Patricia Ann Ono May 10, 1944 – March 14, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat Ono on March 14, 2023. Pat was a long standing member of Central United Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Mark of 52 years, their children, grandchildren … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK … my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning (Psalm 130:6) The Psalmist urges us towards expectant trust, a hopeful waiting for the Lord. The scene is the temple and the comparison with ‘those who watch for the morning’ is likely … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day; a day our culture has co-opted to promote over-consumption; nothing could be further from the spirit of the work of St. Patrick. In coming to Ireland with the gospel, St. Patrick returned to the very people who have treated him abysmally as … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK The Gospels are filled with examples of God’s presence in the word. One sabbath Jesus was in his hometown synagogue in Nazareth where he read from the prophet Isaiah: The Spirit of the Lord is on me, for he has anointed me to bring good news to … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Jesus answered him, ‘Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. (John 14:23) Everything we know about Jesus indicates that he was concerned with only one thing: to … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK A Lenten Prayer by Henri Nouwen The Lenten season begins. It is a time to be with you, Lord, in a special way, a time to pray, to fast, and thus to follow you on your way to Jerusalem, to Golgotha, and to the final … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK A Lenten Prayer by Henri Nouwen The Lenten season begins. It is a time to be with you, Lord, in a special way, a time to pray, to fast, and thus to follow you on your way to Jerusalem, to Golgotha, and to the final … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK The Englishman Joseph Oldham wrote, “There are some things in life—and they may be the most important things—that we cannot know by research or reflection, but only by committing ourselves. We must dare in order to know.” Friendship is like this. You must commit yourself to be … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart. (Psalm 119:2) Almost all of the 176 verses of Psalm 119 contain one of eight terms that denote God’s word or commandments. Hence, it is often called the Psalm of the ‘book’, but … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! 2022 ANNUAL REPORT To access the Central United Church 2022 Annual Report please click here. Please feel free to print a copy at home for your review. Copies are available at the church should you wish to pick a copy up. Central United Church Unionville #905-474-0183 | 131 Main Street, … [Read more…]