"Symbols of Christmas Pageant"
Put on by the Children at New Maryland United
Christmas, 2019
White Gift Service
December 8, 2019
Allyson, Emma and Taylor Loftus helped collect white gifts from the congregation at the White Gift Service, December 2019. These gifts will be distributed where there are needs in the community.
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Mia Minor is shown here with Merlin Tracy as she collects gifts at the 2019 White Gift Service.
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New Maryland United Church
Celebrates 132 Years
Remembrance Service 2019
Lewis Morgan was on bagpipes at the Remembrance service 2019. In the background is John Van Abbema.
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John Van Abbema laid the wreath at the 2019 Remembrance service.
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Bill Elderkin took part in the 2019 Remembrance service, reading out the names of those from the New Maryland United Church who lost their lives in the wars. Bill also did the readings from "The Mourners" by Robert Service.
As always, the New Maryland United Church Choir adds much to a special service.
Men's Club Salmon Supper 2019
Thanksgiving at New Maryland United 2019
Special guest Jean-Yves Chevrolat has shared his amazing gift of music as violinist with NMUC at Thanksgiving services for ten years. How blessed we are!
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New Maryland United Church is decorated for Thanksgiving Sunday. Thank you, Worship Committee, for the great work you do in getting our sanctuary ready for every season!
UCW Bridge Luncheon
September 26, 2019
UCW members get ready to plate the sweets at the 2019 bridge luncheon fundraiser. Lots of laughs and conversation as UCW members prepare
for the soon-to-arrive guests.
for the soon-to-arrive guests.
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September 22nd, 2019 Welcome Back Sunday
Corn Boil and Barbecue
New Maryland United
In Celebration Mode Once Again
Celebrating Graduates, Father's Day, Sunday School Closing
And a Baptism to Top it Off
June, 2019
May 26th Service Led by the UCW
Theme: Stitching Together Our Stories of Faith"
Mother's Day 2019
During children's time in the Mother's Day worship service, the children take part in distributing flowers to all women in the congregation. Shown here are Abby Tupling, Becca Wight, Evey and Mia Minor, Declan Selwah, and Kailey Wight.
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Riley Bungay is off to gift a flower to one of the ladies in the congregation. Flowers are passed out to honour all women on this special day, Mother's Day.
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Abby Tupling discusses the distribution of the flowers on Mother's Day with
Rev. Kelly.
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With guidance from Rev. Kelly, Becca Wight and Tenley MacBean pass out flowers on Mother's Day.
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Rev. Kelly has such a lovely loving way with the children at New Maryland United. She is shown here on Mother's Day with Evey Minor, Riley Bungay and Becca Wight as the children distribute flowers to the women in the congregation.
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Charlie Selwah takes his job very seriously in delivering flowers to the ladies in the congregation on Mother's Day. Also helping out are Carter Bungay and Tenley MacBean.
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Men's Club Yard Sale May 2019
Easter Sunday 2019
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Easter Sunday Time with the Children: Rev. Kelly encourages the children to help her look for the "surprise".
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The Worship Committee has prepared the sanctuary for the Easter season, complete with the beautifully painted cross by Pam Gonnason.
The New Maryland United Church choir makes every service special, but especially on this special Sunday in the church's calendar, Easter Sunday.
Sunday School Fundraiser for Mission and Service
An after-church luncheon was held in April by the Sunday School and helpers to raise money for Mission and Service. Shown here are Lorna Ball, Krista Tupling, Rev. Kelly, Deborah Knorr, Shannon Phillips, Aubrey Phillips and Sunday School Superintendent Sheila Power.
Jessica Tupling and Amber Knorr help out at the April luncheon held by the Sunday School to raise funds for Mission and Service.
Christmas - A Special Time of Year at New Maryland United Church
Beautiful handmade banners adorn the sanctuary.
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The sanctuary is decked out for the season, the Christmas tree and nativity scene expressing the joy and excitement at this special time of the year.
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Jessica Tuppling plays the Innkeeper's wife while Declan Selwah takes the part of Joseph and Hunter Ward plays the part of Mary in the 2018 Christmas pageant.
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Two sweet little angels Mia Minor and Jorja Harris take part in the Christmas Pageant.
Jorja Harris and Jessica Tuppling take part in the Christmas pageant.
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Another beautiful angel is played by Ella Nelson.
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UCW Christmas Party Yankee Swap 2018
White Gift Service 2018
Kaylee Wight helps collect the white gifts at the White Gift Service on December 9th, 2018.
