickled Beets – made by Dolores Adams |
 | 1 bottle of Salsa & 1 Bottle of Chow – made by Helen Shedden |
 | 2 Bottles of J. Prosser & Sons Maple Syrup |
 | 2 x 1 Dozen Butter Tarts (before Christmas) – made by Marylou Foster |
 | Cinnamon Buns – 1 Dozen – made by Dolores Adams (Stock photo: Pixabay.com) |
 | 2x Cinnamon Loaves – made by Dolores Adams |
 | 2x 8-Grain Loaf of Bread – made by Dolores Adams |
 | Loaf of Cherry Cake – made by Linda Stonehouse |
 | 2x Batches 8-Grain Rolls – made by Dolores Adams |
 | Apple Crisp – made by Marylou Foster |
 | Nuts and Bolts – Original flavour – made by Lee Ayer |
| Bits and Bites – Ranch Flavour – made by Lee Ayer |
 | Ginger Sparkle Cookies – 2 Batches, 4 Dozen each – Made by Ann Marie Siteman |
 | Chocolate Cookies – 2 Batches, 2 Dozen each – Made by Ann Marie Siteman |
 | Tealight Holders and Glass Bird |
 | Tealight Holders |
 | Party Lite Tealight Holder – Tea Pot shaped |
 | Set of 2 Travel Mugs |
 | Set of 4 Mugs |
 | China Mugs – 2 |
 | Plastic Wine Glasses – Box of 99 |
 | Drinks Pack: 1 Martini Glass with Shaker, 6 Shot Glasses |
 | “Big Mouth” Wine Bottle Glass – Holds 1 entire bottle |
 | Plastic Jug with 4 Cups |
 | Princess House Set includes Butter dish, Sugar, Creamer, and Bud Vase |
 | 18” Magnetic Knife Holder |
 | Glass Serving Plate |
 | Serving Plate – Winter-themed |
 | Serving Platter – 20” – Bee & Willow “Autumn Leaves” |
 | Chargers – Gold Coloured – Set of 4 |
 | Various Serving Dishes |
 | Large Oval Serving Platter from Stokes |
 | Appel Parer & Slicer/ Corer |
 | Buffet Server “Betty Crocker” – 3 trays, stainless steel, electric |
 | Nordic Ware Rose Bud Baking Pan |
 | Avon “Expressions” Dual Fondue Set – Porcelain/Stainless Steel/Plastic |
 | “Krupps” Espresso Machine – includes 4 Espresso cups with saucers |
 | “Perfect Cooker” Individual Crock Pot – Sized for 1 person |
 | “Crock Pot” Slow Cooker – Standard size – New |
 | “Rival” Crock-pot – standard size – 2nd hand |
 | T-fal Digital Air Fryer |
 | Emson Indoor Pressure Smoker & Cooler |
 | Hanging Solar Lamp |
 | Boston Warehouse Umbrella Lights – Votive candleholder for patio umbrella tables |
 | Dandelion Digging Tool |
 | Yardworks Reel Mower |
 | Cardinal-shaped Birdfeeder – made by Ron Barker – Value $85.00-$125.00 |
 | Nesting Box for a Robin or Cardinal – Made by Ron Barker – Value $50.00 |
 | Camp Chair with Carrying Bag |
 | 2 Sets of Christmas Sock Hangers (2 hangers of each design) |
 | Set of 6 Hanging Glass Angels |
 | Set of 4 Angels & Friends Figurines |
 | Three Kings Taper Candlestick Holders |
 | Santa Hat Snow Globe |
 | Christmas Bird decorations |
 | Christmas Ankle Socks |
 | Dressy Christmas Scarf |
 | Christmas Photo Props and Advent Calendar |
 | Christmas Mug and Bottle Cap Magnets |
 | Merry Christmas Ferris Wheel Music Box |
 | Christmas Bear Carousel |
 | Santa Carousel |
 | Hand Carved Santa – 12” tall – made by Ron Barker – Retail value $125.00 |
 | Large indoor/ outdoor wreath with Bells |
 | Small wreath with poinsettias |
 | Wreath – Sparkly crystal |
 | Fleece Throw – 50” x 60” |
 | Plush Throw – Grey with White Snowflakes |
 | Large indoor/outdoor wreath – Spring-themed |
 | Metal Multi-coloured Butterfly Wreath approx. 2 feet (60cm) wide |
 | Set of 4 Cat Coasters |
