Author Archive: Laura

Worship Service – August 3, 2025

“As (in)Substantial as Breath” Communion Thank you to those in leadership this week: Worship Leaders  – Rev. Teresa Moysey, Alana Davis Music Leadership – Laura Steidl Live Stream – Doug Waldron Click below for a recording of this week’s service: Worship Service – August 3, 2025 See the bulletin by clicking here: Bulletin – August 3, […]

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Notes on the Notes – August 3, 2025

This week’s music: “For the Beauty of the Earth”  (VU #226) “For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies, God of all, to you we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. For the beauty of each hour of the […]

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Faith in Action – July 29, 2025

We’re back in August! August Services: August 3 – Communion Sunday with Rev. Teresa Moysey August 10 – Worship led by Minister Candidate Diane Meredith August 17 – Worship led by Minister Candidate Diane Meredith August 24 – Worship led by Rev. Teresa Moysey August 31 – Worship led by Minister Candidate Diane Meredith The […]

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Faith in Action – July 11, 2025

*Tech tip:  If you find that you are not seeing photos in your e-mail, click on the “View in browser” link at the top of your page. Reminder – NO Worship Services in July – Please note that we will be continuing our tradition of giving our staff and volunteers a time to rest, recharge […]

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Worship Service – June 29, 2025

Thank you to those in leadership this week: Worship Leaders  – Minister Candidate Diane Meredith, Alana Davis Music Leadership – Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues & The Worship Choir Live Stream – Doug Waldron Click below for a recording of this week’s service: Worship Service – June 29, 2025 See the bulletin by clicking here: Bulletin – […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 29, 2025

This week’s music: “Teach Me, God, to Wonder” (Voices United #299, Song for a Gospel People #36) “Teach me, God, to wonder, teach me, God, to see; Let your world of beauty capture me. Praise to you be given, love for you be lived, Life be celebrated, joy you give. Let me, God, be open, let […]

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45th General Council of the United Church

Learn more about the General Council meeting of the United Church of Canada. The 45th General Council is officially underway! Around 450 people joined online for the opening session, which included a lively worship service and the passing of key procedural motions. Five ordained ministers were confirmed as nominees for the next Moderator of The […]

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UCC Statement on the U.S. attack on Iran

The United Church of Canada has posted a statement on Facebook about the U.S. attack on Iran: “As the 45th General Council of The United Church of Canada begins, “We mourn the deaths of innocent civilians in Iran and Israel who have been killed and those injured,” says The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator. […]

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Worship Service – June 22, 2025

 Sunday following National Indigenous Peoples’ Day Thank you to those in leadership this week: Worship Leaders  – Minister Candidate Diane Meredith, Alana Davis Music Leadership – Laura Steidl & The Worship Choir Live Stream – Doug Waldron Click below for a recording of this week’s service: Worship Service – June 22, 2025 See the bulletin […]

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Faith in Action – June 20, 2025

*Tech tip:  If you find that you are not seeing photos in your e-mail, click on the “View in browser” link at the top of your page. 100th Anniversary Colouring Contest: Get out your crayons, markers, paints…to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada! There will be a different colouring pages each week […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 22, 2025

Sunday following National Indigenous Day This week’s music:  “Creator God, You Gave Us Life” (MV #27) “Creator God, you gave us life, your image formed within our souls, Yet through the mist of time and space, we search for that which makes us whole. In every flower and every tree, we see your great diversity, Yet […]

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Worship Service – June 15, 2025

Trinity Sunday/Celebration of the Centennial of the United Church of Canada/Father’s Day! Thank you to those in leadership this week: Worship Leaders  – Sue Turley, Laura Steidl Music Leadership – Laura, Steidl, Myrna Hagues & The Worship Choir Live Stream – Doug Waldron Special thanks to Audrey Turley for creating our beautiful new United Church […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 15, 2025

Trinity Sunday Celebration of the Centennial of the United Church of Canada Father’s Day This week’s music:  “Holy, Holy, Holy” (Voices United #315/The Hymn Book #50/The Hymnary #1) “Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty; Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,God in three persons, blessed Trinity! […]

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Covenanting Service!

Thank you to everyone who prepared and participated in the Covenanting Service between Minister Candidate Diane Meredith, Windsor Park United Church and the Prairie to Pine Region. See the bulletin at: Bulletin – Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – Covenanting Service View the service here: https://youtube.com/live/T9gij1jek-w

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Worship Service – June 8, 2025

Pentecost Sunday/Communion Celebration of the Centennial of the United Church of Canada! Thank you to all in leadership this week: Worship Leaders  – Sue Turley, Gwen Polak, Laura Steidl, Jan Nazarko, Dorothy Read Music Leadership – Laura, Steidl, Myrna Hagues & The Worship Choir Live Stream – Doug Waldron Minute People – Howard Ashdown, Pat […]

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