Matthew House / Gift of Sight Donation Event
WHAT?
· (1) An event to collect much-needed items for Matthew House, where new refugees or other Ottawa residents in need can access household items at no cost to them. [matthewhouseottawa.org]
· (2) An event to collect used prescription glasses and sunglasses for the Gift of Sight project, which provides treatment around the globe for adults and children with serious untreated vision issues. [humanityfirst.org/programmes/gift-of-sight].
WHERE?
· St. Paul’s United Church, 3760 Carp Road, Carp, ON (in the back parking lot).
WHEN?
· Saturday, May 31, 2025.
WHO?
· Folks in the St. Paul’s United Church community and wider community (1) who have small appliances, linens, dishes or other household items in good repair to donate, AND/OR,
· (2) who have used prescription eye glasses and sunglasses to donate.
HOW?
· Please drop off donations from 9am to 1pm in the back parking lot of St. Paul’s United Church.
Spring Bake Sale & Plant Sale 2025
Join us for our spring plant sale and bake sale. A variety of indoor and outdoor plants are available for purchase including perennials, annuals and herb plants. Baked goods include cakes, pies, cookies and more!
Outreach Ministries News
This week we welcome Eugene Williams, executive director of the Family Caldwell Centre to provide us with an update about the various programs which we have supported through our Lenten project donations.
Eugene will be available during coffee time to answer questions about the services this organization provides to the west Ottawa community.
Your care and generous support were most appreciated!
2025 Lenten Project - Food Bank: Tinned Vegetables (any kind) Product of Canada
Over the next six weeks in Lent, our congregation will have opportunities to donate Canadian-made products for the Caldwell Family Centre (CFC) to support their Food Bank and/or their meal programs.
The hope is to support children and their families who may experience food insecurity while at the same time supporting our Canadian farmers and manufacturers by only buying Canadian products that are labelled as a “Product of Canada” (as this means a 98% likelihood of all-Canadian ingredients).
If you choose to make a financial donation, please mark your offering clearly as “Lenten Project”.
2025 Lenten Project - Food Bank and Meal Programs: Baby Items
Over the next six weeks in Lent, our congregation will have opportunities to donate Canadian-made products for the Caldwell Family Centre (CFC) to support their Food Bank and/or their meal programs.
The hope is to support children and their families who may experience food insecurity while at the same time supporting our Canadian farmers and manufacturers by only buying Canadian products that are labelled as a “Product of Canada” (as this means a 98% likelihood of all-Canadian ingredients).
If you choose to make a financial donation, please mark your offering clearly as “Lenten Project”.
2025 Lenten Project - Food Bank and Meal Programs: Canadian Beef
Over the next six weeks in Lent, our congregation will have opportunities to donate Canadian-made products for the Caldwell Family Centre (CFC) to support their Food Bank and/or their meal programs.
The hope is to support children and their families who may experience food insecurity while at the same time supporting our Canadian farmers and manufacturers by only buying Canadian products that are labelled as a “Product of Canada” (as this means a 98% likelihood of all-Canadian ingredients).
If you choose to make a financial donation, please mark your offering clearly as “Lenten Project”.
2025 Lenten Project - Food Bank and Meal Programs: PEI Potatoes or Canadian Carrots
Over the next six weeks in Lent, our congregation will have opportunities to donate Canadian-made products for the Caldwell Family Centre (CFC) to support their Food Bank and/or their meal programs.
The hope is to support children and their families who may experience food insecurity while at the same time supporting our Canadian farmers and manufacturers by only buying Canadian products that are labelled as a “Product of Canada” (as this means a 98% likelihood of all-Canadian ingredients).
If you choose to make a financial donation, please mark your offering clearly as “Lenten Project”.
2025 Lenten Project - Food Bank and Meal Programs: Canadian Dairy
This is Week 2 of our 2025 Lenten Project! Thanks to everyone who has contributed, to date – we will make a difference!
