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Nelson Mandela died yesterday. An icon, a world leader, a inspiration, a man who spent 27 years in prison but then rose above anger and revenge to lead his country into a new day. Apartheid had kept him down as … Continue reading →

Well it seems that the media has tired of the Rob Ford story and we can actually hear other news from across the province and around the world! When the story was unfolding a couple of weeks ago it seemed … Continue reading →

Saturday was a very big day at Bracebridge United Church. The event began months ago when people started making plans for the day. Jams, jellies and pickles were preserved. Knitting and quilting was accomplished. Treasures were rooted out of closets … Continue reading →

Yes, it has been a while since I last wrote on my blog. Sometimes life overtakes my best intentions. October and into November was filled with many activities at BUC – a lecture by Samantha Nutt, the Women’s Retreat, our … Continue reading →

Malala didn’t get the Nobel Peace Prize but just the same she has won the hearts of many around the world for her courage and her insight. She has remarkable wisdom for a girl of her age and she is … Continue reading →

The citizens of Ontario have learned that the cancellation of proposed power plants, cancelled it would seem for political expediency, will cost close to a billion dollars. The Prime Minister pirogued parliament in the vain hope that Canadians would forget … Continue reading →

For the past nine months I have been working with three other women to bring something exciting to birth! We are bringing physician, humanitarian, activist and author Dr. Samantha Nutt to Bracebridge. We call ourselves Team Nutt and we have … Continue reading →

Audrey Tobias is an 89 year-old and she is one strong woman. Tobias has been in the news this week as reporters covered her ‘day in Court’. She is charged with violating the Statistics Act. Audrey Tobias is a slightly … Continue reading →

Dr. Donald Low was a physician who provided a voice of calm and leadership during the 2003 SARS crisis. He is back in the news but for a very different reason. Dr. Low was diagnosed with a brain tumour in … Continue reading →

We have our second Annual Christmas Market Place coming up in November. Everyone in the congregation is being encouraged to think about how they can become involved. I have been making jams and jellies and pickles – all with the … Continue reading →