Announcements

Donating to First United
PAR – Pre-Authorized Remittance
Church Envelopes
Etransfers: firstunitedtruro@ns.aliantzinc.ca – please provide all information for receipting purposes.
Stop in to the Office for more information.

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Change for Change is held the first Sunday of each month (except July & August).  Our Sunday School students collect your pocket change during the service and the money supports a scholarship for girls in Guatemala.

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Friendly reminder ~ please have your bulletin announcements submitted to the Church Office, in writing, by Thursday mornings at 10 am. Thursdays are Bulletin Day ~ this means limited access to Tracy and the photocopier.

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The Pastoral Care Committee is requesting assistance from members of the congregation by contacting the Church Office (902-895-8098) if there is someone they know from the congregation who is ill or in hospital.

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Ida’s Cupboard is located off the church parking lot between the doors. Non perishable items, “leave what you can, take what you need.” A community food cupboard for those in need. Appropriate food items: Canned: baked beans, meats (tuna, ham/chicken), stews, soup etc., peanut butter, cheese whiz, kraft dinner, rice, bread, crackers, tin ravioli with pull tops, little boxes of cereal, juice boxes, bottled water. The cupboard is used on a daily basis and if often empty. Please give as you can.

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Fundscrip – Do you shop at Sobeys? Buy gas at Canadian Tire? Dine out? You could be buying Fundscrip Gift Cards from the church to help us raise funds for ongoing programming (and to help pay the bills!) You pay the face value of the card and we get a discount. It costs you nothing extra, but really helps us out! Order forms are available at the back of the church and the church office.  Place your order one week and pick it up the next!
ORDERS are placed on the first Tuesday of each month.

Next Order:  Tuesday , May 5th ~ Order forms and payments are due Thurs., April 30th.  Need more info?  Call Tracy in the Church Office – 902-895-8098.

Don’t want to order?  Purchase cards directly from the Church Office – Sobeys, and Superstore!!  $50 denominations.

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The Food Bank Sunday is last Sunday of the month.   Please remember those in our community who are less fortunate, and give as you can. Items always in need are canned meats & milk, soups, cereals, beans, macaroni, juices, tea and coffee.  Non perishable items may be left in the Food Bank box any Sunday of the month.  Sorry, we are unable to accept monetary donations.

Stewardship Seconds
With peace rooted in our own spirits, we can bloom and share ourselves with others.
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Did you know??? Our ad hoc building committee has been hard at work for the past two years dreaming about First United’s future and our place in the community. We will be approaching Council and the Congregation in the coming weeks with a proposal. Stay tuned!
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This past fall, Chris Bowman led four sessions singing through the first two thirds of “Then Let Us Sing!”, the United Church of Canada’s new hymn resource.  The music and lyrics in this collection reflect the changes in our world and our churches that have taken place in the 20 years since More Voices was released.  Our understandings continue to evolve, and therefore it is incumbent upon us to continue to explore and express our faith in this ever-changing world.
We will gather again this spring for two more sessions, starting at 10am on Wednesday, April 29th, and Wednesday, May 6th, where we will sing through the rest of Then Let Us Sing! together.  Through this exploration, we can reflect upon the meaning of the words and the singability of the tunes.
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to the church office by April 27th to allow us to plan accordingly. We will have 50 books available; if you have your own book you are encouraged to bring it along.
Looking forward to making a joyful noise together!
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The Finance Committee of First United is pleased to present Gordon Tucker and Fiddles & Feet for an amazing concert on Saturday, May 2, 2026, Tickets are $30 and now available at the Church Office and MacQuarries on the esplanade. To reserve yours today, please contact Tracy in the office at: office@firstunitedtruro.ca or 902-895-8098 and help support our church.  Come out and enjoy an evening of fun with some well known musicians. The concert starts at 7:00 pm, so start the toe tapping now.
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Save the Date – UCW Annual Yard Sale – Saturday, June 27th starting at 9am.  Spring cleaning?  Before you throw it away, ask if the church could use it for their Yard Sale.  Looking for donations of good used household items, toys, puzzles, and working electronics.  Drop off will take place the week of the sale.  For more information please call 902-895-6936.
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From Our Community . . .
Marigold Guild of Needle Arts: Meets on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, from 1– 3pm, First United Church, Parlour.  Meetings are open to guests and potential new members. All levels of stitching talent are welcome. www.marigoldguildofneedlearts.ca  info@marigoldguildofneedlearts.ca
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Cantabile Children’s Choir will be presenting Come Sing With Us: A Nova Scotia Children’s Kitchen Party at 3pm on the afternoon of Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 in the First United Church Hall.  This promises to be a whimsical afternoon of old children’s favourites around the comfort of the piano, a hot cup of tea, and the friendly welcome of home. We invite you to celebrate the end of this year’s choir season with us in proper Nova Scotia fashion.
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