Events

Gatherings at OBVU and in the wider community.

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Weekly at OBVU

SundaysIMPORTANT: “Prayer Matters – Come and Talk with God” returns Sunday, September 6th in McLaurin Hall, 10:00–10:30 a.m. All welcome. Please continue to spend time talking with God on your own during the summer!

OBVU Events

Jul 14OBVU Family Movie Matinee. Join us for Popcorn and Ice Cream while we watch “Elio” together. 3:00 p.m.
Jul 16Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Jul 17Family Movie Night in OBVU’s McLaurin Hall. Movie: “90 Minutes in Heaven.” 7:00 p.m. Free Popcorn and Water.
Jul 19Joint OBVU–OPC service in OBVU Sanctuary as OPC is closed for Pastor’s Vacation.
Jul 26Joint OBVU–OPC service in OBVU Sanctuary as OPC is closed for Pastor’s Vacation.
Jul 30Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Aug 2OBVU is closed for Pastor’s Vacation. We will join the OPC congregation in their sanctuary, across the street at 10:45.
Aug 6OBVU Family Movie Matinee. Join us for Popcorn and Ice Cream while we watch “Lightyear” together. 3:30 p.m.
Aug 9OBVU is closed for Pastor’s Vacation. We will join the OPC congregation in their sanctuary, across the street at 10:45.
Aug 13Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Aug 16OBVU is closed for Pastor’s Vacation. We will join the OPC congregation in their sanctuary, across the street at 10:45.
Aug 23OBVU is closed for Pastor’s Vacation. We will join the OPC congregation in their sanctuary, across the street at 10:45.
Aug 27Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Aug 29“Play Music on the Porch Day” 1:00–2:30. Hosted by Vernon Ukulele Players. An afternoon of Music and Ice Cream.
Aug 30OBVU is closed for Pastor’s Vacation. We will join the OPC congregation in their sanctuary, across the street at 10:45.
Sep 6Communion Sunday in OBVU Sanctuary. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local Food Cupboards. This will also be the time to formally welcome Pastor Al Turcott as our earthly, Spiritual Leader.
Sep 10Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Sep 13Baptist Anniversary Service with Guest Speaker Rev. Ernie Cox accompanied by his wife Linda. A time of celebration and fellowship will follow.
Sep 18Family Movie Night in OBVU’s McLaurin Hall. Movie: TBA. 7:00 p.m. Free Popcorn and Water.
Sep 20OBVU members are invited to the Presbyterian Church for Breakfast.
Sep 20Joint OBVU–OPC service in OPC Sanctuary. Service starts at 10:30.
Sep 24Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Oct 4Communion Sunday. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local Food Cupboards.
Oct 8Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Oct 11Thanksgiving Sunday. Joint OBVU–OPC service in OBVU Sanctuary. A time of fellowship will follow.
Oct 16Family Movie Night in OBVU’s McLaurin Hall. Movie: TBA. 7:00 p.m. Free Popcorn and Water.
Oct 22Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Oct 25Vernon United Church 101st Anniversary with guest speaker Rev. Dana Ducette, Minister supporting Youth and Young Adults, Eastern Ontario–Outaouais Regional Council, United Church of Canada. Celebration and fellowship following the service.
Nov 1All Saints Day. Communion Sunday. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local Food Cupboards.
Nov 8Remembrance Sunday. Joint OBVU–OPC service in OPC Sanctuary, across the street. Please feel free to wear your uniform or medals.
Nov 12Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Nov 15Regular Sunday Service. Operation “Christmas Child” boxes are due back to the church.
Nov 20Family Movie Night in OBVU’s McLaurin Hall. Movie: TBA. 7:00 p.m. Free Popcorn and Water.
Nov 26Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Nov 29First Sunday of Advent – HOPE.
Dec 6Second Sunday of Advent – PEACE. Communion Sunday. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local Food Cupboards.
Dec 10Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Dec 13Third Sunday of Advent – JOY. White Gift Sunday. Joint OBVU–OPC service in OBVU Sanctuary. A Potluck Luncheon will follow in McLaurin Hall.
Dec 18Family Movie Night in OBVU’s McLaurin Hall. Movie: TBA. 7:00 p.m. Free Popcorn and Water.
Dec 20Fourth Sunday of Advent – LOVE.
Dec 20Community Country Christmas in the OBVU Church Sanctuary. Join your neighbours for a time of music and fellowship. If we have been really good throughout the year, we might have a visit from the Jolly man in the Red Suit.
Dec 24Community Christmas Eve Service hosted by Osgoode Presbyterian Church, 7:00 p.m.

Community Events

Jul 14“Get your Groove On!” Explore dance at the Vernon Public Library. Ages 4+. 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Jul 17–18North Gower United Church Epic Garage Sale.
Jul 31ROSSS is hosting a Luncheon and Music at the Osgoode Legion, 12:00–2:00. Light lunch and step-dancing/fiddle performance by Chad Wolfe. $10.00. Preregistration required – call Lyn at 613-692-4697 ext 224.
Aug 6Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece at the Vernon Public Library, 2:30–3:30. Pre-registration required.
Aug 6Vernon Book Club at Vernon Public Library, 6:30–7:30 p.m. “The Plot” by Jean Hanff Korelitz.
Aug 13Meet the Parrots in Vernon! at the Vernon Public Library. Interactive program presented by “Parrot Partners” with various Parrots from all over the world. 2:00–3:00. Ages 4+. Preregistration required.
Aug 15ROSSS “Great Social Luncheon – It’s a Beach Party” at St. John’s Hall, Richmond, 12:00 noon. Must preregister 613-692-4697. Lunch, Door Prizes and good company.
Sep 1Vernon Book Club at Vernon Public Library, 6:30–7:30 p.m. “To Speak for the Trees” by Diana Beresford-Kroeger.
Oct 1Vernon Book Club at Vernon Public Library, 6:30–7:30 p.m. “Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles.
Oct 29Breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Winchester, 9:00 a.m. All welcome for great food and fellowship. Highly recommended!
Nov 1Clocks Fall Back at 2:00 a.m.
Nov 5Vernon Book Club at Vernon Public Library, 6:30–7:30 p.m. “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt.
Nov 28Vernon Christmas Craft Sale. Vernon Community Centre.