The leaders of the four focus areas of Harcourt’s priorities met again in mid June. They, and their teams, continue to work diligently to bring your vision for Harcourt to life. Spiritual Life and Growth, Worship, Supporting the Growth of Manna, and Community Hub/Building Partnerships are all working together to move forward into a future filled with opportunities to be God’s presence in a complicated and changing world. Our discussion was thoughtful and Spirit-filled. The Worship team continues to focus on changes that reflect awareness of the importance of worship in the life of our communities of faith, and the changing needs and interests of a diverse worshiping community. The Manna team is building a shared leadership model that is respectful of the realities of their members. Pamela has completed a course on Pastoral Care that supports and augments the work that has created a network of care within their community. In addition to their articles and spiritual growth opportunities, Spiritual Life is leading the group in planning the Day of Discovery in September (an opportunity to encounter the sacred, growth together and be in community). The Community Hub is moving ahead, as Steve Pierce’s messages in the e-weekly and The Herald will have kept you informed. It is an exciting and brave step in our mission to be a relevant source of God’s love, hospitality and presence in our community and beyond. Harcourt United Church is blessed to have such skilled and devoted leadership, and teams of people committing their time and energy to Harcourt’s future. Merrill Pierce and Pamela Girardi (Manna), Dan Ganesh (Worship), Steve Pierce (Community Hub), Andre Auger (Spiritual Life), and I, Kathy Magee, (Council representative) welcome the opportunity to have conversations with you about this important work. Together we will accomplish more than we imagined possible.
After being put on hold because of the pandemic, we are happy to announce that our Chapel Service is back, starting this evening, and will be happening every Thursday evening, 6:15pm to 6:45pm, until the end of June. This will be a simple service, with a liturgy and readings and opportunity for prayer and reflection.
A new poster has appeared in the Greeting Area and is ready to welcome all Harcourt visitors! Come check it out!
At the end of March, the leaders of the task groups for Harcourt’s four vison priorities met. Steve Pierce (Partnerships and Community Hub), Andre Auger (Spiritual Growth), Merrill Pierce and Pamela Girardi (Supporting Manna), Dan Ganesh (Worship), and I, Kathy Magee (Council Liaison), along with Kate Ballagh-Steeper and Kent Hoeg, spent a Spirit and information filled evening discussing the progress and interconnections of their task groups.
We, the Harcourt community of faith, are blessed to have these people sharing their faith, energy, expertise and love of Harcourt as we make our way, one experimental step at a time, to a future that is hopeful and meaningful, as God’s people in our time and place. Harcourt Memorial United Church was broken into on Saturday March 18 during the overnight hours. Much of our Audio Visual Equipment, some laptops and other technology were stolen. There was costly damage to doors and locks throughout the building. While we are grateful to have insurance coverage for most items we do have a $5000 deductible which is an unanticipated expense. Any donations to offset our deductible would be greatly appreciated and received with gratitude. Ways in which you can give:
Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, March 5 (12:00-2:00 p.m.) In Sanctuary and on Zoom If attending on Zoom, please pre-register by March 3 on SignUpGenius here. It is important to read the 2022 Annual Report before the meeting here. Some printed copies are in the Greeting Area and the bin outside the parking lot entrance at the church. The 2022 Financial Reports and the Proposed 2023 Budget are included. Please note that the Manna report has been replaced. We ask that you read two other documents before the meeting (copies in Greeting Area). - Meeting agenda here - 2023-2024 list of Council, Committees and Teams here Wednesday, March 1 (7:00-9:00 p.m.) on Zoom: Brian Magee will host a Budget Information Session to help you understand the details about our revenue sources, anticipated expenditures, and overall assets. It’s an opportunity to ask questions before the Annual Meeting. Please watch for the Zoom link next week. Our Annual Meeting is an important time to review the past year, and to look forward to what 2023 holds for Harcourt. Please join us! The 2022 Annual Report is now available online below. There are physical copies in the Greeting Area of the church and in the bin outside the main door to the parking lot. We encourage you to view the report online if you are able to do so. The trees thank you and so does the Church budget! ![]()
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