 | Cat-motif Wallet |
 | “Foot Saver” Foot Bath |
 | “Body Innovations” Foot Warmer |
 | Reusable Nylon Bag – Cancer Society |
 | Lunenburg Marina canvas bag – Large size |
 | Thermal Lunch Bag – Value $24.95 |
 | 50th Anniversary picture frame |
 | Solid Oak Bench (1) – made from church pew by Arthur Jones |
 | Hand Turned Fruit Bowl by Terry Hines – Alaskan white cedar and red cedar with a beeswax finish |
 | Hand Turned Yarn Bowl by Terry Hines – made from maple with varathane finish |
 | Solid Wood Rocking Horse |
 | Large Wooden Wine Rack |
 | Wine Bottle Rack |
 | Cole Harbour United Church commemorative plate |
 | Cow Bay Moose commemorative plate |
 | “Robertson House” commemorative plate |
 | Plate – Gold-coloured, small |
 | Plate Stand |
 | Driftwood Lighthouse wall decoration |
 | “Music” frame for 8” x 10” photo |
 | Photo Album for 6”x4” photos – Holds 180 photos |
 | Acrylic Painting – 16 x 20 inches – by Katrin Jacob |
 | Starfish Print 20”x24” |
 | Print: White Pine by A.J. Carson |
 | Set of 13 Woodlanders characters plus sign |
 | Wooden Angel – approx. 16” high |
 | Candle set – includes pillar candle, 4 small candles, 1 medium “pinecone” shaped candle, 1 tealight and tealight holder |
 | TV Stand – Glass – 3 Shelves |
 | Brass Door Knocker |
 | Flowered Carousel |
 | Assorted jigsaw puzzles |
 | Wooden Rummoli Board |
 | MicroFibre Cloths -2 – 32cm x 32 cm |
 | Ironing Board Cover and Pad Set |
 | ACER Chromebook Spin 311 with Mouse Bundle – Brand New – donation from Dartmouth Dodge – Value approximately $300.00 |
 | Wireless Shower Speaker |
 | Cordless Answering System, 3 Handsets – AT&T |
 | Cordless Digital Answering System, 2 Handsets – vtech |
 | Various necklaces |
 | Amber-Coloured pendant on black string |
 | Necklace & earring set |
 | Necklace – 5 Strand – “Napier” |
 | Sketchers Slip-On shoes – Extra Wide, US size 15 |
 | Shirt & Golf Balls – “Levelwear” golf shirt, size XL and 2 sleeves of Titleist golf balls |
 | Toddler Bed – Disney Princess – Ages 15+ months, maximum weight 50 lbs |
 | Tiger Toy – Large, stuffed, with cub |
 | Mastercraft Ratcheting Screwdriver with Bits |
 | Pet Seat Protectors for a Car |
  | Puppy Crate and Harnesses with Leash |
 | Puppy Car Seat |
 | Vitabath Gift Pack – includes Shower/Bath gel, Lotion, and shower puff |
A unique play that explores empathy and understanding – with knitting –and helps audiences find the common thread, happening at at Cole Harbour Woodside United Church on Sunday, October 22 @ 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm.
Tickets are $25 each.
For tickets – $25 each:
Directed by Jennifer Tarver, and performed by actor, writer and knitter Kirk Dunn, The Knitting Pilgrim is a multidisciplinary one-person theatrical experience that uses storytelling, image projection and a one-of-a-kind textile installation called Stitched Glass.
The Knitting Pilgrim, which premiered at the Aga Khan Museum’s Auditorium in May, 2019 and has toured Ontario for 60+ shows, was given 6 out of 5 stars by CFMU Hamilton, 5 out of 5 stars by Mooney on Theatre, and was named a Critic’s Fringe Pick in Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton, as well as One of ‘Top Ten Shows to See’ by NOW Magazine. It tells the story of a journey that you need to experience.
