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 MRUC
welcomes children of all ages. Nursery for the littlest ones, Church School
classes for Pre-K through Grade 4, Junior Youth Group for pre-teens and
Senior Youth Group (for ex-confirmands) for teenagers make MRUC a warm and
inviting church home for young people to learn about God and His place in our
lives.
Join
us on Sunday mornings at 10:30
a.m.
Children experience worship in MRUC's
beautiful sanctuary with their families, then enjoy a special welcome and
Children's Focus
with Rev. David Clinker before they head off to class with their teachers.
The
Primary Church School, ages 5
to 9, and the Middle School Group, pre-teens aged 10
to 12, use the "Seasons of the Spirit"
curriculum, which ties into Rev. David's
sermon.
For
more information on typical Sunday School Activities, check out the Advent and Christmas Season.
The
Youth Group welcomes teens that want to
experience the relevance of Jesus and God in their lives, and who want to
have FUN doing
it! They participate in mission and outreach fund-raisers for immediate
community and the world-at-large. Sounds like a serious bunch? Actually, they
have a great time! For more information on typical activities, check out the Christmas Season Activities
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Our adult education program provides Bible study and
discussion groups along with presentations from noted theologians as well
as clerics of other faiths. We offer the chance to search and question as
well as deepen faith through discovery.
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ADULT EDUCATION STUDY SERIES
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PRACTICING
OUR FAITH
Lenten Adult Study Series
“Christian practices are not activities we do to make
something spiritual happen in our lives. Nor are they duties we undertake
to be obedient to God. Rather, they are patterns of communal action that
create openings in our lives where the grace, mercy, and presence of God
may be made known to us. They are places where the power of God is
experienced. In the end, these are not ultimately our practices but forms
of participation in the practice of God.”
Craig Dykstra
March 1: Keeping Sabbath
March 8: Hospitality
March 15: Discernment
March 22: Household
Economics
March 29: Forgiveness
April 5: Healing
MESSAGES AND MYSTERIES IN THE BOOK OF
REVELATION
Tuesdays, Oct.
10, 17and 24, 2007 noon
- 2p.m., DMR
From the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to "666" and
Armageddon, the surreal visions in the last book of the Bible have long
been seared into popular culture in books, plays, film and art. What is
actually in the Book of Revelation and what do its apocalyptic messages
and symbols mean? We welcome back Dr. Paul Garnet, former professor of
Biblical Studies at Concordia University, to provide some fascinating
answers in a three-part lunch and learn series starting Oct. 10 at noon.
Bring your own brown bag favourites and the Adult Education Committee
will provide tea, juice and cookies.
Before the first session, it would be helpful to read Daniel, chapters 7
and 9 and Revelation, chapters 1 to 5.For more information, call the
church office at (514)
739-7741.
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PAST STUDY SERIES
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ST. PAUL AND THE EARLY CHURCH
Five Tuesdays, April 18 to May 16, 2006
Join Dr. Paul Garnet, former professor of Biblical Studies at Concordia
University, for an intriguing study of St. Paul, his message and his
influence on the early church.
12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM
You can attend whichever session strikes your fancy in this
bring-your-lunch series.
(tea provided)
Call the office to register 739-7741 or e-mail
mruc1800@yahoo.ca
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THE HEART OF CHRISTIANITY
Wednesday, October
5, 12, 19 & 26, 2005
12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM
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Join us for a discussion of Marcus Borg’s well
received book,"The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering the Life of
Faith.
In this short (256 page)book, Borg not only outlines some of the changes
and challenges facing those who wish to live by the Christian faith today
– He also shows how we can live passionately as Christians in today’s
world. Borg stresses seeing the Christian life as a transforming
relationship with God, and emphasizes the role of practice in living the
Christian life. He explores how prayer, baptism, communion, talking to
our children about God, and more can be both authentically Christian and
life-giving practices.
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JESUS THE TEACHER
Bible Study
Wednesday, March
9, 16, 23, 2005
12:00 noon to 2:00 PM, Daisy Morrow Room
Join us for our Lenten Bible Study as we explore the development of
Jesus’ teaching, including sayings, parables and the beatitudes, and how
Jesus’ teachings are represented in the Bible.
