Crescent Fort Rouge United Church

Meetings to Note

August - Coffee & Company will resume September 3, 2010.

During the month of August the Church Office will be CLOSED on Mondays & Fridays. Thanks to those who have volunteered for the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

New Governance/Operations Model

The following outline of the new Governance/Operations Model for Crescent Fort Rouge United Church was approved unanimously at a congregational meeting on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Please watch for new ways in which you might get involved in our church as the new structure comes into place on July 1, 2010.

CRESCENT FORT ROUGE UNITED CHURCH PROPOSED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE (MS Word)

CRESCENT FORT ROUGE UNITED CHURCH PROPOSED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE (PDF)

A Passion for...children's ministry? book club? banner-making? local menus? aboriginal issues? Under our congregation's new governance structure, much depends on each of us offering our gifts to our church. Want to spark something? Ministry Group application forms are available...find your passion; make it happen!

Ministry Group Proposal Forms are available on the Bulletin Board across from the office.
or Print Form

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Fundraising Activities

JUST US!
COFFEE ROASTERS CO-OP
ORDER FORM FOR 2009
Available in Fellowship Hall
ORGANICALLY GROWN FAIRLY TRADED

Order forms are available on the Bulletin Board near the Church office. Have a look at the Just Us brochure and the Full o’ Beans News on the display cart in the Fellowship Hall.

SOME ITEMS AVAILABLE IN CHURCH OFFICE WATCH FOR FALL ORDER DATES

Tea Lovers – We now have Black Ceylon, Chai, Green Tea, Rooibus and Earl Grey. See Shirley N. or Brenda.

Also available to order are Fair Trade Chocolate Bars in White, Milk and Dark Chocolate for $3.50 each. More information on "fair trade" coffee. http://www.justuscoffee.com

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Upcoming Events at Crescent Fort Rouge

The Green Team
Do you have a green question you want answered? Please submit your questions to Professor Green, and place them into the Green Team mailbox in the church hallway or mail them to the church. Professor Green will address them in the next newsletter. Our next meeting is Monday June 21st at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. New members are always welcome!

Please contact Maureen Peniuk at marathoncat@gmail.com to join this exciting new crew.

Bulletin Covers – will be varied over the next few weeks as the office uses up spare covers from the “church year” to support the ‘green initiative’

Summer Concert Series:

Mark your calendars for the 2010 On A Summer’s Evening Concert Series here at CFR. They start on Wednesday, July 14^th at 7:30 p.m. and run each Wednesday through to August 18^th. There will be a wide variety of music.

August 18th BLUELIGHT

Will charm you as they take you on a stroll down memory lane. Dan Rosin brings the vocals in Bluelight, a five-piece band that plays jazz, contemporary but mostly the “American Songbook” - Cole Porter, Rogers & Hart, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Tony Bennet, Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra and others. Barry Dunford, Al Popowich, Randy Joyce and Bob Parker each bring their musical gifts to the band and enable Bluelight to envelope you in relaxation.

Print Play Bill
More information

Crescent Fort Rouge Book Club

The Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Locations are announced in the church bulletin. Newcomers are welcome. You can come for a session of particular interest or come to all. Watch for details of upcoming books for the Fall session soon !

4th Annual Book Sale
At Crescent Fort Rouge United Church
Saturday, October 2
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Do your summer reading, then give your books to us.
We would be happy to accept your donations of books
after Labour Day, September 6 only.

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The Crescent Bulletin Board

Farmers' Market

Calling all fruit and veggie farmers!
The Greening Group has been working with the River Heights Community Centre to organize a farmers' market to start this summer. The market will be held at the River Heights Community Centre (Grosvenor Avenue & Oak Street), on the second and fourth Fridays of July, August, and September. Hours of operation will be 2 - 7pm. Know a farmer who'd like to sell their fruits and/or veggies here? Please contact Barbara Coombs at 489-2239.

RCCO's Annual Summer Recital Series, which will be presented each Thursday in August, 12:15 - 12:45 pm, at All Saints Anglican Church on the corner of Broadway and Osborne. Four noon-hour recitals, four organists, four chances for a delightful interlude during your busy day. See bulletin board in CFRUC hallway for more details.

Rainbow Stage is currently scheduling volunteers to perform the duties of Ushers, Ticket Checkers, Programme Sellers, and Souvenir Counter Personnel.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs from August 3 to 27, with shows every evening, except on Saturdays. There are also matinee performances on Sunday.

If you are enthusiastic and interested in theatre, we’d love to hear from you! Volunteering for Rainbow Stage allows you to get up close with one of Winnipeg’s biggest community arts projects, and to participate in a long-running non-profit organization.

After volunteering for three different dates, you will be given two free tickets to another performance this summer!

If you’re interested in volunteering for Rainbow Stage, contact Dylan at (204) 989-5261, or rbstagev@mts.net.

