Advent Celebration

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Come make a difference and get ready for Christ(mas)!  Celebrate the beginning of Advent outdoors at Kitchissippi United Church.

<h2>You’re invited to a <em>(safely-distanced) </em></h2><h2>ADVENT CELEBRATION! </h2><h3>Come celebrate the beginning of Advent</h3><h3><em>outdoors</em> at Kitchissippi United Church (630 Island Park Drive)</h3><h3>Saturday, November 28th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm </h3><p>Folks who wish to participate on foot (walking there or getting out of cars) will need to register. We are asking for pre-registrations to help us plan materials and safety procedures.</p><p>We will also have drive-through collection areas for donations to the food centre drop-off of warm clothing items. People will remain in their cars while volunteers gather their respective contributions, mitts, etc, food bank donations, etc.(Registration not required for drive-through participants).</p><h3>Here is what is going to happen that day (snow or shine)!</h3><h3>MUSIC! </h3><p>Gavan and Rod will take turns playing the organ with all the windows and the front door of the church open. While we will not be able to be <em>inside</em>, we will be able to easily hear his beautiful music from <em>outside. </em></p><h3>OUTREACH!   </h3><p><strong>Mitten/sock/hat toss: </strong>we are collecting all sizes (adult, youth and child) of hats, gloves, mitts, and socks for the Carlington Chaplaincy. We will have an outdoor Christmas tree &quot;toss&quot;  - try to get your sock or mitt donation into the tree!   </p><p><strong>Food donations collections: </strong>We will be collecting for the Parkdale Food Centre. Their preference is for cash donations and/or grocery cards (Metro, Giant Tiger, and Walmart) are preferred. Food donations of specific items from the <a href="https://parkdalefoodcentre.ca/donate/good-food-list/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Parkdale Food Centre <strong>Good Food List</strong></a><strong>  </strong>are also welcomed.</p><h3>DECORATING!</h3><p><strong>Bird-feed decorations: </strong>Sunday School families (and the young at heart) are invited to help create and hang bird-friendly decorations in the alcove garden and front bushes to ornament the church and provide food for the birds through the winter months. </p><p><strong>Christmas decor: </strong>Bring your non-breakable ornaments, garlands, etc., to hang on trees and fences around the church. </p><h3>FELLOWSHIP! (at a distance)</h3><p><em><strong>BYOM</strong></em><strong> (Bring Your Own Mug): </strong>We will be offering some hot refreshments on a bring your own mug or cup basis.  A drive-through option will be available for those who are more comfortable remaining in their cars.  </p><h3>TAKE - HOME ITEMS!</h3><p><strong>Advent wreaths: </strong>We will have Advent wreath kits for Kitchissippi UC Sunday School families to pick up and take home. </p><p><strong>Hymn books:</strong> You can request to borrow a Voices United hymn book to take home to help you sing along on Sunday mornings.</p><p><strong>Honey:</strong> Pick up your order of Camp Kallala Honey (for those who ordered from the CGIT fundraiser.)</p><p> ********************</p><h3>COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:</h3><p><strong>REGISTRATION REQUIRED: </strong></p><ul><li>Contact tracing information will be gathered for each person those who are walking or getting out of their cars. </li><li> Pre-registration will allow us to have a better indication of numbers and be ready, in advance, to change any procedures that need adjusting.  </li></ul><p><strong>PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):</strong></p><ul><li><strong><em>Please wear a mask. </em></strong> If you have a festive one, even better!</li><li>Hand sanitizer will be available on-site to use before/after activities.</li><li>Volunteers will be masked and using gloves, where appropriate.  </li></ul><p><strong>DISTANCING: </strong></p><ul><li>Participants will be asked/reminded to stay 6 feet apart by appropriate signage. </li></ul><p><strong>SELF-SCREENING:</strong></p><ul><li>Before attending, please complete a self-screening, available on-line here:  <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/resources/Documents/COVID-19_Employee_Screening_Questionnaire_EN.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/resources/Documents/COVID-19_Employee_Screening_Questionnaire_EN.pdf</a></li><li>It can also be printed out if you prefer. </li></ul><p></p><h3>WANT TO HELP OUT?</h3><p>If you can help on this day, or for any questions, please contact Mary Laidlaw at laidlawb@rogers.com or 613-829-0274.</p>

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