2022 NOTICES

* * * Athabasca United Church * * *

Wishing you a

Happy  and  Healthy

New Year

2022

December 30, 2021 - UPDATE

ATHABASCA UNITED CHURCH WILL HOLD VIRTUAL SERVICES, ONLY, FOR A FEW WEEKS, TO MINIMIZE RISKS OF SPREADING COVID.

PLEASE PHONE THE CHURCH AT  780-675-2341 FOR SERVICE UPDATES.

CHECK THIS WEBSITE OR  FACEBOOK FOR OTHER INFORMATION.

October 2021 - UPDATE

ATHABASCA UNITED CHURCH IS RE-OPENING ITS DOORS WITH RESTRICTIONS

• Starting Sunday, August 29, 2021

• Maximum of 30 people in attendance

• Double vaccination is strongly recommended for all who qualify, otherwise please attend virtually

• Preregistration or voluntary registration upon entry of church

• Singing is allowed but masks must be worn (congregation and choir alike) at all times inside the building

• Social distancing is recommended, with allowances for cohorts

• Socializing after the service will be done outside the building

• Indoor coffee time after services to be implemented at a later date

• Virtual Zoom access is also available for each Sunday service.

PLEASE PHONE THE CHURCH AT 780-675-2341 FOR SERVICE UPDATES.

CHECK THIS WEBSITE OR  FACEBOOK FOR OTHER INFORMATION..

TO DONATE

Throughout the COVID pandemic, donations are appreciated and needed.

Please e-transfer donations to:  athabascaunited@gmail.com

Note "donation" or other purpose in the message line.

Credit card donations can be made at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/athabasca-united-church/ 

Cheque donations can still be mailed to: Athabasca United Church, 4817 - 48 St, Athabasca, AB T9S 1R3

Pre-Authorized Remittances (PAR) is a "direct debit" program that allows support through an automatic monthly withdrawal from your bank account. To start or change your PAR contributions, use this PAR Authorization Form and email or mail the completed form to the church.

Many thanks for your support of our community ministries in these challenging times.

Affirming PIE Video

Welcome to the new Affirming PIE Video brought to you by Affirming Connections and Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble. Pie-loving hosts Stéphane and Pam introduce us to PIE and five Affirming ministries tell their stories about their Public, Intentional and Explicit work.

Cooking Circles

Circles will be planned when safe to do so.

"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." - Romans 12:21

#UCCan   [Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash]

Athabasca United Church shares hope, love and compassion with individuals and families in our community through pastoral care, small groups, worship and outreach.

Mission

We worship God, which inspires advocacy and outreach to engage, educate and empower our community.

Vision

Our dream for the future: We are an affirming, diverse, Christian community that is sustainable and is making a difference in the Athabasca region.

Core values

Integrity: words and deeds match up.  I am who I am, no matter where I am or who I am with.

Teamwork: cooperative effort by a group or team.

Learning: valuing the lessons we glean from particular interactions, education is prioritized.

Communication:  honest and open transference of thoughts, opinions and information to stakeholders.

Faith/Religion: belief in a higher power. 

We have a place for you. Why not visit and get a feel for our church? Drop in for any of our gatherings or community events, or just stop in at the church building for a visit. Of course, feel free to contact us at any time.