Yellowknife United Church Announcements for the Week of August 31

[Margaret]

Please remember that the church service for this Sunday will begin at 10 a.m. in the chapel.  As of September 4, services will continue in the chapel and the time will revert to our usual 11 a.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

August 31 - September 14 - Worship Service in chapel led by Rev.Bev Brazier

September 21 - Worship Service led by Rev. Alison Mock and Rev. Bev Brazier

📌 THANKS to our helpers for Sunday, August 31:
Greeter:  Karen Wilford
Reader:   Karen Wilford

📌  Rev. Bev Brazier! Bev is available for pastoral care during office hours of Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 am until noon. She is also available by email or phone: bcsbr...@live.ca,  (867) 334-6606 and would be pleased to hear from you.

📌  Book Club – Starting up again in October, our selection is I am a Girl from Africa by Elizabeth Nyamayaro, a memoir from a Zimbabwean woman whose childhood near-death experience sparked a lifelong dedication to humanitarian work that helps bring change across the world, grounded by the African concept of ubuntu—“I am because we are”. Audio, e-book and hard copies are available through the public library system and will soon be available at the bookstore. We meet at 12:15 in Room 215 on Sunday, October 5’th, all are welcome. For more information, contact Barb Paquin at 867-873-4314.

📌  Wednesday September 3, Bev is offering a weekly Bible study at the manse. We will begin at 7 pm and focus on the lectionary readings for the coming Sunday. All are welcome to join for this chance to ponder Scripture and enter into our sacred stories more deeply.

📌 BLUE Bins:  Volunteers are needed  for October and onward.for the fall.  If you are able to help, please let Terrilyn (terrily...@theedge.ca) know or speak to her after church.

📌 Yellowknife United Church will be sponsoring two community Christmas Bazaars on November 15 and December 6, 2025.  If you are interested in booking a table for this event or know someone who is, please email Marg Henderson (ma...@theedge.ca) for more information.

📌 Mission & Service:   Education Shaped by Compassion

In some parts of the world, children are preparing to return to school. They are sharpening pencils, packing backpacks, and stepping into another year of possibility. But in communities across the globe, education can look very different.

Our global partners understand that education is more than just access to classrooms or books. It’s a foundation for hope, dignity, and lasting change. Because they are rooted in their communities, Mission and Service partners can respond directly to local needs, creating educational opportunities that are culturally relevant, spiritually meaningful, and deeply empowering.

Picture a kindergarten class in a refugee camp where children are not only learning letters and numbers but reclaiming a sense of safety and possibility. Imagine a young adult encountering their faith in a new way, guided by mentors and peers who offer space for honest exploration and spiritual growth. Think of parents gathered in workshops tailored to their realities, where they share stories, strengthen leadership skills, and envision a future grounded in compassion and justice. Envision elders and youth learning together, reviving ancestral languages and knowledge long threatened by colonization and displacement.

These aren’t just moments of learning; they are acts of restoration, resilience, and renewal. And they are possible because of you.