Welcome!

Stony Plain United Church is a dedicated family that welcomes all.  We pride ourselves on being open, friendly and inclusive.  We work hard at building community within and respecting one another’s differences and showing empathy. We share many of the same values. If something needs to be done, there are always volunteers willing to lend a hand, which speaks clearly to our mission:  “To reach out, through the Gospel of Christ, to minister to our congregation,  local community, national and world families.”

The programs at our church change according to season, needs, and interests.  Current ministries include weekly worship; Pastoral Care; adult study; Music and Choir; an Endings and Beginnings program to support those dealing with grief and death; Card Crafters; Quilts for Seniors; youth group program; and Sunday School.

The original sanctuary of our building was built in 1957, and in 1994, a large new sanctuary was added. Our Church is well-maintained; versatile; open for community programs; has a variety of meeting spaces to meet the needs of various sized groups and is shared with many groups.

Fall News

Woo-hoo!  In case you missed the meeting last Sunday, our congregations voted in favour of accepting the recommendation of the Joint Search Committee to call Reverend Heather Koots to Stony Plain Pastoral Charge effective March 1, 2019.  We look forward to working with Reverend Heather!  Copies of the minutes of the Oct 28 meeting are on the table outside the Sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS New This Week

ANNUAL REPORT: Please have your submissions in to the Church Office by Friday, Feb. 8.  Thank-you!

SUNDAY, JAN 27: At Stony Plain, the Men’s Club will be serving breakfast starting at 8:45.

WED. FEB 6 11:30 AM UCW POT LUCK LUNCH AND PROGRAM Everyone is welcome to join the UCW for a Pot Luck Lunch Wed. Feb 6 at 11:30.  Following Lunch, Lesley Janke will give a Power Point Presentation, “Hadrian’s Wall Walk”.

REMINDERS

REV DON AWAY: Rev. Don will be away until Tuesday, Jan. 22.  If you need a Minister, please contact Rev, Sharon McRann at 780-948-6800 or 587-596-6841.  Thank-you, Sharon for filling in for Don!

UNITED CHURCH OBSERVER SUBSCRIPTIONS: It is time to subscribe to, or to renew your subscription to, “The United Church Observer” for the group rate of $25.00 each (Cheques payable to Stony Plain United Church). Susan Oleskiw  will be at the table in the foyer right after church to sign you up!  Before February 10, 2019, please!

TUESDAY, JAN 22 7:00 PM STONY PLAIN COUNCIL MEETING

WED., JAN 23 7:30 PM MEWASSIN GENERAL  MEETING

SCRIPTURE READERS (SP): If you have volunteered to read scripture “any time”, please pick a date!  There is a sign up sheet on the table in the Narthex.  Thank-you!

ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGS SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 2:00 PM ​This is a candle-lighting service held annually at Stony Plain United for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, especially during the past year.   Contact Cathy Brock (780-963-4681) or the Church Office (780-963-4745)  if you would like someone remembered at the service this year.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, January 22	Stony Plain United Church	Stony Plain Council meeting at 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, January 23	Mewassin	Mewassin board meeting at 7:30 PM.
Sunday, January 27	Stony Plain United Church	Breakfast (by the Men's Club) at 8:45 AM.
Sunday, January 27	Stony Plain United Church	2:00 PM - Endings and Beginnings service.  Please send in the names of any loved ones you would like remembered in the service.
Wednesday, February 6	Stony Plain United Church	11:30 AM UCW Potluck Lunch followed by Lesley Janke's powerpoint - "Hadrian's Wall Walk".
​Friday, February 8	Mewassin/Stony Plain United Church	Deadline for Annual Report resubmissions.

There's still room for you!

​Our Church committees and groups welcome anyone who would like to help! 
Here are some of the Committees and their meeting dates:

What	When
Christian Development	TBA
Congregational Care	Wednesday, January 9 at 11:30 AM.
Official Board Meeting	TBA
Stony Plain Council	TBA
Mewassin General Meeting	TBA
United Church Women/Mission	TBA
Worship Commitee	TBA
United Church Men	TBA
Financial Stewards	TBA
Trustees	TBA
Property	TBA
Archives	TBA
Catering	TBA
Congregational Personal Committee	TBA

Below are some of the groups and special activities we have scheduled:

What	When
Adult Study	Finished until fall
Monthly Communion Services at Westview Health Centre and Whispering Waters	First Wednesday of the month Westview: 6:15 pm Whistpering Waters: 7:15 pm
Stony Plain Ukulele Group	Every Wednesday: 6:15pm ​Newcomers welcome, no experience required.
Stony Plain Choir	Every Wednesday: Regular choir practice 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  We rehearse anthems and music for the Sunday service.  We sing in Church every Sunday! Newcomers welcome. Sessions resume January 9, 2019.
Card Recreators	Every Thursday: 10:00 am to about 3:00 pm.  Newcomers welcome! Card Recreators meets at Stony Plain United to create beautiful "new" greeting cards out of used ones! You may purchase cards at the church, too!
Sunday School/Youth	Sunday School classes available every Sunday during the service.  Youth activities as numbers and interest permit.

Box 3196
5012 - 51 Avenue
Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1Y4
Phone: (780) 963-4745 
email: stonyuc@telus.net
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 12:00, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Tuesday - Friday
Worship times: Sunday, 10:30 am - 11:30 am