CELEBRATING A SANCTUARY - 100 YEARS !

McDougall United Church is the original and oldest Protestant congregation in Alberta.  Our first church building was built in 1873 for Rev. George M. McDougall and his wife Elizabeth at a cost of $1,200. 

Along with the manse, they were the first buildings outside the walls of the Fort.  The Church was eventually moved to Fort Edmonton Park in 1978.

In 1892, another structure was buiolt until it, too, was moved in 1909.

In 1910, the current sanctuary, which we are celebrating this year, was built at a cost of $70,000 with a capacity of 1,600, when Edmonton had a population of 20,000 and the church was the crossroads of the community.

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INVITATION

WHO:                  McDougall United Church 

                             10025 101 Street, Edmonton, AB

                              (780) 428-1818

WHAT:                Celebration program followed by light refreshments

WHEN:                Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:              The Church Sanctuary

WHY:                  McDougall Church is celebrating the

100^th anniversary of its current building

McDougall United Church is a part of Edmonton’s past, present and future.  You are cordially invited to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of a building that has been a spiritual home for thousands of Edmontonians.  Beyond its significance as a place of worship, the current building is historically significant to the wider community as a place of celebration. 

-         Hosted University of Alberta graduation ceremonies.

-         Former home of the Edmonton Symphony

-         Popular venue for concerts, fundraisers and community events

We encourage all Edmontonians to join us for a celebration of a building that has been a part of Edmonton’s landscape, community and growth for the past 100 years. 

CAPITAL CARE NORWOOD WORSHIP SERVICES - 1:30 p.m., third Sunday of the month

McDougall Church hosts a worship service at Capital Care Norwood Extended Care Centre on the third Sunday of each month from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m.  

Our hosts are Beryl and Lynn Turner, who have been organizing these services for over 30 years.  They arrange for special music such as choirs, hymn singing, scripture and words of inspiration. Volunteers are always needed and welcome to help patients from their rooms to the auditorium.   

McDougall United Church is the only Protestant church in the city who has continued this ministry in recent years. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 a.m.

OUR MISSION To provide the opportunity for Christian Education to every child/youth who comes to McDougall Church Sunday School. To provide spiritual and emotional growth in a safe and caring environment, suitable to their age.

ABOUT US McDougall Church provides a safe, caring environment for children ages three to grade six. Children gather at the back of the sanctuary (back left corner) with their teachers at 10:30 a.m. They come forward as a group at the beginning of the service to light the worship candles, share in the first part of the service, and have a children's story. They then go downstairs for an open session of singing and to their respective class group.

Please ask an usher to direct you and your children to the Sunday School gathering place each Sunday.

The last day of Sunday School for the season will be Sunday, May 30 when we have a Celebrtion of Youth service at 10:30 a.m.  We will be honouring the children and thanking the leaders for the commitment throughout the year.  

Our Sunday School Superintendent is Mrs. Mary Ann Harpham, who would be glad to answer your questions. Please call the church office for contact information 780-428-1818.

NEW Bible Study in 2010!

Is This Your Idea of a
 Good Time, God?

By Ralph Milton

Adult Bible Study

Day/Time: Sundays at 9:00 a.m.

Meeting Room: McDougall Pioneers' Chapel (Please use the southside entrance)

Study Guide: $18.00 (available at the sessions)  All are welcome at any time during the series. 

Come and join us!!

MCDOUGALL UNITED CHURCH CHOIR 

A choir for all ages and abilities. Come and experience:

... the joy of singing

... the pleasure of friendship

... the warmth of community

... spirituality through music

... a quality choir

Rehearsals:  Fridays at 5:30 - 7 p.m. at McDougall Church (enter through south door on Macdonald Drive)

Non-auditioned:  Everyone, regardless of experience is welcome.  Singers with more experience will be given opportunities to perform solos or to sing in ensembles.

Repertoire:  An eclectic range of genre from classical to gospel band, to folk guitar songs.

How to join: Come on Friday evening at 5:30 p;.m.

For more information:  Contact Lauressa Pawlowski, Music Director

780-428-1818 or email lweinlick@shaw.ca

PASTORAL CARE LUNCHEON AND WORKSHOP

Sunday, May 30 - 12:00 noon

This luncheon and workshop will be an opportunity to say "thank you" to those who keep in touch with our congregation by telephone.

We will welcome guest presenter, Pat Seale, Chaplain at Misericordia Hospital, who will conduct a two-hour workshop where she will give us tips on  how to enhance skills in telephone visiting on behalf of the congregation.

Come and enjoy a great lunch and receive helpful information.

Please RSVP to the office at 780-428-1818.

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA CELEBRATES 85 YEARS

The United Church of Canada will be celebrating 85 years as a denomination on THURSDAY, JUNE 10 from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. downtown at Sir Winston Churchill Square.

There will be music, displays, activities for all ages, local food vendors, a labyrinth ... and more!

Come ... and join the festivities and get to know us.

COMMUNITY SUPPER AND SPEAKER SERIES

These events are held periodically throughout the year on Thursday evenings at 5:45 p.m. for supper and speaker at 7 p.m. The cost is $10.  Speakers are chosen from a wide range of interests and topics of common community interest.   Watch for future events. 

MCCAULEY SCHOOL MINISTRY

McDougall United Church has partnered with McCauley School since 2007 to provide support to the students and staff at this high needs inner city school.

We have provided a hot Christmas lunch each year for students and staff with volunteers from McDougall, catered by Kids in the Hall, and with huge and generous support from one our donors. 

On an ongoing basis, volunteers read with children, provide library support, knit warm wollies.  An artist in our congregation shares in the artist in residence program.

For the past two years, McDougall has provided financial support to students and their families for the Annual Grad Night in the spring, so that all may attend this milestone and celebration in the students' lives.

We are concerned about the future of McCauley School at this time of proposed school closures, but will continue to support children in need wherever they may be.

WOMEN OF INFLUENCE - MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Women's Brunch

These are public community events for all women held four or five times a year from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with speakers from the wider community on a variety of topics. Please watch for future eventls.  

McDougall United Church is located at 10025 - 101 Street and Macdonald Drive "In the Heart of the City"

BOOK CLUB NEWS

For the months of July and August the Book Group will be reading: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett is “a glorious novel about love and opera which takes place during a terrorist takeover at a party at a South American embassy” and The Mistress of Nothing by Kate Pullinger the “absorbing, intimate story of a loyal English maid-servant’s awakening during a journey to an 1860s Egypt in turmoil is also a subtle observation of the play of power and love.”  

BISSELL CENTRE MINISTRY

SANDWICH-MAKING WORK BEE FOR BISSELL CENTRE

Saturday, May 22 - 10:00 a.m. at McDougall Church

There will be a work bee to make sandwiches for the Bissell Centre in the McDougall Kitchen.  Come and lend your hand to this outreach project for this important agency in the inner city.

For information and to sign up, please call 780-428-1818.  Thank you.