· Rivers United Church is pleased to announce that Karen Kempe has accepted an appointment as a half-time minister for our church family. Karen, a Candidate for Ordination in the United Church of Canada, is continuing her studies towards a Master of Divinity through St. Andrew’s College in Saskatoon. Karen has two degrees from Brandon University – a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education. Before she was called to the ministry, she had 24 years of teaching experience in music, creative arts, and guidance counselling. She has been leading worship for four years (recently at St. Paul’s United Church in Boissevain) and has completed all the requirements to be a Licensed Lay Worship Leader. Karen resides in Souris with her partner, Harold Kuipers.
Announcements
- Our minister, Karen Kempe, is available for and looks forward to visiting! If you wish to request a visit for yourself or for someone you think would benefit from one, please give Karen a call at 204-761-0236.
- The congregation has decided to proceed with the installation of new flooring in the foyer and Friendship Hall. This is a costly venture! Church Council invites you to “Buy a Square of Carpet”. For the low price of $20 per square, you can contribute to this project. Donations are tax deductible and may be made by etransfer, left on the offering plate, or mailed to Box 645. Please ensure that your donation is well marked. Every contribution is very much appreciated. You can buy one square or 200 squares!
- Thanks to Lynn Madden and her crew for a very successful Thrift Sale. Of the proceeds, the RCI Breakfast Program will receive $542.85, with $3,000 earmarked for the flooring project.
- Karen Kempe and Dianne Kowalchuk will be attending the Prairie to Pine Regional Meeting in Selkirk at the end of May.
- The last service for the pastoral year will be held on Sunday, June 21st, with Karen Kempe in the pulpit. Services will resume on September 13, 2026.
- Starting on July 1, 2024, Re. Barb Jardine will serve as the Pastoral Charge Supervisor for Rivers United Church.
- Rivers United is pleased to announce that the repair and replacement of our four stained-glass windows is complete. This ambitious project was undertaken by Prairie Studio Glass out of Winnipeg, and the cost will be covered by a generous bequest from the late Don McFadden, a dedicated member of this church family for his entire life.
- A quilt is hanging on the south wall in Friendship Hall. This quilt was made by the congregation of Rivers United Church to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the United Church in 1940. The quilt became the property of Rev. Wallace and Mabel Donogh when they left this church in 1944. Through some quirky circumstances, the quilt has returned home. It contains the names of all those who were members of this congregation in 1940. It is a real gem! For a more detailed description of the quilt, please go to the About Us page of this website.
Suzan Ramsey is our compassionate care contact. If you know of someone who needs a get well or thinking of you wish, please call her at 204-328-7536 or [email protected].
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