Glad Tidings from - Dunbar Heights United Church

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GOOD TIDINGS
JUNE-JULY 2016
DUNBAR HEIGHTS UNITED CHURCH
…where meaning, justice and belonging meet
Sunday Worship
June 5th at 10:00am
4th Sunday after Pentecost
June 12th at 10:00am
Proper 6
Proper 7
Proper 8
July 3rd at 10:00am
SummerSpirit 1
Dunbar Heights UC
July 10th at 10:00am
SummerSpirit 2
Dunbar Heights UC
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SummerSpirit 3
Dunbar Heights UC
Dunbar Heights United Church
Rev. Dr. Richard Bott
3525 West 24th Avenue, at Collingwood
Vancouver, BC V6S 1L5
Tel: 604 731 6420
[email protected]
www.dunbarheightsuc.ca
SummerSpirit 4
Ryerson UC
July 31st at 10:00am
SummerSpirit 5
Ryerson UC
Open Worship Wednesdays
Open House Wednesdays
4:30pm on June 1st, 8th, and 15th
Dunbar Heights United Church Newsletter
June-July 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MUSINGS FROM A MINISTER... ....................................................................................................................................... 1
JUNE – JULY NEWS FOR DHUC ........................................................................................................................................ 2
NOTES FROM COUNCIL..................................................................................................................................................... 8
COUNCIL & ACM-FINANCE MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 11
WORSHIP NOTES ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
OUTREACH UPDATE....................................................................................................................................................... 22
DUNBAR HEALING MINISTRIES ................................................................................................................................. 25
CONTEMPLATIVE MEDITATION ................................................................................................................................ 25
JUNE AND JULY DHUC MEETINGS .............................................................................................................................. 27
CONCERT AT DHUC......................................................................................................................................................... 28
DHUC Vision Statement
We are an involved and connected community…
Seekers, questioners and believers at various stages on the journey.
We are nurtured and challenged by the presence of the Spirit to find depth and meaning for
our lives and to engage our neighbourhood near and far in living lives of justice.
Seeking to follow the way of Jesus, we dare to live God’s hope in our time and context.
Our greatest gift is our multi-age community in which we treasure our roots and heritage
and embrace the wisdom of the new.
All are welcome and each one enriches our whole to continue God’s unfolding story in our
midst.
....where meaning, justice and belonging meet.
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Seeking to follow the way of Jesus,
we dare to live God’s hope in our time and context.
MUSINGS FROM A MINISTER...
Is anyone else excited? I know that I
am.
As you’ll hear from anyone on the
Steering Committee, or on either of our
Councils, there’s still a lot of work to do
before we would be able to come
together into a new congregation. There
are a number of the “nitty gritty”
practicals that have to be worked
through. A lot of the “how” and “where”
and “when” questions continue to be
worked on in the background.
It’s not simply that summer is
coming, for which I am deeply
thankful. Nor is it that I’ve got some
holiday time that’s nearly here. It’s
not even that SummerSpirit United is
coming together with five
congregations, this year.
Right now, I am excited about the
transformation discussions we’ve been having
with Ryerson United Church. Really very excited.
You see, it was just over a year ago that we
shared our Prospectus with Ryerson United’s
Council and, even in the midst of the long-time
work they had been doing around the building
project, they saw possibilities they needed to
explore. Later our Councils got to know each
other a bit better over an evening’s barbeque.
With their direction, a Steering Committee was
formed to see what might come into being.
But I am very excited about what the Steering
Committee is bringing to our congregations this
month. The initial Vision/Commitment Statement
for a new congregation. A Strategic Ministry Plan.
A Staffing Plan. A Financial Projection. All of which
point to a new way for the United Church of
Canada to live into the ministry and mission we
believe God has given us for the west side of
Vancouver.
Over the next few weeks, folks from the two
congregations are going to have chances to eat
together. As we head into the summer, the
Steering Committee is ready to dive into
preparing the rest of what needs to be
considered before the congregations meet to
make their decisions about “becoming God’s new
thing!”
The folks on the Steering Committee have
worked with each other, and we’ve had
participation on each other’s Councils. Different
congregational committees and working groups
have met to talk about the similarities and
differences in our vision and mission, and how we
live those out. We’ve worshiped together.
Pilgrims from each of the congregations have
worshipped with the other congregation, and
shared their thoughts and questions.
I would ask for your prayers – for the ministry
team here and at Ryerson, for the two Councils,
for all of the groups and people in both of these
communities of faith – and for the Steering
Committee. May God help us to find the joy and
the wonder, the strength and the wisdom, to
discern what we are to do.
And the Steering Committee has met, and
talked, and prayed, and written, and eaten, and
talked more, and listened, and argued, and
shared, and wondered, and… well, the Steering
Committee has brought the Councils, and is
bringing the Congregations, our best
understanding of what God is calling us into.
Christ’s peace –
Richard
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JUNE – JULY NEWS FOR DHUC
“Good Tidings” is available in the church or on the website.
COFFEE CLEANUP
We will not post the usual rota of coffee clean-up names during the summer due to
SummerSpirit joint worship with Ryerson, Shaughnessy, and St. Stephen’s United
churches. We know that you will pitch in for set-up or clean-up if you can, when you can
– be it at DHUC, RUC, or SHUC – in the usual DHUC spirit of community and service!
STAFF LEAVES AND OFFICE CLOSURES
Here is a list of upcoming staff absences and office closures. Additions or updates to summer leave will be
posted in the weekly announcements. Should you have questions about availability or alternate contacts
for vacationing staff, please contact the office at 604-731-6420 or [email protected].
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Sheila Sanders
Friday, July 1st (Canada Day)
Mondays, July 4th, 11th and 18th
Monday, August 1st (BC Day)
August 2nd – 15th
Monday, August 22nd
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Greg Caisley
June 20th – 26th
August 6th – September 12th
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Cathy Cryder
August 1st – December 31st (vacation and sabbatical time)
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Richard Bott
July 7th – 31st
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DUNBAR HEIGHTS?
TALENT SHOW AND DANCE
Friday, June 3rd, 6:00-9:00pm. Save the date so you can drop in to watch our talented
