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2024 NOTICES
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Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. at 4817 48 street, Athabasca
Everyone is welcome and yes we mean everyone! Proud sponsors of the "Everyone is welcome" Rainbow sticker campaign in Athabasca! Check out Athabasca Outreach on Facebook and Instagram, and Athabasca United Church on Facebook and Youtube! (11) Athabasca Outreach | Athabasca AB | Facebook (171) Athabasca United Church - YouTube (11) Athabasca United Church | Facebook
Athabasca United Church is an affirming and diverse Christian community who welcomes all just as Jesus did. We are committed to full inclusion of people of any age, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure or any other factors in all aspects of our faith community. We will set appropriate boundaries to ensure a community of support and inclusion. We are committed to change through education, reflection, and action, to love all and serve all. Statement passed unanimously on September 17, 2023.
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May 4, 2025
Mark your calendar for a visit to
Athabasca from the United Church of Canada Moderator, the Right Reverend Dr. Carmen Lansdowne.
We plan to have a full day of festivities surrounding this unique opportunity for the Moderator to visit Athabasca and we hope everyone from miles around will join us.
We are looking forward to celebrating with music, food, and community activities.
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We are looking good for almost 100 years old!
The Athabasca United Church will be the location for several churches to join in the celebration of 100 years of the United Church of Canada next year, marking a century of faith and community.
Watch this space for more info as we get closer to the date! It promises to be an event filled with joyous reflection and connection for all attendees.
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Love for Ukraine
As we continue to support the people of Ukraine, we are seeking warm clothing to send to those in need as winter approaches.
Needed: dark coloured winter clothes including balaklavas, gloves, scarves, winter coats, winter pants. Also needed but less important if they are dark coloured are socks and underwear.
Please contact our office to arrange a time to drop items off and we will ensure they get to the right person to send to Ukraine.
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Why should people give to our church?
We are an inclusive Christian community inspiring spiritual growth through meaningful outreach and dynamic worship. We are called to make a difference by engaging and empowering the community.
You are invited to grow your faith, deepen spiritual practises, and find empowerment through teamwork, all of which works to make significant change in our whole community. Join us as we learn together how to be generous with our thoughts, actions, and financial resources through faith!
Throughout the COVID pandemic, donations are appreciated and needed.
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.
E-transfers are also very convenient. Send your e-transfer to athabascaunited@gmail.com and be sure to put a reason in the message area if you want to donate it to a specific program, IE M&S, roof fund, Pride Day, etc.
Many thanks for your support of our community ministries.
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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.
For more information, open or download this United In Pride brochure file:
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"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." - Romans 12:21
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Address & Contacts | Minister | 2024-2025 Chair |
4817 48 St Athabasca, AB T9S 1R3 Office phone: 780-675-2341 Email: | Rev. Monica Rosborough Phone 780-675-2341 Email revatauc@telus.net | Heather Stocking Phone: 587-372-3538 |
To enjoy life stories and photographs of local participants, please go to: http://digiport.athabascau.ca/aasmp/. Check out this website and enjoy the oral life stories and photos of several Athabasca seniors. To add your story to this collection, or help as an interviewer, please contact Rosemary Neaves at 780-689-6652 or secretary@athabascaunitedchurch.ca. |
2023 | Time | Event |
Every Sunday | 10:30 am | Athabasca United Church live and online services Phone 780-675-2341 for Zoom link and other information. |
Every Tuesday | 6:30 pm | Youth Group, Downstairs at church |
Every Wednesday | 5:30 pm | Handbells upstairs |
Alternate Thursdays | 1:00 pm | Prayer Shawl Ministry |
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.
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