WELCOME TO
    NORTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH    

The United
Church
Of Canada

Custodian:

Mr. Gib Snyder

WEBMASTER

Northminster is an active, vibrant church located in north central Oshawa. It has a beautiful building, powerful organ, and a large choir with a talented organist and choir director. The building also has a large hall, kitchen, smaller rooms for Sunday School and other meetings, an office, and also an elevator to assist those who have difficulty climbing stairs.

The two Ministers are supported by several talented leaders and workers, and programs range from Sunday School, Parent and Tot, Youth groups, Come Double and Fellowship group, Women's groups, a Men's group and others.

The church is also active in many outreach projects to help the community, offers a Prayer Shawl Ministry, and hosts outside groups such as Scouting and Guiding, Meals on Wheels, etc.

PARKING
Parking is available on Masson Street, other side streets or at the School parking lot on the Southeast corner of Simcoe and Rossland. Please do not park in front of Pat & Mike's Resturaunt.

UPCOMING EVENTS

                      SUNDAY EVENING STUDY GROUP.

The Sunday vening study group will begin on September 21st at 7 p.m. The book to be studied is "If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat" by John Ortherg. Please read chapters 1 & 2 to begin on the 21st.

                      WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON STUDY GROUP.

The Wednesday afternoon study group will start on Wednesday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. The subject will be the Gnostic Gospels, and the first subject will be "What are the Gnostic Gospels".

                      INTERNET STUDY GROUP.

The internet study group will begin the week of September 14th. We will be studying the book "The Sins of Scripture" by John Shelby Sprog HarperCollins Publishing ISBN: 0-06-076205-5. Read Chapter 1 for the first week. Please e-mail the church if you would like to be part of this online discussion, and sign-on information will be sent to you late in August.

NORTHMINSTER PEOPLE IN ACTION

                      QUILTERS GUILD

          The Quilting Guild started out in the home of Gladys Rae many years ago. In 1989 it moved to the Northminster Church where we meet every Tuesday. Our group consists of 6 dedicated members.
          We have quilted well over 100 quilts since 1989, some baby ones, some large ones and even a wall hanging. We have quilted for local people as well as some from out of town. Some quilts have been entered into local fairs and won prizes for their owners.
          The group is always looking for new quilters, so if you are a quilter, please think about joining the group. If you need a quilt quilted, or would like to purchase a baby quilt, drop in to see us at the church.

RECENT EVENTS

                      VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL.

Vacation Bible School for ages 5 to 12 was held betwee Monday July 14 to Thursday July 17. A number of children attended and were treated to learning sessions that were interesting and fun.

                      BAPTISM

      Emily Jane Carol Buchan was baptized on Sunday May 25,2008. Daughter of Margaret and Michael Buchan was born on March 28, 2008. Older brother Andrew helped Rev. Sandra Farrow pour the water into the baptismal fount.

                      YARD SALE.

      A huge Yard Sale was held on May 24th. It was well attended, income was over $2000, and this will be put toward the church roof project. A big thank you to all those who helped make this such a big success, and also to those who came to buy.
      Watch for new projects in the future to help pay for our roof.

                      100-MILE POT-LUCK SUPPER.

On Saturday, April 19, we held a distinctly different pot luck supper. Everyone brought a dish to feed their family plus one, however the challange was to bring something made from locally grown ingredients only (or could be grown when in season).       Marlene Werry, Board member of Durham Farm Fresh and member of the Durham Region Economic Development Team, spoke after the dinner, and answered many questions. The evening was a big success