Office Hours: 9:00am 3:30pm Phone: website: mcclureunitedchurch.org

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1 November 18, 2018 Welcome to McClure United Church - a place of friendship. May our time together in God s presence be meaningful and renewing. Coffee and juice will be served in the dining room after the service. Please stay for this time of fellowship. Office Hours: 9:00am 3:30pm Phone: mcclureunitedchurch@shaw.ca website: mcclureunitedchurch.org November Mon 4:00pm Fit After Fifty (Sanctuary) 2:30pm Fishing Tips Group (Music Room) Tues 1:30pm Tues. Stitching Group (Craft Room) 7:00pm Stewardship (Gathering Room) Wed 9:45am Wed. Women s Group (Library) 7:30pm Senior Choir (Sanctuary) Thurs 10:30am McClure Place Choristers 1:30pm Quilting Group (Craft Room) 4:00pm Fit After Fifty (Sanctuary) 5:30pm Parkinson s Dance (Multi-Purpose) 7:00pm Worship Band (Music Room) Fri 10:30am Bulletin Folding (Craft Room) Sun 9:15am Worship & Rainbow Village 11:00am Worship, Rainbow Village, Jr. & Sr. Youth Groups Helping with this week s service Worship Set Up: Joel Reid Van Driver: Alf Bisschop Church Office: Carolyn Drabble 9:15am 11:00am Jack Millar, Terry Clark Donna Pollard, Joyce Weibe Sharon Wiens Carol Claypool Garth & Sharon Courtney Darlene Hogg, Faye Peters Dickinson Family, Yvonne Coutts, Ken & Glenda Anderson Karen Kovac Are you a NEWCOMER to McClure United Church? Have you recently changed your address? Would you like more information about McClure and our community? If you answered yes, please take a moment to tell us about yourself or update your info. Place this completed form in the offering plate or bring to the church office. Name: Address: City: Postal code: Phone/Cell: Your address: I would like to receive a newcomers packet (detailed information about the church and its activities) I would like to receive the monthly newsletter Paper copy or version (please circle either paper or ) I would like a call from a minister

2 Reminders: McClure United Church s website: mcclureunitedchurch.org Do you have something the congregation needs to know? Announcements can be ed to church office by Thurs noon. The Church Board meets on the 4 th Tuesday of each month and Final versions of the minutes are available to all congregants. If you wish to obtain a copy of the minutes please contact the church office Deadline for newsletter submissions is November 18. Please them in electronic form to: brendazuk@sasktel.net Extra copies of the monthly newsletter are available in the literature rack directly outside the church office doors The Food Bank barrel is in the church foyer. Donations are always welcome. The Friendship Inn Pasta bin is also in the church foyer - Donations are appreciated. New candle lighting poster sign-up sheet New Meals on Wheels sign-up sheet SOCKS FOR THE HOMELESS Once again we are collecting filled socks for the homeless in Saskatoon. If you are looking for an act of kindness, and/or another alternative to gift giving this Christmas, you might want to consider doing up a sock for either a homeless man or a woman in Saskatoon. Make it a family affair. Suggestions of items for the sock are in the Newsletter or on the bulletin board. Please mark the socks for either a woman or man. Bins will be placed at the doors on Sunday, November 25 th. This will give us plenty of time to get them to the appropriate people for distribution in time for Christmas. The items will be handed out to men and women living on the street by Community Support Officers during the week before Christmas. Thank you for thinking of our most vulnerable citizens during the holiday season. 9:15am 11:00am Helping with next week s service Worship Set Up: Al Bibby Van Driver: Alice Hiller Church Office: Celeste Bodnaryk Larry & Wilma Roosdahl Pauline Albinet, Joye Binnie Ray & Joan Verity, Barb LaGoffe, Faye Peters Carl Krause, Elaine Niebergall, Vern & Carlene Racz Eleanor Elliot Name Tags are In If you ordered a name tag please pick it up at the church office. Meals on Wheels This week, November 23, Will & Betty Arscott are driving route 1 and Jim Blackburn is driving route 2. Thank you to Beth, Dennis, Jan and Lynn who drove this past Friday. Please let Carol Claypool or the office know if you would like to help or sign up on the clipboard in the lobby. Bee Wise Buy Jars of Nutritious Honey for Christmas Gifts! Where? McClure Church Fall Sale When? November 24, 8am 2pm How Much? $4.00 per 325 gram jar Why? To support Operation Eyesight, a world organization that works to prevent blindness and restore eyesight. The McClure Church Outreach Committee will be donating $2 for each jar of honey sold.

