Sunday, June 7, 2026 The Second Sunday after Pentecost

 Today is also Union Sunday, when we celebrate the beginning of the United Church, which was formed June 10, 1925. We celebrate more than a century of the United Church! 

Hymn       O God of Bethel #650VU

Scripture Lessons:        Romans 4:13-25

                                      Psalm 33 p.760VU

                                     Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

Message

Prayer:  God of the way, you are the road we travel, and the sign that we follow, you are bread for the journey, and the wine of arrival. 

   Guide us as we follow in your way, holding on to each other, reaching out to your beloved world. 

And when we stray, seek us out and find us, set our feet on the path again, and lead us safely home. 

In the name of Jesus, our Companion, we pray. Amen. (written by Janet Cawley, printed in Voices United, #648.)

Hymn.      My Faith Looks Up to Thee #663VU

This Sunday’s services will be 9:30 in Ormstown and 11:00 in Howick. 

This is also the day we will be celebrating Anita Greig’s birthday in Howick. There will be a lunch following the 11:00 Sunday services, the reception itself will be held from 1:30-4:00.  All welcome to come and offer your good wishes. 

Congratulations to Ruth Tannahill who celebrated 100 years with her family yesterday. 🎂🥳

Next Sunday there will be no Sunday service in Howick, because of the Ormstown Fair. There will be a Sunday service in Ormstown at 11:00. 

Sunday, June 28th will be the annual Outdoor service for Howick United Church, at 11:00, assuming the weather cooperates. We are hoping to return to the Knox Cemetery site, depending on the state of the driveway. Please keep in touch as the final decision about the service may have to be made on Saturday. 

St Paul’s is planning to hold its Strawberry Takeout Thursday, June 25th from 5-7:00 at MacDougall Hall. The prices will be $10 for adults and $6 for children. We will be preparing the strawberries on Wednesday June 24th at 1:00 also in the hall. Bring your bowls and paring knives and lend a hand! 

Barbara will be preparing a newsletter for June 21st. Please let her know if there is news to be included.

June is observed by many churches and organizations as Pride month. The United Church is committed justice and equity for all LGBTQ2+ people, both within and outside the church.