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Rev. Phyllis Dietrich Farewell Service on Sunday June 25, 2023 Alexandria United Church Christmas came to life at Pendleton United Church. Deborah Suddard lead our service of stories and hymns. She filled the church with her knit animals and people. The characters were moved as the Christmas story was being told. You can see the shepherds, the angel and Mary and Joseph. The wise ones are ready to bring their gifts after the birth is announced. They will arrive on January 8th, 2023 The interactive service was enjoyed by all. |
Carolyn Has Retired
Genesis will miss the many years that Carolyn Ruda has served our churches as a LLWL. Here she is ready to cut her retirement cake at Pendleton United Church. We all wish Carolyn and Gordon great times ahead.
Thank you Alliance Curran for the flowers. They were presented to all
" Women of Influence " attending Pendleton United Church. On the left is
Connie who preached the service accepting her flower from Lynne who is the secretary of the church.
Wendy Taylor, Phyllis's niece and her great niece Kayla, surprised her by
arriving from Winsor.
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Phyllis was also surprised by her step son Bradley and his partner
Pam.
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Mabel, our church Chair was the certificate presenter and cake
cutter.
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Lunch is important at every celebration.
Remembrance Day at Kirk Hill. Pipers: Ewan MacDonald and Thomas MacPherson
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Lunch is important at every celebration.
Paintings for Retirement Residence
Pendleton United Church continues to work in the community. Shown in the picture is Phyllis Reid, a member of Pendleton United Church who completed two paintings to brighten the lives of people in Bridlewood Retirement residence. |
Hate Has No Home Here
On Sunday October 3, 2021 at Pendleton United Church , Valerie Allen dedicated our Hate Has No Home Here sign in front yard of the church. This sign will address divisiveness and inequality. This colourful sign features six flags held by six hands in six different skin tones.
Included is the bright sign in the orange Every Child Matters flag,
representing the Canadian children who perished in residential schools. Also included is the Black Lives Matter flag, a blue flag representing the rights of the disabled,another multi-hued flag showcasing the LGBTQ community, a white flag highlighting religious freedom and of great importance the flag that represents the country we are so proud of - Canada.
Shown are Valerie Allen ( left ), who gave the closing words to mention how pulling the community together will provide love to all, and Dianne Seguin( right ), our Genesis Rep who was instrumental in obtaining the sign.
On Sunday October 3, 2021 at Pendleton United Church , Valerie Allen dedicated our Hate Has No Home Here sign in front yard of the church. This sign will address divisiveness and inequality. This colourful sign features six flags held by six hands in six different skin tones.
Included is the bright sign in the orange Every Child Matters flag,
representing the Canadian children who perished in residential schools. Also included is the Black Lives Matter flag, a blue flag representing the rights of the disabled,another multi-hued flag showcasing the LGBTQ community, a white flag highlighting religious freedom and of great importance the flag that represents the country we are so proud of - Canada.
Shown are Valerie Allen ( left ), who gave the closing words to mention how pulling the community together will provide love to all, and Dianne Seguin( right ), our Genesis Rep who was instrumental in obtaining the sign.
Six certificates were read and presented to Lowell by Isabel and Helen.
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Lowell admiring his certificates and cards.
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Birthday cake needs coffee. Thanks Ida and Helen.
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It was a surprise party!
Lowell was pleased to have his daughter and son-in-law attend.
Every celebration needs a photographer. Thank you Dianne.
PENDLETON'S SOCK-A-LOT CAMPAIGN:
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Pendleton has collected to date 111 pairs of socks which will be delivered to the Salvation Army on Dec. 21st in time for Christmas.
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