 Worship
Sunday Worship
Regular Sunday worship services are held at 10:30 a.m. During
the months of July and August, worship services may be scheduled differently.
Call the church office for details. Weekly communion (Eucharist) is celebrated
every Tuesday at 8 a.m. in the Chapel.
Choirs
Scarboro Church Choir is directed by Music Director Susan Woodward
and is open to all. Rehearsals are held every Thursday from 8 - 10
p.m., and immediately prior to worship service on Sunday mornings.
Welcoming singers of all ages, Scarboro Jazz and Gospel Choir, directed by Liz Paynter, rehearses just prior, Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 pm.
Liz gives musical leadership to the children every Sunday during
church time.
Scarboro Arts
Since the fall of 2003, this program has
fostered the many artistic talents and groups who share our church. Scarboro. Events
so far include: a youth jazz ensemble, creative
writing programs, musical productions, and a weekend celebration of the arts, called Fruits
of the Spirit. Stay tuned for more events in the near future...
Moved By the Spirit is coming, April 19-26, 2009.
Moved by the Spirit, our theme for 2009, officially begins on Sunday April 19, with the opening
of the Visual Art Gallery in the social room. Scarboro is blessed to have many gifted artists in our
congregation, from woodworkers and fabric artists, to painters, sculptors and photographers. The
gallery will be open for viewing during office hours throughout the week. Any artists interested in
offering their work for display in our gallery are welcome to contact Liz Paynter at
scarboroarts@scarborounited.ab.ca.
 Education Debate,
and Discussion
Bible Study/ Spiritual Discovery
Downtown Study Group
Lunchtime Bible study offered for Scarboro members -- and open to all.
Held at Knox United Church on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Contact Paul Mullen or Clint Moody.
Thursday Morning Study Group
Held every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact Judy
Chapman.
Exploring the Faith Sessions
Offered primarily for those contemplating church membership -- but open
to all. Contact the church office.
Lent Series
A focus for discussion, reflection, and learning, held on the six Sundays
leading up to Easter.
 Programs for Children
and Youth
Nursery
A parent-run nursery operates every Sunday during the worship
service. Contact Erika Olsvik-Andrews.
Sunday School
The "Seasons of the Spirit" Curriculum is presented to children from
age 3 up to Grade 6. Contact Nancy Leitch.
Junior Youth Group
A Junior Youth Group operates for those in Grade 7 to 9. Contact Wendy Ainsworth or Nancy Leitch.
Senior Youth Group
A senior youth group operates for those in Grade 10 to 12. Contact Wendell Koning. |
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Fellowship Activities
Sunday before church, drop in for coffee and fellowship in the Sanctuary.
Every Sunday the worship service is followed by a fellowship/visiting
time in the Social Room over tea or coffee.
Annual events such as Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinners, the Fall
Supper, Christmas Turkey burgers, the Congregational Picnic, and the
Golf Tournament are organized by various groups within the church.
Fellowship lunches are held periodically after Sunday worship.
Contact the church office.
Women's Groups
These groups are not officially affiliated with the UCW but share similar
goals of friendship and service:
Group #4 No regular meetings scheduled but sandwiches are made
every 3 months for the Drop In Centre.
Seniors' Programs
The Westside Singers choir is directed by Susan Woodward.
 Social Justice
-- Outreach
Scarboro supports the work of the
Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada, and:
Volunteer Activities at Connaught School
This school offers many opportunities to assist children in need including
participating in the Partners in Literacy Program.
Supporting Cause Canada
Cause Canada supports projects in developing countries. |
