We are the Mountain.
My first mountain moment.
Whistler mountain in Jaspar, mountains have memories, human memory, geological memory.
The mountains quake, the maker delivers, rescues, God’s presence is here.
The mountains made from clay.
We are the clay, God is the potter, takes hold.
We receive the God calling, seeking to be the “Yes”.
God strength comes, the witness to Jesus our brother, our beloved, living out the testimony.
We hear in those days, after that suffering. We hear, God in our time, be awake, already not yet. Life in the realm of healing and hope.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83468360981?pwd=eHo2M1pscVcrN3pkU3l0cjYxUzFUdz09

Email Rev Dr John Joseph Mastandrea at ministermruc@gmail.com for meeting id and passcode.

Dial by your location
        +1 647 374 4685 Canada
        +1 647 558 0588 Canada

LRF @ the Manor, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, RSVP required
Contact Allison at manorroadkids@gmail.com for more details.

Noon day Prayer at the Manor,
Wednesdays at 12:00 pm

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88965041994?pwd=NXBKTXBCQzdaV3NuNFJ0VjZxeS84QT09

Email Rev Dr John Joseph Mastandrea at ministermruc@gmail.com for meeting id and passcode.

Dial by your location
        +1 647 374 4685 Canada
        +1 647 558 0588 Canada
        +1 647 558 0588 Canada

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Bible Study, Thursdays at 3:00 pm

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Email Rev Dr John Joseph Mastandrea at ministermruc@gmail.com for meeting id and passcode.

Dial by your location
        +1 647 374 4685 Canada
        +1 647 558 0588 Canada

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Kids @ the Manor, Friday November 27th, 4:00 pm
Please RSVP with Allison at manorroadkids@gmail.com
 

Hello Manor Road families,

It's that time of year where we deck our halls in preparation for a very special baby! This year, since we cannot be together indoors, we're going all out outdoors and we need your help. On Friday, November 27th from 4-5 pm we will be trimming the trees and creating a Christmas gnome wonderland on the grounds of MRUC. 

 

We also would like to assemble some Christmas decor and craft bags for our neighbors at the Roehampton shelter. If you have lightly used Christmas decorations, gift bags or extra craft supplies kicking around your house please consider

donating them. There will be hot cocoa with marshmallows and pizza too!

 Please let me know if you're planning to come and I look forward to hearing from you.

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And Beyond...

• Youth @ the Manor, Wednesday December 2, at 4:00 pm outside
• Heart @ the Manor, Tuesday December 1, at 2:00 pm via Zoom
• UCW @ the Manor, Thursday December 3, at 2:00 pm via Zoom

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2021 United Church Calendar

UCW fundraising to support church and mission is challenging in these times.  Here's an opportunity to help us.  Order a United Church Calendar, for yourself or as a gift. Shipment costs are higher this year.  The calendar is $15.00. If you would like to add a further donation to help cover costs, we would be happy to receive.  Thank you for supporting our work to help others ,

Reserve your copy today either by emailing Marianne, the church administrator at manorroaduc@gmail.com or calling the office at 416-483-0695.  Please make cheques payable to MANOR ROAD UNITED CHURCH WOMEN or e-transfer to manorroaduc@gmail.com.

"This beautiful, full colour, bilingual calendar features interior and exterior photos of 12 United Churches from across Canada. It notes special days and church seasons, liturgical seasons and colours, significant United Church days, and lectionary dates."

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Help Support Local Shelters
Email Marianne at manorroaduc@gmail.com.  Drop off any time.

A Call for Help - Fina Aldaba-Stewart

A call out for donations to help Fina Aldaba-Stewart’s family was sent out last week.  Her brother and family lost their belongings and access to their home in the typhoon which affected the Philippines.  First, thank you to everyone who had suggestions to help and to those who donated. 

Fina hopes to package and have everything sent out by December 1.  Betty Kelman is accepting donations at her home. Contact Betty at 416 481 3609 or betty.kelman@sympatico.ca for directions. 

What is needed? 
Non-perishable clothing and household goods
Bed linens, towels, household linens 
Diapers, toiletries
Kitchen equipment: mugs, pots, pans, dishes, utensils 
Clothing 

1. 15-month old, size estimated at 18 months, male, 84 cm in height 

2. Clothing for two boys, nephews are both about five feet, 8 inches, small and medium build 

3. Clothing for one girl, niece, 5 feet 4, medium size (Fina says her niece is her build for those who know Fina) 

Other options: 

1. Ann Piper suggested that people could order through Amazon and send directly to the Philippines.  Fina has provided the following address for her niece: 

Marie Grace A. Ramiscal
B4 L36 Marigold Subd
Burgos Rodriguez, Rizal
Zip: 1860
Mobile number +63 947 864 6406

2. Sherri Howard reminded us that the Mission and Services of the United Church has many ways to donate to help and indeed there is one to help the Philippines in crisis for those suffering similar challenges.  For more on this check out the following link: 

https://www.united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/philippines-typhoons-earthquakes-and-volcanic-eruption

Please join us in the Congregational Care work of Manor Road United Church.
Betty Kelman, Member, Congregational Care Committee; Susan Johnson, Chair of CCC

books 4 families
Donate children's books in our new drop box. Help make a difference in the lives of marginalized children. Books will be distributed by The Children's Book Bank.

Dashboard for October 2020

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Intent to Give

Every year we encourage our givers to fill out an 'intent to give' form. We use this information for financial planning only. It will be received and processed in a confidential manner. Forms can be filled out online at our website, forms can be picked up at church, or print one out and mailed in.
 

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Stewardship at the Manor  

How can you support our Manor Road United Community of Faith?