"A Village Church With A Heart For The World"
February 22, 2026
Christ United Church, Lyn
Weekly Seeds
12 Perth St., Lyn, ON, K0E 1M0
(613)498-0281 (Phone) (613)498-2589 (Fax)
lynunitedchurch@cogeco.net www.lynunitedchurch.com Follow on Twitter: @Ch1United
Memorial Bandshell: At the recent Council meeting a decision was made that the church donate to the Sherril Mitchell Memorial Bandshell to be built in the Memorial Park in Lyn. We will be purchasing a $200 "stone" to be part of the entry to the bandshell. The inscription on the stone will read "Christ United Church, A Village Church With A Heart For The World".
We would also like to make a cash donation from the church to this project. We invite you to consider making a contribution to the church directed to this project. You can make an etransfer or direct a cheque or cash to the church. Your charitable receipt will come from the church on your yearend giving statement. The total received will be given to the project as a donation from Christ United Church. Please consider making a donation by February 15th.
You are of course welcome to make a personal donation to this project. Details can be found on the Township Website. https://www.ektwp.ca/news/posts/media-release-the-sherril-mitchell-memorial-bandshell/
Questions about the Church donation should be directed to Judy Pearson. For more information about the bandshell project please see Rob Smith.
Lenten Study 2026: Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:00 beginning Thursday February 26th. Topic: Who is Jesus according to Mark? We shall read and study Mark's Gospel with a view to understanding who Jesus is and how he saves us. Please let Robin Wilkie know if you will be attending so that you can receive the materials ahead of time. Please email him at: wilkierobin@hotmail.com.
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
First Sunday in Lent
Recognizing the pull of social media and non-stop advertising, when we make faithful purchasing decisions, our identity changes from consumers to stewards.
Church Directory: We are updating the church directory. Permission is required to include your picture, name, address, telephone number and e-mail. Permission forms will be made available for your completion. Heather & Fay will be taking pictures if you want yours included. Id you do not want to be included please contact Lois in the office by email – lynunitedchurch@cogeco.net. as your information may be in the previous directory.
Remembering Book: There is a book, kept in Fellowship Hall, that
you can write a note in remembering someone from now or long ago. The donation
envelopes are in the pews in the sanctuary and the donation goes to the general fund. If you want to give it in at the office I will write in the book for you and get your donation processed.
Village Pump Café: Open Tuesday mornings from 09:00 to 10:30. Stop by for coffee, tea, sweets and of course conversation. The boutique is open and there are plenty of books
to browse through.
Bee’s Boutique 2026: The cupboards and shelves are sparse from last year’s sales. We gladly appreciate donated items from you, family and friends. Please leave your donations anytime in the Boutique corner. Thank you everyone for supporting the general fund!
Bee’s Boutique: The lovely tied lap quilts displayed in Fellowship Hall can be purchased for $50. There will be more quilts in the making come spring. If interested, see Liz or Brenda. Proceeds in support of general fund.
Monthly Calendar: The February #2 monthly calendar basket was won by Barb Johnston #3.
February #3 calendar is ready for your toonie and your name on the lucky date to win a lovely basket! Thank you everyone.
February Black History Month - The quilt hanging in the hallway represents an Underground Railroad Quilt. The quilt was designed and made by Rev. Wendy and the Bee’sKnees and beautifully hand quilted by Dorothy Ferguson and Phyllis Dunster in 2015. Each block depicts a code or a secret signal to guide slaves to freedom in the African American history era.
Community Outreach: If you have new extra birthday cards at home - please drop off in Boutique area. The cards will be signed ‘your friends at Christ United Church in Lyn’, delivered to Sherwood Park Manor and distributed by staff to residents on their birthday. Thank you everyone.
Office Hours: Fridays from 9:00 till 2:00. For assistance contact Lois Leroux, at home