YOU ARE INVITED to attend the Sunday worship service in person at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 25th
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!!!
Pioneer Cemetery Sunday – February 8th
The Lay Worship Team is preparing a service with Cemetery Board member John Lewis. If you have relatives buried in any of the four Annesley Pioneer Cemeteries, please let us know:1) Which cemetery (Harkaway, Irwin, Ebenezer or Vandeleur).
2) The name of your ancestor, and 3) how they are related to you (if possible).
If you have a family picture from the 1850s-1920s that we could display in the sanctuary for that service, we would appreciate displaying it.
We want to remember and honour these people who came to the Queen’s Bush area of Upper Canada and established Methodist churches. Please email the or phone the church with information about your relatives buried in these four cemeteries. annesley@gmail.com 519-986-3019 Thank you
“HERE FROM THE BEGINNING” – an exhibition at Trinity United
“Here from the Beginning” is an exhibition at Trinity United, 140 Maple Street, Collingwood (parking lot off Beech Street) on February 1st from noon to 4 p.m. and Monday, February 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free Admission.
Discover the rich and resilient history of Black people within The United Church of Canada. Here from the Beginning is an exhibition about the history of The United Church of Canada from the perspective of Black peoples in the church. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to engage with the stories of resilience and leadership that have been integral to the church’s identity. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historical moment. Join us in celebrating the contributions of Black communities to The United Church of Canada. For more information, please contact: Rev. Beth Kerr minister@ollingwoodunitedchurch.ca Church – 705-445-3901 Cell – 204-872-2370
FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday, January 25th
January promotions include PetSmart (5%) and St. Louis’ Bar & Grill (12%)
Download and print an order form here:
https://www.markdaleunited.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FUNDSCRIP-ORDER-FORM-2022-2.pdf
Annesley Quilt Makers – Feb. 4th and 25th
The Quilt Makers will be meeting on Wednesday, February 4th AND Wednesday, February 25th at 9:30 a.m. for quilt days in Fellowship Hall. We need sewers (please bring your own sewing machine), people to tie quilts, people to help press, people to arrange quilt blocks, people to layer quilts. No experience necessary. If you know anyone who would like to join us for the day, please invite them. Please bring your own lunch/snack, we will provide tea and coffee. Hope to see you there!
Naomi Bristow – Date to be announced
Naomi Bristow, a talented country music artist from Beeton, ON will be performing at Annesley later this spring – date to be announced. We have enjoyed Naomi`s talent previously at Annesley when she travelled with the Scott Woods Band. She now has her own show, and we are looking forward to hearing her mixture of traditional country music, gospel and yodeling songs. Tickets will be available soon.
Knit Wits next meet January 26th
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.
Online Auction – April 23rd
Our Online Auction will be held in the spring, likely in late April. We will accept donated items throughout the winter into the lower level, or you can hang onto them and we will have a time in advance of the auction that we will be accepting items. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Just the Facts: From the November 30th Financial Statements
Total Receipts: $116,674.32 Total Expenses: $130,374.42. Expenses exceed receipts by: $13,700.10. Things are looking slightly better!
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
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:
LATEST2024 ANNUAL REPORT.docxDownload
Visioning Team’s Final Report
A Copy of the Visioning Team’s Final Report can be found here:
2022-09-13-Final-report-of-the-Visioning-Team-to-the-Board-of-Annesley-UC-rev-and-approved-by-VT-membersDownload
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