Spring Tea and Artisan Market Saturday  May 4th 1 PM- 4 PM 
Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer.
Enjoy Angel Food Cake with Cherry Topping and Refreshments (freewill Offering) then shop at the local Artisan tables . Artisan products include jewelry, baking, knitting, cards, local honey products and much more. For more information call Gloria 403-877-0454

Journey with Grief — Thursdays June 12 through to July 17 from 1:30—3:00 pm Please contact the church office to register @ 403 347-2244

Christian Development – Sunday school will be on the first and third Sundays of the month and playroom will be available the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Youth and Young Adult Night- Friday May 10 at 5:45 pm. Kin Kanyon Night- bring your own fast food and join us for a big game of hide and seek in the park.

Make a Joyful Noise United Kids Camp 2024   August 6 - 8   9 AM- noon Gaetz United Church Cost- By Donation . Tax receipts issued for donations over $25

Join us as we celebrate creating harmony within God's Diverse world through games, arts & crafts, bible stories and music. For more information or to register contact Gaetz United Church 403-347-2244 or Sunnybrook United Church 403-347-6073. Registration forms available at both church offices .

GAETZ GLEANING AND CANNING GROUP - 2024 Update Hi to all of our wonderful friends at Gaetz United Church. Another season is starting.

If anyone knows of a source of fruit or vegetables (fresh or frozen) that we could glean please let us know.

Bryon Wright at 403-342-6482 or email [email protected] We are very short of canning jars again as we almost used them all up last season. So if you have any to return from last year please drop them off at the church. We only want 250 ml and 500 ml jars with the 2 part lids.

If anyone would like to help financially, donations to Gaetz United Church toward canning supplies (canning lids, certo, sugar, etc) would be appreciated. We welcome all who would like to join this group to help with the gleaning and canning please let us know so you can be added to our email group. Thanks everyone for your help.

Thank you to all those that attended An Afternoon at the Movies. The applause and admiration of those in attendance warmed our hearts. Thank you again for your generosity and support for the music programs at Gaetz. We had 205 people in attendance and they generously donated $1800 towards the music programs. ~Melanie Grant & Gaetz Ringers

Coffee & Convos @ Runaway Café 
5018 50 Street (north-west Ross Street)  Come & join the conversation at 10:00 every Wednesday morning

Handbell practice is on Thursday nights!
Gaetz Ringers 6:45-8PM starting September 7.
Anyone interested in learning how to play bells please contact Melanie. For more information, please contact Melanie Grant 403-318-4183.

Synergy Intergenerational Worship Band is happy to be recommencing rehearsals for the 2024 season. New players welcome! Tell your friends! Rehearsal will be held in the sanctuary after worship 11:45-1 PM Sundays.
Contact [email protected] for more information

Sanctuary Choir rehearsals resume September 17.
Please contact Dale Dickau at [email protected] for more information.

Live Streaming will be posted on Gaetz Memorial United Church Facebook Page and Gaetz Memorial United Church Youtube Page at 10:30 AM Sunday Mornings.

From the Affirm Team…Turning Point Society offers FREE HIV at home test kits. If you or someone you know and care about needs testing, please contact them. 403 346 8858 turningpoint-ca.o

The Prostate Cancer Support Group 
Please call for information: Maurice Paul (403) 704-3544

WELCOME NEWCOMERS!
Are you new to the Gaetz community since we have gone online? Whether you are joining us from Red Deer or from afar, whether you have been attending for a while or have just joined us, we are so glad to have you in our community of faith and would love to welcome you personally. Please help us get to know you better by sharing your contact info with our church office, and our minister will be happy to be in touch with you. Email: [email protected] or call 403-347-2244.

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Ways you can help Ukrainian Refugees -About 500 Ukrainian Refugees are currently located in Central Alberta, with about 5 families arriving each week. All are in need of assistance. Many need to be picked up at the point of arrival and transported to the community where they can be housed. Host families are needed for many, while they wait for more permanent accommodation. If you can help with either of these, please call Cheryl 403-506-6620. If you have furniture to donate please call Emily 587-877-6655.

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Spirit of Wellness

What we do: We partner with a variety of community organizations and groups (schools, non-profits, environmental, arts, human services, spiritual, business) in providing opportunities for individuals to enhance their wellness.
We create opportunities for people to share experiences related to spiritual exploration, personal healing, and community development. Who we are: This initiative is organized by Sunnybrook United Church and Gaetz United Church, along with a variety of partners in and around Red Deer. Click here for Spirit of Wellness brochure. For more information and dates of events go to Spirit of Wellness Facebook Page

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New Facebook Page – Life Celebrations with Gaetz United
This Facebook Page will livestream Memorial Services and Weddings held at Gaetz United upon request.

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Join us for Walking United. We meet at 9:15 a.m. on Monday’s at various trails in the city. Our walks are usually no more than 1 hour. Come when you can, no experience necessary! For more information call Brenda Reid @ 403 346-6838 or Caron Murray (403) 396-2376
Winter Spring Walking United 2024

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Gaetz United Church is always grateful for your support. Have you considered donating through PAR or E-Transfer? Both are easy and convenient ways to contribute! Call the office for more info 403-347-2244 PAR (pre-authorized remittance) is an easy way to support your church while you are away. Your givings continue even though you are not in attendance. It is easy to sign up, see Tracy in the church office. And if you are currently on PAR, perhaps it is time to adjust your monthly amount. Talk to Tracy if you would like to raise your PAR givings.

Being Grateful – Giving Thanks – Sharing Abundance