Bible Study – Wednesdays from 11am – 12 pm: “Lectionary Bible Study” is an informal weekly discussion that will focus on the upcoming Sunday’s scripture passages. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share opinions and stretch your understandings of the Bible. Beginning Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (12 sessions).
 
Bible Study – Thursdays from 10am – 12 pm. “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome and the Kingdom of God”. Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul’s footsteps throughout the Roman Empire. This 12-session DVD and web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul’s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle’s radical relevance for today. Filmed in High-Definition across Turkey, Greece, and Italy. Participant Guide written by John Dominic Crossan. Beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025 (12 sessions).

 Highlands United Church Service

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Reverend Douglas Keith Alexander
8 August, 1940 – 19 November, 2024
 
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Reverend Douglas Keith Alexander, born on August 8, 1940, in Lethbridge, Alberta, and passed gently on November 19, 2024, in Langley, British Columbia, at the age of 84.
 
Doug grew up in the small community of Cayley, Alberta, just south of High River. His strong sense of community, compassion, and faith were fostered during his childhood years and would remain central to his life’s work. After dedicating many years to the service to others, as a X-Ray Technician and Jr. High School Teacher, Doug retired as a Minister in the United Church of Canada, having served congregations across Canada, including in Douglastown, New Brunswick; Edmonton, Alberta; Calgary, Alberta; Langley, British Columbia; and Tsawwassen, British Columbia. His ministry touched countless lives, offering comfort, guidance, and love to all those who crossed his path.
 
Doug was known for his warmth, incredible sense of humor, and devotion to the people he served. He cherished the friendships he made along the way and was always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. His gentle spirit and unwavering faith were a beacon of light to many.
 
Doug was predeceased by his nephew Keith Aker, Brothers-In-Law Jim Evans, Austin Aker and Gordon Rasmusen, his sisterJean Aker, Great Nephew Lucas and Great-Great nephew Levi.
 
Doug is survived by his husband Daniel Ariss and will be dearly missed by his sisters Yvonne Evans and Myra Rasmusen, Nieces and Nephews Brenda (Bob) Baker, Colleen Hannah, Carla (Hildor) Ergang, Glen (Wendy) Croft, Cheryl (Bill) Holmes. There are a host of Great Nieces and Nephews as well as Great-Great Nieces and Nephews, Ryan, Nya, Kelsey, Jaxson, Jamie, Nicole, Troy, Trevor, Gemma, Tamara, Nathan, Travis, Brittney, Oakley, Kinsley, Kingsley, Jason, Krystal, Brooklyn, Ella, Judah, Adele, Julie, Scott, Everly, Lincoln, Bailey, Taylor, Jade, Justin, Addison, Hudson, Beckett, Keara, Nathan, Weston, Aiden, Wrenlee and a host of friends, including Daniel’s family, too numerous to mention. Doug will also live on in the hearts of his very special friends Hallett and Karen Llewellyn, their daughters Jennifer (Blake) and Kristina (Todd), and their grandchildren Owen, Elliott, Ethan, and Gavin.
 
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 26 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia.
 
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection celebrating Doug’s life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Cloverdale United Church, 17575 58A Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia.
 
If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Cloverdale United Church or Langley Lodge would be appreciated.
 
Daniel would like to thank the Nurse Practitioner, Nurses, Care Aids and Staff at Langley Lodge for the loving, compassionate and professional care given to Doug over the past three and a half years.
 
 
 
 

John Thomas Birch Poppitt
21 December, 1950 – 24 September, 2024
 
John is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carla, son Jonathan and his wife Tamara, daughter Anne, son Thomas and his wife Nina, eight beautiful grandchildren – Riley, Lauren, Harrison, Hudson, Lily, Maddex, Alessandra, Ashton. Also survived by his sister Elizabeth, Sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Irv Loucraft, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
 
John was predeceased by his parents, and sister Judy.
 
No funeral by request. A Celebration of Life will take place in the Spring, 2025.
 
John was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1950 and spent most of his life on the prairies. Always creative in all his endeavors, John’s early working life was in architectural drafting and design and he spent a number of years as the owner of a Home Hardware store in Edmonton. John pursued several art forms during his life – his work with watercolours was preceded by painting with oils and acrylics as a student of Edmonton Art Gallery in the late 60’s early 70’s. He was accomplished in stain glass art and leaded light coloured glass windows as well as wood carving and wood toy art.
 
John relocated from Alberta to Victoria with his wife Carla and they resided in the Broadmead area where John again began displaying his creativity in the garden and began to paint – this time in watercolour. John’s watercolours included landscapes, flowers, African wildlife, the architectural character of old and forgotten cars and trucks and the features of decay.
 
