YKUC Announcements for the Week of Sunday February 8,2026

[Yellowknife United Church Administrator]

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 8:30AM-11:30AM Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday &
Friday
MINISTER'S OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday and Thursday 10am-noon

Upcoming events:

February 15 - Annual Financial Meeting at noon in the auditorium
February 17 - Pancake Supper 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Opening Host: Jeannette Hall
Greeter: Barb Paquin
Word & Wonder: Denise Drouin
Reader: Marg Henderson
Closing Host: Dawn McInnes

Tax receipts for 2025 will be available at church starting this Sunday
and for the rest of the month. Any remaining receipts will be mailed out
the week of February 23.

"Word and Wonder" Kits - During our Sunday worship we want to be sure
that people of all ages are included in our worship time. As we do not
have a formal Sunday school/teacher each week, there are kits/bags at
the back of the auditorium that contain a weekly message for kids based
on the lectionary, some drawing materials, some small toys and a snack.
The kits are to be picked up AFTER the all-ages time. We hope the kids
will find these of interest—let us know if they like them!

The Word and Wonder (W&W) activity will be added to the Weekly Helper's
chart; the weekly Volunteer would ensure the kits are updated with that
week's handout (printed and located just inside the church office), and
at least two small toys/activity and a snack. Supplies are in a large
plastic bin in the Supply Room opposite the office if needed. If there
are a large number of kids, or kids need to run off some energy, we also
ask that the Volunteer for that week be willing to take the kids to the
Nursery with their W&W kits. (A sheet with more information will be
posted on the side bulletin board; for more information please ask
Laurie G. or Rev. Alison.)

Congregational Meeting Sunday February 15th - There will be a two part
meeting of the Congregation of Yellowknife United Church on Sunday
February 15th after Church in the NUP auditorium, starting at 12:30pm.
First will be the Annual Financial General Meeting; this is an
opportunity for the congregation to review the financial reports and
the proposed budget for Yellowknife United Church.

The second meeting (approximate start 1:15pm) will be a special meeting
of the Congregation to vote on a recommendation from the Ministry and
Personal Committee and confirmed by the Official Board, to enter into a
call with Rev. Alison Mock to be our permanent Minister of Word,
Sacrament and Pastoral Care.

Please note: There will be a Zoom option (sent out via GoogleGroup next
week) for people who cannot attend in person; unfortunately the second
meeting does not allow voting by Proxy.

Book Club - We meet March 1 at 12:15 in Room 215 to discuss Jayber Crow
by Wendell Berry. It's the story of the barber of a small community in
Kentucky whose work helps him find the answers to some of the questions
that drove him to drop out of seminary years earlier. There are print
copies on order at the bookstore and through on-line sites in both hard
and e-reader editions. The public library's Hoopla site has audio
copies. All are welcome to book club.

Blue Bins
Thanks to our volunteers for January
Peter Graham
John Soderberg
Matt, Joanna, Anya and Jamie
Sean and Janice

The schedule is filled until March 15.

Looking for volunteers for:
March 16-31- coop
All of April

If you can help out please let Terrilyn know.


Mission and Service Story

Where Neighbours Meet:

In Halifax, NS, Brunswick Street Mission is a steady presence for people
who need support, connection, and dignity. Every day, neighbours come
through its doors to find a place where they are seen and valued.

Every weekday morning, the Mission serves a hot breakfast. For many,
it’s the most reliable meal they will have that day. Staff serve eggs,
protein, toast, fruit, juice, and coffee, and they do so with care and
connection. Some enjoy breakfast in the dining area, while others take
their meal to go. Either way, the meal offers nourishment, but also a
sense of stability and welcome.

The Mission’s café offers a warm, safe space to land. People gather
around puzzles, books, and quiet rest areas, sharing moments of calm
that are often hard to find elsewhere.

The food bank continues the spirit of dignity and choice. Community
members shop with a grocery cart, selecting items that fit their
cultural traditions, dietary needs, and personal preferences.
Gluten-free, vegetarian, and other specialized options are available
whenever possible.

Staff walk alongside people navigating difficult systems—from housing
and health care to replacing lost documents—always recognizing that the
people they serve are the experts of their own lives. They listen, they
support, and they create pathways where obstacles once felt insurmountable.

Support from Mission and Service helps Brunswick Street Mission keep
doors open, meals hot, and spaces safe. Together, we walk alongside the
Mission and its community, ensuring that it remains a place where people
can rest, connect, and find small but meaningful ways to thrive.


*Missed a Sunday Service and would like to listen to the Sermon? Rev.
Alison has kindly offered the link to her past Sermons!
https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alisonmock.ca%2Fsermons&data=05%7C02%7C%7C8ebfc17a45f646c2ecc408de3f2b52b3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639017652459689323%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v3YdbxzVkWohOnrKk7tHbknpPdwdYcrX%2Fiz3djg6zVI%3D&reserved=0

Bottle Shop Drop-Off - The church has an account at the Bottle Shop. To
drop off beverage recycling, you use the Drop & Go computer and login
using the church number 8678736291. Thank you!
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Thank you
Administrator, Yellowknife United Church
Phone : 867.873.6291
Web : yellowknifeunitedchurch.ca