Dear Friends; Good morning on this overcast day – perhaps these are April showers beginning? Although the sky is grey just now, the forecast is for bright sunshine today and tomorrow – and then a stormy Sunday. (March is “to go out like a lamb” with 6C and sunshine on Tuesday. My Reflection this…
Dear Friends. Greetings on this sunny early spring morning. I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. A friend posted a great picture on Facebook this morning – to demonstrate “Social Distancing”! On the left side of the page was a picture of the Stanley Cup. On the right-hand side, a…
Good Morning My Friends; Here we are on the 11th day since the decision was made to not gather for worship as we seek to make a difference for good in combating COVID-19. Now the Government of Ontario has acted to close all “non-essential” businesses. Prime Minister Trudeau has said: “Go home and stay home.”…
Good Morning Friends. As indicated yesterday, “Today’s Post” will be focused on Laughter. But before you read the material below, I want to invite you for the next 12 hours to take a break from checking your iPhone or Computer every few minutes – and from watching the non-stop 24/7 News feeds from your favourite…
Dear Friends; Loving greetings to you on this snowy morning. (If its not snowing in your neighbourhood, I guess ‘Spring has Sprung!’ ) ️ Today I’m inviting you to reflect on the word – Fortitude. Tomorrow’s reflection will be on Laughter. It seems to me that they both describe some of what we need in…
Greetings My Dear Friends. We can still maintain safe social distance and enjoy the amazing beauty of our County! “I long night and day to see you that I may be filled with joy!” These are the words of the author of the Second Letter to Timothy. (1.4b) They reflect well my own feelings…
Dear Friends; Today is the first day of Spring! With the warm rain we’ll likely have green lawns very soon. If you are not able to get out for a walk today – at least take time to look out and watch the birds. Maybe you too have Snowdrops blooming? This will also be…
Good Morning Friends – Today I am sending along to you the link for the Daily Meditation from the Centre for Action & Contemplation. I invite you to read this each day – you can register to have it sent to you on a daily basis – it is free! Father Richard Rohr, a Franciscan…
Dear Friends; Greetings to you and your loved ones this lovely late winter morning. We can be grateful for the sunshine and growing daylight, especially good for us in these stressful days of isolation and uncertainty. Although we can’t be together face to face right now – we can reach out by electronic means to…
Early Sunday morning the Picton United Church made the decision to suspend all P.U.C. worship services and programming until Palm Sunday in support of the nation’s attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Girl Guides and Weight Watchers has been cancelled until further notice. The Picton United Church will continue to monitor the situation and…
Murray Baer and Craig McRae dazzled the 300 guests on sunday afternoon, with such musical movie scores as Titanic, Lion King, and Chariots of Fire. The historic pipe organ and acoustic guitar were perfectly harmonized, clearly benefiting from the church’s warm and rich acoustics. This was the second annual concert held at Picton United Church…
Thanks to all of you who participated in the congregational conversation after the worship service on May 26. The question we asked was “What is the next thing we need to do in order to make the best use of our wonderful property — auditorium, meeting spaces, and parking lot / land?” Here is what you said:
Thanks to all of you who participated in the congregational conversation after the worship service on May 5. There seemed to be some lively conversation around the tables as we shared a meal together. From those conversations, these ideas emerged as “next things we need to do.”
print version online version 2018 was the 225th anniversary of the church. In the 21st century it continues to provide a place of worship, fellowship and community.