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Holy Week Worship: You are invited to join members of the United Church from across the Northeast Avalon for our Holy Week Worship.
Gower Street United Church will host a Good Friday Worship at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Following the worship service at 2:00 p.m., Gower will also host a Good Friday Prayer Walk. Following the walk, there will be coffee and community time at Gower.
St. James United Church will host an Easter Vigil at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The preacher will be Rev. Kathy Brett
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
The worship link for the live stream of our Easter Celebration will be available following the conclusion of the Contemplative Worship.
GSSC Dinner Meeting: The next Gower Service and Social Club Dinner Meeting will take place on April 22, the Tuesday immediately following Easter Sunday, at the usual time. The main course is fresh codfish and brewis with all the trimmings (scruncheons, drawn butter, molasses, etc.), appetizer and dessert. After the dinner, historian Dr. John FitzGerald will present an illustrated talk on the restoration that has taken place at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris after the devastating fire that occurred there on April 15, 2019. If you plan to attend, please let Bert know by 5:00 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20, at briggs@mun.ca.
"Churches, Saints and Kings": Join us Monday evening, April 21 2025, at 7:00 p.m. as Gower hosts “Churches, Saints and Kings" (Sanctuary, Queens Road entrance) An illustrated presentation about the historic stained glass of the Ecclesiastical District National Historic Site of Canada. York University PhD candidate Megan Donoghue-Stanford (Art History and Visual Culture) will be sharing her new research about the cultural importance and expressions of identity in the District’s stained-glass windows found in the Anglican Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Basilica, the Presbyterian St. Andrew’s Kirk, and Gower Street United. The designers of the windows include some of the most important English, Scottish, Irish and French stained-glass firms, as well local Newfoundland artists. Her research will serve as a comprehensive study of our stained-glass windows and their important role in the cultural heritage of Newfoundland, both before and after Confederation. No admission fee. Everyone is welcome. Tea and coffee will be served following the presentation. Online access to the presentation will be available at https://www.youtube.com/@GowerStreetUnitedChurch/streams
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 20: Easter Communion Worship at 8:45 a.m., Easter Celebration Worship with Baptism at 11:00 a.m.
April 27: Second Sunday of Easter
Weekly Activities:
Friday, April 18: Pysanky Worship with Hanna Furs at 9:00 a.m., Good Friday Worship at 1:00 p.m., Good Friday Prayer Walk at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 22: Gower Youth at 5:00 p.m., Gower Service and Social Club Dinner Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23: Gower Handbell Choir at 6:30 p.m., Gower Community Band at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 24: Pause for Prayer at 4:30 p.m. (Online), Bless This Easter at 7:00 p.m.(Online)
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 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:
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 p.m. and service at 7:00 p.m.
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 church office by emailing office@cowanheightsunited.ca or calling 709 - 745-2871.
NSO Recital 3: “The Seven Last Words of Christ”: Join the Atlantic String Quartet of the NSO for a profound and moving evening of music with Recital 3 at the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist. On Good Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8 p.m., experience the spiritual and emotional depth of Joseph Haydn’s masterpiece, “The Seven Last Words of Christ” together with a special companion oration delivered by local actor George Robertson. This extraordinary work, originally composed for the Good Friday service, consists of seven meditative sonatas, each reflecting on the final words spoken by Christ on the cross. Haydn’s music is both powerful and contemplative, offering a journey through sorrow, reflection, and ultimately, hope. The Anglican Cathedral provides a stunning and acoustically rich setting, enhancing the intimate and reverent atmosphere of this performance. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience one of Haydn’s most profound works. Secure your tickets now for Recital 3 at the Anglican Cathedral.Tickets are available at the ACC Box Office (709-729-3900), online at www.artsandculturecentre.com and at the door.
Cowan Heights United Spring Fair: Join us for our Annual Spring Fair on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $2.00 at the door. Local vendors will sell baked goods, knitted goods, jewelry, paintings, sealskin products, handcrafted wood items, and much more. You can also enjoy a delicious bowl of soup, with a roll and a cup of tea/coffee for $8.00. We hope to see you there! We are also looking for a couple more vendors to sell their wares at our craft fair! If you are interested in having a table at the fair, please contact Madonna at madonnahowell@hotmail.com.
Wesley Flipper Dinner: The Wesley Fall Fair Committee will be holding the first of two Flipper Dinners on Thursday, May 8, starting at 5:00 p.m. for takeouts and 6:00 p.m. for eat-in. Tickets are $30.00 and should be paid for and picked up by Friday, May 2. Tickets will not be sold at the door but can be picked up at the Church on Friday, May 2nd, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. To order tickets, call the church office at 709-579-3682.
Jesus Christ Superstar - In Concert @ The Majestic Theatre: This Easter weekend, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the music of the timeless rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar: In Concert at The Majestic Theatre! Running from April 17 - 19, this special concert event brings together incredible talent to celebrate the iconic music of one of the most beloved musicals in history. Tickets are on sale now! Visit majestictheatrehill.com or call 709-753-4900 to purchase your tickets today! Use promo code SUPERGROUP for 20% off nine or more tickets!
Special Events
Game Night: Our centennial celebration events will kick off on May 6th at 6:30 p.m. with an all-ages game night hosted by the Gower UCW. Join us for an evening of food, fun and fellowship as we play trivia, bingo and other delightful games. This event is free to attend.
