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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
I have always had a deep admiration for the Apostle Paul. I love the passion, energy, and humour in his letters, and I have always wished I could have his total fearlessness when it comes to sharing the Gospel. That’s why I am so excited about the trip we have planned to walk in the footsteps of Paul and the Apostle John through Turkey and Greece in October 2026!
In all of the excitement of this past Sunday, I forgot to remind you of the information session we have planned for this Sunday, September 21st, right after the worship service. Brian Watt from Christian Journeys will be with us to outline the complete itinerary and costs for the trip, and answer any questions you might have. Anyone can attend, whether a member of the church or not, and we will be accepting registrations on Sunday, but there is no obligation so anyone who is interested in hearing about the trip is welcome on Sunday.
So that we can have a sense of numbers, registration for Sunday would be appreciated: https://central-united-church-unionville.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3073313
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
Central United Church welcomes you to join our Worship Service Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. In worship we proclaim our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour; God’s word is read and preached, sacraments celebrated, faith sung and prayers offered.
Sunday services are also livestreamed (and recorded) through the Church website or you can join here. A copy of the bulletin for this Sunday’s Service is attached here.
This Sunday’s Scripture readings are Luke 16:1-13 and Psalm 79:1-9. You can also find a daily scripture message at the top of our website.
WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING
You are welcome to join the Thursday prayer meeting tonight at 7:00 PM for a time of prayer and fellowship. The meeting is held using Zoom technology.
Here are the details for those who wish to participate:
Access to Join from your PC, Tablet or Smartphone:
Copy this address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81293996881 or click here.
Quick access by phone:
1. Call: 647 374-4685
2. When prompted press: 812 9399 6881 #
3. Then when prompted again press: # to enter the call
OCTOBER FOOD DRIVE
“Help Families in Need”
We are organizing a Food Drive this October to put smiles on the faces of some needy families.
Food donations (non-perishable only) can be dropped off at the church for the entire month of October.
Every little donation helps and is greatly appreciated. All items collected will be donated to our local food bank. Thank you all for your support and for giving to those in need!
SAMARITAN’S PURSE – Christmas Shoebox
This year we will once again be participating in the Samaritan’s Purse initiative as one of our Christmas Outreach events. You can participate by packaging a shoebox yourself or if you’d prefer Samaritan’s Purse to pack a box for you, you can do so with a $44.00 donation, just visit their website here. They also ask for a $12.00 donation per box which is applied towards collection, processing and international shipping.
Sunday, Oct. 5th is the official start date of the initiative and it will run for six weeks ending Sunday, November 16th. Shoeboxes, brochures and shopping lists are now available for pick up Sundays after church service or during the week. The church office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
Let’s support this great initiative again this year to bring joy to a needy child. What a wonderful way to share Jesus’ love.
BOOK CLUB
Calling all book lovers – people of all ages! Everyone is invited to join Central United Church’s Book Club every 4th Wednesday of the month from 10-11:30am. We meet both in person & virtually. Good company, great books, compelling conversation & yummy treats!
Upcoming: Wednesday, Sept. 24th – The Secret Keeper by Genevieve Graham!
Kindly message Helen at gratsos2002@yahoo.ca for details!
GIVING WITH PURPOSE AT
CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH
The Finance & Stewardship Committee would like to remind our congregation that your generosity can be directed in many meaningful ways. In addition to supporting the day-to-day operations of our Church, one may choose to designate donations to specific programs such as Music Ministry, Outreach, Christian Education, Small Groups, Children’s Church etc. etc….. or specific Capital Projects.
Every gift—no matter the size or focus—helps us grow in faith, serve our community, and sustain the ministries that matter most to you.
Thank you for your continued support and stewardship.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH REGISTRATION
2025/2026
Big News! Central is launching a brand-new Children’s Church program—DIG IN—this September! DIG IN isn’t just another curriculum; it’s an exciting new way for kids to experience God’s Word. Through fun, hands-on activities, children will ask big questions, discover real answers, and see their faith come alive. It’s simple for teachers, thrilling for kids, and designed to inspire lasting heart change. We can’t wait to see how God will move as our children DIG IN!