This week the request is for financial donations to allow the Caldwell Family Centre to purchase dairy products for their Food Bank and children’s meal programs. Canadian dairy products can be distributed by the Food Bank at the Caldwell Family Centre, or used within their meal programs that support ‘healthy eating for kids’ (a breakfast, lunch and an afterschool program). These programs help children receive much needed food and nutrition that promotes learning and allows them to focus in school. Younger children and their parents are assured of a hot meal that perhaps takes some pressure off the family budget.
Next week, the request is for PEI or other Canadian potatoes and Canadian carrots.
We thank you for your ongoing support!
2025 Lenten Project - Food Bank and Meal Programs: Canadian Apples
Over the next six weeks in Lent, our congregation will have opportunities to donate Canadian-made products for the Caldwell Family Centre (CFC) to support their Food Bank and/or their meal programs.
The hope is to support children and their families who may experience food insecurity while at the same time supporting our Canadian farmers and manufacturers by only buying Canadian products that are labelled as a “Product of Canada” (as this means a 98% likelihood of all-Canadian ingredients).
If you choose to make a financial donation, please mark your offering clearly as “Lenten Project”.
Amber Bean, Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre
Topic: Inform women and their loved ones about heart disease and appropriate action to minimize their risk.
Sarah Burnett – Health Promoter, West Carleton Family Medical Centre
Topic: Protein Muscle and Strength
A Christmas Sing
Sing along to traditional Christmas Carols and Popular Seasonal Songs
For information or to register: newhorizonswestcarleton@gmail.com
Chair Yoga
An experienced instructor provides Gentle Chair Yoga classes at St. Paul’s United Church. Registration in advance is preferred but not necessary: newhorizonswestcarleton@gmail.com
Private Law and Stories
Roger Harris, Lawyer (retired)
“Canadians travel around the world, many people visit Canada every year, new Canadians come to live here every day, how does the law keep up with all these comings and goings and what happens when things go wrong.”
For information or to register: newhorizonswestcarleton@gmail.com
Chair Yoga
An experienced instructor provides Gentle Chair Yoga classes at St. Paul’s United Church. Registration in advance is preferred but not necessary: newhorizonswestcarleton@gmail.com
Chair Yoga
An experienced instructor provides Gentle Chair Yoga classes at St. Paul’s United Church. Registration in advance is preferred but not necessary: newhorizonswestcarleton@gmail.com
Chair Yoga
An experienced instructor provides Gentle Chair Yoga classes at St. Paul’s United Church. Registration in advance is preferred but not necessary: newhorizonswestcarleton@gmail.com
Chair Yoga
An experienced instructor provides Gentle Chair Yoga classes at St. Paul’s United Church. Registration in advance is preferred but not necessary: newhorizonswestcarleton@gmail.com
Chair Yoga
An experienced instructor provides Gentle Chair Yoga classes at St. Paul’s United Church. Registration in advance is preferred but not necessary: newhorizonswestcarleton@gmail.com
Classes will be held on Wednesdays 10am to 11am and 1pm to 2pm through November. In December, classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays 10am to 11am.
Outreach Ministries Initiatives: Christmas donations for those in need
From Sunday, November 17 through to Sunday, December 15, the Advent Christmas stocking and Santa Sacs will be placed at the front of the church to receive donations of winter wear. Hand knit socks, hats, scarves, etc and other gentley used items in good repair are most appreciated. These items will be delivered to the West Carleton Food Access Centre, the Ottawa Mission and the Caldwell Family Centre to be given as Christmas gifts to those in need.
On the first Sunday of each month our congregation supports the West Carleton Food Access Sunday by directing a special offering in support of food purchases.
New Horizons Speaker Series: November is Fall Prevention Month
Laura Snow, Health Promoter, will lead an interactive workshop focusing on preventing falls. In the workshop Laura will discuss common risks for falling and provide practical strategies for reducing falls. Some simple exercises for improving balance will be presented.
New Horizons Speaker Series: Fraud Prevention and Awareness for Seniors
On October 1 at 1:00 pm, Stephanie Senecal from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre will speak on “Fraud Prevention and Awareness for Seniors”. At St. Paul’s United Church, 3760 Carp Rd.