Bridgewater United Church
87 Hillcrest Street B4V 1T2 Bridgewater, NS, Canada

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Created as a response to the killing of 69 protesters at a peaceful anti-apartheid demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa in 1960, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has been observed around the world every year on March 21 since 1966. The United Church Of Canada has made a commitment to becoming an anti-racist denomination. This commitment is part of the church’s ongoing work... toward racial justice. While we give thanks for the diversity of people of cultures and ethnicities, of histories and life-stories, of skin colour and language and hearts that love the world; the best way to give thanks is to disassemble the systems, the stories, the mythos, that privilege one colour over another is to root out (and un-root) the insidious beliefs of those of us with privilege (sometimes hidden quietly within, sometimes disguised, sometimes trumpeted as manifesto) that me and mine are better than you and yours. To root out quiet racism to root out White Fragility, and White Supremacy so that it withers and dies. It is time. It is well past time. On this International Day to End Racial Discrimination. God of all creation, bless us all with what we need, to take on this work, and live it. Today. Every day. Always. Until this International Day is a thing of memory. In Jesus’ name. May it be. A prayer for March 21, the International Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination, by the Right Rev. Richard Bott. Originally posted on Facebook. Moderator Bott encourages the sharing of prayers he posts throughout his term. As Christians, we must root out fear, and commit to practices that help us to ground our actions in love. former Moderator Jordan Cantwell

Good thing Sampson has a coat to keep him warm as he helps hand out meals at Little Souls today!

Due to the current weather and road conditions, the Church Office will be closed today, Friday March 19th. For Pastoral Care Concerns, please phone the Church Office at (902) 543-4833, to be directed to our Pastoral Care Team. Have a wonderful day.

Due to the current weather conditions, the Church Office will be closed today, February 2. We will also be canceling Coffee and Fellowship in the Sanctuary for today. For Pastoral Care Concerns, please phone (902) 543-4833, to be directed to our Pastoral Care Team. ... Please stay safe and warm today!

Last Sunday, the #BUnitedYouth of Bridgewater United Church created their own PIE as we continue our discussion of living a faithful life that is welcoming and inclusive of all. Although we all love different flavours of pie, when put together, it created a PIE that was beautiful and wonderful, with no hate or exclusion. We love that from our discussion, came an opportunity for our #BUnitedYouth to experiment with new pie flavours, Lemon Meringue and Smarties, a Randy Rafuse special recipe. Bravo Wamboldt family. PIE = Public. Intentional. Explicit. March 14th is a chance to serve some pie and roll out the PIE by celebrating the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit people in faith communities and beyond across Canada.

Due to the impending storm slated for Tuesday, February 2nd, we have cancelled Meditation in our Sanctuary for tomorrow. Stay safe and warm.

Time for some good news! Our new buses have arrived and they are amazing! More accessible, cleaner and a heck of a lot quieter, they are going to be a game c...hanger for Bridgewater Transit and its riders. This would not have been possible without the support of the provincial government and so I want to thank Minister Furey and Minister Glavine for their efforts on this. I also must thank our incredible team at the Town of Bridgewater who put in a lot of hours to see the dream of public transit become a reality. You are awesome and I am so proud of you all. In a world that seems to struggle to find good news in 2020, I hope that when you see the new buses roaming around town, it will put a smile on your face knowing that it's having a big impact on the lives of so many. To the people of Bridgewater, Thank You!

Have You Ordered Your Pies? Only four more days left to order! B-United is also looking for 3 volunteers on December 4th at 1:30pm to help make dough for the pies and on December 5th at 8:30am, B-United is looking for 8 volunteers to help make pies and 10 volunteers to peel/slice apples. Please contact the Church Office by phone at (902) 543-4833 or by email at [email protected], if you are available to volunteer your time. Thank you.

Welcome to our Online Worship Service from Bridgewater United Church, a Church Community within the The United Church of Canada . It is Thanksgiving Sunday. Today, Jeffrey Chant speaks on Thanksgiving and gratitude as he questions how often we truly give thanks for God’s gifts in our lives. Thanks for choosing to B-United with us, our community is truly a place where everyone belongs. Please continue to share our Worship Services with others and learn more about us at www....bridgewaterunited.ca #APlaceWhereEveryoneBelongs #ChooseLove #UnitedChurchOfCanada Bridgewater United Church is a Community of Faith in Regional Council 15 of the United Church of Canada. We acknowledge that Bridgewater United Church is on the traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq People, on the traditional ancestral homelands of the Mi’kma’ki. Copyright License: 11287624 Streaming License: 20371363 Music: www.bensound.com

Spacing is available for Family Bubbles of 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 or 10 people as well as a playpen for small children. Please call the Church Office today to book your seat.

Hello Friends, We appreciate your support and excitement for our much anticipated Lennie Gallant presents "An Innkeeper's Christmas" Concert. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we are cancelling this concert and will be inviting Lennie back once things are back to an acceptable normal. We know you were looking forward to this concert, as were we. As a ticketholder, you have two options:... 1. We can refund your ticket less any Eventbrite admin fee. 2. You can donate the amount of your ticket to our Ministry and you will receive an official tax receipt. Please send us an email at [email protected], so that the Church Office can start processing items. Please expect completion of transactions within 5 business days of your email to the Church Office. Please note that you will have to go back to the source of your original purchase with your tickets for your refund, such as the Church Office; weekday mornings from 9:30am-1:00pm, Eventbrite or Bridgewater Pharamasave. Please let us know what you would prefer and again thank you for your understanding. Kindest Regards, Rev. Jeff

We have so much to be thankful for. Share your gratitude. What are you thankful for today? #UCCan [Photo: Aaron Gallegos]

Don’t forget to let the Church Office know if you will be at Sunday School this Sunday from 10:30am - 11:30am! Can’t wait to see you

What a wonderful story about how one of our families paid it forward to a camp that they love! Bravo Audrey,Adam Wamboldt, Lainey, Liam and Danica, for always being amazing, kind and full of light, you are truly an inspiration Continue to brighten the path for others. #BUnitedChurchFamily #SherbrookeLakeCamp #SpreadKindness #ChooseLove

Actual photo of the Holy Spirit reminding you to focus and not to get distracted!

The theme for this year is Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen. This is the key message of this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign which runs from October 4th 10th. Cooking is the #1 cause of fire in the home. Become aware of what your local fire department does to keep your community safe! Thank you to the @BridgewaterFireDepartment for all you do to keep our community safe. Situational awareness is a skill people need to use wherever they go. No matter where you are..., look for available exits. If the alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately. Close doors behind you as you leave this may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building. Here at Bridgewater United Church, a church within the United Church of Canada, we will review and practice these important measures through dialogue and drills to ensure our congregational members are safe in any emergency: 1. Evacuate the building via the nearest exit; if you are the last one to leave the building be sure to close the door. 2. Proceed to the front lawn on Hillcrest Street, under the trees, between the street and parking lot. 3. Do not return to the building or leave the property until instructed by fire officials. 4. Fire warden will be the only liaison between the fire officials and the Church.

Today we welcomed back Sunday School at B-United, of the United Church Of Canada, where our small group discussed The Ten Commandments, and how rules should be seen as blessings. Those blessings were seen as being as sweet as honey. Sometimes it’s hard to see things as blessings, when it makes you feel restricted....but in the end you will be grateful for all they offer #Respect #Love #WhichIsYourHardestCommandmentToFollow