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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 first 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.
Broadview 100th Anniversary Keepsake Issue: The June issue of Broadview will be a historic keepsake edition celebrating the United Church’s 100th anniversary — a once-in-a-lifetime issue filled with powerful stories, pivotal moments and reflections on the past, present and future of the church. For the first time ever, you can pre-order additional copies. If you are interested in being part of a bulk order from Gower for this special issue, contact SuAn in the office before March 30th, 2025. Cost per issue will range between $4.00 to $7.00 depending on the number of people interested in ordering.
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:
March 30: Lent Four
April 6: Lent Five
Weekly Activities:
Wednesday, April 2: Pastoral Care Worship at Tiffany Village at 3:00 p.m., Gower Handbell Choir at 6:30 p.m., Gower Community Band at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 3: 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 9
April 23
May 7
May 21
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 pm and service at 7:00 pm.
“KEVIN COLLINS CONCERT with special guests ‘The Right Fit’ at First United Church: Come and enjoy an evening of uplifting and encouraging music by our very own Kevin Collins and guests on Saturday, April 12th at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $30. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased from the church office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 2 pm or after 11 am Sunday service. We accept cash or cheque only.”
St. James UC Request for support and prayer: The St. James community received word recently from Donna Downey that her son Jamie's kidney function continues to worsen. They kindly request that you read this post via the following Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15xuMxT8j3/?mibextid=wwXIfr and share it if possible. We join Donna and her mom Shirley in praying for Jamie and his family.
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.
