http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/blogs/Simons+Homeless+housing+pro...

I am a little surprised, as when this first came up I assumed it was primarily for families.  I agree that it's not the best location for single people, it is a commuter community.  Downtown isn't the only place that would be appropriate, it would make sense to pick areas along the LRT line.  Finding the land and/or buildings would likely be an issue.

I have posted my message for next Sunday. It moves from changes in the life of Samuel through examples of other changes to potential changes in the congregation.

Here is my first draft of the message for Nov 18

Endings and Beginnings:  1 Samuel 1/2 2012/11/18

Hey Gang! News is coming in bits'n'pieces about the move to Aon Hewitt as our Pension and Benefits Administrator. We are trying to get the word out EVERY WAY WE CAN:

Aon Hewitt starts processing Benefits for the United Church on July 1, 2011.

Any changes to benefits (change of coverage) or pension (starting a pension in June or July) require All Paperwork to be Submitted to Morneau Sobeco by April 29.

If paperwork is not at the current provider in time, it will be sent to Aon Hewitt for processing after July 1.

http://www.united-church.ca/communications/newsletters/connex

Connex is the Newsletter of the HR Unit and the Permanent Committee for Ministry and Employment Policies and Services of The United Church of Canada.

That is to say, if you work, or know someone who works for or with the United Church, take a look and see what 's happening or pass this link/information along.

Thanks!