3 An update about where we are at with exploring what church renewal means at McClure United Church where are we at 8 months into the process? As you remember, our journey into renewal as a congregation began on March 18, 2018, when the recommendations of the Joint Needs Assessment Committee (who began their deliberations in March of 2017) were approved at a congregational meeting. The board was tasked with striking a search committee to look for a Minister of Worship and Renewal. Please have a look at the JNAC report on the McClure website for more detail about the position. It was agreed at the congregational meeting to support the JNAC recommendation that the congregation would not wait for a new minister to be hired to begin exploring renewal, but rather that the Board would begin immediately to engage the congregation in the initial phases of examining how congregational renewal can and should occur. This process was to begin with celebration of the history of the congregation and continue with a process of active reflection and discernment, which would lead to regeneration and renewal. In keeping with that directive from the congregation, the Church Board has been placing priority on using Appreciative Inquiry questions during every board meeting to explore renewal and celebrate who we are right now. These questions have been shared with the congregation through the announcements and in newsletters. The Board has also been considering what is necessary to maintain active and engaged membership on the Board and the committees of the Board. The committees have been directed to consider adding limits on the number of years that members will remain on committees to their Terms of Reference, to insure that all members take breaks from committee work to renew and refresh their energy. The Church Board is inviting members of the congregation to participate more actively in these Appreciative Inquiry discussions, with the first congregational event being planned for Thursday, Nov 22 from 7-8:30. Those who have been in ministry with the United Church and are currently connected to McClure, have been invited to a second event planned for Nov. 25. Additional events will be planned and advertised in the near future. The board has also asked for written feedback from the adult children of church members about what is important to them about church, even though they do not attend church regularly at present. Debra and Brian have been challenging us in Sunday worship to put our faith into action. Brian has opened up the opportunity to discuss these ideas in the Spiritual Conversations he has invited folks to throughout the fall. He has also invited us to a study of the book Fishing Tips, a story about the renewal journey of another United Church congregation. Laura s sabbatical is an expression of the commitment to continuous renewal of energy and ideas. We were treated to a summer of original, unique and refreshing ministry with the addition of Robin Bray and Cassidy Bell to the staff leading us to consider exciting new ways to engage with our community. We would ask that you reflect on your own experiences of renewal, either personal or organizational and then share your ideas with us about how you would like to see this process continue. These are just the first steps. As we have an opportunity to process these ideas in a variety of settings we will start to see themes emerge that will guide us into our next step on this transformational journey. Ruth Mireau ruthmireau@sasktel.net

4 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE TODAY: NOVEMBER 18 YOU ARE INVITED TO AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR IDEAS ABOUT WHAT CHURCH RENEWAL MEANS TO YOU The McClure United Church Board has been continuing to explore what church renewal means as we prepare to journey into the future as a congregation. You are invited to come and share your ideas on Thursday, November 22 from 7-8:30. This will be one of a series of opportunities to share your ideas with members of the McClure United Church Board. Please contact Ruth at ruthmireau@sasktel.net if you have questions. Nov. 4 - Church: Why should the world bother? - the focus will be on what church and faith can contribute to the world and what the world can offer to the church A question for you to think about while you consider what church renewal means to you. Please share your answer with someone you run into today!: Without being humble, what are the unique skills and gifts that you bring to McClure United Church? We are celebrating that McClure United Church has been able to extend our relationship with Rev. Brian Walton until the end of June, 2019, to insure that we continue to have a ministry team of 3 while the Joint Search Committee continues to search for a Minister of Renewal for our congregation. DO YOU HAVE ADULT CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN OUR CHURCH BUT CURRENTLY ARE NOT? My kids were active in the church when they were young, but for a variety of reasons don t attend McClure United Church on a regular basis now. Are you having a similar experience with your adult children? I am curious about their opinions about what is important about church. I would love it if you would share the following questions with them, and then share your thoughts and their comments with me. Please respond to me at ruthmireau@sasktel.net Ruth 1. Do you believe that McClure United Church is an important institution? Why or why not? 2. What kinds of things do you think the church should be involved in? 3. What kinds of things do you think the church should NOT be involved in? 4. Please share an anecdote about a good memory related to being involved in church.

