Cole Harbour Woodside United Church will be holding a chowder luncheon (take-out only for now) on Saturday April 30th. Pick-ups will be at 12:00pm or 12:30pm.
There will be TWO (2) choices to pick from: Fish Chowder OR Seafood Chowder.
The chowder will be accompanied by a bread roll and a homemade cookie.Please register below and the office will follow-up with you if needed.
Register here: https://forms.gle/wXgTgZuQdMzYzNyV6
Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/37L49mQas
A Tale for ALL Ages to Enjoy! – Written by Jill A. Brogan
Cole Harbour Woodside United Church is putting on an original children’s play that I wrote entitled “Who-Buddy Are You?” on
These are FREE performances, as we received a Diversity and Inclusion Community Grant from HRM as well as contributions from HRM Councillors Becky Kent and Trish Purdy to help cover the costs to put this delightful show on.
Our cast is made up of 13 children who range in age between 6-17 of varying abilities and ethnicities as well as 3 adults and 2 supporting adults. We also have our tech crew and volunteers helping back stage.
The premise of this play is to show the value of all people within society – regardless of their backgrounds etc. The play is set in the Hamlet of Buddy-Bay and is narrated in rhyme. It begins with a clear differentiation between the “Some-Buddies” who are deemed to have much value and the “No-Buddies” who are seen as “less than”.
Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1qj5zFLDI
It’s time again to order your maple syrup favourites! Romy and Naomi Aquino have graciously accepted to coordinate the sales and delivery of the maple syup again this year. Thank you!
Please find the order form attached here: Order form
Deadline: March 31st, 2022
REMINDER!
The AGM will be held on Sunday, February 27th during the regular Worship Service time of 10:30am.
There will be no in person or Youtube meeting for the AGM. Please join us via Zoom so your vote can be counted.
Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/aRCPOPZip
Click on the button below to open the 2021 Annual Report. There are limited numbers of the report printed and available for pick up in the office. Give the office a call if you would like a print copy.
2021 Annual Report (PDF)
Mark Your Calendars!
We’re hosting a scrumptious take-out Pork-Loin Dinner on Friday, December 3rd.
Enjoy tender pork loin with stuffing, mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, apple sauce and dessert.
Cost: All of this for only $20!
RSVP: Contact the church office at 902- 434 -7714 or email chwuc@eastlink.ca to place your order and choose your pick up time between 4:00 – 7:00pm. All you will need to do is drive up and your meals will be delivered to your vehicle.
Advance payment accepted: cash, cheque or e-transfer
Also, if you would like to volunteer to help or donate vegetables, please contact Jill Brogan.
Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/22cgVHwUp
Effective: October 21, 2021
CHURCH ENTRANCE POLICY:
The province of Nova Scotia requires that all people of vaccination age entering the church be double vaccinated for all activities except Sunday worship service.
SUNDAY SERVICE ENTRANCE POLICY:
It is our expectation that if you are attending Worship Services in person that you care about the health of the other members of our congregation and that, therefore, you will only be allowed to attend in person if you are doubly vaccinated before entering the building.
If you have not been fully vaccinated, we invite you to join in worship with us and others via Zoom or YouTube.
The Sanctuary will be thoroughly cleaned before worship.
We ask, that as you enter the building, you wear a mask and that you sanitize your hands at the door with the solution provided.
We ask that you register at the door with your name and a contact number by signing the log. Any offerings are to be placed in the plate at the sanctuary entrance.
Please note there are a limited number of seats that are available on a first come first serve basis.
Those leading in worship, may remove their mask for their leadership period. All others are required to wear a mask at all times.
We ask that you remain seated during worship and leave the Sanctuary in an orderly fashion through the side door.
NOTE: Based on the COVID situation in the province this policy will be modified accordingly to meet or exceed provincial requirements.
We are planning our annual auction once again this year so put it on your calendar for Sunday, November 21st at 6:00pm!
We will be offering in person and online options for bidding.
To participate, please fill out this online form: https://forms.gle/VpBiNZYCCgJ5ctK66. If you have any issues in filling out the form, please email Janet Barker at jed_barker@hotmail.com
Deadlines:
November 9th – To donate an item for the auction. We will email the list of available items to all registrants in the week before the auction.
November 14th – To register for Zoom. There will be the opportunity to attend by Zoom. Attendees will be emailed the Zoom link.
November 18th – All In-Person attendees need to be registered.
If you can’t attend in person or by Zoom, you can let us know your maximum bid for an item or have a bidding proxy, as has been our practice in the past. Payments can be made either in person (cash or cheque) when picking up your item or by E-transfer to the church.
For in-person participation, there is a seating limit of 65 people.
Contact Mary Lou Foster or Janet Barker if you have any questions.