youth perform – and to practice your dance moves – at this Junior Youth Grouporganized event. Entrance is by donation (both financial donations or new school
supplies welcome!) and funds raised will support Shelby and Kaylyn’s pilgrimage to
Guatemala this summer. Do you know a talented youth who would like to sign up to
perform? Please speak with Cathy or email her at [email protected].
CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS
Dunbar Heights United Church will hold two important congregational meetings in June.
On Sunday, June 5th (after worship), we’ll be walking through:
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a Vision/Commitment Statement;
a two-year Strategic Ministry Plan, based on the statement;
a Staffing Plan, designed to live out the ministries in the Strategic Ministry Plan;
and a Financial Projection, to show how this new ministry could be funded.
After this meeting, we’ll be asking you to continue to reflect upon and pray about the documents. As
questions arise, we hope that you’ll pass them on to Anne Clark, John Smith, Susan Burns or Richard Bott,
so they can reflect on them for our second meeting on June 19 th.
On Sunday, June 19th we’ll gather again after worship, to explore people’s questions and concerns.
We’re hoping that everyone who is part of Dunbar Heights United Church will come and be part of this
exploration. As part of this second gathering, we’ll be testing whether or not people are “warm” or “cool”
to the direction and ideas expressed in these documents. We will not be voting on amalgamation at either
of these meetings.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU – RUC AND DHUC MEMBER GATHERINGS
Take advantage of these opportunities for members of Dunbar
Heights and Ryerson to get to know each other better! You are
invited to come and share a meal and conversation at one or more
of these events:
Wednesday June 8th at DHUC – Potluck supper. If you are able*, please bring a side dish (salad, fruit or
dessert). Main course will be provided. This is in conjunction with Dunbar’s weekly Open House. Spiritual
Practices begin at 4:30pm, dinner is at 5:30pm. Following dinner, you may remain in the gym for more
conversation or be in the sanctuary for worship with music led by Pneuma Voices, the Youth Choir.
Thursday June 16th at DHUC – Lunch and conversation at 12:30pm, meal provided. The Stitch and
Chatter Work Room will be open so that you can see what this group is up to!
Sunday June 26th at Ryerson – Potluck supper at 5:00pm. If you are able, please bring a side dish such as
a salad, fruit or dessert to share*. Main course will be provided.
We ask that you sign up so that we will know when you are coming and to allow for a mix of Dunbar and
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Ryerson folk at each event. There will be sign-up sheets at Coffee Hour following worship on Sundays, or
you may call the DHUC office at 604-731-6420 or the Ryerson Office at 604-266-5377.
*If you are able – If your schedule or other factors do not allow, please just bring yourself! There will be
lots of food to share.
MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP
The Men's Breakfast group gathers again on Saturday, June 18th at 7:30am at Dunbar
Heights. Good food, fine fellowship, all men welcome. This will be the last meeting
before the summer break. For more information, or to get on the email reminder list,
please contact Pat Burns at [email protected].
YOGA AT THE CHURCH
Yoga at the Church Spring Sessions continue until Wednesday, June 29th. Classes are
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30-10:45am, with an additional 8:009:15am early class on Tuesday. Join with a maximum of 15 yogis to move, stretch, build
strength and meditate, under the guidance of excellent teachers in a small setting, with
lots of personal attention. Classes are by pre-registration, but drop-in and other options
are available. For more information or to register, contact Anne Clark at
[email protected].
Summer Yoga: Currently, the plan for July and August is to hold classes at 8:00am on Tuesdays and
9:30am on Thursdays – watch for updated information on the DHUC community bulletin board.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flower calendar for 2016 is posted in the hallway, beside the library. You may
sign up for any open Sunday and inform the office by Wednesday morning if you want
to dedicate the flowers to anyone. If not, they are usually dedicated to the greater glory
of God. Fifteen minutes or so before service begins, put your flowers in a vase from the
kitchen and place them on the pedestal. After the service, please take them home or
give them to someone to brighten their day.
Remember: We will be worshipping at Ryerson United (July 24th, 31st and August 7th) and Shaughnessy
United (August 14th, 21st and 28th) as part of SummerSpirit and will not need altar flowers at DHUC for
those Sundays. However, there are still several openings for June, July’s SummerSpirit weeks at DHUC, and
of course for the autumn months. Thanks for your support, Patricia Alexis.
CENTENNIAL BOOKS
You can still get a copy of our DHUC Centennial Book! We have a few copies left in the
office. If you did not order a book but would like to have one (full of interesting
information and photos!), please see Sheila in the office, or speak with Maureen at
coffee time. The cost is $40 cash or cheque payable to Dunbar Heights United Church.
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WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SUPPORT THE CAMP SPIRIT BURSARY FUND
Camp Spirit 2016 comes to DHUC (in conjunction with SHUC) July 25th – 29th! Although
the Camp Spirit team works to keep the participant cost as low as possible, there are
children who would like to participate, but find that finances are a barrier. We ask you
to consider supporting the bursary fund for Camp Spirit, to help in these situations. You
may make a donation by mail or by dropping off your donation personally in the church
office, with a note that it is for the Camp Spirit Bursary Fund. Cathy Cryder will also be
handing out Camp Spirit Bursary Fund donation envelopes after worship on an upcoming Sunday.
QUILTS, QUILTS, QUILTS – QUILTING FOR FIRST UNITED
Thank you so much to all the people who came out April 23 rd and May 14th to help put
quilts together in this joint Stitch and Chatter/Outreach project. It was wonderful to see
some new faces and new hands! Doreen Fraser provided the expertise in laying out and
pinning them – we learn something new from her every time! Many hands made light
work, and we were able to complete 17 quilts. Many thanks to Lynda Magnuson who
single handedly completed all the tops and to Doris Campbell who hand sews most of
the bindings. These quilts go to people at a variety of places; we have sent them to First United, Spring
House and Covenant House in recent years. They are always warmly received and we hope they offer not
only warmth, but hope and spiritual comfort.
One of our quilts was referenced in a quote contained in Leonard, aka four oranges, seven ginger
cookies, and a hot cross bun*, a collection of vignettes, memories, prayers and conversations put together
by Reverend Sally McShane, the newly-retired minister from First United Ministry:
“I took the quilt you gave me from that Church who made them for us and I put it on my bed in my
little room. The purple is so beautiful in my room. It is like snuggling into a blessing.” HH, 45
*(A copy of Leonard is posted on the Outreach bulletin board, and will soon be posted on the First
