{"id":7072,"date":"2021-07-09T10:21:49","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T14:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sydenhamstreet.ca\/ssuc1\/?page_id=7072"},"modified":"2026-04-30T18:52:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T22:52:22","slug":"latest-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sydenhamstreet.ca\/ssuc1\/welcome-to-ssuc\/latest-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

News and Events from Sydenham Street United Church<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your daily support in the Next Great Save, the Spire won $10,000.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These funds will go towards replacing The Spire\u2019s old heating system with heat pumps, making the space more green and efficient. No more cold winter services in our future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rev. Catherine will be off for a combination of sabbatical and vacation time from May 1 to September 1, 2026.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A sabbatical is an intentional break from congregational ministry designed for rest, renewal, study, and spiritual growth. A combination of lay leaders and ministers will provide pulpit supply and pastoral coverage in her absence. For pastoral emergencies<\/strong> (including funerals) from May to September, contact the church office, your Circle of Companionship point person, or Vicki Ruthven, Chair of Worship Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Hiliker Preaching Lectureship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over 60 people attended the 2026 Hilliker Preaching Lectureship at Sydenham Street United Church on Saturday, 18 April 2026. Rev. Dr. John Pentland<\/strong>, Hillhurst United Church, Calgary, Alberta, led a workshop on \u201cConnection in a World of Disconnection <\/strong>Cultivating purpose, meaning and connection in our lives and communities today.\u201dAs part of the Hilliker Preaching Lectureship, he also shared his message at the church service at Chalmers United Church on Sunday, 19 April.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We have a New Logo! Read more about it here<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n
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