You can also share the event and indicate you’re attending on Facebook!
List of items (Pictures available in Facebook Album) (PDF Version with categories)
This fall, with the support of an HRM Inclusion and Diversity Project Grant, CHWUC will stage an original production entitled, “Who-Buddy Are You?”. This children’s play articulates the under lying value of all people within society. The play, beautifully written in child like rhyme and dialogue is set in the Hamlet of Buddy-Bay, and begins with a clear differentiation between the “Some-Buddies” who are deemed to have much value and the ‘No-Buddies” who are seen as “less than”. The arc of the story moves from exclusion to inclusion with all of the “Who-Buddies” working together to solve a problem. Despite external differences, the characters of the play finally recognize that “Every-Buddy” really is the same. The little village of “Who-Buddies” come to understand that they are equal, and should treat each other in the same, respectful way.
This project will be a volunteer led initiative intended to bring children, youth and adults together to create a wonderfully inclusive and diverse theatre production. The goal is to bring children and youth who may not usually have a chance to shine on stage the opportunity to share their talents in an inclusive, diverse and safe environment. This includes those who live with a variety of intellectual and/or physical disabilities, those who identify as part of the LGBTQ + community and all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. “Every-Buddy” is welcome!
What does this mean?
We are looking for school aged children and youth of all abilities to act in this fun, uplifting show. We are also looking for volunteers to help with other areas of the production including: set and costume design, back stage help, and coaching.
If you or your children are interested in being a part of this exciting, inclusive, production please contact me by October 3rd and let me know in what area(s) you would like to participate. (A commitment to come to all rehearsals and performances is a must to participate)
Please e-mail me at: jillbrogan(at)accesswave.ca or call/ text me at (902)329-4953
Rehearsals will be held for 6 weeks on Saturdays from 3:00pm -4:30 pm starting October 16th.
A dress rehearsal will be held in the early afternoon of Friday November 26th with shows to be held during the afternoons of Saturday November 27th and Sunday November 28th
I can’t wait to work with all of you to bring this production to life!!
Yours truly,
Jill Brogan
Writer/Director/Producer
CHWUC is hosting it’s first “Sweet, Savoury and Succulent Online Food Auction” to be held virtually during the week of June 6th – with closing bids on the afternoon of Sunday June 13th.
How to Bid?
We will use the CHWUC Facebook Page to show all of the items and to take bids. Anyone with a Facebook account will be able to bid on the items that will be posted in THIS album.
What if I don’t have Facebook?
No problem, we will arrange to bid for you. Just contact Jill and she will arrange someone to bid for you. There is no need to make items in advance, as after the auction (and once paid for) the successful bidder will connect with the person who is making the item to arrange for pick up/ drop off.We ask that people contact Jill with their items as soon as possible.
Final list of Items:
Mediterranean Chicken with Greek Salad, Naan bread and lemon squares (4 people)
Pot of Soup (hamburger or turkey – buyers choice) for 8
3 dozen Ginger Sparkle Cookies
1 Pan of Cranberry Bliss Bars
1 Batch of Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (for 6)
2 loaves of Homemade bread – (1 8-grain and 1 white)
2 Cinnamon Loaves
Coconut Cream Pie
2 Bottles of Pineapple Rhubarb jam
Chicken Pot Pie soup for 8
1 jar or pickled beets and green tomato salsa
1 Chocolate Cake with cream cheese icing for 12-15 people
1 dozen Marvelous Chocolate Chip Muffins – full of delicious Hershey chips, oatmeal etc.
Chicken Alfredo with mushrooms and spinach for 4 people
Gromit’s Favourite Home Made Dehydrated Chicken Hearts – Delicious treats for your 4-legged friend
Chicken Pot Pie with a puff pastry crust, served with a delectable Hershey’s Chocolate Cake
Classic Italian Lasagna with home made pasta. Served with a delicious Lemon Ricotta Cake!
2 bottles of homemade wine
Down Home Country Apple Crisp
Pan of Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares
Vegan Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Vegan Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Rhubarb Muffins
Upsidedown Rhubarb Cake
Nacho Nosh
Butter Tarts
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE: As per the provincial announcement today, April 22, there will be no in person church services at CHWUC at least until May 20th. As the limit is 5 people, Worship Service will be provided via Zoom and YouTube only for this time.
Following is a list of restrictions in HRM related to church activities:
— the gathering limit is five, both indoors and outdoors
— no social events, special events, festivals, arts/cultural events, sports events, faith gatherings, wedding receptions, or funeral visitation or receptions
— wedding and funeral ceremonies hosted by a recognized business or organization can have five people, plus officiants
— virtual gatherings and performances can be held with a maximum of five people in one location
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