Today's enews is jam-packed with important information and events.
Please don't rush - take your time over your morning coffee to make sure you are up-to-date on all things JBUC related.
See you soon.

Sunday, May 28th: 10:15AM - In-Person ONLY

This Sunday

“They were altogether in one place.”  That’s how this Sunday’s story from scripture begins ... the story with its images of wind and fire, describing the dramatic experience of the disciples receiving the Holy Spirit.  Echoing the transformative work of the Spirit at creation’s birth, this is the story of the birth of the church, the new community ... a people empowered to speak boldly and share generously, risk freely and care deeply across divides of language and culture, gender and status.  Our celebration will pick up on it all, with a testimony and baptism, with table fellowship and soaring music (Jennifer with the choir will be in full voice, accompanied by Hanne Fair on flute, and Sandra Fletcher on piano).  Given there will be no livestream of the service this Sunday, it is indeed a day to be altogether in one place.  For those who are at all able to make it, I urge you to be part of this celebration in person.

Rev. Karen Dickey

Scripture: Acts 2: 1-21

NB: there will be no live stream of services from the JBUC Sanctuary on:
Sunday May 28th and Sunday June 4th.
this includes post-service zoom

Photo Credit: Peter Bauer from Pixabay

Have you requested your favourite hymn yet?

This is a time for us to make art together, hosted by Sarah Hovey and the Arts Ministry of James Bay United Church.

This fun-filled afternoon of tea, cookies, live swing music and dancing is becoming extremely popular. Come check it out for yourself. 

The James Bay Children's Chorus proudly presents 'Journey On' on Thursday, June 1st at 5pm.

This fabulous group of young singers, started in 2017 by founder and artistic director Sandra Fletcher, has been working hard this year on an amazing array of songs. The group hosts two choirs - Inspire, for singers ages 6 to 11 - and Emerge, for those ages 11 to 16. 

One of the Inspire projects involved learning folk songs from their family's cultural heritage, in the original languages. Emerge singers present a variety of current pop and show tunes. Together the two groups will share their love of song with you in a delightful afternoon concert.

Admission by donation.

Fridays: 12noon - 1pm
~ starting Friday June 2nd in the sanctuary

Sound Healing is an improvised practice of trusting and tapping into the space, surrounding sounds and the energy of those attending - then intuitively the music comes.

NOTE DATE CHANGE

In order to accommodate a number of participants who had to be away, this Wednesday's final session of Exploring Our Celtic Roots has been cancelled and rescheduled for one week later. It will be held on Wednesday July 7 at 7pm in the lower hall. Vanessa reminds us that you do not need to have attended previous evenings to enjoy the presentation on July 7th. All are welcome. 

Beginning Thursday evening through to Sunday morning, representatives of all United Church communities of faith across the province will come together online and in person for the Pacific Mountain Region Council annual gathering, held this year in Abbotsford.

Representing James Bay United is our Board chair, Deborah Davis, along with Colleen Nichol and Karen Dickey.  A highlight of the gathering is bound to be the addresses offered by theme speaker Rev. Dr. Jacquie Lewis. You will be able to hear her speaking next  Sunday, June 4, as the service which concludes the event will be livestreamed and available to all congregations in the Region.

Clif Boldt is organizing a special program "Am I Prepared for Old Age?" running three weeks 1:30pm to 2:30pm on Wednesday, June 21st, July 12th and July 19th. Cliff needs some volunteers to help with refreshment setup/cleanup for these 3 Wednesdays.

If you would like to volunteer for any or all of these Wednesdays, please contact Christine at: communication.jbuc@gmail.com 

Photo by Todd Cravens on Unsplash

3 oak wooden pews with removable cushions 
9’ 4 1/2” Length x 3’ Height x 21 1/2” Deep 
Price: $250.00 each or 3 for $600.00
Contact Bev@250-592-5931.