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Our Ministry
Holy Week Worship: You are invited to join members of the United Church from across the Northeast Avalon for our Holy Week Worship.
Cowan Heights United Church will host a Maundy Thursday worship at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. The preacher will be Rev. Miriam Bowlby.
Gower Street United Church will host a Good Friday Worship at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Following the worship service, Gower will also host a Good Friday Prayer Walk, starting at 2:00 p.m. Following the walk, there will be coffee time in the Gower Lecture Hall.
St. James United Church will host an Easter Vigil at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The preacher will be Rev. Rob Cooke.
All are welcome to our Easter Sunday Celebrations!
8:45 a.m. Contemplative Worship with soft music, the Sacrament of Holy Communion and prayer.
9:45 a.m. Easter Sunday Coffee hosted by the Worship and Sacraments Committee in the Lecture Hall.
11:00 a.m. Easter Celebration Worship with Baptism.
The worship link for the live stream of our Easter Celebration will be available following the conclusion of the Contemplative Worship.
Lenten Pauses: Throughout Lent, the Ministry Team will offer a time of scripture, reflection, music, and prayer online weekly. These pauses are inspired by The Hardest Part, a Group guide from The Everything Happens Project and Kate Bowler. These videos will be posted on Gower’s YouTube Channel at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays throughout Lent. Click Here for the Fourth video.
Bless this Lent: Join Rev. Rebecca to explore using The Hardest Part during this season of Lent. Kate Bowler and her team at Everything Happens Project offer this study. Together, we will embrace Lent as it is—raw, honest, and tender. This is the season that asks us to stop pretending we’re holding it all together. It’s a time to pause, sit with what’s fragile and unfinished, and let God meet us in the hardest parts of our lives. Thursday evenings, starting on Thursday, March 6th, at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Contact Rev. Rebecca for the Zoom link.
Bulletin Dedications: The Worship and Sacraments Committee invites members of our faith community to help with the cost of printing weekly bulletins. It costs us approximately $15.00 to have color-printed bulletin covers. You may dedicate a bulletin of any Sunday in memory of a loved one, in celebration of a significant event, or in celebration of a life's milestone. The name of Memoriam/Celebration/Milestone and Donor will appear in the bulletin on the specified Sunday. Please forward any donations to the church office and contact SuAn, the office administrator, during office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. via email (gsuc@nl.rogers.com) or phone 709-753-7286 ext. 200.
GIVING TO GOWER – HOW TO DONATE TO GOWER?
Ways to maintain your financial support of our church, there are a few options available:
- Sign up for PAR (Pre Authorized Contributions), or if you are already on PAR, then maybe consider increasing your contribution. This can be done by calling the office (709-753-7286) or by email (office@gowerunited.com)
- You can also click the donate button above
- We also accept e-transfer. Just send it to gsuc@nl.rogers.com
- You may also send a cheque via mail or drop it in the dropbox accessible to the right of the office entrance. Our mailing address is 99 Queens Road, St. John's, NL, A1C 6M6..
This Week At Gower
Office Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Worship:
April 6: Lent Five
April 13: Palm Sunday worship with Gower Community Band. Worship will begin with GCB musical prelude at 10:30 a.m.
April 20: Easter Communion Worship at 8:45 a.m., Easter Celebration Worship with Baptism at 11:00 a.m.
Weekly Activities:
Tuesday, April 8: Gower Youth at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9: Pastoral Care Worship at Bishop Gardens at 3:30 p.m., Gower Handbell Choir at 6:30 p.m., Gower Community Band at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 10: Pause for Prayer at 4:30 p.m. (Online), Bless This Lent at 7:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Upcoming Youth Meetings and Events.
Youth Group Meetings:
Gower Youth meets bi-weekly from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Meetings include dinner, open to youth in grades 7+
Upcoming Dates
April 8
April 22
May 6
May 20
Gower Learners:
Gower Learners weekly during our 11:00 a.m. worship. All ages are welcome at Gower Learners.
It is at time of faith exploration and activity. Contact Rev. Rebecca for more information.
Family Events:
Stay tuned
Gower Young Peoples Choir:
Practices for the Gower Young Peoples Choir take place during the 11:00 a.m. worship weekly.
Gower Handbell Choir:
Practices take place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
To learn more, contact Dana Collins.
Our Community
St. James United Church Tapestry: This informal service, held on the second Sunday of each month, celebrates the strands that make us who we are in terms of faith, experience, and identity. Based on a theme, the service makes use of popular music as its “hymnbook”. Participants explore the theme through facilitated conversation rather than a sermon and time is given for individual reflection at a series of "prayer stations". There is also now a potluck prior to the service. Potluck at 5:30 pm and service at 7:00 pm.
Topsail United Church will be holding Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday April 12, from 8 until 11 a.m., Usual Great Menu. Adults $10, Children under 12 -$5, Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Face Painting and Coloring. All are Welcome.
The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band presents: Voyages: A Musical Journey on Friday, 11 April at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church (formerly Mary Queen of the World Parish), 775 Topsail Road Mount Pearl, Admission is free, we will be collecting food and cash donations for local food banks.
Tyler Young Country Gospel Show: Featuring Junior Reid – Mark your calendars for an evening of wonderful music at Cowan Heights United on Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. Featuring Tyler Young and Junior Reid. Tickets are $25.00 and are available for purchase from the Cowan office by emailing office@cowanheightsunited.ca or calling (709) 745-2871.
Special Events
Dessert Auction & Concert: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW for our 4th Annual Dessert Auction and Concert on Saturday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30). The event will take place in the Lecture Hall, where there will be entertainment and dessert for all in attendance. Entertainment will be provided by the very talented Peter Halley and Shelly Neville. There are only 120 tickets available. Gather a group or come alone for a fun evening of great entertainment and delicious desserts. Tickets are $30 each and are available for purchase at the church office. Payment is due via e-transfer, cheque, or transfer before the event.
