King's Corners
Youth group is going skating
King City United Church

Submitted by Dave

Jeanneret

King City United Church is a vibrant, caring community, and warmly invites one and all to our worship service led by the Reverend Bob Biggar each Sunday at 10 a.m., and to our Sunday school, followed by fellowship and refreshments.

We are one block south of King Road and one block east of Keele Street at 50 Elizabeth Grove.

Reverend Biggar's sermon reflection for Jan. 28 will be, "Yes, new life is possible," and is based on Luke 4:14-21.

Our youth groups are open to all young people in Grades 4 to 9, and provide a safe environment for the enjoyment of activities. A youth skating get-together is planned for this Saturday (Jan. 27) at King City arena, starting at 5:45 p.m. and ending at the church at 8 p.m.For information on further activities, please call Serena or Kent at (905) 833- 2707.

This Monday (Jan. 29) King City United Church will host a Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Your gift of life will be greatly appreciated.

The church choir would still very much like to welcome additional members. We need you and know you would enjoy both the music and the fellowship. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings for about an hour starting at 8 p.m.Please come and join us.

For further information regarding activities, please call (905) 833-5181, or, for a more detailed view of life at King City United Church, we encourage you to visit our regularly updated Web site at www.kcuc.ca

The church office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you wish to insert a news item in this weekly column, please call Dave Jeanneret at (905) 833-5696, or email jeanned@interlog.com

St. Andrew's Presbyterian

Submitted by Kathy

Patterson

There's always a warm welcome at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, at 13190 Keele St. Won't you join us this new year?

Our Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school and nursery care provided.

Alison Agnew is leading a Bible study series on Luke in the lounge Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.Join us for coffee and some thoughtprovoking discussion.

Our choir welcomes new members. The choir's annual after-church-brunch is Feb. 4 in Aurora.Why not come along and meet this group who love to "make a joyful noise?"

Prayer group is held Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the pastor's study. All are welcome.

The Young Couples are having a Valentine's Dinner at Chez St, Andrew's Lounge Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Babysitting and childcare will be provided.

Any questions or do you need a ride?Call the church at (905) 833-2325.

All Saints' Anglican

Submitted

by Phyllis Webb

Last Sunday (Jan. 14), All Saints' Anglican Church warmly welcomed Rt. Rev. George Elliott, now Bishop of York Simcoe, back into his former parish. Members and guests shared his joy as he confirmed eight young people: Ashley and Vanessa Abraham; Salome, Kirisa, and Brooks Alexander; Katie Bondrager; Emma Smith; and Jessie Wootton. The celebration included special music, a benediction sung by the Bishop, group photographs, and abundant refreshments.

Join us this Sunday, as Rev. Nicola Skinner radiates encouragement that is contagious. The full Sunday Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. also provides a nursery and Sunday school. Refreshments follow, allowing time to ask questions and to make new friends. The Alexander musicians lead a 10:30 a.m. service of contemporary music on the last Sunday monthly.

A BCP Eucharist takes place in the chapel Sundays at 8 a.m. The book club follows at 9:15 a.m., led by Patrick Gossage and Pearl Suite, to discuss Desmond Tutu's book, God Has a Dream.

Tickets are available for a scrumptious Pancake Supper Feb. 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Save the date!

Caribbean Party Time is back again to shake off the winter blues! Tickets at $40, with family and student rates available, and the festivities will include a live music, a steel band, limbo dancing, fire-eating and Caribbean food. Wear your loudest shirt, and join us Feb. 16.

The CBC Christmas Carol night with Judy Maddren, with its sell-out crowd, brought in nearly $5,000, shared between the King Township Food Bank and Hospice King-Aurora. Across Canada, the welldone CBC "Scrooge" event raised more than $200,000 for charities.

All Saints' is located at 12935 Keele St. in King City, a few doors south of King Road. Call the church office at (905) 833-5432 to make an appointment, or to request a prayer for a special need.

Seniors'

Euchre

The winner among the ladies in Jan. 12 euchre play at King City Seniors' Centre was Dorothy Gillies (73 points), followed by Betty Simmonds and Diane Simmonds (680 and Joan Dowden (43). At the men's tables, the top player was Jack Wear (79), followed by Domenic Pettrucci (70) and Rena Gordon (55).

Draw winners were Anne Warner, Ron Coles and Jack Wear.

The next euchre evening will be Jan. 26, starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.