NUC Weekly News and Notes

News & Events

*New start time for church:  10:15 am

*Rev Simba can be reached at:   unitedinspiritclergy@outlook.com

*Our new email address for the church:  nivervilleunited@outlook.com

 

March 8, 2026

**The NUC 2025 Annual Report was emailed out earlier this week. If you would like a printed copy of the Annual Report, there will be copies available at the church.
There are serving opportunities on NUC committees. We invite you to prayerfully consider whether any of these opportunities may be a calling for you and if you feel led to serve.

**Join us live-streaming! Click on the link below to join this Sunday, at 10:15 am from wherever you are!!https://youtube.com/live/qZ2jwK3w1DI?feature=share

**To view the Moderator’s PIE Day Message🏳️‍🌈

https://youtu.be/vPuXb9fVCZA?si=mrOufYUadOGCuEiY

**Join us live-streaming!  Click on the link below to join this Sunday at 10:15 am from wherever you are!!  Click this link: https://youtube.com/live/UEKJvWUARZY?feature=share.
**Please find attached this Sunday’s Worship Transcript.
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      Cakes served for UCC 100th                                                                                                                                                                            Anniversary!!
**Gathering at Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre for the 100th anniversary of the United Church of Canada.
  *copied with permission, and my thanks,                                                                                                                           SSSC
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The United Church of Canada has released a powerful renewed declaration, “Dreaming a Better World Into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World.” Stemming from decisions made at General Council 45 in Calgary, Alberta, the statement renews the church’s commitment to justice, peace, the integrity of Creation, and the flourishing of all peoples and the world.
The church raises its voice to call for urgent action on peace and justice issues internationally, including the ongoing genocide and humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, as well as violence in Latin America and tensions on the Korean peninsula.The declaration also addresses the church’s own complicity in settler colonialism and urges all levels of Canadian society to defend those Indigenous Peoples most affected by the climate crisis and those without access to clean drinking water.
The statement reiterates the church’s apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities, calling for government action to protect their rights. Other urgent calls for action include addressing the housing and mental health crises, the overdose crisis, increasing polarization, and the erosion of democratic processes.
Read the full statement and learn more about the United Church’s call to action for a more just and peaceful world: https://united-church.ca/…/united-church-issues-bold…

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Join us livestreaming!  Click on the link below to join this Sunday, 10:15am from wherever you are!!  Click this link https://youtube.com/live/pI25ElXW2kM?feature=share .

 

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  • Broadview Magazine subscribers

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    Contact the church at nivervilleunited@outlook.com or leave a message at: 204-388-4634 to renew. You can drop off payment at the office, etransfer, mail a cheque or pit in Sunday’s offering. Please make sure to note it is for “Broadview”.

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All are welcome at Niverville United Church! Are we intentionally inclusive? What does that mean? Council has agreed that we can embark on the process of discerning what it means to be an Affirming church.

A team has formed: Roxanne, Terri, Judith, Judy, and Gloria. We have been in contact with the Prairie to Pine Region and Affirm United and other United Churches who have gone through theprocess and others who are going through this process. It will take as long as needed before we feel we are ready to vote on our decision. A year or more is not uncommon.
There are resourcesand guideline for our journey. We shall look at a variety of areas that may be barriers to those coming to this community of faith – age, gender, race, ability, class, economic status and, in particular to the Affirming ministry, gender identity and expression, and sexualities.
So the team will be arranging for various opportunities for learning, sharing, and asking questions.
Please be assured that this educational/discernment process has been designed to help reflect on what it means to be inclusive; it evaluates opennessto the ongoing work of being intentionalabout how others are includedwithin the life and work of this ministry.
May we all be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the love of God, and the grace of Jesus Christ.  
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**Canada Post has issued a new stamp in its “Places of Pride” series commemorating the origin of the term “Two‑Spirit,” which was introduced at the third North American Native American Gay & Lesbian Gathering in Beausejour, Manitoba, in 1990. The gathering was hosted at what is now the Sandy‑Saulteaux Spiritual Centre.
This historic moment marks a powerful reclaiming of Indigenous gender, spiritual, and relational identity rooted in ceremony and culture. The artwork depicts ceremonial gatherings under a night sky and reflects both ancient traditions and the act of naming that changed the course of Two‑Spirit recognition in Canada and beyond.
As a United Church of Canada ministry training centre and ecumenical space where Indigenous and Christian spirituality intertwine, Sandy‑Saulteaux Spiritual Centre holds deep significance in both theological education and reconciliation journeys.
We celebrate the Two‑Spirit community and all those who helped forge this identity. May this stamp inspire deeper understanding, healing, and affirmation across Indigenous and queer communities.
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Info and links provided by Lynda T., the important issue of climate change! SteinbachNiverville Climate resources 2
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UCW: 
The UCW will meet every fourth Monday….March 15th…bring lunch
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Joint Worship Committee:
This group meets every Tuesday starting at 9am. If you would like to join the group on any given Tuesday, please let Judy, Bill or Judith know.
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Wanted:
People willing to get trained to run the tech each Sunday. This will enable those who run the tech regularly to take a week or two off, and would allow less panic to ensue when one of our techies is sick or away. Please talk to anyone on the tech team on any given Sunday.
Open Space Coworking Team Communication Concept.
Song leaders are also needed. This would again allow for us to have people to lead the singing on a weekly basis. Please talk to any of the song leaders.  Illustrated group of children singing in a choir
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If you know of someone who could use the blessing of a prayer shawl, please contact Ellen or Roxanne!