United website. You may also request a print or email copy from the DHUC office).
Once again, Stitch and Chatter and the Outreach Committee thank everyone who participated in any
way in this worthwhile project. Keep watching the newsletters and Sunday announcements for upcoming
quilting project sessions – we are always ready to make more. And of course, feel free to drop in any
Thursday to join Stich and Chatter in our regular quilting activities, or just to visit. Blessings.
THE CASSEROLE BRIGADE…
…is a tangible expression of our Christian faith, offering the hospitality of food when it is
most needed. In giving and receiving, there is a blessing. Over the past two or more
years, volunteers of the Casserole Brigade have provided food for members of our
congregation, and the recipients are always very grateful for our help. If you would like
to know how you can help out, Vivian Urquhart would be happy to tell you more.
Likewise, if you are aware of anyone in need of support please pass that information on to Vivian. Our
volunteers are always happy to be of help. You may speak with Vivian personally, or contact her at
[email protected] or 604-738-6671.
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NOTES FROM COUNCIL
UPDATE MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF
COUNCIL – JUNE, 2016
Why do we have to change? A number of
people, newer to the congregation, have been
asking why we would try to fix something that
does not seem broken. Why are we trying to
form a new congregation with Ryerson United
Church? Some people who have attended for
years, who were instrumental in forming our
Vision and helped with the Behold Strategic
Ministry campaign are impatient that we have
not yet realized our goal of forming life with
another congregational partner.
Background on Behold: A number of years
ago, we realized our building was aging and no
longer serving our needs. In spite of excellent
leadership, faithful donors and committed
families with children, our congregation was
slowly diminishing – in size, programming and
funds. We were not sustainable financially
without at least 40 new contributing families.
We developed a new vision of who we could
aspire to be. We developed a Strategic Ministry
Plan that put concrete actions and tasks in place
by which we could measure our success. From
those documents a financial stewardship
campaign was launched. Teams of dedicated
volunteers visited every family in the church to
talk about why were not sustainable and what
we hoped for the future. People so supported
that campaign that we collectively raised
$525,000 for two purposes:
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We promised that by the end of 2016 we would
have identified that partner and by 2017 we
would move into ministry together.
AMAZINGLY, WE ARE ABSOLUTELY ON TRACK TO
FULFILL OUR BEHOLD PROMISE.
Behold Funds are Coming to an End: It is
tempting to think with the success of Behold
and our incredible success in building ministries
that we could just continue… we cannot. If we
continue on our own, as of January 2017, based
on the offerings made by the congregation, we
have to cut approximately $100,000 in spending
each year. We would need to reduce staff to
former levels. Here’s what it would look like:
Greg would work with the Chancel choir on
Thursday nights and Sundays. The Voices choir
singing the Messiah and other great choral
works would come to an end. The Pneuma
Voices and the Wednesday worship would end.
Cathy’s time as Children and Youth minister
would be curtailed – we would be left with a
Godly Play program; there would be a nursery;
but youth groups would not be possible. We
would have to end our pastoral care position.
Our minister would not be able to spend time
To build and grow ministries – worship,
music, children and families, outreach,
pastoral care and stewardship.
To find another congregation with whom
to form a new and vital United church on
the Westside of Vancouver.
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growing ministry, he would simply be trying to
juggle the demands for pastoral care, spiritual
nurture and Sunday worship.
deepen connection and commitment to
God, each other and the church.
By freeing ourselves from excess property,
we free up a great deal of money to do real
good in the world. Rather than sitting on our
money we get to use it to bring the message of
Christ to the lonely, desperate, lost and
frightened (and people outside our
congregation, too). We get to live Christ’s
message.
What do we gain from forming a new
congregation with Ryerson? We get to engage
in ministries that we have not had time or
energy for by pairing with another group of
committed United Church folk, including:
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An expanded role for the Arts in worship
and work;
More worship opportunities;
More curriculum opportunities for
children, youth and young adults;
A vital youth group;
An intercultural ministry;
Improved communications and a web
presence to celebrate our work;
A number of social, spiritual and justice
opportunities within a small group to
We get to be part of a brand new purpose
built building that will house all the ministries
we have identified.
Choosing to become a new congregation with
our partners at West 41st Avenue is about
thriving; about choosing vibrant life.
Anne Clark, Chair of Council
Dunbar Heights United Voices – Messiah 2015 (photo: L. Hitchen)
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Seeking to follow the way of Jesus,
we dare to live God’s hope in our time and context.
COUNCIL & ACM-FINANCE MINUTES
COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MARCH 16TH, 2016
APPROVED AT THE APRIL 20TH, 2016 MEETING
Present
Present
Regrets
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Regrets
Present
Present
Anne Clark
Mark Paetkau
Rev. Richard Bott
Cathy Cryder
Fred Fawcett
Cecilia Bernabe
Maggie Hosgood
Julie Poznanski
Arthur Ross
Michael Vogel
Kathryn Urquhart
Jessica Farrar
David Harvey
Barbara McLeish
John Smith
Paul Westwick
Chair
Past Chair
Minister
Minister of Youth, Children & Families
Treasurer
Secretary
Outreach Committee, Presbytery Rep.
Finance Committee
M&P Chair, Presbytery Representative
Property Committee
CYFRC
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Worship Committee Chair, Ryerson United
1. Welcome, Call to Order: Anne welcomed everyone, called the meeting to order at
7:05 pm, and opened the meeting with a prayer.
2. Book Review - Fishing Tips by Rev. Dr. John Pentland: Cathy discussed Chapter 4 with
the group.
3. Regrets: Barbara McLeish, Rev. Richard Bott.
4. Approval of Minutes of February 17, 2016: Motion to approve the minutes moved by
Michael, seconded by Arthur. Passed.
5. Minister’s Report:
 The CYF Minister’s Report was circulated.
 Cathy reported that they had a great meeting with RUC as they brainstormed on how
Cathy can help the youth team of RUC.
 A “coffeehouse” event in April is being planned where kids, and perhaps some adults
too, can share their gifts.
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A Volunteer Appreciation Day in May is also being planned.
Kathryn echoed Cathy’s report on how Kaylyn Munroe and Shelby Johnson, hired by
Ryerson to assist DHUC with its youth activities, have been providing excellent and
very positive leadership and energy to the youth group.
6. Finance:
 The Financial Report as of the end of February 2016 was circulated.
 The office computer has broken down and is now being used in Safe Mode. Motion
from Julie that the $1000 budgeted for computer maintenance be augmented by
