CHURCH SERVICE CANCELLED

FOR SUNDAY, FEB. 16

The worship service for tomorrow is cancelled due to the winter storm warnings and advisories suggesting all non-esstential travel be postponed. Please say prayers for all the people out there keeping roads open and maintaining services during the storm. 

Blessings Louise

It’s Saturday morning and as I write this message I am uncertain whether we’ll gather for a Sunday service tomorrow - the predicted storms for today and tomorrow are concerning. At our council meeting this past week, we decided that we would make the call to cancel this evening. While there are always those faithfully intrepid church goers who will tackle any obstacle to get to church, for many of us poor road conditions, digging out our driveways and slippery walking surfaces can be indomitable factors to face.

If church is cancelled for tomorrow (*look an email later this evening about this), then I have some interesting homework for you to do. Here are some suggestions:

1. Visit the United Church of Canada website. The link below will take you to a short video that talks about the current call and vision 

    of the UCC. https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/welcome-united-church-canada/our-call-and-vision.

2. Visit the Mission and Service website to see what the programs the UCC is supporting both nationally and internationally.

3. Explore Ontario 2025 election issues from a faith based perspective. Sign up for an online workshop:

Ontario Election 2025

With all that is going on across the country and around the world, there are concerns that many people may not engage with this election. For Christians, meaningful participation in democratic elections is one way to act on our faith.
Here are some resources and workshops to share with your congregation to support everyone in engaging and voting.
Workshop:

The Social Justice Network of Ontario Regional Councils (SJNORC) of The United Church of Canada presents:
Election 2025: 

"More than Tariffs" Sunday, Feb 23, 3:00-4:15 PM EST on Zoom

Digging into the issues from a position of faith Ontario goes to the polls on Feb 27th. Tariffs are in the news, but there is so much more to consider.

Advance registration required, register here now: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pfy-0rDhQt-l-V5KqspFkw

Join us for an overview of issues facing Ontarians.

If you have to miss church this Sunday, you have your work cut out for you!

Blessings Rev. Louise Hart

Weather Related Closing

When the weather makes driving dangerous, please check your email to see whether the church will be open or not. When storms are forecast for Sunday morning, we will make the decision whether to remain open on Saturday evening. 

Check your email this Sat. evening or before you head out on Sunday.