Sunday, April 27th

Service at 10:00am

Join us this Sunday in person or on Zoom for worship at 10:00am. AFFIRM SUNDAY with Rev. Ned Wells leading worship with guest speaker Jordan Sullivan.

Movie Night & Potluck Supper :  6pm on Friday, April 25th

Does right make light? Or, does light make right?

Amistad, 1997

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Matthew McConaughey, and Djimon Hounsou

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Amistad is a 1997 American historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the events in 1839 aboard the Spanish slave ship, La Amistad. Cinque (Dijmon Hounsou), a Mende tribesman, who had been abducted for the slave trade, leads an uprising against the crew, most of whom are killed. Two Spanish navigators are spared on condition they help sail the ship to Africa. The Spaniards betray them and instead sail into U.S. waters, where the ship is stopped and the mutineers are arrested. An international legal battle ensues over the slaves. The U.S. courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free, and whether they are guilty of murder. The murder charges were dismissed because the killings occurred outside of United States territorial waters. The case was ultimately resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1841 and the slaves eventually set free.

Every Thursday afternoon our Carpet Bowlers can be found in action.  Accuracy is what's needed, but FUN is what happens all the time!

We enjoyed celebrating our new members on March 23rd.



OUTREACH

Pysanky , or Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting, took place in Friendship Hall this week. In total, thirteen participants tried their hand at this ancient tradition with some exceptional results as shown in these photos. We thank Brenda Mann, instructor, for her patience with, and encouragement to us as wax spilled, dye dripped, light refreshments were enjoyed, and one egg, once completed with massive amounts of care, was dropped. Regardless, a wonderful time was had by all. Brenda received 50% of our intake of funds for her expertise and materials and the other 50% is going towards Ukrainian Relief. While $165.00 may not seem like an enormous donation towards the cause, it is a gift from our hearts as we do what we can. 

Hee! Haw! We had so much fun at the Hootenanny at the Mark Street O.K. Corral on Friday Evening. This unique fundraiser for our Refugee Family turned out to be a welcoming evening. We welcomed Wayne Waltman, a professional square dance caller, who donated his time, equipment, and talents to the cause for which we are most grateful. We also welcomed the dozen Otonabee Squares who were on hand to gently guide us through the first 6 basic steps of square dancing and who also donated freely to support our family. We also welcomed a young teenager and a woman from our community-at-large and several members of our church family. The Sprite, Squares, Salty Snacks, and new friendships were accepted and appreciated. After expenses, $252.85 was deposited into our Refugee Sponsorship Account. Kudos to all involved!  

The Outreach Committee 

Community Connections

The Peterborough Lions Club, after years of doing so, continues to ask for donations of your old but not excessively scratched prescription eyeglasses. Now, they also have a gently used shoe collection. These donations can now be made at Mark Street United Church. There will be a box for eyeglasses and a separate large box for shoes on the landing between the two sets of stairs and under the coat rack when going up the staircase on the right in Friendship Hall. Drop your donations into the boxes so that they may be sent to many international locations who have the need.

Thank you for your anticipated involvement.

The Outreach Committee

FREE Tax Clinics offered by The Happy Wanderers will be held at the church in March and April.  Check the Community Events page for details.