MISSION MOMENT

For over 75 years, the church and PWS&D have dedicated themselves to helping the most marginalized people around the world. Through partnerships with our global partners and ecumenical networks and coalitions, we are helping create change within our shared global community. Together, we are working to restore dignity, ease suffering, and empower communities to thrive through cooperation. Guided by our faith, we are called to stand beside those we serve—advocating for equality, sustainability, human dignity, peace and care for God’s creation. Together, we are working toward a future that is sustainable, compassionate, and just.

Announcements

Our free  pancake & sausage breakfast will be held  on Saturday February 7th  from 8-10 a.m. at the Clyde River Community Centre. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Our Charge book club  will meet again on  Saturday February 7th  at 10:00 at Clyde River Church. We will be discussing the book The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel.

The Congregational Life Committee of Presbytery will meet on Wednesday at 10:30 at Burnside Church.

Clyde River choir will have practice on Thursday February 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

The dates for the annual meetings are as follows with all meetings beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Reports can be sent to Sue MacArthur no later than February 9th.

February 2nd   Joint Annual Meeting at Clyde River     ( Storm Date  February 16th)

February 23rd   Canoe Cove

February 26th   Clyde River

Storm date will be the following week

We are going to be selling the pews out of Churchill Presbyterian Church for $50 a pew.  Because of the historical and sentimental value and connection to the people who attended and have family connections to Churchill they will have the first opportunity to secure one. Please speak to Steven if you are interested.

Anyone interested in joining the congregation by profession of faith or transfer of membership is asked to speak to Steven

Mark your calendars to attend the 2026 Clyde River History Lectures. It’s a stellar lineup with Dr. Callum Beck (January 31) The Belfast Riot of 1847, Dr. Edward MacDonald (February 14)The Poetry of Place: Exploring History and Memory on Prince Edward Island and Dr. Laurie Brinklow (February 28)Rural and Island: The case for Islandness from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.  More details on their presentations at www.clyderiverpei.com

We will be looking at The Chosen beginning on Sunday February 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Clyde River church. This is a series that looks at the life and ministry of Jesus.  Each episode is approximately 55 minutes long and we will have a brief time of discussion.

We are planning to do a couple of Charge events in the coming months. In February we are looking to have a trivia night and in March we are looking to do a curling event/crokinole. More information to follow.

CR only

Anyone interested in being a greeter please sign up on the sheet in the entry way

What is an elder?

Elders (also called “ruling elders”) play a key role in the life of the congregation. Through membership on Session, they work closely with the minister (also called the “teaching elder”) in

• supervision and oversight of the congregation

• membership and pastoral care

• worship, including participation in the sacraments

• Christian education

• stewardship and mission

• relating to presbytery, synod and General Assembly.

Most decisions about the life and work of the congregation are made by Session. With the minister, who acts as the moderator of Session, elders work as leaders—leading the congregation in its fellowship (its ministry to one another) and in its mission (its ministry to the world).   In Clyde River our current elders are: Fred Beer, Joanne Bowers, Arthur Campbell, Paula Cox, Sandra Gass, Cathy Livingston, Ruth MacPhail, Kent MacPhee, Carolyn Wood.