Celebrating the Baptism of Our Lord, Sunday January 11th 2026!

Have you ever wondered “why Jesus chose to be baptized”? You wouldn’t be alone. John the Baptist, asked the same question, he felt that he should be baptized by Jesus because Jesus heart and actions were aligned with God’s laws of love.  Jesus fulfills God’s righteousness through Jesus’ baptism because in this act, God takes initiative to become one with us. God chooses relationship with vulnerable, unremarkable persons, like you and me..  As Jesus, arises from the water, words of divine affirmation are heard ‘You are God’s Beloved in whom God is well -pleased.” We who believe in Christ, are also declared beloved of God, with Christ.  To be declared beloved, is to be declared God’s compassionate choice.  That choice is available to all persons, because we are all hardwired for belonging with God. 

How are we called by the Spirit to build God’s Beloved Community? Jesus accomplished that through his ministry of compassion: through healing, mercy, exposing injustice and his teachings.  How does Christ desire to bring this ministry to completion through us? Let’s explore this further together!

Come and worship at Lowville United Church on Sunday January 11th , at 10:00 am, and receive this blessing and explore what it means to share in Christ’s call of building Beloved Community. 

Celebration of Life Service for Norman Hugh Gunn

On Saturday January 17th, from 11:00 am we celebrate the life of God’s Beloved Norman Hugh Gunn at Lowville United Church. Visitation begins at 11:00 am, the service commences at 12:00 noon. Norm died in his 100th year. Our prayers for comfort include Bob, Maureen, Marsha and their families. 

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