$1500 to cover the cost of a new office computer; seconded by Michael. All in favour.
Carried.
 There have been several plumbing issues with the Manse, which currently gets its
plumbing from the church. Michael to get a quote for a new plumbing line and
dedicated meter for the Manse.
7. Conversation with Ryerson:
 Pilgrim’s Progress. While this initiative has been successful, it has been challenging to
get more groups to go and provide their feedback/comments on worship services at
RUC. Barbara to distribute again to Council members the list of people who have
gone, and council members who have not been able to lead a group will do so in the
next few weeks.
 Representation for sanctuary enhancement. Kathryn is willing to represent DHUC and
Cathy can be her alternate. A call will be raised to the congregation at this coming
Sunday’s worship service.
 Representation for property redevelopment. Mark accepted being DHUC’s
representative.
 Alternate for RUC council, in place of Arthur. These meetings are held every 4th
Wednesday of the month. Michael accepted being Arthur’s alternate.
 A property presentation on 45th Ave. will be held on Sunday, March 20, 11:30am at
DHUC, after worship. This will be part of the 3rd Sunday discussions on the
amalgamation. Anne to draw the layout for the session for Dragan to set up.
8. Other Business:
 Because of age and activity level differences of the children, an additional person to
assist Carmen Lee, Nursery Caregiver, during general meetings of the congregation
may be required.
 Maggie will lead gardening volunteers; Anne to provide her with their names. The
gardening budget will be used to improve the plant beds at the church front.
 Piano sub-committee: motion by Julie to purchase and invest in the Steinway CD
piano found in Victoria for up to $62,000, to be funded from the Memorial Fund, and
to encourage celebratory gifts/donations to the Memorial Fund. Seconded by David.
All in favour. Carried. This will be reported at the next newsletter, which will be out on
March 27, and will be discussed with the congregation on April 10.
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9. Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 7:00 pm, Ethel Todrick Room.
Arthur Ross motioned to adjourn at 8:31 pm.
Let there be light...
www.dunbarheightsuc.
COUNCIL MINUTES FOR APRIL 20TH, 2016
APPROVED AT THE MAY 18TH, 2016 MEETING
Present
Present
Present
Regrets
Present
Present
Present
Regrets
Present
Regrets
Regrets
Present
Present
Present
Present
Anne Clark
Mark Paetkau
Rev. Richard Bott
Cathy Cryder
Fred Fawcett
Cecilia Bernabe
Maggie Hosgood
Julie Poznanski
Arthur Ross
Kathryn Urquhart
Jessica Farrar
David Harvey
Barbara McLeish
John Smith
Paul Westwick
Chair
Past Chair
Minister
Minister of Youth, Children & Families
Treasurer
Secretary
Outreach Committee, Presbytery Rep.
Finance Committee
M&P Chair, Presbytery Representative
CYFRC
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Worship Committee Chair, Ryerson United
1. Welcome, Call to Order: Anne welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order
at
7:05 pm. Richard opened the meeting with a prayer.
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Book Review - Fishing Tips by Rev. Dr. John Pentland: Richard discussed Chapter 5
with the group.
Regrets: Cathy Cryder, Julie Poznanski, Jessica Farrar, Kathryn Urquhart.
4. Approval of Minutes of March 16, 2016: Motion to approve the minutes moved by
Michael, seconded by Arthur. Passed.
5. Minister’s Report:
 Richard’s report was circulated.
 Remits do not need to be in to General Council until Feb. 2017, June 2017 and
June 2018. Richard will send out remits that need to be reviewed in preparation
for these meetings.
6. Remit GC 42: Tabled.
7. Membership Roll:
The membership roll has been reviewed. There are about 80 people whose
participating membership with the church needs to be confirmed by the end of May.
Richard and Anne to finalize the letter. Letters will be sent out within the following
week.
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Nominations Committee:
Nominations for committees were canvassed. Anne and Richard to meet as
Nominations Committee.
9. M&P Report:
 Cathy will be on sabbatical from August to December 2016.
 Sheila’s extra time is being monitored.
10. Conversations with Ryerson
a. Pilgrims’ Progress: Numbers and participants were updated with Barbara. Barbara
to circulate updated list; council members will review this list and report to the
Steering Committee who else needs to go. Arthur to invite some members of the
congregation for worship at Ryerson.
b. Steering Committee Update and Proposed Timeline:
 The Vision Statement of Commitment has been drafted.
 The Strategic Ministry and Staffing Plans, as well as the Budget Proposal and
Financing Plan, are being drafted.
 On May 12, the Commitment, the Strategic Ministry and Staffing Plans, and the
Budget Proposal and Financing Plan will be sent to the 2 councils.
 Updates from the May 12 meeting will be discussed at the May 18 Council
meeting.
 At the end of May, changes will be finalized and the above items will be given to
the two councils again for endorsement.
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 In June, these will be presented to the congregation. The date of this meeting
will be set.
 The governance model will be discussed during the summer.
 It is hoped that a decision will be reached by September and that the two
churches can come together by early 2017.
 A last celebration either at Advent or Lent at DHUC is proposed.
 The Behold Funds are projected to be used up by December 2016.
 Julie and Mark will represent DHUC in the Finance planning with RUC.
 Arthur and Maureen will represent DHUC in the M&P planning with RUC.
 All present agree that an incredible amount of work is being achieved and that
things are moving forward.
c. Merged Music Ministry and Staffing:
 Values have been clarified and areas of responsibilities were defined.
 Staffing is still being worked out.
 Richard and Deb will both lead at the Wednesday and Sunday sessions,
confirming to the congregations that they can work together.
 A suggestion regarding the Chancel Choir was tabled.
d. Letters of Support of RUC Development/Petition: Anne to circulate information
required for those wishing to provide letters of support for the RUC development.
Council members to advise Anne if and/or when they write a letter.
e. 3rd Sunday Talk on 4th Sunday – April 24, 2016. Richard to lead discussion on: What
is it that you would want to know from the Steering Committee and Council to help
you get to positive decision on the amalgamation of RUC and DHUC? and If you
have made a positive decision, how did you get there?
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Other Business
Report on April Presentation and Piano Sub-Committee Meeting: covered by Julie’s
report which was circulated.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 7:00 pm, Ethel Todrick Room.
Arthur Ross motioned to adjourn at 9:03 pm.
DRAFT COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MAY 18TH, 2016
FOR APPROVAL AT THE JUNE 1ST, 2016 MEETING
Minutes for May 18th meeting will be published after the Congregational Meeting of June 5 th, 2016.
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DRAFT MINUTES
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON FINANCE MATTERS
MARCH 6TH, 2016
FOR APPROVAL AT THE JUNE 5TH 2016 CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Present: 49 in total: 41 Members, 2 Adherents, and 6 Non-Members.
1.
Welcome, Prayer, Call to Order and Recording of Attendance

