4th September, 2026 Announcements

YOU ARE INVITED to attend the Sunday worship service in person at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 6th. We are pleased to have another Together We Worship service on 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 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.    past few years, Annesley is closed for the first 3 Sundays in August: August 2nd, 9th and 16th. We will be back with in person service and streaming on August 23rd. You are invited to look back and watch previous services. 

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

Trio Estonia – September 15th

Middle Grey Arts and Heritage present  Trio Estonia in concert on Tuesday, September 15th at 7:30 p.m. at Annesley. Featuring Vera Sherwood on Violin, Aare Tammesalu on Cello, and Norman Reintamm on Piano and Organ. Admission: Pay as you can at the door. See the attached poster. For more information, call 519-997-2727 

Knit Wits next meet September 14th

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.

Speakers Series -September 17th – Franco Mariotti

Friends of the Museum present Franco Mariotti on September 17th at 7:00 p.m. with “The Rewilding of Sudbury” Franco personally witnessed the disastrous effects of the many active mines in the mineral-rich Sudbury basin. Amazingly, the restoration efforts of the past 50 years have worked wonders. The success story of a once decidedly unattractive Sudbury has become one of Franco’s most requested presentations. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Coffee and tea donated by Highland Grounds will be available. Freewill offering.

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!

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!!!!! 

FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday, September 28th.

September promotions include American Eagle (8%), Anycard (all types) (10%), Boston Pizza (10%), Edo Japan (9%), Foot Locker (7%), Kernels (10%),Pizza Nova (9%), Running Room (12%), Shell (3%). Look at an order form to see the hundreds of participating retailers. 

Download or print a copy of the order form HERE:

Annesley’s BBQ CHICKEN DINNER – October 21st

Tickets will be available soon!

Save the date: December 16th – SCOTT WOODS BAND

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:

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 519-986-30

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