A talented artist, painter, woodworker, and architect, he had a vast knowledge of construction that seemed endless. In his later years John contributed this knowledge supporting Thomas & Birch Kitchens & Living.
 
John was the best husband, Dad, Papa, and friend, and we will all miss him dearly. John was truly a special person and we will miss him immensely.
 
“ Don’t cry because I am gone, smile because you knew me.”
 
 
 
 

Elinor Blanche Mix
October 1, 1943 – December 24, 2024
 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and friend Elinor Blanche Mix on December 24, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Elinor was born in Edmonton, Alberta on October 1, 1943, to Stanley and Edna Pollard.
 
Elinor was predeceased by her husband Dr. Lawrence Mix in 2015, and her parents Stanley and Edna. Elinor is survived by her children, Kendall and wife Debbie, and son Geoff Mix and brother Neil Pollard; grandchildren Will Mix, Graham Mix and wife Casey, and Ryanne Mix. Grandma was incredibly proud of her grandchildren and was always happy to tell her friends about their accomplishments.
 
Elinor grew up in the Highlands in Edmonton. She attended Eastglen High School, Class of 1961. In her youth Elinor spent her summers in Jasper at the family cottage at Lake Edith. Elinor and Larry married on October 4, 1963, and remained in Edmonton until 1974 after Larry graduated from the University of Alberta School of Medicine. Larry and Elinor moved to Kelowna, BC, in 1974, and then to Liverpool, England, in 1976 for Larry’s fellowship in pediatric urology. They had so many adventures living in the UK! After living in England for a year, they came back to Edmonton in 1977. In retirement Larry and Elinor moved to Vancouver Island in 2005 to Qualicum Beach, and then to Victoria in 2015.
 
Elinor and Larry loved to travel. They had the great fortune to travel to the Caribbean including numerous sailing trips, Scandinavia, North Africa, Australia and New Zealand. They loved travelling to Europe and were well versed in European history.
 
Elinor enjoyed quilting and had an amazing quilting room in her home. She loved getting together with her quilting group to quilt and chat on a weekly basis, along with two book clubs that kept Elinor busy. She made many good friends locally in Victoria and Qualicum Beach. Elinor found friends with the same love for the Victoria Symphony or Chemainus theater.
 
An open house will be planned at a later date in Victoria, BC, and another Celebration in Edmonton in the summer of 2025. Many thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Victoria Hospice and Royal Jubilee Hospital who cared for Elinor during her illness. We will miss her dearly.

REGIONAL COUNCIL PRAYER CYCLE FOR THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA:
 
As a church, we are called to pray for each other, and for our mission in the world.
 
This month, January 2025, we join Northern Spirit Region in prayer, asking that the persons of faith focused upon Auburndale, Bonnyville: St. John’s, Manning-Deadwood (SM), and South Cooking Lake may sense God’s loving blessing, and respond in their ongoing ministry.
 
https://www.prayercycles.ca/northernspirit

 Highlands Church Memorial Window was featured on CBC’s Edmonton News

Highlands Memorial Window

 

Come Join Us for Sunday Service. Join God’s Family in the worship in the warmth of our sanctuary.

Highlands United Church

11305 64 St NW, Edmonton AB T5W 4H6

 

We are now open for in-person services.

 

We are also livestreaming our services Sunday mornings at 10:30 am MDT.

 

The recorded service will be posted on our website above.

We are pleased that you have given us this opportunity to share with you a glimpse of our Church Family. We are situated in the historical and charming community of “The Highlands” and we have been blessed with a Sanctuary and facility that is in keeping with the neighbourhood and just lends itself to worship. Thus we have the good fortune of having many inquiries about our services.
 
Our worship services are spiritual and Christ-centered with a good mixture of the traditional and the contemporary. Our Ministry of Music soothes the soul, with a full complement of exceptional instrumentation from the pipe organ and grand piano, to a full range of choirs including the handbells and hand chimes.
 
As of May 2023, we welcome our new minister, Rev. Mervin Gallant. We are so pleased to welcome him to our church family!
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Come and join us as we worship the Risen Christ!
 
CONTACT INFO:

Phone:  (780) 479-1565

Email:  highlandsunited@shaw.ca

 

 

OFFICE HOURS: 
 
10 am – 1 pm, Tuesday – Friday, office closed on weekends and Mondays
 

 

 

REV. MERVIN’S HOURS: 
 
10 am – 5 pm, Tuesday – Thursday, available by phone/email on Fridays
 
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