The Green Keys Tour with Frank Horvat - Monday, October 4 at 7:00pm

Monday, October 4 at 7:00pm
A Concert of Original Piano Music and Eco-Showcase

Everyone is welcome to an evening concert of original piano music and eco-showcase with Frank Horvat. Entrance by freewill donation.

Silver Heights United Church
Annual Fowl Supper at Silver Heights
Mark your calendar now - Silver Heights United Church will be holding its annual Fowl Supper on Saturday, October 30th 2010. More details soon.

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Church Calendar

Upcoming Concerts / Events at CFRUC

Tuesdays, - Walking Group meets at the church at 10 am

Wednesdays, July 14 - August 18 Summer Concerts (see Play Bill)
Sunday, August 15 - Knitting Group meets following worship
Monday, September 6 - CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED for LabourDay
Monday, September 13 - Congregational Pot Luck Dinner sponsored by the UCW
Saturday, October 2 - 4th Annual Book Sale 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday November 20 - UCW Fall Luncheon & Bazaar -

Watch the Announcements in the Church Bulletins for changes, additions, details or updates

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News and Events	Life and Work Upcoming Services Meetings to note Fundraising activities Upcoming Events Crescent Bulletin Board Crescent Calendar Rev. barb's blog Summer 2010 Newsletter
Life and Work *“Nurturing the Spirit for 125 Years!”* Seeking to make a difference in the world, this congregation has been worshipping, wrestling with faith and celebrating the good news since 1893. We pray you find this a place of hospitality, wonder and challenge. If you would like a visit or know of someone who would like a visit, please call Rev. Irene Greenwood at the church office, 475-6011 Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings or leave a message with the church administrator. *Stewardship Seconds* “How do you know when you have enough? Maybe you have enough already.” Mission and Service Fund In the United Church we have a vision of how we participate in God’s mission in the world. This United Vision is articulated in our Creed and in the words above from our members. Our vision involves ministry in our own United Churches and in work with partners across the country and around the globe. Our United Vision and our United work is funded by the Mission and Service Fund. More information on the Mission and Service Fund Our Daily Bread for June, July & August 2010 is now available at the back of the sanctuary. Please make a donation in the wooden box if you are able. mandate – the Magazine - Special Edition May 2010 - Theme - “Living for the Earth – Year 2” It has arrived and may be of interest to some in the congregation. The church receives 10 copies (see back of sanctuary) and these are available for you to take home to read then return for someone else to look at. The Cupboard is Bare: The emergency food cupboard at St. Matthew's Maryland is near empty. Items most needed are soups, Kraft Dinner, pasta and pasta sauce, beans. Please place any food items you are able to give in the Green Box in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your support.
Upcoming Services Sunday, August 15 - Regular Worship Sunday, August 22 - Regular Worship If you are interested in Baptism or being received into membership at Crescent Fort Rouge, please contact the church office (475-6011) for further information.
Meetings to Note August - Coffee & Company will resume September 3, 2010. During the month of August the Church Office will be CLOSED on Mondays & Fridays. Thanks to those who have volunteered for the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. New Governance/Operations Model The following outline of the new Governance/Operations Model for Crescent Fort Rouge United Church was approved unanimously at a congregational meeting on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Please watch for new ways in which you might get involved in our church as the new structure comes into place on July 1, 2010. CRESCENT FORT ROUGE UNITED CHURCH PROPOSED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE (MS Word) CRESCENT FORT ROUGE UNITED CHURCH PROPOSED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE (PDF) A Passion for...children's ministry? book club? banner-making? local menus? aboriginal issues? Under our congregation's new governance structure, much depends on each of us offering our gifts to our church. Want to spark something? Ministry Group application forms are available...find your passion; make it happen! Ministry Group Proposal Forms are available on the Bulletin Board across from the office. or Print Form Top of page Fundraising Activities JUST US! COFFEE ROASTERS CO-OP ORDER FORM FOR 2009 Available in Fellowship Hall ORGANICALLY GROWN FAIRLY TRADED Order forms are available on the Bulletin Board near the Church office. Have a look at the Just Us brochure and the Full o’ Beans News on the display cart in the Fellowship Hall. SOME ITEMS AVAILABLE IN CHURCH OFFICE WATCH FOR FALL ORDER DATES Tea Lovers – We now have Black Ceylon, Chai, Green Tea, Rooibus and Earl Grey. See Shirley N. or Brenda. Also available to order are Fair Trade Chocolate Bars in White, Milk and Dark Chocolate for $3.50 each. More information on "fair trade" coffee. http://www.justuscoffee.com Top of page Upcoming Events at Crescent Fort Rouge The Green Team Do you have a green question you want