Flowering at 50!
Parkminster United Church is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! We have a rich history of which
we are proud, and we look to the future with the spirit of celebration and anticipation.
The weekend of October 24th to 26th will be a celebration to remember. We invite you to
mark your calendars now and to review the events that are currently being planned.
Friday, October 24th—Parkminster Has Talent!
An evening of entertainment which includes all those who wish to share their talent with us.
Sign up and share, or come out and watch! Special Hot Dog dinner sponsored by our Men's
Club too. This is a family event and it is open to all ages! Contact Liz Forde 519-576-1233,
eforde@sentex.ca Heather Murdock, heathermurdock@sympatico.ca 519-884-1091.
Saturday, October 25th—A Day with Rev. Dr. Bill Phipps and Carolyn Pogue
The former Moderator of the United Church, and his wife, Carolyn, writer, editor, author and
workshop leader, will be spending the weekend with us. Choose from 3 workshops on the
Saturday, and come to dinner to hear our keynote speaker talk about “A New Story for
Church and Community”.
The Workshops...
Tickets are required at a cost of $5.00 per workshop. These will be available to purchase
after our Sunday morning church services or by contacting Swain Van Camp at 519-8840505, svc@rogers.com or Bill Spall at 519-746-1445, bspall@sympatico.ca
Registration and Refreshments will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Workshops #1 & #2 will begin at 10:00 a.m. and run until 11:30 p.m.
Workshop #3 will begin at 1:30 and go until 3:30.
Workshop #1: Write for (a) Change—Carolyn Pogue
(Open to Children aged 10 through to Adults)
How do words create change in our lives? Is the pen really mightier than the sword? We
explore these questions and more through free-fall writing exercises, discussion and sharing
our stories with one another. Writing in any genre and learning about others who create
change, participants explore the power of words. If you are a writer, not a writer, brave,
frightened or curious—this workshop is for you!
Workshop #2: Moving from the Old Story to the New Story—Rev. Dr. Bill Phipps
Crossroads is a spiritual crisis. The issues we face—whether it’s climate change, or the
spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS, or the rich and poor gap, or gender equality—whatever it
is, all of these things are spiritual issues. And to me, the basic spiritual question is - what are
human beings for? How are we to relate to one another? And maybe most importantly, in
terms of the crisis now, is how are we to live in the Earth? So, not only do we need astute
social and political thinkers, we need the spiritual wisdom of the ages.
Bill will develop this theme further in his Saturday evening keynote address and Sunday
morning message. Although the three events will be related, they will not duplicate one
another.
Workshop #3: What is the Art of Peace Camp?—Carolyn Pogue
(Open to Children aged 10 through to Adults)
Carolyn has co-ordinated The Art of Peace Camp for 3 years. This half-day camp explores
peace with self, Nature, family & community and the world through the arts. Join her for an
experiential session as she shares what she has learned about having fun and making serious
peace with kids 9 to 13 years old. If you wonder how to inject a little more peace into the
community or want to explore ways to have fun and contribute to a Culture of Peace—come
on out!
The Dinner...
Join us for an outstanding Hot Buffet Dinner at RIM Park, catered by Angie's Kitchen with
assistance from our Men's Club. Tickets will be $30 each and will be available to purchase
after our Sunday morning church services or by contacting Swain Van Camp at 519-8840505, svc@rogers.com or Bill Spall at 519-746-1445, bspall@sympatico.ca
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cash Bar and Social
Buffet Dinner
keynote address by Rev. Dr. Bill Phipps
The Book...
The following is information about Rev. Dr. Bill Phipps book “Cause for Hope: Humanity at
the Crossroads”. Copies of this book are available by contacting Arnold and Pat Proud at 519895-2371. We encourage everyone to read it prior to this Anniversary weekend.
Hope lies in society becoming conscious and aware—even roused—about the fact that there
is nothing inevitable about a growing gap between the rich and the poor, about the continued
plight of our aboriginal communities, or the perilous state of our natural environment. Cause
for Hope offers up an inspirational vision for social progress, one which compels us to bridge
the disconnect between our values and our vision for a just society and the often dissonant
direction in which our world seems to be heading.
This provocative book from one of the most provocative leaders in the church challenges the
governing story that has shaped and defined Western culture and society—a story that has
manifested itself in ecological destruction; war and its obscene military expenditures;
unprecedented consumerism; economic disparity between rich and poor; mistreatment of
non-white cultures and races; sexism; and fear. It is time for a new story, and the author
takes on the task of outlining the core themes of this new story with the passion and vision of
a modern-day prophet.
If you wish to read excerpts from the book, cut and paste this link:
http://books.google.com/books/p/pub2299695270295150?id=K_q2IaR71jEC&pg=PA3&dq=Cause+for+Hope:+Humanity+at+the+
Crossroads&sig=pksZ8sQ0c3XAx16wVQ0MPNAJ_CA#PPA46,M1
Sunday, October 26th—Anniversary Sunday
Morning Worship with Rev. Dr. Bill Phipps and a special program for the Children with Carolyn
Pogue.
Reception to follow.
All Weekend Long—Historical Display
Come and view various articles, photographs, historic information, artifacts, etc., which have
made Parkminster United Church what it is today. Various displays will be set up in the family
room.
We encourage you to extend this invitation to all family members, friends, and other church
communities.
If you require more information, please contact the church office at 519-885-0935 and leave
a message.
Sincerely,
Your 50th Anniversary Weekend Committee
Debbie Miethig, Chairperson
Bud Adams
Wayne & Shirley Ankenman
Nancy Cherry
Isobel Field
Liz Forde
Marj Heinbuch
Sue MacQueen
Don Pendlebury
Ruth Russell
Beth Scheuerman
Bill & Heather Spall
Swain Van Camp
Ken & Mary Willsie
Mike & Pauline Williams