Hi Friends,


It is going to be a fun and busy weekend at Lowville United Church. Lowville’s own band “The Major 7th Band” will be performing at Lowville United Church on Saturday May 9th, at 3:00 pm. The show will feature the music of Gordon Lightfoot and other great Canadian contemporaries. This community band formed during Rev. Daryl Webber’s tenure, initially met and rehearsed in the minister’s study! They are amazingly talented and a true community treasure. 


The concert could be a lovely mother’s day weekend event. It promises to be very good, and the United Church Women’s and Friends goodies are just as good! Free will donations are welcomed to support the ministry of Lowville United Church!


On Sunday May 10th, we continue the celebration as we celebrate Mother’s day, the goodness of God expressed through families (birth or chosen),and explore “Who Is the Holy Spirit?” 


Did you know the Holy Spirit is a person? I find this concept a bit challenging and together we can lean into the mystery. I am discovering a few new things: the Holy Spirit has an intellect, makes decisions, has emotions and communicates. Let’s explore together!


The Gospel writer John, implies that Jesus is God’s Advocate and the Holy Spirit is the second advocate that Jesus promises to help us make Jesus’s joy complete as we love each other. We will be singing a special piece of music to celebrate Mother’s Day! Join us for worship on Sunday May 10th, at 10:00 am.


  • Please note that I will be on Study leave (May 11-13th) and vacation May 14th to 18th, from May 11th to 18th. Rev. Carolin MacMillan, Appleby United Church (daughter of Rev. Sonia Ireson), will be available for emergency pastoral care. 


  • Lorne Robertson and Roni Beharry will be serving lunch at LUC on Pentecost Sunday, May 24th 2026. Pentecost is the birthday of the church! We will be making homemade cupcakes to celebrate! We will also include some delicious sandwiches.



  • The Practicing the Way Course is going very well. I am customizing the last two sessions: May 21st and May 28th.

                  UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS


STUDY LEAVE AND VACATION Rev. Roni will be on study leave May 11th to 13th. On vacation May 14th-18th   Rev. Carolin MacMillan of Appleby United Church is available to provide emergency pastoral care. Her cell number is 226-203-7777 Rev. Carolin is the daughter of Rev. Sonia Ireson. 


UCW meeting Wed May13th (11:30am) Zimmerman Room Bring your lunch.


CASE FOR KIDS Sun June 7th, (12pm) Bayfield Park Hamilton. If you can join, speak to Bev B to get a t-shirt. If you cannot join please donate by signing the pledge sheet. wesley.ca/caseforkids. Check out this youtube video to see what it's all about. Case for Kids 2026


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 at our Church are Mon, Tues & Wed (10am - 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 awww.lowvilleunitedchurch.ca