Garneau
United Church

McDougall
United Church
The Garneau and McDougall United Church communities of faith have begun a process of integrating into a single community. While we are doing this, our website is also in a process of revision and renewal… please stay tuned.

EASTER AT GARNEAU-MCDOUGALL CHURCH
and ends Easter Saturday, April 19
Palm Sunday: April 13 – service 10:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday: Please watch for services at other churches.
*Outdoor Way of the Cross: Friday, April 18 – 10 am (details below)
Good Friday: April 18 – service 2 p.m.
Holy Saturday – service 6:30 p.m.
*United Church Easter Sunrise Service: April 20 – (details below).
Easter breakfast: April 20 – 9:30 a.m. – Banquet hall
Easter Sunday Celebration: April 20 – service 10:30 a.m.
*indicates outside group and location

PALM SUNDAY SERVICE, April 13 - 10:30 a.m.
This service marks the beginning of Holy Week with a palm procession recalling Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The service leads us into the passion mood of Holy Week. The journey to the cross has begun.

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICES – April 17
> Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 – 123 Street – 7 p.m.
> St. Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive – 7:30 p.m.
(others will be announced as we receive information)

45th ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY OUTDOOR WAY OF THE CROSS
“Walking Together in Hope”
10821 – 96 Street,
This is an ecumenical prayer event marking the suffering and death of Jesus. People are invited to think about the relevance and importance of the Gospel message in our world today.
This year’s theme is based on John 3:18: “Let us not love (only) with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
Details
> All faith traditions are welcome.
> The walk will include five stations, with a reflection and music. It is about 1.5 km and reasonable for most ages and ability levels.
> We return to Sacred heart Church for a free light lunch.
> Free street parking near the start location
.> Donations of non-perishable food items for local food banks are welcome and can be dropped off at the start of the walk.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE April 18 – 2 p.m.
A service rich in reflection and ritual.

HOLY SATURDAY April 19 - 6:30 p.m.
An evening of readings, sound,
silence and waiting.

UNITED CHURCH EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Emily Murphy Park
11904 Emily Murphy Park Road

EASTER BREAKFAST
Sunday, April 20 – 9:30 a.m.
Banquet Hall
Come and enjoy a complimentary breakfast of hot cross buns, eggs,
fruit and plenty of tea and coffee!

EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION
Sunday, April 20 – 10:30 a.m.
This is a traditional service as we gather to celebrate the Easter story with the joyful music of Easter. The observances that begin with Palm Sunday and conclude with Easter Sunday are the central worship events of the Christian year.

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS
We invite you to honour a loved one or someone special at Easter by contributing to the Easter Flower Memorial Fund. Flowers will be purchased for the sanctuary for Easter Sunday, and your memorial donations will be used to cover the cost. We suggest a donation of $20 or $25 (more if you wish)
DETAILS
There are two ways to have your memorial listed on Easter Sunday:
1. E-transfer your donation to Finance@McDougallUnited.com. In the comments, please include your envelope number if you have one, postal address and phone number (for your tax receipt), and who this is In Memory of.
2. Mail a cheque to McDougall church office at:
10086 Macdonald Drive
Edmonton AB T5J 2B7
Enclose a note with your name, address and phone number if they are not on the cheque, your envelope number if you have one, and who this is In Memory of.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR WORSHIP ON SUNDAY MORNING AT 10:30 a.m.
- We meet in the McDougall United Church building at 10025 101 Street NW, Edmonton
- Free parking on Sunday in the Impark section of the church lot.
- There is elevator access at the south door on Macdonald Drive.
- We welcome you to stay for coffee and a visit.
Both McDougall and Garneau have roots that go back more than 100 years. As well as their active connection to the Downtown and Garneau communities, both have been at the forefront of social justice and caring for the diverse people who are part of the community.
WELCOME – WE MEAN IT!
Both communities are explicit in extending a genuine welcome to all people, and especially those who find themselves on the margins and often excluded or not recognized: those of various genders and gender identities and sexual orientations, those of minority ethnicity, colour, culture or economic status, those of varying abilities, and those who may or may not be religiously connected – those firm in their faith, or those seeking meaning and depth in life without having any particular religious alignment.
You don’t need to know when to stand or sit – it’s all good!
Whoever you are, wherever you may be in your faith journey, you are welcome!
McDougall office phone: 780.428.1818
Garneau office phone: 780.439.2501
Email: info@mcdougallunited.com and garneauuc@gmail.com
Postal mail to either: 10086 Macdonald Drive, Edmonton AB T5J 2B7
Minister’s cell phone (emergencies): 780.231.4561