Anne Clark welcomed attendees.

Rev. Richard Bott opened the meeting in prayer.
2.
Election of Chair and Secretary for the Meeting

MOTION by Anne Clark that Cecilia Bernabe be Secretary for the meeting. Seconded by
Barbara McLeish. CARRIED.

MOTION by Rev. Richard Bott that Anne Clark be Chair for the meeting. Seconded by
Michael Vogel. CARRIED.
3.
Voting Privileges to Non-Members
MOTION by Jill Parker to extend voting privileges on temporal matters to non-members present at
the meeting. Seconded by Kathryn Urquhart. CARRIED.
4.
Approval of June 28, 2015 Minutes
MOTION by Julie Poznanski for the approval of the Minutes for the Annual Congregational
Meeting on Program Ministry held June 28, 2015. Seconded by Maureen Paetkau. CARRIED.
5.
Presentation of 2015 Financial Report and 2016 Budget

Julie Poznanski presented the 2015 Financial Report including the Envelope Secretary
Report.

Question: Is there a budget allotment for the gardens at the south door of the church?
Answer: There is a budget of up to $2000 for landscaping maintenance. Michael Vogel is in
charge and needs help in completing the job. The following have volunteered to help in the
gardening: Barbara McLeish, Jessica Farrar, Paul Kelley, Jean McTavish, Sabina Harper, and
Maggie Hosgood,

Bernard Poznanski asked for comments on the differences between the actual results for
2015 and the budget proposed for 2016, and what constituted the increase in the 2016
Budget and source of funds to cover the shortfall. Julie Poznanski outlined the comparative
differences and the source of funds.

Rev. Richard Bott clarified that although there is a budget of $10,000 for facilitation fees for
the talks with Ryerson Church, this funding may not be required, as the steering committee
and working group heads do most of the facilitation required.
6.
Acceptance of 2015 Reviewed Financial Statements
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June-July 2016
MOTION by Julie Poznanski for acceptance of the 2015 Financial Statements, as reviewed by
Campbell Saunders and printed in the Financial Reports. Don Hitchen seconded. CARRIED.
7.
Approval of 2016 Budget
MOTION by Julie Poznanski for approval of the 2016 Budget. Seconded by Michael Vogel.
CARRIED.
8.
Acceptance of Trustee Resignation

MOTION by Anne Clark to accept resignation of Penny Jennings as Trustee. Seconded by Jill
Parker. CARRIED.

MOTION by Maureen Paetkau for special thanks to Penny Jennings for her work for the last
10 years as Trustee. Anne Clark seconded. CARRIED.
9.
Nomination of New Trustee
Emile Struyk nominated Bernard Poznanski for Trustee position. Maureen Paetkau seconded. No
other nominations were made.
10.
Election of New Trustee
MOTION by Emile Struyk for Bernard Poznanski to be the new Trustee. Maureen Paetkau
seconded. CARRIED.
11. Presentation of Draft Vision for a New Congregation

Anne described to the congregation the process with which the draft vision was created.
Richard read the vision the first time to the congregation; John Smith read it a second time.

Comments from the congregation were gathered through the small group discussions that
followed.

Participants were divided into small groups; a Council member in each of the small groups
facilitated the discussion about the draft vision. The following questions were used for the
discussion:
1.
Does it touch your heart?
2.
Can you find a place for yourself here?
3.
Does it call you into something new?
4.
Can you lean into it for two to three years?

Discussion notes and comments were collected for the Steering Committee to review.

