Announcements
SSUC SSPC NEWSLETTER
September 2026
Reflection by Karen
“The earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.” Psalm 33:5b
The scriptures are full of images and stories which describe people experiencing God through creation. Jacob heard God speak when he laid his head on a stone to rest. Moses heard God speak through a burning bush. God spoke to Hagar through a spring of water. Jesus regularly went into the mountain to connect with God. The rainbow, the dove, the eagle, the mother hen, all convey God’s presence with us if we have eyes to see and ears to hear. As we enter the Season of Creation within the church year, may we embrace the holiness of the world around us. May we feel the ties that bind us creature to creature, to land, to air, to water, to plants. As we live into this unity, and care for creation with the same passion as we care for human beings, we will grow closer to the One who created us all.
To live this message of connection with creation, we are hosting a community walk and lunch. You are encouraged to invite neighbours, friends, people you don’t know, to be part of this time (details below).
Speakers
Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11 – Rev. Karen Oct. 18 – Rev. Beth Brehaut
Services at 10:30am
Sept. 27, 10:00am – No service at the church. Community Creation Walk and Lunch at the Victoria Historic Schoolhouse.
Oct. 4, 10:30 Worldwide Communion Sunday
All Ages Worship
Sept. 27th Community Creation Walk & Lunch
Oct. 12th Thanksgiving Sunday
Meetings in the Fellowship Room
Sept. 29, Oct. 13, 2:00pm – Book Club
Sept. 24, 1:30pm – Pastoral Care
Sept. 25, 2:00pm – Spiritual Nurture
Sept. 29, 7:00pm – Finance
Fall Decorating
We will be decorating the church for Fall after worship on Sept. 20th. If you are able, please plan to stay and help, thank you. Photo Jack Sorensen
Office Hours – The office will be closed Sept. 24, 29, 30.
T-Shirts - Our church t-shirts have arrived and they're ready for you to pick up this Sunday Sept. 20th or after that during office hours. If you haven't already paid, please remember to do so. Huge thank you to Jackie Vanderzwaag MacDonald for designing the shirts for us.
Fellowship Opportunities
Book Club – You are invited to join us for the Book Club/Support Group this Fall. We will be using a book by author Joyce Rupp "Return to the Root". If you don't have a book, don't worry, please come as you are. Start date Tues., Sept. 15, 2:00pm in the Fellowship Room.
Community Creation Walk & Lunch at Victoria Historic Schoolhouse will be hosted by South Shore Pastoral Charge Sunday Sept. 27th. This is part of our visioning forward: connecting with and supporting community relationships.
10am gathering time,
10:30 Creation Walk (with alternate activities for non-walkers at the schoolhouse)
11:30 Community Lunch.
Spread the word, invite neighbours and all ages to this fun event together.
Church Updates
Merry Pop In’s New Centre Update
Exciting progress is happening behind the scenes at our new centre!
Neal and I have been working with carpenters, plumbers, electricians, septic specialists, and many other skilled professionals to bring this special space to life as our new Early Years Centre, as well as hundreds of emails back and forth with Provincial Departments.
We are carefully completing all the necessary requirements to ensure our new centre meets the National Building Code and provides a wonderful space for children and families to learn, play, and grow together.
We are so grateful for the continued support of South Shore United Church as our journey unfolds! We will keep you posted as we progress.
Thank you
Helen and Neal
Finance Updates
Thank You for your regular offerings to the church to support the ministry and outreach we provide. PAR (Pre-authorized Remittance) is a very helpful way some people show their commitment so even when they are away their support continues. If you are interested in PAR, forms are on the back table in the sanctuary. Once filled out they can be given to Bev Noonan, our envelope secretary. E-transfers are now an option for contributions via 
ssuc.et21@gmail.com When you send an e-transfer it is very helpful to have it by the 3rd Sunday of each month so it can be processed as part of that month’s offerings. Online payments near the end of the month can be affected by Bank holidays and other factors.
Double Up: Sept 27th will be a nontraditional Sunday as we go into the community for our Creation Walk and Lunch. There will not be an offering collected on that Sunday. Thus, those who tend to give weekly, you’re invited to double up your offering Sept 20th or Oct 4th to help keep our finances steady.
A Mystery – Glasses keep appearing in/by the sink of our kitchenette across from the office. They seem to be migrating from the Kitchen. If you, or a group you are part of, can help solve this mystery we would appreciate your help. First, there are glasses in the cupboards above our kitchenette – please use these and not ones from the large Kitchen. If using glasses, mugs, etc. please wash, dry and put them away in that same cupboard. We do not have any staff who are responsible for this task, so your help is important in keeping this area tidy.
Cheques – Please make cheques payable to South Shore Pastoral Charge. The bank will no longer deposit cheques made out to South Shore United Church. Thank you for your understanding.
Prayer Requests – There is a box on the bookshelf at the back of the church for prayer requests, or email jm.macdougall10@gmail.com.
Pastoral Coverage – Helen Nicholson (658-2324) and Donna MacKinnon (658-2610) are visiting in September. Barb Clement (393-3816) and Michelle Holmes (314-4048) will be visiting in October.
Building Attendant on Call – John can be reached at 902-888-7382.
September & October Donations will go to the South Shore Food Share and Island Pregnancy Centre (respectively).
Community Announcements
Camp Abby – Our annual fundraising dinner will be held on Sat., Sept. 26 at Camp Abegweit. The sit down meal starts at 6 and it will be a three course meal and roast beef will be the main. There is also a take-out option available from 4 to 4:30. Tickets are $45.00 for adults and $20.00 for children. They must be purchased in advance. Following the dinner there will our ever popular cake auction and also a silent auction. If you would like to purchase tickets or donate to either auction contact Sharon Howatt at sharon@campabegweit.ca or
902-432-9193.
Park Royal United Church invites the community to an evening of toe-tapping folk and Irish music with Fullerton’s Marsh on Sat, Sept. 26, 7:00PM. Doors opening at 6:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, children 12 and under are free, available in advance through Eventbrite or at the door (cash only). Proceeds will support the programs and outreach of Park Royal United Church. For more information, contact the church office at 902-894-9656 or office@parkroyalunited.ca.
Movie & Discussion – Tue, Sept 29, the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 7:00pm, at Trinity United Church, Charlottetown, will be showing the movie Indian Horse. Admission will be free. The film centres on Saul Indian Horse, a young Canadian First Nations boy who survives Canada's Indian residential school system to become a star ice hockey player.
Church Calendar & Bulletin Covers – Submissions for the 2028 calendar and new bulletin covers are now open! We print a photographer credit and offer a $100 honorarium for each photo chosen, and we’ll send you a copy of the calendar once it’s printed. Visit united-church.ca and search ‘submit your photos’. Deadline is January 17, 2027.
Humour
You know it’s fall when you need a hat and scarf
in the shade and shorts and sandals in the sun.
Readers Digest
South Shore United Church, P.O. Box 4, Crapaud, PE C0A 1J0
Clergy: Rev. Dr. Karen MacLeod-Wilkie 902-940-6349;
Office Administrator: Ruth Boulter 902-658-2863
Office Hours: Tues. - Fri. 830am – 1230pm
Email: southshoreunited1@gmail.com
E-Transfer: ssuc.et21@gmail.com