June 2026

June Greetings to you dear friends, 

Yesterday I found myself quoting a phrase my mother often used, “What is so rare as a day in June?”. I did a little research and learned it comes from a poem written by James Russell Lowell (1819 - 1891) who was a poet, essayist, satirist and, incidentally, the son of a church minister! In his poem he goes on to extol the beauty of nature at this time of year. You might want to ‘google’ it! As poetry goes it is a good one. 

We begin our June church activities today when the UCW do their annual lunch out. 

Tomorrow, June 3rd  is our gathering of The Classics. There will be singing, story telling, trivia fun, all preceded with some delicious tea biscuits and jam. Join us tomorrow at 2:00. 

June is Pride month when we mark the important reality that ‘Love is Love’ and acknowledge that all people are children of God and need the blessing of community and welcome. Our Church Council appointed a team of four people to lead conversations here at Ebenezer as to whether we will become an Affirming Church. Over the course of the year, we will have conversations and times of reflection on what it might mean to be publicly and intentionally welcoming. As we listen deeply to one another and reflect on God’s call at this time, we will, after a suitable time period, take a vote on our intention. To begin our corporate conversation, each Sunday morning one of our Affirm Team of Jon Arnold, Scott Down, Ann Hilborn and Sally Barrie will provide a moment of reflection as to why this conversation is important for Ebenezer at this time in our history. I am sure you will enjoy and appreciate what each member of the Affirm Team brings to our worship time each Sunday. 

Speaking of Sunday … the Sundays of June at Ebenezer will bring something for everyone! Please join us on …

June 7th we will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism  

June 14th we will mark the 101st anniversary of the United Church of Canada 

June 21st we will celebrate the Sacrament of Communion 

June 28th is our third annual Outdoor Service and Picnic in the back yard of the church. 

 

The Ebenezer Cemetery Board will be holding their Cemetery Decoration Day on June 13th with a service at 4:00 followed by a dinner.

June is the month when our Sunday morning attendance lowers as people start their summer weekend visits to the cottage, the trailer, or attend family picnics and reunions. Whatever you find yourself doing on the Sunday mornings of June say a prayer for our community of faith. Wherever your June activities take you - travel safely.

See you at church!  ~Nancy