25th July, 2025 Announcements

YOU ARE INVITED to attend the Sunday worship service in person at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 27th. This is a ‘Christmas in July’ service.

If you can not attend in person, the services are live streamed on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m., or they can be watched any time throughout the week.

To watch the Annesley Sunday Services on YouTube: Annesley United Church’s YouTube Channel is:   https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnesleyUnitedChurch                                               

 DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! 

Notes on Upcoming Services

August  3rd, 10th and 17th – NO services or Live Streaming Our congregation is welcome to attend Cooke’s Presbyterian Church, 14 George Street, for 9:30 a.m. worship, or Christ Church Anglican, 70 Toronto Street S. at 11:00 a.m. on those Sundays.

August 31st – A Hymn Sing by request – Please contact the office by phone or email with your hymn requests anytime before the 27th of August, so we can have the hymn lyrics on the screens.

September 7th – Pot Luck Picnic service at LutheRanch –more details to follow

Sunday School

Plans are being made for September. We need: PEOPLE, Sticky Tack, Washable markers, Permanent black markers, and Glue sticks for an 8mm Hot Glue Gun. PEOPLE are most needed, but everything on the list would be appreciated.

Melodies for a Summer Evening: Friday, August 15th at 7:00 p.m. 

Music in Middle Grey is delighted and proud to welcome Dr. Gregg Redner, Juilliard trained, world renowned organist, pianist, and Director of Music at Metropolitan United Church in London, Ontario, Canada’s largest church music program. Also, Aaron Dimoff, who has wowed us in the past with his wonderful bass baritone voice.   Tickets ($35) are available at the door, at Annesley Church Office (weekdays 10-2pm), and at https://www.middlegrey.events/events/casavant-redner-dimoff-aug-25/  Contact for information:  hello@middlegrey.events or 519 997 2727 

Save the Date: September 3rd, 7:00 p.m.

Christopher Wren will be at Annesley on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. to speak about his book, The War Diaries of Louis E. Wren – One man’s journey in the British Merchant Navy and Royal Air Force in WWII. Freewill offering for Annesley.

Coffee Break

There is a signup sheet in the Narthex for Coffee Hour – We are looking for people to  prepare coffee and put out the treats – they are all provided by Annesley, so only your time is needed.  You can scale it down to 1 coffee hour just before or just after the service (instead of both) to make things easier –it is your choice. Thank you to anyone who can do this.

FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday, August 24th

 Download and print an order form here:

https://www.markdaleunited.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FUNDSCRIP-ORDER-FORM-2022-2.pdf

Granite Hill Bluegrass Band

will be performing at Annesley on September 12th. More details to follow.

Online Auction September 25th

The auction of donated items (china, glassware, Books, Christmas décor, Kitchen ware etc.)  will again be held through Rockford Auction Centre. You will receive instructions on how  to register to see the items  and  bid. We will receive donations from September 2nd to September 20th. Viewing of auction items will be on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd. All donation items must be accompanied by a donor sheet available from the Narthex or the office with a full description. Pickup of items will be on Saturday, September 27th.  For further information, please contact  Dale Beare at 519-270-0785 or  dale.beare49@gmail.com or Diane Lyons at 519-317-5717or lyons110@gmail.com

Knit Wits next meet September 15th

The Knit Wits meet the 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons each month from 1:30 to 3:30 in the church parlour. Most of our knitting is done from yarn donated to the church and we thank you for that. All are invited to join us for a lovely afternoon of knitting and socialization.

Broadview Magazine Subscriptions are due NOW

If you are a subscriber, please pay your $30 subscription to the office, mail it to Annesley United Church, Box 573, Markdale, N0C 1H0, or put it in the collection plate marked “Broadview”.  New subscriptions are welcome!

The Scott Woods Band – Christmas Hoedown – Saturday, November 1st -2:00 p.m.

Scott Woods and his band are coming back to Annesley on November 1st at 2:00 p.m. for his Christmas Hoedown show! SAVE THE DATE

South East Grey Community Health Centre  

The Southeast Grey Community Health Centre  The South East Grey Community Health Centre would be happy to receive any reusable shopping bags to repurpose in the Community Pantry. Donated items such as unused toiletries, good condition bath towels, kitchen towels, bedding, socks, summer shoes and men’s pants or shorts are all appreciated.  Donations can be dropped off to reception Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm. 

Canadian Traditional Scouting Association at Annesley

We are pleased to announce that Canadian Traditional Scouting Association has opened a charter in Markdale, and is excited to be using Annesley United Church as their meeting location each Tuesday night. Group name is Markdale Traditional Scouting.    We are accepting youth between the ages of 10 and 18. If you are looking for a place to volunteer, your help would also be appreciated. We are hoping to be able to expand our age group to include 5-9 years olds in the near future. Online registration is available though the following link:   https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScouterKenWeir/CTSA202425YouthRegistrat

Grey Bruce Churches Facebook Page

An active Facebook Page where you can post and learn about church events, engage in discussions and connect with sister churches. Find out about Annesley’s friendly attempts to get Trinity Annan’s recipe for their pot pies! Search “Grey Bruce Churches”, ask to be friend and start sharing! Managed by Donna Phillips, Trinity Annan United Church

2024 Annual Report

Paper copies of the Annual Report are available. Read and/or download a copy of the 2024 Annesley United Church Annual Report HERE:

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Visioning Team’s Final Report

A Copy of the Visioning Team’s Final Report can be found here:

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In the Library    

The Great Emergence by Phyllis Tickle.  

Rooted in the observation that massive transitions in the church happen about every 500 years, Phyllis Tickle shows readers that we live in such a time right now. She compares the Great Emergence to other “Greats” in the history of Christianity, including the Great Transformation (when God walked among us), Anyone who is interested in the future of the church in Canada, no matter what their personal affiliation, will find this book a fascinating exploration.

Home At Last (HAL)

HAL is a FREE settling in service to help people who have been in hospital to discharge home. The goal of the program is to facilitate an earlier discharge or unnecessary re-admission to hospital by providing transitional support services and links to community support services wen needed. FOr more information, contact the VON Grey Bruce Office at 519-376-5895/1-800-265-3138 Extension 402 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Brenda & Peter Dimoff: CDs available due to popular demand

We have all been enjoying the music of Brenda and Peter Dimoff during the Sunday services. Many people have asked where they can get a copy of their CD, so Brenda and Peter have graciously responded by producing copies of the CD, as a fund raiser for Annesley!  For a donation of $20 or more to Annesley, you receive a copy of this wonderful CD.  They will be available each Sunday, or at the office during the week. 

Grey County Cares

Support our Ukrainian refugees in Grey County by buying a button for $10 or more – donations go directly to Ukrainian refugees in Grey County. Sponsored by the Rotary Club.  Buttons are in the office.

Prayer Shawl Ministry 

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is an important part of Annesley’s outreach. Warm and cozy shawls are given to those of the congregation and community who are bereaved or seriously ill. The appropriate yarn must be purchased. If you would like to help, put your donation in an envelope marked Prayer Shawl and your name and send it to the church office. If you know anyone in the community who would benefit from receiving a prayer shawl, please call the office at 519-986-3019

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