the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Sunday, April 26 is the third Sunday in the season of Easter—we continue celebrating Easter and will be reading the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. (Luke 24:13-25) Recall the end of that story, as soon as they recognize Jesus, he vanished from … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Did the celebration of Easter last Sunday seem muted to you? We miss the excitement of a church sanctuary full of people and large family gathering around the table; connecting via technology just isn’t the same thing. In a way the subdued Easter of 2020 was more in … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! WEEKLY PRAYER SERVICE April 16th, 2020 at 7:00 pm A reminder that you are invited to join in the Thursday Prayer Meeting at 7:00 PM. The meeting is held using the Zoom technology Please join 10 minutes before the 7:00 PM start time. Here are the details for … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER'S DESK Each of the four evangelists—Matthew, Mark, Luke, John—each one has his own particular way of framing the story of Jesus’ passion and death. Each one wants to tell us in the most convincing way possible that the crucifixion of the Son of God is the most important … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! MAUNDY THURSDAY PRAYER SERVICE April 9, 2020 at 7:00 pm A special prayer meeting will be held to mark Maundy Thursday, and all are invited to join in using the Zoom technology. We will hear the Maundy Thursday gospel reading, John 13:1-11, 31-35, then Reverend Clubine will lead us … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK “Hosanna to the Son of David!”, chanted the pilgrims with Jesus that first Palm Sunday. This Sunday we will once again rehearse the story of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week. The word “Hosanna” means “save us.” Then and now, this word bursts from … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FOCUS ON PRAYER At the Annual General Meeting in January it was stated that Central was going to put an extra focus on prayer in the coming months. While the current restrictions on gatherings has altered the format, we still want to offer what we are able to through revised … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK The 23rd Psalm is the appointed Psalm for Sunday worship this week. The Psalm assures us of God’s presence in all the challenges we face including the current one; “even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for … [Read more…]
Sunday Services March 15th and March 22nd Cancelled …available online. Since our communication yesterday, much has happened. Your Church Executive Council has decided that we will cancel the onsite services on Sundays March 15th and March 22nd and the Wednesday evening Lenten Bible Studies. The Sunday services will be available to watch through live streaming … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! MOVIE NIGHT CANCELLED… We have just been advised by radio station LIFE 100.3 that tonight’s 7:30 pm showing of “Overcomer” has been cancelled. If you can extend this news to any friends you had invited it would be greatly appreciated. Central United Church Unionville #905-474-0183 | 131 Main Street, Unionville, … [Read more…]