On Sunday January 4th we launch into the season of Epiphany. An Epiphany is a sign or manifestation from God. Many of us are familiar with the story of the Magi from the East who came to worship the Christ-child, for the wise people or magi that sign was a star, likely a supernova, that appeared in the sky when Jesus was born, and seemed to rest over the house where the family was staying. Historians suggest that Jesus was likely a toddler when the wise people from the East found him. These people who were from a different country and culture would have journeyed for over two years and encountered many challenges along the way! A sign can be a star, a sign can also be a word that arises for us, a prayerfully discerned word that becomes our star gift. On January 4th we will each receive a word, as the spirit leads us, that word will provide new learnings along the way and may guide your spiritual formation for the next year. Come to church on January 4th, 10:00 am at Lowville United Church and discover your star gift!
We will also be having communion and will be featuring a video which everyone enjoyed during Advent that celebrates the Christ’s child that we worship. God faithfully and consistently provides signs, words and dreams to guide us through the chaotic moments in life. Our scripture from Matthew Chapter 2 includes four dreams! Grief can create a bit of chaos in our lives. Our compassion can be calm in someone's chaos.
We have some sad church family news, Nancy Ramshaw in her 105th year has entered into eternal rest, December 29th 2025. A visitation at noon and service at 1:00 pm, will be held on Saturday January 3rd, at McKersie and Early Funeral Home, 1114 Main St. E., Milton, ON L9T 1N5. Our prayers for comfort and peace extend to Helen and Richard, Anne and Rick, Bob and Tracy, grandchildren and great-children, friends, family-friends and her church family.
https://www.mckersieearly.com/obituaries/Nancy-Louise-Ramshaw?obId=46823969
We are also grieving the death of Norm Gunn, who died at home on January 1st 2026. Norm had celebrated his 100th Birthday. We remember Maureen (Michael), Marsha (Larry), Bob (Sue) and their families, in the immediacy of their grief. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed over the next few days.
Meet Rev Roni Beharry
Rev. Roni Beharry was born in Trinidad and Tobago, migrated to Canada, as a teenager with her family, and lived well over thirty years in Canada. Her rural community of origin, passion for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, and commitment to support the thriving of God’s mission has led her to Lowville United Church. She has served the United Church of Canada as a lay associate minister across the GTHA (Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area) for over twelve years, and has served as an Ordained Minister since 2017 in North Bay, Guelph and Brampton. She and her spouse, Lorne Robertson reside in South Burlington, where they enjoy a sense of community in the South Appleby Line / Shoreacres community. With a deep appreciation for nature and walks in the woods, Lowville Park and surrounding trails, are among their favourite places. It’s a joy to serve at Lowville United Church! Together, may your legacy of your Christ-centred faith, find creative expression through the power of the Holy Spirit, as God blesses the Journey we make! In Christ’s Service,
Rev. Roni