After the vision has been approved, the congregation will abide with it for the next 2-3 years.
Based on the approved vision, a new strategic ministry plan will be crafted.

Richard concluded the discussion of the draft vision.
12.
Other Matters: None arising
13.
Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the Annual Congregational Meeting on Finance Matters by Arthur Ross at 1:10
p.m. CARRIED.
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June-July 2016
June-July 2016
Seekers, questioners and believers at various stages on the journey
WORSHIP NOTES
So many things are happening at Dunbar Heights United Church that it’s sometimes a bit difficult to
keep track of everything. Here’s what we know is happening with worship!
Date
th
June 5 at 10am - Pentecost 4
8th
June
– Open House
Worship (4:30 Spiritual
practice, 5:30 Supper, 6:10
worship)
June 12th at 10am – Proper 6
June 15th – Open House
Worship (4:30 Spiritual
practice, 5:30 Supper, 6:10
worship)
June 19th at 10am - Proper 7
Place
What’s Happening
DHUC Worship Space
DHUC Worship Space
Shorter worship, with communion
“Getting to know you” meal with folks
from Ryerson.
DHUC Worship Space, and
Regular worship at the church.
Dunbar Memorial West Park Worship in the park!
DHUC Worship Space
Last Open House gathering until
September.
DHUC Worship Space
June 26th at 10am - Proper 8
July 3rd at 10:30am SummerSpirit 1
July 10th at 10:30am SummerSpirit 2
DHUC Worship Space
DHUC Worship Space
Ryerson UC Worship Space
July 31st at 10:30am SummerSpirit 5
Aug. 7th at 10:30am SummerSpirit 6
DHUC Worship Space
DHUC Worship Space
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Outreach invites us to look outward
and inward; and Pneuma Voices shares
their music.
Richard will be facilitating worship and
reflecting on scripture this morning.
Cathy will be facilitating worship and
reflecting on scripture this morning.
Kathleen Barber (RUC) will be
facilitating worship and reflecting on
scripture today.
Brian Thorpe (RUC) will be facilitating
worship, with Deb Bowman (RUC)
preaching.
Deb Bowman will be our worship
facilitator and preacher.
Richard Bott will be our worship
facilitator and will reflect on scripture
this morning.
Shaughnessy Heights UC
Worship Space
Aug. 21st at 10:30am SummerSpirit 8
Worship Space
Worship Space
September 4th at 10am
September 14th
DHUC Worship Space
DHUC Worship Space
DHUC Worship Space
DHUC Worship Space
Camp Spirit 2015
Image: www.campspirit.ca
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June-July 2016
Richard Bott will be our worship
facilitator and will reflect on scripture
this morning.
Debbie Blue, our special guest
preacher for this summer, will be
sharing her reflections this day.
Marcus Moseley will be leading a
gospel choir workshop this weekend
for anyone interested. The gathered
choir will be our music leaders for this
service.
Pamela Jeffery (SHUC) will be our
worship leader and reflect on scripture
this morning.
Communion Sunday.
The Open House begins again!
Welcome Back Sunday.
June-July 2016
OUTREACH UPDATE
FOCUS ON FIRST: DHUC’S COLLABORATIVE FIRST UNITED MINISTRY SHELTER
SUPPORT PROGRAM
Photo: firstunited.ca
Photo: dunbarheightsuc.ca
The DHUC Outreach team is seeking to

Align First United’s needs with Dunbar’s capacity

Be supportive of those who call First United home

Be respectful in our relationship with First United
o Respectful of what First United folk need
o Respectful of resources at First United; their energy, time and processes
o Respectful of the environment to reduce waste and recycle intelligently
with a two-pronged program:
1. SHELTER NEEDS – Three annual Focus on First drives to support critical ongoing needs of the
First United Shelter:
o Focus – Feet First (January-February)
o Focus – Personal Hygiene (May-June)
o Focus – Underwear (September-October)
2. THRIFT STORE NEEDS – Ongoing collection and delivery of goods for the First United Thrift
Store, a vital hub for both First United and the wider neighbourhood.
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June-July 2016
1. SHELTER NEEDS: FOCUS ON PERSONAL HYGIENE, MAY 22ND – JUNE 12TH
Two ways to participate:
A. FUNDRAISING CONTRIBUTION (GOAL OF $500). Outreach will purchase in bulk with
your donation.



$20 will buy …
o one package discreet underwear
o 2 boxes of regular sanitary pads
o 12 tubes of toothpaste
cheques payable to DHUC
please use special Focus on First envelopes available in the office or narthex
B. DONATE HIGH-NEED ITEMS.




Adult incontinence products (pull-ups only)
Feminine hygiene products (pads only)
Dental care products
Towels (gently used, please don’t purchase)
Can you ask your local pharmacist or dentist for donations or discounts? All items must be dropped
off in the office, or to an Outreach member after worship, by Sunday, June 12th.
2. FIRST UNITED THRIFT STORE NEEDS
The Thrift Store is a vital resource hub for both First United and the wider neighbourhood. It provides a
welcoming place for low-income people to have the empowering experience of selecting and purchasing
affordable clothing and items that appeal to their personal tastes and needs.
Dunbar Heights congregation, church user groups, and friends continue to donate




Gently used
Clean and in good repair,
Seasonally appropriate, and
Contemporarily-styled
clothing and accessories. These are much appreciated. Donations are stored in two lower cupboards in
the kitchen. Deliveries are made to First United once the cupboards are full. Here are some donation
facts and details:
A. WHAT DOES THE THRIFT STORE NEED?




SMALL and MEDIUM sizes items, especially
Men’s and women’s clothing
Hat, belts, jewelry, purses, scarves wallets
Shoes and boots suitable for city streets
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


June-July 2016
March – July: summer wear (jackets, shorts, tank tops, etc.)
August – February: winter wear (coats, jackets, hats, mitts)
Towels, blankets, sleeping bags and backpacks (these are also used by the Shelter
program)
B. WHAT NOT TO DONATE?




