YOU ARE INVITED to attend the Sunday worship service in person at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 4th. We are pleased to have another Together We Worship service this Sunday.
If you are unable to attend in person, the services are live streamed each Sunday at 10:30 a.m., or can be watched anytime throughout the week.
To watch the Annesley Sunday Services on YouTube: Annesley United Church’s YouTube Channel is: https://www.YouTube.com/c/AnnesleyUnitedChurch
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ANNESLEY’S TAKE OUT BBQ CHICKEN DINNER – OCTOBER 21st
Our delicious BBQ Chicken dinner is taking place on October 21st from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. For $25.00, you get a delicious 1/2 chicken cooked over charcoal, baked potato with condiments, coleslaw, bun and dessert. Tickets are now available at the church office, Murray’s Print Shop, or from Dave Armstrong. Deliveries are available; just ask when you buy your ticket.
Knit Wits next meet October 5th (One week early this month!)
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.
COIN BANKS
Our easy Coin Bank fund raiser is happening again this fall, and we encourage your participation. Please pick up a coin bank from the office or the Narthex, or call 519-986-3019 if you would like to have one delivered to you. Please save Loonies, Twonies, Quarters or a cheque if you prefer. There is a signup book to record your name.It is hoped that they can be returned by mid-December. Thank you so much in advance for your participation.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA WITH IAN SADLER ON ORGAN
OCTOBER 30th –The Phantom of the Opera At 7:00 p.m. on October 30th, Middle Grey Arts and Heritage presents a Film Night: Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, featuring Ian Sadler, Concert Organist, playing Annesley’s Casavant Frères organ! Experience the power and drama of silent film brought to life by the sounds and might of the organ. Tickets ($35) can be purchased on www.middlegrey.events, or at the Annesley office.
ANNESLEY’S FALL BAZAAR -Saturday, November 7th
Our Fall Bazaar is coming up on November 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are asking for donations of baking for the Annesley Bake sale table, and we are looking for volunteers to help on the day of the bazaar and the day before. There will be vendor’s tables and a homemade lunch, so if you cannot volunteer to help, please come to support this important fundraiser for Annesley.
Join us for a Quilt Day with the Annesley Quiltmakers! – November 25th
This is a community outreach project. The quilts are made from donated fabrics and are given to people in the community who need comfort (perhaps someone who is grieving, or ill, or having a hard time). We need some people to arrange quilt blocks, some to press, some to layer the quilts, some to sew the quilts (bring your own machine), and some people to tie the quilts. We get together 4 times a year, in November, January, February and March. Our next Quilt Day is Wednesday, November 25th in Fellowship Hall at Annesley United Church, Markdale. We start at 9:30 a.m. until approximately 2:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. Come along for a day of fun and a chance to meet new people. No sewing skills necessary!
FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday, October 25th.
October promotions include Chapters//Coles/!ndigo (7%), Cineplex (5%), Foodtastic (7%: Second Cup, Fionn MacCool’s, Milestone’s, Pita Pit, Freshii, Shoeless Joe’s), Simons (7%), Look at an order form to see the hundreds of participating retailers.
Download or print a copy of the order form HERE:
Just the Facts: From the July 31, 2026 Financial Statements
Total Receipts: $70,883.72 Total Expenses: $65,637.63. Receipts exceed expenses by: $5,246.09!!!!!
December 16th – SCOTT WOODS BAND TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Annesley presents Ho Ho Hoedown, starring Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods, featuring his all-star band: Kendra (Woods) Norris – Champion Fiddler, Steve Piticco – the Telecaster Master and Leo Stock – Champion Stepdancer. Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Purchase tickets NOW ($49.50) online at scottwoods.ca , Call toll-free 1-855-726-8896, or at the Annesley office.
Queen’s Bush Quilters
Are you a quilter, or want to learn how to quilt? Queen’s Bush Quilters meet at Annesley on the 1st Tuesday of each month from September to June. Why join the Queen’s Bush Quilters? – Enjoy Speakers and Presentations – Learn new techniques from experienced members – Show and share your talents – Sew fun days in Markdale on a Saturday 9-3 – Community Outreach – Group sewing on meeting days at 1:00 p.m. – Trunk Shows – Social times and friendships with fellow quilters Contact Sharon Reynolds, President at 519-369-3660 for more information
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.
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
2025 Annual Report
Read and/or download a copy of the 2025 Annesley United Church Annual Report HERE:
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.
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 519-986-30