Dear Friends,


Forgive any bias, but I argue that I am being objective when I recommend Lowville United Church as the idyllic location to celebrate Thanksgiving! The vibrant exploding fall colours on the Niagara Escarpment provoke a sense of awe as you drive to church. The splendour of creation evokes a sense of gratitude. It’s as if the commute is spiritual preparation!


This Sunday, October 11th 2026 at 10:30 am, our members will be bringing flowers from their gardens, vegetables from their garden plots, fruit from nearby orchards, produce from Burlington Farmers market and food grown in Ontario for our autumnal harvest thanksgiving table. At a certain point in the service, members of the congregation will have an opportunity to place their items on the table and we will all pray a Prayer of Thanksgiving.


Whether you live in Lowville, enjoy driving through Lowville, golfing at the Lowville Golf Course, hiking Mount Nemo or the Bruce trail, visiting Lowville Park to see the salmon run, or cycling on Britannia Road, you are welcome to join us as we celebrate thankfulness and express gratitude toward our Creator-God. You are invited, whether you are a new resident, long-time Lowvilliean, a visitor or just driving through the area.


I am excited about the Thanksgiving message. I am drawing parallels between salmon swimming valiantly and selflessly against the tide, and the counter-cultural intention of pausing and expressing gratitude to God. It is radical because it focuses less on individual attainment and re-orients our hearts to the one who blesses us with good things and the energy to achieve our goals. Authentic gratitude takes our relationships with God and each other to new heights. A friend of mine once said, “gratitude is the attitude that brings attitude to our living”. An attitude of gratitude has the power to heal hearts and heal the world. Let’s explore what this all means for our lives today.


We are integrating timeless traditions with a bit of modernity, in our efforts to create an inclusive worship service that is consistent with our Christ-centered faith. Discover God with us in the valley!


A special treat:

Each person who attends our service will receive a locally grown apple as a reminder that you are the apple of God’s eye! Happy Thanksgiving!


Blessings,

Rev. Roni

NOTES:


  • SUPPLY MINISTER Sun Oct 18th (10:30am) Rev. Maryann Skinner will be leading the service via zoom. The congregation will gather in the sanctuary.
  • SAVE THE DATE Sat Oct 24th, (3pm) The Major 7th Band will be performing.  Please (see attachment).
  • FACEBOOK  Are you on Facebook? Please add Lowville United Church’s Facebook Page and “like” the page.  Liking content, provokes interest when newcomers visit the page. It is a simple thing we can all do to promote LUC’s visibility!
  • REV RONI`S OFFICE HOURS  are Mon, Tues & Wed (10:30am-3pm) Contact Info: [email protected] or Cell (416) 271- 531 (text, email or phone for appointment).
  • REFRESHMENTS  Choose a Sunday to bring “after Worship” refreshments. Sign-up Sheet is on the Zimmerman Rm Bulletin Board (south/east wall).
  • LOWVILLE CARES   Place your Local Food Bank Donations in Zimmerman Room Baskets located under the Guelph Line window near the Sanctuary door.
  • ONLINE CALENDAR did you know that Lowville has an online calendar??? Go check it out at www.lowvilleunitedchurch.ca/calendar. It’s updated with all the happenings.
  • DONATIONS to Lowville United Church can now be made online by scanning the following QR code with your phone or by clicking the Donation link at www.lowvilleunitedchurch.ca