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Niverville Helping Hands is in need of donations now.  The family hampers are now at 47 families; receiving hampers twice a month. This is double the amount since 2020. Any non-perishable food contributions are be gratefully appreciated. If you don’t know what to bring,  Cheques can be made payable to Niverville Helping Hands and mailed to  Niverville Helping Hands, Box 1201, Niverville MB R0A 1E0 .  This would be a great help. Heather  will be happy to forward anything to Helping Hands. Blessings to all who can contribute to this cause.

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Joint Ministry Project

Exciting News! The equipment for live streaming for the Joint Ministry Project with Steinbach UC is in operation. This is a special time for our church family as we move forward with our friends from Steinbach in this joint ministry.

If you would like to make a donation, it can be done by cheque or etransfer (please note that it is for “Joint Ministry Project”). Etransfer address:  nivervilleunited@outlook.com

Niverville Service to Seniors:  Heart to Home Meals are a healthy and convenient way to ensure you or your family members are receiving balanced nutrition at an affordable price! These meals were created specifically with seniors in mind! Many delicious options to choose from including a special diet section for folks with dietary restrictions! The order deadline is every two weeks. Order as little or as many as you want, no commitments! Meals come frozen and in a convenient microwave/oven friendly package. Call Fred to order or to get your own free brochure, 1-888-216-1067. Credit card or cheque only! Delivery is always the day after ordering around 11 am!

Our Adult Day Program is looking for a volunteer for Mondays to help in the kitchen with dishes and anywhere else that may be needed. Help put a smile on the seniors faces. A typical day would start at 9am to about 130-200pm every Monday except holidays. If interested please email Elissa at manorcsm@heritagecentre.ca

Niverville Senior Lunch program is starting back up on Tuesday, September 23. This program runs every Tuesday until June. For more information please call: Angela 204-370-9313 or Carla 204-972-0394
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The invasion of Ukraine is costing precious lives and creating a humanitarian crisis as people flee to safety. You can help. Right now, people are urgently in need of shelter, clean water, food and medical attention. The United Church of Canada M&S is committed to working in partnership with ACT Alliance and the Canadian Food grains Bank.

As part of the UC’s Emergency Response Fund, 100% of your donation goes directly to emergency relief, with 85% of your donation responding to this designated emergency and 15% responding to future emergencies that do not receive intense medical coverage. Donation to M&S enable the UC to cover all the costs of emergency response work without deducting any fees from your donation.

If you wish to send a cheque to the UCC, please be sure to note, “Emergency response – Ukraine” on the face of your cheque. (For donations to Turkey, note on your cheque: “Emergency response – Turkiye”)  

The United Church of Canada

Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response

3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 200

Toronto, ON M8 2Y4

 

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Next Council meeting will be March 18, 2026…please contact any member of council if you wish to have an issue/concern addressed at this meeting.

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In-person: masks will be made optional, however, council strongly recommends the continued wearing of masks due to the lack of fresh air circulation in our church. If you are not feeling well or have been in close contact with someone with covid, please stay home. 

If you have any announcements, celebrations, prayer requests, please email Stacy at: nivervilleunited@outlook.com or leave a voice mail at: 204.388.4634 by Friday 10am. Please let Stacy know if any groups or committees are meeting and she will put it in the weekly news!! 

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

The Prayer Shawl Ministry has blessed and handed out over 950 prayer shawls to date.  The purpose of our ministry is to offer a symbol of God’s love and comfort through the gift of a prayer shawl. If you know of anyone who could use the gift of a Prayer Shawl, please contact Roxanne, Ellen or leave a voice message at the church. 

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Quilters will be meeting: every Monday at 9:30 am, from Jan to April

 

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

 

Thank you to those who have been able to continue to offer financial support!  It is greatly appreciated. 

Anyone interested in either signing up for or making changes to their monthly Pre-Authorized Remittances (PAR offering)  should contact Susan F.  

If you have questions about etransfers contact Gloria N. or leave a message at the church.

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