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McDougall United Church Indigenous Bursary
In the Spring of 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its recommendations after hearing the hardships Indigenous people faced and continue to face, after being placed in residential schools . George S. Hogg, a long time member of McDougall United Church approached Executive Council with the idea of setting up a fund for Indigenous people wishing to further their education as a way to acknowledge our role and begin the process of reconciliation. George was passionate about this cause!
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COVID-19 Measures“Moving Forward Cautiously” - September 16th , 2021
Under the latest Government of Alberta mandatory restrictions announced on September 15th, 2021, Places of Worship have now been included these restrictions include:
The new mandatory restrictions for Places of Worship effective, September 16th, 2021, are:
Capacity limited to 1/3 fire code occupancy.
Masks are mandatory.
2 metres physical distancing between households, or 2 close contacts for those living alone.
COVID-19 Measures“Moving Forward Cautiously” - September 2021
While worship services are no longer subject to restrictions under current Provincial Health Officer Orders, there are many basic precautions we at McDougall United Church can implement to keep our services and programming at a minimal risk setting for COVID-19 transmissions. Many of the measures that were put in place during the pandemic still offer a level of protection and they help to reduce the possibility of transmission of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Measures: “Moving Forward Cautiously” -August 2021
While worship services are no longer subject to restrictions under current Provincial Health Officer Orders, there are many basic precautions we at McDougall United Church can implement to keep our services and programming at a minimal risk setting for COVID-19 transmissions. Many of the measures that were put in place during the pandemic still offer a level of protection and they help to reduce the possibility of transmission of COVID-19.
2021 – Q2. Worship and Congregational Leadership Minister Quarterly Report –April 2021 – June 2021
At long last got COVID-19 vaccination (both) during this quarter!
EVENTS:
1. We finished the book study “The Gifts of the Dark Woods” on Easter Sunday. This was a joint study and sermon series with Ogden United. It was well attended with participants from both congregations.
2021 -Q2. Second Quarter Report Ministry and Personnel, August 9, 2021
This has been a difficult quarter, with the work required to implement the budget-related staffing changes. After the approval of the 2021 sustainable budget at the March Congregational Meeting and the approval of the Office Administration Review recommendations at the May 11 Leadership Council meeting, some members of our staff had to be given working notice. Rev. Joanne Anquist and I endeavored to provide input to Operations during this process to ensure that all staff were treated fairly and with attention to their pastoral care needs during this difficult time.
2021 - Q2. Pastoral Care Committee Second Quarterly Report April – June 2021
During this time many people have started getting vaccines and are hopeful that they will be able to see their families and special friends again, especially since the weather is warmer and we can meet outdoors with social distancing…
2021 - Q2. Operations Working Group Second Quarter Report
Following the congregational approval of the Council Planning Group’s Two-year Sustainable Budget Plan recommendations in March, the Operations Working
Group focussed in the second quarter of this year on implementing the staffing changes recommended in the sustainable 2021 budget plan. This affected the staffing in several areas…
2021-Q1. Children’s Program Staff Report
We have read stories about God's Love, loving your neighbours. I was able to show the children some videos that Joanne Anquist's sister made about Bible stories.
2021-Q1. Youth Group Staff Report
The youth have gathered online on zoom twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in the evening each month during the first quarter.
2021-Q1. Pastoral Care Staff Report
The First Quarter of the year has been busy with pastoral care phone visits, pastoral care in-person visits, end of life visits, Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship Zoom Gatherings, Youth Group Gatherings, Zoom Friendship Gatherings, staff meetings, adjusting to staffing changes, congregational meetings, funerals, Ash Wednesday Services, Good Friday Services, and Lenten and Easter Activities.
2021-Q1. Ministry & Personnel Lead Report
It is hard to believe that our staff have now been working for over one year in continually changing Covid settings. They have kept positive, despite not knowing what is happening with their jobs and how they can do their jobs. Read about the operations of the Operations Working Group.
2021-Q1. Operations Working Group Lead Report
Read about the operations of the Operations Working Group.
2021-Q1. Pastoral Care Lead Report
Covid 19 continues to affect McDougall and its members. Most miss attending church and seeing friends. They still care for each other.
2021-Q1. Family Ministry Staff Lead Report
It has been a tough start to the year as I try to navigate through the Covid restrictions, there has not much been happening with only 10 people allowed to gather outside and not much better for indoors.
2021-Q1. Worship & Congregational Leadership Staff Lead Report
Please see the listed details.
2021-Q1. Music Director Staff Lead Report
The first quarter of 2021 presented many challenges for worship and music. We have continued refining our recorded services to better suit the needs of our congregation.