5 Poinsettia Fund Raiser The McClure Senior Youth poinsettia sale starts today. 4 red or white=$10 6 red, white or pink=$15 8 red or white=$25 10 red, white or tri-colour=$30 Will be ready for pick up on December 9 th Thank you to the Saskatoon Horns for playing today. James Gillis, Bill Dust, James Couperswaite, Joann Schenn, Roxanne Inch, Arlene Shiplett New Offering of Spiritual Conversation Groups Spiritual Conversation Groups are an opportunity to reflect on how our life experiences engage our spirituality. Groups will meet for 90 minutes once a week for four weeks. There will be a moment of meditation, a brief look at the upcoming weeks scripture passage, and a fuller discussion of a spiritual topic. The next series of sessions are to be as follows: Week of Nov. 19 th - Exploring guilt and forgiveness Week of Nov. 26 th - Exploring Spiritual Life Maps Week of Dec. 3 rd - Discussing/exploring the role of personal values Week of Dec. 10 th - Spiritual thoughts on Creative Aging Please note: These are not intended to be drop-in sessions, it is important that you commit to the series. Currently meeting times are set for the following, although alternate times will be considered in an attempt to meet people s needs: Monday evening 7:00 to 8:30 Wednesday afternoon 1:00 to 2:30 Wednesday afternoon 3:00 to 4:30 If you wish to register please Brian at brian@mcclureunitedchurch.org providing name and address and time preference. Alternately you can phone the office and ask for Brian. Stewardship Update This past year was one of change and as McClure moves to renew itself much more positive change is yet to come. To meet this challenge we need to align all aspects needed to move us forward. Planning, execution and funding are needed at the right time for success. Stewardship commitment cards have been sent out and we prayerfully ask you to consider your financial intentions for 2019 to help us plan for the longer term. It is unfortunate that presently, our offerings have not increased for September and October as in previous years leaving us building up a deficit projected to be $40,000 to $45,000. We are asking for your response as a Faith in Action to erase this shortfall and let McClure meet it objectives for This special gift beyond your regular planned giving will as you are able help us together be more effective in our programs. Thank you and God bless Your Stewardship Committee

6 EVENTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - Pancake Breakfast, Book Sale, Craft Sale, Bake Sale FOOD: Pancake Breakfast 7:30am-10:30am, Hot Dog Lunch 11:00 am-1:30 pm CRAFT SALE: 8 am-2pm (contact Wendy and Barry Anderson for table rentals) BOOK SALE: 8 am-2pm (see below for books NOT wanted) (Questions: Contact Roger Birtles or Sandy Hoenecke ) BAKE TABLE (jams, jellies, fall canning welcome also): 8 am SILENT AUCTION: 8am-1:30pm (final bids) (contact Ebba Eggleston ) If you have something to donate to the Silent Auction, there is a signup sheet on the McClure Bulletin Board. WAYS YOU MIGHT CONTRIBUTE: BOOKS plus Comics, puzzles, DVDs, CDs: please bring your items to the church and deposit on one of the wooden trolleys. PLEASE NOTE: NO READERS DIGESTS (CONDENSED BOOKS OR MONTHLY ISSUES) NO university texts (other than English/literature books) NO computer books NO National Geographic NO Encyclopedias NO Atlases NO Dictionaries BAKING ETC: On Friday, November 23, please bring baking (jams and jellies etc) to the church Craft Room. If you want your containers returned to you, please have them clearly marked. As many people buy their Christmas baking at this sale, your holiday treats and baking donations are greatly appreciated by all. SIGN UP TO HELP: sign-up sheets available Sun. Nov. 04 IF YOU MAKE CRAFTS, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING ONE (OR MORE) OF YOUR ITEMS TO THE CHURCH CRAFT TABLE. Our book prices are the best in the city. Come and load up on your winter reading

7 The National Restorative Justice Symposium 2018 is happening in Saskatoon on Sunday evening to Tuesday, November 18 to 20 at the Delta Bessborough. Contact Helen Smith-McIntyre at for more information. Mayfair United Church Craft and Bake Sale Saturday, Nov 24, :00 a.m. 3:00 p.m rd Street West Free Admission Wheelchair Accessible Large Variety of Crafts and Home Baking Join us for Lunch Start your Christmas shopping! Get a treat for yourself! Kids of Note and The Notations present The Best Christmas of All our 14th annual Christmas Concert at Grosvenor Park United Church, Sunday, November 25 at 2 pm. Comedic vocalist, Elaine Thaller, will be our special guest. $10 TICKETS are available through Picatic.com, and at the door for $15 if not sold out in advance. (6 and under free.) Come early to park: this is a well-attended event! For more info: KidsofNote.com. Info: Brenda Baker, Director - (306) Christmas Baking Walk Saturday, December 15 th 10:00am-Noon Mayfair United Church rd Street West Free Admission Save time and money. We give you gloves and ice cream pails and you fill them with your choice of Christmas baking. You can buy as few or as much as you like. A huge selection to choose from. $8.00 per pound. Be sure to shop early for the best selection of baking. The Integrated Community Ministry is sponsored and supported by the United Church and the Mission and Service Fund - and by people like you! We need a few good people who are excited by the possibilities in bringing together the residents of Saskatoon s core communities and United Church folks in innovative programs. If you know of someone who has a passion for justice, please contact ICM chair Darren Wooff at darren@stmartinsuc.com