Created by actor, writer and knitter Kirk Dunn, Stitched Glass is a triptych of large hand-knitted panels, designed in the style of stained-glass windows, which looks at the commonalities and conflicts amongst the Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The textile masterwork was supported by a Chalmers Foundation grant through the Ontario Arts Council in 2003, and took Kirk an incredible 15 years to complete. There is no other knitting project like it in the world.
Kirk and seasoned writer Claire Ross Dunn co-wrote The Knitting Pilgrim, which uses the Stitched Glass panels – collectively over 90 pounds of knitting – as its set. The play recounts Kirk’s artistic and spiritual journey of hand-knitting the project, and his hope to contribute to the vital conversation about xenophobia, Antisemitism and Islamophobia, dealing with internal/external strife, and fear of the other.
“The hope has always been to create conversation,” says Kirk, who sought out Christian, Muslim and Jewish consultants to help him research and design the artwork and, more personally, to learn about the feelings and experiences of others. “A conversation between all people—believers and non-believers—who find themselves in conflict. How can we better understand and empathize with each other? Everyone has a unique background, point of view, and experience, and at the same time, many experiences are universal. Focusing on what knits us together, rather than what pulls us apart, is a place to start.”
Kirk Dunn’s TV credits include playing 3 seasons as Dudley in Dudley the Dragon. His stage credits include Billy Bishop Goes to War (Ergo Arts Theatre, Carousel); Merlin and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (YPT); Dads! The Musical (Charlottetown, Stirling, Drayton); Romeo and Juliet (Ford Centre); More Munsch (The Grand); The War Show, A Flea in Her Ear, Don’t Dress for Dinner, and The Affections of May (Drayton). Kirk has been knitting since 1988, and designing since 1995. In 1998, he apprenticed with Kaffe Fassett in England and has since been covered in The Toronto Star, Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Knitting, Knitting Magazine (UK), Maclean’s Magazine, the National Post and on CBC Radio. Filmmakers Ian Daffern and Omar Majeed have made an award-winning documentary, “Stitched Glass: The Documentary,” about Kirk and the journey to realizing this project.
Director Jennifer Tarver was Artistic Director of Necessary Angel Theatre Company between 2013 and 2019, and has directed for Soulpepper Theatre, The Tarragon Theatre, Canadian Stage Company, Nightwood Theatre, and the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. During five seasons at Stratford, her work included Waiting For Godot, The Homecoming, Krapp’s Last Tape, Zastrozzi and King of Thieves. Jennifer’s recent work in the US includes Krapp’s Last Tape in Chicago, and Hedda Gabler in Connecticut.Jennifer was also Associate Director at The Theatre Centre in Toronto from 2004-2012.
The Knitting Pilgrim premiered in 2019. It toured until early 2020, when COVID hit. It is now picking up where it left off. During 2023, it has resumed touring across Ontario, was in the Maritimes in May; and was in Austria and Germany in June and July. In 2024, it will be seen widely, and in 2025, will perform in BC.
Knitting is encouraged during the show if audience members are so inclined—Kirk has yarn and needles to give out onstage. People can also Bring Their Own Knitting (#BYOK). Kirk is using the audience’s knitting to assemble a giant Moebius Strip, a curiously paradoxical object that has significance in the play.
And for those audience members who want to find out more about the iconography of the knitted tapestries themselves, Kirk and Claire produced a digital interview and podcast series during COVID called The Knitting Pilgrim Talks. In each short episode, Kirk has a conversation with an expert about the theme of a particular section of each tapestry. The series, which airs on Youtube, and is also available as a podcast, is ideal for general audiences who are curious to know more, and for student audiences as a pre- or post-show activity.
Stitched Glass was supported by the Ontario Arts Council through the Chalmers Foundation. The Knitting Pilgrim was supported by the Toronto Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. The Knitting Pilgrim Talks was supported by the Ontario Arts Council.
For tickets – $25 each:
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For further information about The Knitting Pilgrim: www.kirkdunn.com, The Knitting Pilgrim Facebook page. For media inquiries, contact theknittingpilgrim@gmail.com or 1.647.407.5475.
Cole Harbour Woodside United Church 