Anniversary Sunday – On Sunday, October 20, OVUC will celebrate Anniversary Sunday at both worship services. We will also celebrate another baptism at the 11:00 am service. There will be cake and refreshments to follow.

 

We Welcome You to Our Worship Services

Orchard Valley United Church

Worship Services – Orchard Valley offers two worship services:

  • During the fall/winter/spring session, we offer an informal 9:00 am service, and an 11:00 am service that is more structured, both at Orchard Valley.
  • During the summer session (July & August), we offer a 9:30 am worship service at Orchard Valley United Church in New Minas and an 11:00 am worship service at the Covenanter Church, in Grand Pre.

 

All God’s children are welcome at each service.

Fall Canucopia Food Bank Drive – Saturday, Oct 19

Orchard Valley United Church

Orchard Valley United is hosting its fall Canucopia Food Bank Drive on Saturday, October 19, at Atlantic Superstore New Minas from 8 am to 8 pm. Please come out and support this worthy cause.

Halloween Bake Sale, Sunday, Oct 27

Orchard Valley United Church

Halloween Bake Sale, October 27 – The Seekers Youth Group will have a Halloween-themed bake sale after both worship services on Sunday, October 27. Proceeds will go to the SPCA. If you would like to help by donating baked goods, please contact Andy Pitter (902-542-1545; andriel_p@yahoo.ca) OR bring donations to the Boardroom before either worship, preferably ready for sale (i.e. packaged in some way for people to take home).

Y’All Come to Supper – Tuesday, Oct 29

Orchard Valley United Church

The October Y’All Come to Supper – The next Y’All Come to Supper will be on Tuesday, October 29. The meal will be Roast Pork and Applesauce with Brownies for dessert. The meal will be served at 5:00 pm. Everyone is welcome; free will offering. Please call the office (902-681-0366 ext 1) or email (AdminOVC@bellaliant.com) to confirm you are coming

 

Soup & Dessert Luncheon – Tuesday, Nov 5

Orchard Valley United Church

November Soup & Dessert Luncheon – Please join us for our next soup luncheon on Tuesday, November 5, from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm.

We’ll be serving a choice of Hamburger Soup or Gingered Carrot Soup, freshly made biscuits, tea/coffee, and a homemade dessert, for $8.00 per person.  Lunch is served from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm.

Take-out or delivery is also available – please order by noon, Monday, November 4, by calling 902‑681‑0366, ext 1, or emailing AdminOVU@bellaliant.com.

 

Men’s Fellowship Luncheon – Friday, Nov 8

Orchard Valley United Church

Men’s Fellowship Luncheon – All men are cordially invited to attend this special Remembrance Day Luncheon on Friday, November 8 at noon. Cost is $5. Our speaker is Fred Archibald, who will tell us the fascinating story of the Third Canadian Army Hospital in France during WWI. Please wear your Remembrance Day Poppy.

Weather Cancellations

Orchard Valley United Church

Weather Cancellations – In the event that one or more of our Sunday Worship services is cancelled due to weather, a message will be left on the OVUC phone and website. We will also do our best to send out an email (but cannot guarantee this option will be available). We also endeavour to place cancellation messages with all the local radio stations. In the event of a power outage, your first source for cancellation news should always be our phone line – 902-681-0366.