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Mia and Evey Minor check out the Nativity Scene in the sanctuary. The church is decorated for Christmas. The Christ Child has not yet arrived and the anticipation is building.
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Becca Wight also visits the manger scene on this special White Gift Sunday.
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Celebrating 131 Years at New Maryland United Church
November 25, 2018
Salmon Supper Fundraising Dinner (October, 2018)
Thanksgiving Sunday 2018
Thanksgiving Sunday worship would not be complete without the musical selections of our dedicated choir.
Rev. Kelly spends time with the children during this special part of the Thanksgiving worship service.
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Once again New Maryland United Church is treated to special music by violinist Jean-Yves Chevrolat during the Thanksgiving service.
The Worship Committee sets the stage for a service of Thanksgiving at New Maryland United Church.
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Welcome Back Sunday - September 23, 2018
Dads and Grads Sunday, June 17th, 2018:
Shown here with Rev. Dr. Kelly Burke, is Nicole Tracy, daughter of Myrna and Merlin Tracy. Nicole is being recognized as a graduate, having received her Bachelor of Science degree from UNB (Kinesiology). Congratulations Nicole!
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On this Father's Day Sunday, the men in the congregation are gifted with chocolate treats. Shown here is Kailey Wight passing a chocolate bar to Keith Ball.
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Sheila Power, Superintendent of the Sunday School, was presented flowers. Accolades to a special lady who has given so much of herself to this church and continues to lead the children in such a lovely way, along with helping with fundraising for M&S! Thank you for all you do Sheila!
Jorja Harris, Lily Nelson and Declan Selwah enjoy making sundaes just the way they like them on Sundae Sunday, June 10th.
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Shown here are three of the younger members of our Sunday School, Mia
Minor, Ella Nelson and Tenley MacBean, taking part in an action song during the Sunday School closing service on June 10th.
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New Maryland United Church celebrates baptisms on June 10th, 2018.
Rev. Dr. Kelly Burke introduces our youngest member of the congregation to be baptized on June 10th, Madelyn Katherine Baxter.
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Long-time church member Marjorie Faye Olmstead, is received into full membership through the sacrament of Baptism.
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June 10th was a special day in the Nelson family. Baby Chloe, Lily and Ella were baptized on this day. Shown here with the children are their dad, Adam, and Rev. Dr. Kelly Burke.
Rev. Dr. Kelly Burke is shown here with Amber Knorr, Jessica Tupling and Emma Knorr. These three young ladies were confirmed on June 10th.
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The choir gathers to welcome those baptized with a special song on June 10th.
Shown with Rev. Dr. Kelly are the two oldest Nelson children, Lily and Ella.
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Sunday School Luncheon for Missions (June 2018):
The Sunday School put on a luncheon fundraiser in June to raise money for Missions.
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Krista Tupling and Sheila Power serve with a smile at the June Sunday school Luncheon for Missions.
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Church Yard Spring Cleanup 2018:
A fine looking crew ready to take on the task of the New Maryland United Church spring yard cleanup - shown here are Rod Campbell, Keith Ball, Trevor Gonnason, Lloyd Penney and Bill Elderkin.
Dave Ward, Merlin Tracy and Lloyd Penney help with the church yard spring cleanup and their smiles say it all!
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Adam Tracy takes charge of the lawn tractor for the church yard spring cleanup.
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Kaye Lister, Sheila Penney and Loraine Ward pitch in with the church yard spring cleanup.
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Mother's Day 2018:
Tenley MacBean is shown here with her mom, Chandra, at the 2018 Mother's Day service. As is tradition at New Maryland United Church, the children pass out flowers to all women in the congregation at the Mother's Day worship service.
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Emma Knorr, Tenley MacBean, Mia Minor and Evey Minor get ready to pass out flowers to the women in the congregation, as is tradition at New Maryland United Church on Mother's Day.
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Earth Day Sunday, 2018:
With the sanctuary echoing the voices of so many children, we are reminded of this special Earth Day weekend and celebrate as we learn of the birth of Raphaël King Kumar, first grandchild to Rev. Dr. Kelly Burke and Rev. Jane Johnson .... congratulations to all the family! Wishing you all the joy your new roles as grandparents bring! (April 22, 2018)
Sheila Power leads the children in discussion and song during the special Earth Day worship service.
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Easter Sunday 2018:
A beautiful Easter service at New Maryland United was attended by many.
