YOU ARE INVITED to attend the Sunday worship service in person at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 7th. This is a communion service.
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 Annesley Sunday Services on YouTube: Annesley United Church’s YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnesleyUnitedChurch On this site, you can watch current or past services.
DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!!
Knit Wits – are meeting on Monday, June 8th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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.
Church office closed – week of June 8th
The office will be closed this week for a holiday. E-mails will still be checked. (annesleyuc@gmail.com) Normal office hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 – 2:00, Mondays:by chance.
An Invitation: June 13th — Happy 90th Birthday to Ruth Rose!
Please join us in celebrating Ruth’s birthday on Saturday, June 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Annesley . Please, no gifts, but birthday cards are very welcome!
Speakers Series – June 18th at 7:00 p.m. — Making Iron: Bloomery Iron Smelting in Canada
Friends of the Museum present Darrell Markewitz, an artisan blacksmith, on Thursday, June 18th at Annesley. Since 2001, Darrell has sought to recover lost methods of bloomery iron smelting at his Wareham workshop. His talk will serve as a book launch for “20 years before the Blast: Experimental Bloomery Iron Smelting 2001-2024” Books will be available. Coffee and tea courtesy of Highland Grounds. Freewill offering. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
THANK YOU
It has been a very busy past few weeks at Annesley! Thank you to everyone who helped or contributed to the Fish Dinner, the Yard & Plant Sale and BBQ, the Online Auction, and the recent funeral/memorial lunches and WOW UCW meeting held here. Exact totals are still coming in, but the Auction made over $7,000 for Annesley’s General Fund, and the Sale over the long weekend generated over $1,500! These amazing totals could not have been realised without a lot of work and participation across the Annesley family. Thank you.
August Services
As in the past couple of years, we will be closing for the first 3 Sundays in August: August 2nd, 9th and 16th. Sunday services will resume on August 23rd and 30th.
Broadview Magazine Subscriptions due in September
If you are a subscriber to Broadview magazine, our group subscription is renewing in September. Cost is still $30 for a year, and payment can be dropped off at the office, mailed to Annesley United Church, Box 573, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, or can be put on the collection plate marked “Broadview” New subscriptions are welcome!
FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday, June 28th.
June promotions include Inspired Dining (Jack Astor’s,, Loose Moose etc. (12%), Reitman’s,RW&Co. (5%), Airlinegift/Hotelsgift/Flystay/Rentacargift(7%). LCBO is now a participating FundScrip retailer. See the order form for hundreds of participating retailers. Download or print a copy HERE:
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
Just the Facts: From the April 30th Financial Statements
Total Receipts: $37,160.82 Total Expenses: $40,406.32. Expenses exceed receipts by: $3,245.50.
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:
Visioning Team’s Final Report
A Copy of the Visioning Team’s Final Report can be found HERE:
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