NO business suits, dress pants or dress shirts
NO out of season items (see seasonal needs, above)
NO out of date clothing styles
NO children’s clothing
Questions? Please call or email Susan Burns: 604-738-4758, [email protected].
Thank you for your support of First United!
DHUC Community Outreach for First United
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June-July 2016
DUNBAR HEALING MINISTRIES
Healing Ministries normally meets through all months of the year.
Open Session is when members of the congregation, their
friends or family and members of community can come for a
healing session. Drop-in between 7:00-8:00pm. AND, it is helpful
to know ahead of time if you are planning to attend so we can
schedule the time more easily. Depending on the evening, there
may be a wait. Contacts: Judith Ann Donaldson, 604-263-6244 or
Susan Burns, 604-738-4758.
Upcoming Dunbar Healing Ministry Meeting Dates in the
Sanctuary, 7:00 – 9:00pm are:






June 13th – Group Practice Session
June 27th – Open Session
July 11th – Group Practice Session
July 25th – Open Session
August 8th – Group Practice Session
August 22nd – Open Session
What’s been happening:



Judith Ann Donaldson and Jean McTavish have returned from two weeks in Guatemala as part of
a five-member Healing Pathway delegation invited by Artisana to offer healing energy training
sessions to their clients and friends, many of whom have been jailed without charge or with
trumped up charges. On May 1st during worship they spoke about their experience.
The Healing Ministry team at Ryerson sponsored a Level One Healing Pathway workshop in
May. Current and prospective members of the Dunbar Healing Ministry team attended.
On April 25th we had a beautiful open session with 14 practitioners and 9 who came to receive. It
was a sacred evening.
CONTEMPLATIVE MEDITATION
Contemplative Meditation meets every Tuesday evening in the Library from
7:30-9:00pm. We have 20 minutes of Centering Prayer, and following tea
we reflect on a passage of scripture, a poem, a teaching or a portion of a
book. We seek to deepen our experience of the sacred in everyday living.
This is an open group. Come and see if this nourishes your spirit. Call
Susan Burns 604-7384758 or email: [email protected] for more information.
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June-July 2016
June-July 2016
JUNE AND JULY DHUC MEETINGS
Committee Meetings
Spirituality & Group Meetings
WORSHIP COMMITTEE meets the Sunday
before the Council meeting (usually the 2nd
Sunday of each month), at 12:00 noon in the
Lounge. This has been altered for the summer
months – the June meeting is on Wednesday,
June 1st at 7:00pm. The committee will
determine the next meeting date at the June
meeting.
STITCH & CHATTER meets every Thursday at
9:00am in the Ethel Todrick Room.
HEALING MINISTRY usually meets on the 2nd
and 4th Monday of each month, at 7:00pm in the
Sanctuary but occasionally this will change to
accommodate holidays. The meeting on the 4th
Monday is open to the community. The next two
open sessions are June 27th and July 25th.
FINANCE COMMITTEE usually meets on the 2nd
Tuesday of each month, at 7:00pm in the
Lounge. The next scheduled meeting is June 7th
and the committee will meet on demand in July.
CONTEMPLATIVE MEDITATION meets every
Tuesday at 7:30pm in the Library.
PASTORAL CARE TEAM meets on the 3rd
Wednesday of each month, at 10:30am in the
Lounge. The next two meetings are June 15th
and July 20th.
MINISTRY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE usually
meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at
7:00pm in the Library. The next meetings are
June 8th, and as needed through July and August.
UNIT 3 usually meets on the 2nd Thursday of
each month at a place to be announced.
COUNCIL usually meets on the 3rd Wednesday of
each month, at 7:00pm in the Ethel Todrick
Room. The next two scheduled meetings are
June 15th and July 20th.
CHANCEL CHOIR PRACTICE is at 7:00pm in the
Sanctuary on Thursdays, June 2nd and 9th, and
July 7th, 14th and 21st. PNEUMA VOICES YOUTH
CHOIR practice is at 5:00pm on Wednesdays,
June 1st, 8th and 15th. Weekly choir practices will
resume in September.
OUTREACH COMMITTEE usually meets at
5:00pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month in
the Lounge. The next meetings are June 9th and
July 14th.
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April-May 2016
CONCERT AT DHUC
THE POSTMODERN CAMERATA PRESENTS... PETER AND THE WOLFGANG
Peter and the Wolfgang, the Postmodern Camerata (PMC) chamber ensemble’s third and final concert
of the 2016-17 season, will take place at Dunbar Heights United Church, with two performances:
Saturday June 4th at 7:00pm and Sunday June 5th at 5:00pm (note unusual start time). This familyfriendly concert (we plan to have crèche facilities available for the Sunday afternoon performance)
brings together two significant pieces of music: Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf (for chamber
orchestra, with narration) and an abridged version of Mozart’s comic opera Cosi fan tutte, which will be
sung in Italian, but narrated in English.
Peter and the Wolf (1936) was composed as a children’s “musical symphony” after a direct request
from the Central Children’s Theatre in Moscow, and was intended to develop “musical tastes in children