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OUR AUTUMN STUDY PROGRAM
Interpretation: A Guide to Understanding the Bible Today
Wednesdays, Sept. 22 to Oct. 27, 2004
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Join our minister, David Clinker, for a six week
study program that will help you make sense out of your Bible. Using the
Kerygma Series, Interpretation: A Guide to Understanding the Bible
Today as our resource, we will
• gain an overview of the Bible
• identify many of the different kinds of writings found in the Bible
• develop six basic skills to help us interpret what we read
• utilize resources to help us untangle some of the most confusing and
troublesome passages
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PAST FIELD TRIPS FOR GROWNUPS
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ROMAN
CATHOLIC - ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Wednesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at Annunciation Parish Church
Laird at Moyle in TMR
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We're
off again, but this time just a short walk over to our neighbours at
Annunciation Parish to take part in the traditional Roman Catholic mass
at the start of Lent. Afterwards, the parish's
new priest, Father Brian Boucher, will join us to discuss the main tenets
of Catholic beliefs and practice and answer any and all of our questions.
As Annunciation is so close by, we will meet there inside the entrance at
6:50 p.m. so that Father Boucher can welcome us and orient our
participation in the half-hour (approx.) service. Dinner possible for
those not immediately giving up everything for the duration. Please let
us know if you will be joining us by calling the office at 739-7741.
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HINDU MANDIR
Friday, October
28, 2005, 6 p.m.
50 Kesmark St., D.D.O.
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We're
on the road again! This time we'll
be visiting the shining Hindu Mandir beside the Marché de l'ouest,
just off Boul. des Sources in Dollard des Ormeaux. Temple leaders will
explain the main features of Hinduism and take us on a tour of the
recently extended religious complex, which also acts as a community
centre and outreach support for the Hindu Community. We will be able to observe
some of the daily prayer sessions taking place at 7 p.m.
Dinner afterwards can be arranged for those interested. As usual,
car-pooling is available. We will be leaving from Lynn Hall at 6 p.m. on
Oct. 28 to give ourselves ample time to contend with the westbound
traffic on Highway 40. Call the church office (739-7741) as soon as
possible to let us know if you will be joining us. This trip is part of a
series run by your Adult Christian Education Committee to foster Insight
into Other Religions.
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LABYRINTH WALK
Tues., Oct. 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at Rosedale-Queen Mary United Church, 6870 Terrebonne in N.D.G
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A labyrinth is a circular path designed to enhance
meditation in a comforting ritual used by many cultures for more than
3,500 years. Christians have used the labyrinth as a spiritual tool since
the 4th Century, particularly at European pilgrimage sites at the time of
the Crusades in the Middle Ages when it was not safe to travel to the
Holy Land. Rosedale-Queen Mary United Church has a beautiful, lit outdoor
labyrinth. On. Oct 4, Rev. Neil Whitehouse is holding a workshop
explaining this unique form of meditation and he invites us to spend some
time walking with God, who shares our burdens, hopes and fears. The walk
takes place rain or shine, but there is an indoor alternative path should
a deluge reach biblical proportions. Interested? Please call the church
office at 739-7741
to let us know if you're
joining us. Car-pooling is possible.
Brought to you by your Adult Christian Education Committee.
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SYNAGOGUE
Friday, April
1, 2005 at 6 p.m.,
1000 Lucerne Rd. TMR
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We're
off again! This time, we're
visiting our neighbours at Congregation Beth-El on Lucerne Rd. We will
attend the 45-minute Sabbath eve service of prayers and afterwards, Rabbi
Ronnie Cahana will explain the main tenets of Judaism and answer any
questions. Beth-El is a Conservative congregation and men and women
worship together. Jackets and ties, skirts and dresses are the preferred
attire. Head coverings will be provided for men and married women, or you
can wear your own hat. Supper at a restaurant might happen afterwards.
There is ample parking in the lot beside the synagogue. We want to arrive
10 to 15 minutes before the service starts, so we will be leaving the
Lynn Hall at 5:30 p.m. on April 1. Call the church office (739-7741)
as soon as possible to let us know if you will be joining us. This trip
is part of a series run by your Adult Christian Education Committee to
foster Insight into Other Religions.
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BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Saturday, February
26, 2005 at 11
AM
4450 Van Horne at Lavoie, Parlour
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Learning about other faith traditions first-hand
can bridge gaps with greater understanding. This time, we're
going to the Tam Bao Son Buddhist Pagoda (close by on Van Horne at
Lavoie) for the daily offering ceremony. After the short service (about
20 minutes) Rev. Pho Tinh will explain the main tenets of Buddhism, which
has been described as a religion of infinite compassion, and answer any
questions. A light vegetarian lunch at the temple is possible with
advance notice. Car pooling available. We will be leaving for Tam Bao Son
from the Lynn Hall at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 26. Please call the church
office (739-7741)
as soon as possible to let us know if you will be joining us. This trip
is part of a series planned by your Adult Christian Education Committee
to foster Insight Into Other Religions.
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