Whether through the metaphor of a sunrise, the warmth of a flame, or the spiritual concept of guidance, light serves as a beacon that helps people, especially in challenging times, to find hope, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose.

AN INVITATION to collect for the Parkland Food Bank

 

Week 4 (March 15)	Illuminating the Light Healthy food that helps bodies grow and thrive Collection: Pancake mix, syrup, cake and muffin mixes
Week 5 (March 22)	Sharing the Light Light isn't only practical - its kind Collection: Cookies, crackers, hot chocolate, pudding

 

No Collection for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday

 

 

NEW

 

PURDY’S EASTER CHOCOLATES: Sunday, March 15, 2026 (TODAY!) is the last day to order your Easter Chocolates from Purdy’s.  Join on-line at Welcome to the Purdy Fundraiser: "Easter Chocolates for Stony Plain United Church" and order at https://fundraising.purdys.com/campaign/000024869, or you may submit a paper form to the office.

Thanks for supporting our church.

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 2 MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE/POT-LUCK: This year’s Maundy Thursday service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church in Spruce Grove.  Please join the folks at St. Andrew’s for a pot luck supper starting at 5:30 PM.  The service will be held during the meal.

 

REMINDERS

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 BREAKFAST:  The Men’s Club will be cooking for us again the last Sunday of 
the month.  Approximately 8:45 to 9:30 AM.

 

LENTEN JOURNEY 2026  “JESUS IS THE LIGHT” – COLLECTION FOR THE FOOD BANK:
Again this year, Mewassin has provided us with a Lenten Journey, “Jesus is the Light”.  As part of this, we will be collecting specific items for the Parkland Food Bank each week of Lent, starting Sunday, February 22, the first Sunday in Lent, up to Palm Sunday.  There are sheets on the table outside the Sanctuary and on the bulletin board listing the items for each week.  Many thanks to Mewassin Sunday School for providing us with this year’s Lenten Journey.

 

STARTING SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22 FROM 4 TO 5 PM: LENT PRAYER SESSIONS:  Northern Spirit has organized Lenten Prayer sessions every Sunday afternoon from 4 to 5 PM during Lent (February 22 to March 29).  Various churches in our region are hosting the sessions – the schedule is on the bulletin board and also on the table outside the sanctuary.  You can join the sessions on zoom with this link; Meeting ID: 864 7516 7860; Passcode: 803578.

 

PASSING ON YOUR CONCERNS:  If you know of anyone who would like a visit or needs a card, please contact the Care Committee, Rev. Deborah or call the Church Office (780 963-4745) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

REVEREND DEBORAH'S SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING SUNDAYS

Sun Mar 22, 2026 - Rev. Deborah in Devon; recorded service for us.  Mewassin Presider - Lisa Furry; Stony Plain Presider - Linda Maki.

Sun Mar 29, 2026 - PALM SUNDAY.  Rev. Deborah in person at SP and MEW.

Fri April 3, 2026 - GOOD FRIDAY Rev. Deborah in person at MEW and SP (9 AM, 10:30 AM).  Regular service times 
Sun Apr 5, 2026 - EASTER SUNDAY Rev. Deborah in person at MEW and SP (9 AM, 10:30 AM).

Sun. Apr. 12, 2026 Rev. Deborah on Vacation.  Pulpit Supply Rev. Sharon McRann.

 

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

 

Ukuleles & Choir: Wednesday, Ukes 6:15 PM, Choir 7:00 PM

Card Recreators: Thursdays, 10 PM

 

MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Sunday, February 22 - March 22	Collection for Parkland Food Bank (see Lenten Journey 2026 above)
Sunday, February 22 - March 29	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Northern Spirit Lent Prayer Sessions (see announcement and poster)
Sunday, March 15	Stony Plain United Church Annual General Meeting Deadline to order your Easter chocolates!
Sunday, March 29	8:45 AM - 9:30 AM - SP Breakfast by the Men's Club
Thursday, April 2	Maundy Thursday Potluck Supper/Service - 5:30 PM at St. Andrew's United Church in Spruce Grove
April 9-11	Chinook Winds & Northern Spirit Regions Conference & AGM at Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 – 199 St. N.W, Edmonton