from the first years of school”. Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953) was very taken with this invitation and
completed the piece in under a week, composing both the music and preparing the accompanying
narration. As well as involving Peter and his grandfather, there is also a link between animal characters
and instruments. For the grown-ups, there is additionally the strong suggestion made by certain musical
reviewers that the piece covertly invokes a political allegory (in the run-up to the Second World War),
with Peter being Russia and the wolf Nazi Germany, with other European countries (or possibly Soviet
republics) also being animal characters. This work will last nearly 30 minutes.
Cosí fan tutte (1790) is a comic opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to a libretto in Italian
prepared by Lorenzo da Ponte (who also wrote the text to Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro). In
this concert version of the work (prepared specifically by PMC for these performances), there will also
be an English narrator engaging the audience by recounting elements of the plot, as well as commenting
on it, interspersed by various arias, duets and trios from the opera sung in the original Italian (with
English translation available). A very strong, experienced and vocally elegant cast of six professional
operatic singers will perform this work, in conjunction with PMC chamber instrumentalists and the
narrator, conducted by Lyle Isbister. This second work will take nearly one hour.
Tickets are available from the PMC website: www.postmoderncamerata.com and cost 5$ (for patrons
aged 5–12), $10 (for patrons aged 13–18) and $25 (for patrons aged 19+). Tickets will be sold at the
door, space allowing.
www.postmoderncamerata.com
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Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
June 1
9:30 Yoga
4:30 Open House Wed
5:00 Youth Choir Prac
6:30 Beavers
7:00 Worship Ctte
June 2
9:00 Stitch&Chatter
10:30 Tai Chi/4:00 Music
4:30 Junior Youth Grp
6:30 Lifeline
7:00 Chancel Choir Prac
June 3
9:30 Yoga
6:00 Talent Show
and Dance
7:00 PMC Dress
Rehearsal
June 4
10:00 Karate
7:00 PMC
Concert:
Peter and the
Wolfgang
7
8:00 Yoga, 9:30 Yoga
4:00 Karate
6:00 Sparks
6:30 Cubs
7:00 Finance Ctte
7:30 Cont Meditation
8
9:30 Yoga
4:30 Open House Wed &
Potluck with Ryerson
6:30 Beavers
7:00 M&P Ctte
9
9:00 Stitch&Chatter
10:30 Tai Chi/4:00 Music
12:00 Amalgmtn Q&A
4:30 Junior Youth Grp
5:00 Outreach Ctte
6:30 Lifeline
10
11
13
9:30 Yoga
1:00 Chinese Dance
2:00 Voice Lessons
7:00 Scouts
7:30 Monday Step
7:30 Healing Ministry
14
4:00 Karate
6:00 Sparks
6:30 Cubs
15
9:30 Yoga
10:30 Pastoral Care Mtg
4:30 Open House Wed
7:00 Council Meeting
16
9:00 Stitch&Chatter
10:30 Tai Chi
12:30 DHUC-RUC Lunch
4:00 Music Lessons
4:30 JYG Picnic at Beach
6:30 Amalgmtn Q&A
6:30 Lifeline
20
21
4:00 Karate
6:00 Sparks
6:30 Cubs
5
Tuesday
6
9:30 Yoga
1:00 Chinese Dance
2:00 Voice Lessons
7:00 Scouts
7:30 Monday Step
10:00 Worship
Communion Sunday
11:30 AGM
5:00 PMC Concert:
Peter and the
Wolfgang
12
10:00 Worship in
Sanctuary
OR you may attend:
10:30 Worship in the
Woods
12:00 Amalgmtn Q&A
19
10:00 Worship
11:30 Congregational
Meeting
26
10:00 Worship
5:30 RUC-DHUC Dinner
AT RYERSON UNITED
CHURCH
June 2016
9:30 Yoga
1:00 Chinese Dance
2:00 Voice Lessons
7:00 Scouts
7:30 Monday Step
27
9:30 Yoga
1:00 Chinese Dance
2:00 Voice Lessons
7:30 Heal. Min. OPEN
7:30 Monday Step
28
4:00 Karate
22
9:30 Yoga
17
18
7:30 Men’s
Breakfast Group
10:00 Karate
7:00 Pneuma
Choir Graduate
Performance &
Reception
24
9:30 Yoga
4:00 Karate
30
9:00 Stitch&Chatter
4:00 Music Lessons
6:30 Lifeline
10:00 Karate
9:30 Yoga
4:00 Karate
7:00 Rehearsal
23
9:00 Stitch&Chatter
10:30 Tai Chi
4:00 Music Lessons
6:30 Lifeline
29
9:30 Yoga
9:30 Yoga
4:00 Karate
July 1
CANADA DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
25
10:00 Karate
July 2
Sunday
Monday
3
10:30 SummerSpirit
Worship at DHUC
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
8:00 Yoga
7:30 Contemplative
Meditation
OFFICE CLOSED
Thursday
10
11
12
8:00 Yoga
7:30 Contemplative
Meditation
OFFICE CLOSED
13
5:00 Karate Camp
17
18
25
CAMP SPIRIT
7:00 Monday Step
OPEN SESSION
CAMP SPIRIT
8:00 Yoga
7:30 Contemplative
Meditation
8
9
15
16
5:00 Karate Camp
5:00 Karate Camp
20
10:30 Pastoral Care Mtg
7:00 Council Meeting
21
9:00 Stitch&Chatter
9:30 Yoga
4:00 Music Lessons
6:30 Lifeline
22
23
Reserved for
CAMP SPIRIT
Set-up
26
27
28
29
30
7:30 Monday Step
24
Reserved for
CAMP SPIRIT
Set-up
10:30 SummerSpirit
Worship at RYERSON
UNITED CHURCH, July
24, 31 and August 7
July 2
19
8:00 Yoga
7:30 Contemplative
Meditation
OFFICE CLOSED
14
9:00 Stitch&Chatter
9:30 Yoga
4:00 Music Lessons
5:00 Outreach Ctte
6:30 Lifeline
Saturday
July 1
CANADA DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
7
9:00 Stitch&Chatter
9:30 Yoga
4:00 Music Lessons
6:30 Lifeline
5:00 Karate Camp
7:30 Monday Step
10:30 SummerSpirit
Worship at DHUC
Friday
6
5:00 Karate Camp
5:00 Karate Camp
7:30 Monday Step
10:30 SummerSpirit
Worship at DHUC
July 2016
CAMP SPIRIT
CAMP SPIRIT
8:00 Yoga
6:30 Lifeline
CAMP SPIRIT

Glad Tidings from - Dunbar Heights United Church

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