Life of the Church: Joy’s and Concerns (November 2025)
Here is what our members had to share with us this month. To learn more about this please go here.
To share something with us, please send an email to: prayers@mcdunited.com
To visit our Candle Memorial, please click here.
November News
Prayer for Jamaica: Jamaica continues to be in our prayers with the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Please join us as we pray…. God of mercy, we weep for the people of Jamaica. For the darkest night that has left its mark, with homes and hearts torn apart, and the devastation of what remains. Continue reading on website
Pray, Fast, Act: Stand for Gaza - Resources: Thank you all for joining us for the Pray, Fast, Act: Stand for Gaza Moderator Prayer Circle hosted through the United Church. If you are wanting to continue to help, here are some resources that were shared. We appreciate your continued support for Gaza. see resources
Library Update - November 2025: Here are the latest selections our team put on display for winter reading pleasure, with many thanks to those who donated their already read books. See books on website.
Open Table October Wrap Up: On Saturday, October 11th families joined us for a Thanksgiving Open Table event. Guests started the evening by painting rocks. Many chose to paint Thanksgiving pumpkins or messages of gratitude. Continue reading on our website.
Notice of Passing: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick “Paddy” Thomas Moore Kennedy on November 3, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta. Visit his Candle Memorial.
Trans Day of Remembrance: Today is Trans Day of Remembrance (Nov 20): a day when we at McDougall United Church reflect on every trans life taken too soon. We remember the names we know personally, the names held in the hearts of our extended family of faith around the world, and the countless names we never hear. Our hearts break at the ongoing violence, rejection, and fear that continue to shape the lives of trans people and all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Continue reading on website.
Christmas Hamper Program Update: Our Christmas Hamper volunteers have been busy getting ready for what is sure to be a high demand year. We could use your help in ensuring that we can meet the needs for the community. Here is how you can help... Continue reading on website.
Notice of Passing: Robert (Wayne) Peddie: It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Wayne Peddie earlier this month on November 10th, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Visit Wayne’s Candle Memorial.
Volunteers Needed: December 7: We could use some volunteers to help invite the community to our “Scrooge” performances as well as our Christmas Eve Services. Flyers with the “Scrooge” ticket information as well as an invitation to our Christmas Eve services will be available and we could use your help getting them out. Volunteers are needed to put these flyers in the mailboxes of the homes surrounding the church. Continue reading on website.
We are looking for Children and Youth to Participate in our Christmas Eve 4 pm Service: Rev. Danah is hard at work planning our family Christmas Eve service. He is looking for some Children and Youth who might be interested in participating in the service on December 24th at 4 pm. Continue reading on our website.
Ministers’ Message: “Marley was dead, to begin with.” As far back as I can remember, I have always been captured by the image of Marley’s chains. Dickens describes them in such an ordinary way: cash boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses wrought in steel. Nothing about them is grand or theatrical. They are made of everyday things from Marley's life as he knew it, the kinds of choices a person makes without thinking. They did not appear all at once. Continue reading on website.
Notice of Passing: Helen Gerlitz - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Gerlitz on Friday November 14, 2025 at the age of 92. Visit Helen’s Candle Memorial.
This list will continue to be updated as they are provided. Make sure you send in your news!
See what happened in October here.