answered? Please submit your questions to Professor Green, and place them into the Green Team mailbox in the church hallway or mail them to the church. Professor Green will address them in the next newsletter. Our next meeting is Monday June 21st at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. New members are always welcome! Please contact Maureen Peniuk at marathoncat@gmail.com to join this exciting new crew. Bulletin Covers – will be varied over the next few weeks as the office uses up spare covers from the “church year” to support the ‘green initiative’ *Summer Concert Series: Mark your calendars for the 2010 On A Summer’s Evening Concert Series here at CFR. They start on Wednesday, July 14^th at 7:30 p.m. and run each Wednesday through to August 18^th. There will be a wide variety of music. August 18th* BLUELIGHT Will charm you as they take you on a stroll down memory lane. Dan Rosin brings the vocals in Bluelight, a five-piece band that plays jazz, contemporary but mostly the “American Songbook” - Cole Porter, Rogers & Hart, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Tony Bennet, Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra and others. Barry Dunford, Al Popowich, Randy Joyce and Bob Parker each bring their musical gifts to the band and enable Bluelight to envelope you in relaxation. Print Play Bill *More information* Crescent Fort Rouge Book Club The Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Locations are announced in the church bulletin. Newcomers are welcome. You can come for a session of particular interest or come to all. Watch for details of upcoming books for the Fall session soon ! 4th Annual Book Sale At Crescent Fort Rouge United Church Saturday, October 2 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Do your summer reading, then give your books to us. We would be happy to accept your donations of books after Labour Day, September 6 only. Top of page The Crescent Bulletin Board Farmers' Market *Calling all fruit and veggie farmers!* The Greening Group has been working with the River Heights Community Centre to organize a farmers' market to start this summer. The market will be held at the River Heights Community Centre (Grosvenor Avenue & Oak Street), on the second and fourth Fridays of July, August, and September. Hours of operation will be 2 - 7pm. Know a farmer who'd like to sell their fruits and/or veggies here? Please contact Barbara Coombs at 489-2239. RCCO's Annual Summer Recital Series, which will be presented each Thursday in August, 12:15 - 12:45 pm, at All Saints Anglican Church on the corner of Broadway and Osborne. Four noon-hour recitals, four organists, four chances for a delightful interlude during your busy day. See bulletin board in CFRUC hallway for more details. Rainbow Stage is currently scheduling volunteers to perform the duties of Ushers, Ticket Checkers, Programme Sellers, and Souvenir Counter Personnel. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs from August 3 to 27, with shows every evening, except on Saturdays. There are also matinee performances on Sunday. If you are enthusiastic and interested in theatre, we’d love to hear from you! Volunteering for Rainbow Stage allows you to get up close with one of Winnipeg’s biggest community arts projects, and to participate in a long-running non-profit organization. After volunteering for three different dates, you will be given two free tickets to another performance this summer! If you’re interested in volunteering for Rainbow Stage, contact Dylan at (204) 989-5261, or rbstagev@mts.net. The Green Keys Tour with Frank Horvat - Monday, October 4 at 7:00pm Monday, October 4 at 7:00pm A Concert of Original Piano Music and Eco-Showcase Everyone is welcome to an evening concert of original piano music and eco-showcase with Frank Horvat. Entrance by freewill donation. Silver Heights United Church Annual Fowl Supper at Silver Heights Mark your calendar now - Silver Heights United Church will be holding its annual Fowl Supper on Saturday, October 30th 2010. More details soon. Top of page Church Calendar Upcoming Concerts / Events at CFRUC Tuesdays, - Walking Group meets at the church at 10 am Wednesdays, July 14 - August 18 Summer Concerts (see Play Bill) Sunday, August 15 - Knitting Group meets following worship Monday, September 6 - CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED for LabourDay Monday, September 13 - Congregational Pot Luck Dinner sponsored by the UCW Saturday, October 2 - 4th Annual Book Sale 10 am - 4 pm Saturday November 20 - UCW Fall Luncheon & Bazaar - Watch the Announcements in the Church Bulletins for changes, additions, details or updates Top of page

Fundraising Activities

JUST US!COFFEE ROASTERS CO-OPORDER FORM FOR 2009Available in Fellowship HallORGANICALLY GROWN FAIRLY TRADED

4th Annual Book Sale At Crescent Fort Rouge United Church Saturday, October 2 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Do your summer reading, then give your books to us. We would be happy to accept your donations of books after Labour Day, September 6 only.

Farmers' Market

JUST US!
COFFEE ROASTERS CO-OP
ORDER FORM FOR 2009
Available in Fellowship Hall
ORGANICALLY GROWN FAIRLY TRADED

4th Annual Book Sale
At Crescent Fort Rouge United Church
Saturday, October 2
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Do your summer reading, then give your books to us.
We would be happy to accept your donations of books
after Labour Day, September 6 only.