Maundy Thursday 2018:
New Maryland United Church held a potluck dinner on Maundy Thursday, followed by the washing of the hands and a Holy Communion service.
Holy Communion is prepared for the Maundy Thursday worship service.
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Water and towels are in place for the washing of the hands (in place of the washing of the feet as in The Last Supper) prior to the Maundy Thursday Communion Service .
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Prior to the Maundy Thursday worship service those taking part queued up for the washing of the hands. Sue Harris is shown here with Marg Frenette and Lauren King attending.
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Farewell to our Wonderful Music Duo: After a wonderful four years with this talented music duo, New Maryland United Church bids a fond farewell to Choir Director Carolyn Hatt and Music Director Allan Morgan. We have been so fortunate to enjoy their leadership in music and their friendship. They will be dearly missed!
Sue Morrison is shown here making a presentation to Carolyn Hatt and Allan Morgan.
Men's Club Chili Supper, March 2018
Lloyd Penney, Rev. Dr. Kelly Burke, Doug Watson, Merlin Tracy, Keith Ball and David Ward at the Men's Club Chili Supper 2018
Lloyd Penney and Doug Watson help clean up at the Men's Club Chili Supper. (March, 2018)
Bill Elderkin gets ready to dish up some chili at the 2018 Men's Club chili supper. Looking on are Merlin Tracy, David Ward, Keith Ball and Doug Watson.
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Margie Layden-Oreto is guest speaker at the Men's Club Chili Supper (March, 2018). Margie gives a presentation on her recent trip to India.
Keith Ball presents Margie Layden-Oreto with flowers in appreciation of her sharing her experiences of India with us.
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January 14, 2018 Baptisms
We had a great start to 2018 with the baptisms of three little members of our church family. Riley Donald Reicker was born to Deanna (Ball) and Matthew Reicker on October 18, 2016. Taylor Mae Loftus, daughter of Sarah and Scott Loftus, entered the world on July 10, 2017, a new sister for Allyson and Emma. Mya Olivia Harris, daughter of Jen and Matt Harris, was born November 22, 2017, a new sister for Hudson and Nolan. These new beginnings gave us three beautiful reasons to celebrate!
Rev. Dr. Kelly baptizes Taylor Mae Loftus. Dave Ward takes part as member of Session.
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Baptisms at New Maryland United are often a family event.
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Shown here with Rev. Dr. Kelly Burke are Jen and Matt Harris with their children Hudson and Nolan taking part in the baptism of their new baby, Mya Olivia, born November 22, 2017. Looking on are the Loftus family.
Rev. Dr. Kelly Burke baptizes Mya Olivia Harris, daughter of Jen and Matt Harris.
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Rev. Dr. Kelly Burke holds Mya Olivia Harris during the baptism in January 2018. Looking on are Mya's dad, Matthew, and the Loftus family (Baby Taylor Mae also baptized, with Sarah and Scott Loftus, Allyson and Emma).
New Maryland United Church welcomes Mya Olivia!
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Christmas 2017:
New Maryland United Church 130th Anniversary Celebrations:
Check out 130 years of history at New Maryland United Church by clicking on the link below:
130th Anniversary Newsletter
Welcome Back Rev. Dr. Kelly Coffee Hour:
Men's Club Salmon Supper (October 15, 2017):
Thanksgiving 2017:
New Maryland United Church is decked out for Thanksgiving Sunday 2017.
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A special Thanksgiving celebration took place on Thanksgiving Sunday at New Maryland United .... Rev. Dr. Kelly Burke returned to the pulpit after a hard battle with cancer. We are so very thankful to have her back with us! The beautiful banners of welcome were made by Sheila Power and her Sunday School helpers.
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Dads and Grads Sunday 2017:
Mia Minor, Evey Minor, Abby Tupling and Jessica Tupling receive their Sunday School Certificates.
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Tina Glenn presents Adam Tracy with a card in recognition of his graduation from Fredericton High School.
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The dads at NMUC are honoured with a gift of chocolate on Father's Day. Steve Hayward receives a chocolate bar, accompanied by a smile, from Mia Minor.
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Sunday School Crock-Pot Luncheon 2017:
The Sunday School served a crock-pot luncheon after church on June 4th, a time for fellowship and a delicious lunch. The Social Committee assisted by providing drinks and snacks. Donations from this event went to the Mission and Service Fund.
Sheila Power, Krista Tupling and Deborah Knorr get ready to serve at the Crock-Pot luncheon (above).
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