Here’s how you can help:
- Parents: Please register your child(ren) for our programs in advance here.
- Grandparents: Please share this news with parents so they can authorize you to bring your grandchildren to our programs at Central.
Starting in September, children will not be admitted to our programs without proper parental or legal guardian consent.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Children’s Church Coordinator, Pam Scarrow, via email here.
CHRISTIAN JOURNEYS
Lands of Bible Tour to Greece & Turkey – Oct. 2026
Information Session
Join us for an information session this Sunday, September 21, 2025 to hear more about the Christian Journeys, Land of Bible Tour to Greece and Turkey in October of 2026. To access the registration link, please click here.
The session will take place in the Main Hall following our worship service on September 21.
FAITH AND HEALTH:
Understanding and Managing High Blood Pressure
Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 PM
High blood pressure—often called the silent killer—affects nearly half of adults, yet many people don’t know they have it. Left untreated, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and more.
Learn what causes high blood pressure, how to measure it, and practical ways to manage it. For more details and to register, please click here.
MARKHAM PRAYER BREAKFAST
Friday, Nov. 21st 7:00am
Angus Glen Golf Course
The Markham Prayer Breakfast is a time for the community of Markham to gather for Breakfast and pray for our community leaders. The keynote speaker will be Cyndi Wilkins. Cyndi was a successful business manager and new Mom when necrotizing fasciitis (flesh eating disease) entered her life and altered it forever. She woke up 5 weeks later to find her hands and feet had been amputated in an effort to save her life and wondered “why did God allow this to happen to her?
Special music will be provided by vocalist Dawn Caswell, recently retired Music Teacher at MDHS who enjoys singing on the worship team at Springdale Baptist Church. A table has been purchased for our Church, tickets are $45 each. To secure a place at the table, please contact Ruth Duffield at regduffield@gmail.com.
CHURCH CENTER APP
Stay Connected Anywhere!
Did you know the Church Center App is now available for CUC families?
It’s a convenient and secure way to stay connected with church life—right from your mobile device!
With the Church Center App, you can:
- Easily sign up for events, programs, and study groups
- Update your contact information
- Access the church directory to stay in touch with others (for members who opt in)
The app is completely free to download!
- Get your phone ready and download the Church Center App from your App Store.
- Steps are available on our website under the Media tab, or simply click here.
Prefer a Web Browser Instead?
No problem! You can access all the same features without downloading the app. Simply click here and follow the setup steps.You can select to log in via email.
Updating Your Profile
Once you’ve logged in (through either the app or web browser), you can update your contact information and choose what to share by going to My Profile & Settings under your name.
- If you’ve changed any contact information since the last taxable season, please also notify the church administrator at admin@centralunitedchurch.com.
Privacy Matters to Us
We will no longer publish a printed directory containing personal contact details.
The new Church directory will be online and include three levels of security:
- You have full control over what you share
- Access is limited to subscribers verified and approved by church administrators
- Members are protected from scams through a secure Contact button—no phone numbers or email addresses are shown publicly.
Your privacy and safety are our priority.
Need help?
Christina will be happy to assist you—just set up an appointment via email!
PASTORAL CARE
Should you become aware of any illness, bereavement, hospitalization, etc., among people of our church, please notify the church office as soon as possible.
If you would like a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Diaz at the church office 905-474-0183 or by email ldiaz@centralunitedchurch.com.
STAY CONNECTED…..
We want to help you stay connected so if you happen to be wondering “who’s doing what” in terms of duties, the list for this week is below….
September 21st 2025
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Lindsay Duffield
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Thomas Black
GREETER: Judy MacSween
WORSHIP HOST: Joan Hubbert
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
COFFEE HOUR: Choir
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