Church News & Events
December 5
IN-PERSON SERVICE!
We will gather to worship this coming Sunday, December 5th at Olds United. Reverend Tammy Allan will be leading worship.

We hope you can join us, whether in person or from home. While masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces and workplaces, an exemption was given to places of worship during worship. Please do what makes you most comfortable.

LIVE STREAMING ON YOUTUBE!
We are also very excited to be offering LIVE STREAMING of our services! Designed for the comfort of our congregations, and for those joining us from the Knox United Church in Didsbury and beyond, people around the world are able to join our worship. The stream usually begins a few minutes before 9:30 a.m. Sundays.

If you are more comfortable worshipping from home, find a comfortable quiet space, use a candle, if you have one, or a battery candle, if that is what is best for your living space. Please join our Olds United services whichever way you are most comfortable.

• In Person at 4810 - 50 Street, Olds
• Live Stream on YouTube
• At Home Worship, November 28th - The written "At Home" Service is usually posted the Saturday before the Sunday service.

December 5
PROPERTY UPDATE
Update from the Property Learning Group.

December 7
COFFEE TIMES
We'll visit via Zoom on Tuesdays at 10 am, Zoom link in Friday's email. Next Coffee Times are on December 7, 14, and 21. Then we'll break until the new year.

December 12
AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC
We hope you can join us at 7 pm for a lovely evening featuring "Hither and Yon", Celtic Instruments & Christmas Music. Freewill offering. Covid masking & social distancing required. All are welcome! Please hang our poster in your office, staff room, or on your fridge at home! Proceeds to the Mountain View Food Bank.

December 15
BLUE CHRISTMAS
Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. It is for this reason, that we will be hosting a "Longest Night of the Year" gathering at Knox United in Didsbury (1406 - 19th Avenue) at 7 pm. The service will be reflective, accepting where we really are, and holding out healing and hope.

MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS HERE

STAYING CONNECTED
If you would like to talk to our Minister, please call the church. Let us all continue to keep doing our best to stay connected while caring for one another in whatever ways possible. May we be reminded that we are not alone in the days ahead.

Remember that the expenses of church operation continue. Please prayerfully consider maintaining your on-going support of the church in this time.

Have Questions? Want to Talk?
Are you someone who has questions, who is seeking to explore your faith, and learn stories of our faith?

You're welcome to join us in worship on Sundays, in Olds at 9:30 am, and in Sundre at 1:30 pm.

If you'd like to have a conversation with Reverend Tammy, the minister of the Olds/Sundre Pastoral Charge, please call the Olds office at 403-556-3052 and we can set up an appointment!

Daily Scripture Reading

Isa 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Financial Contributions
Dear People of Olds United Church - Are you on PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance)? If you already pay bills, taxes, or your mortgage with automatic withdrawals from your bank account, then you've got the PAR principle. Monthly PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) offerings are an exceptional expression of commitment and allows you to support Olds United Church through automatic monthly withdrawals from your bank account.

Besides being convenient, using PAR for your offering ensures regular monthly givings to help our Church's ministry and increasing our overall financial stability, even while you are away. You can also include a regular Mission & Service gift at the same time. Why not participate in PAR? Here's how ...

1. Prayerfully decide how much you want to give each month.
2. Fill out a PAR Authorization Form with a cheque marked "VOID".
3. Enclose both in an envelope and place on the offering plate, or leave at the church office.
4. We send this information to the United Church's national office, who instructs your bank to automatically withdraw your gift around the 20th of each month.

You can increase, decrease, or cancel your contribution at any time. To learn more, please call the church office at (403) 556-3052, The United Church of Canada at 1-800-268-3781, or visit united-church.ca. Thank you!

Next Sunday Worship
IN PERSON
December 5, 2021

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR LIVE STREAMING

This is a time where people need connection and interaction - a chance for folks to feel connected to God and community. Please join us for our Church At-Home Series by following any of our Most recent services here.

Our church is always beautifully decorated. Visit our Photo Gallery to see our favourite pictures, including pictures from our 120th anniversary. Better yet, stop in for a personal visit!

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