Yearly Archives: 2022

Special Congregational Meeting Oct 16

Welcome

Congregational Meeting notice

A special meeting will be held following the Spirit Gathering on October 16th, to vote on the implementation of the new governance model: "Governance as Spiritual Practice and Congregational Ministry through Circles of Service and Learning."

We will also approve the nominations for the new CLT and other representatives effective November 1, 2022.

The in-person meeting will begin at 11:10. You can join by zoom immediately after the livestream of the Spirit Gathering ends.

Terry MacTavish-Hawkes will host the zoom meeting room and admit on-line participants.

In preparation for the vote at this meeting, a draft document and appendix were distributed on October 2 at the Spirit Gathering and circulated by email on October 5. Please bring your copy with you.

Click here to view copies:

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Visions in the Cloud – Oct 9

Welcome

Thanksgiving Sunday

"We're so glad you're here! Let's celebrate" - What kind of welcome table will you gather around this Thanksgiving?

Join your Visions family as we give thanks and celebrate the blessings of life and faith.

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Visions in the Cloud – Oct 2

Welcome

World Wide Communion & Hospitality

We've all heard of the 'Golden Rule' and 'doing unto others what you would have them do unto you'. But have you heard of the 'Platinum Rule'? It makes all the difference in our ministry of hospitality! Join us as we welcome each other to the Table of Jesus, the Christ, and celebrate communion this World Wide Communion Sunday.
The 'Bread of Life and Forgiveness' is one of our many tools of hospitality.

Joining us on-line?

If you are celebrating with us on-line, we invite you to 'set' a table for worship with your symbols.
Bring a little bread and drink for communion.

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Job Opportunity – Music Director

Music Director

Are you looking for a rewarding part time position in which you can use your musical talents and knowledge?

Visions United Church, an innovative urban congregation in Moncton, requires a creative individual to lead our music ministry. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with an engaging team, lead a variety of volunteer musicians, and access to a wide variety of instruments. This position is 10 hours per week, which includes Sunday worship, and supporting activities.

Visions is a spiritual community welcoming a diversity of people; daring to make a difference.

Candidates can email resume and cover letter by October 2, 2022 to jobs@visionsunited.ca 

Eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

For a more details list of duties and responsibilities see the following attachment

Visions in the Cloud – Sept 25

Welcome

Who's Hosting Whom?

We continue our fall series on Hospitality: Everything Begins and Ends with Hospitality.

Join us as we explore the story of Abraham and Sarah welcoming three strangers (Genesis 18:1-14). They really did "entertain angels without knowing it'!

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Visions in the Cloud – Sept 18

Welcome

Everything Begins and Ends With Hospitality!

What does it mean for us to extend an expansive welcome as the spiritual presence at the Community Hub on Joyce?

We are Visions United - a community of Open Doors - Open Minds - Open Hands - Open Hearts!

Join us this Sunday as we begin a new series this fall

Hospitality: Tools of the Trade

PS: Get a sneak preview of our new welcome video at this week's service!

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Visions in the Cloud – June 19

Welcome

Life at the Heart of the Universe

The mystery of the Trinity is a spiritual and religious way of understanding what animates life at the heart of the universe. This week we dust off the doctrine of the Trinity as we play with a fidget spinner, ponder what it means to be alive and in relationship, and go into creation searching for some 3-leaf clovers or shamrocks!

Image ©Jan Richardson janrichardsonimages.com Used with permission.

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Fresh For Less

THIS PROGRAM IS ENDING JANUARY 31, 2026

Visions and John Howards participation in the Fresh for Less program is ending

This month (January) is the LAST MONTH that baskets will be available. If you have automatic payments to this program, ensure to cancel after January 31, 2026

 

What is Fresh for Less?

Fresh for Less is a food purchasing club created to help families & individuals have year-round access to fresh fruit and vegetable at affordable prices.

Club members who pay $20.00 at the due date of each month and will receive a produce box on the last Wednesday of that month.

Who is running this program?

Visions' volunteers are partnering with the John Howard Society to offer this program from the Community Hub on Joyce.

How do I pay for my order?

Preferred method is E-transfer to etransfer@visionsunited.ca for payment

  • Put Fresh for less in the email subject
  • There is no requirement to participate every month

For more information or in-person payment:

How do I get my order once I have paid?

The orders can be picked up at the HUB (140 Joyce Ave)

  • all participants are notified where and when to pickup their boxes
  • special delivery can be arranged under certain circumstances
  • boxes are provided once per month

Preparing the boxes

Dedicated Volunteers

Fresh Groceries

The orders may vary month to month depending on the season but the base order will always include:

  • 5 lb Potatoes
  • 2 lb Carrots
  • 2 lb Onions
  • Apples, Bananas, Oranges

There will be other fruit and vegetables depending on what is available

For example:

  • lettuce
  • tomatoes
  • cucumber
  • pears
  • broccoli
  • etc

How can I participate?

Fresh 4 Less is no longer taking registrations

Fresh for Less

This Community Hub project is a partnership between the John Howard Society of Southeastern New Brunswick and Visions United Church.

Visions in the Cloud – June 12

Welcome

Reimagining our Ministry & Governance: Drawing the Circle Wider

The team working on a new recommendation for how we engage in our mission together, leadership and governance will offer a reflection and presentation, and invite us into conversation.

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Visions in the Cloud – June 05

Welcome

Pentecost - Knowing Jesus by the Spirit

Pentecost brings to a close the season of Easter with the fiery, windy festival of the Holy Spirit.

This week we hear part 2 of the story of how those first followers came to "Know Jesus in a New Way".

Join us as we celebrate the gift of the Spirit!
We invite you to wear some red to help celebrate Pentecost!
If you are joining on-line, bring along a scarf or ribbon to wave with the Winds of the Spirit.

The recording of the livestream Spirit Gathering will be posted within a few hours of completion of the event.

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