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Worship & Music

The George Street United Church is presently active in its search for a new Music Director. Any party interested in this position should contact us today!

Newcomers will probably find our worship services in the middle of the road, somewhere between traditional and progressive. We respect and honour the liturgy, but we sometimes use a hand drum to lay down the beat. Communion is served by the ancient practice of intinction (dipping the bread into the chalice), but it's often served by children. We follow the church's lectionary, but we depart from it when we need to. Music and art play vital roles in our worship. Congregation members and children are often worship leaders. The sermons are stimulating and challenging; we welcome the challenge of understanding ancient words in a modern context. Just as it was in Jesus' time, everyone is welcome.

Download a copy of our schedule for Lunchtime Music during Advent by clicking here (PDF, 0.2 MB)

 

Quotes

"While I love the mix of old and new worship styles and music, the highlight for me is Karen's sermons. She's such a riddle. She looks like a church lady; speaks without notes; she gestures and makes faces; but delivers body-blows with her message. Don't come here looking for bromides and platitudes."
 


 
Worship Services

Sundays 10 am

Located at the corner of
George & McDonnel Streets
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Wheelchair Accessible   Hearing Impaired Accessible

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Upcoming Events

Spiritual Practices:  Pathways to the Mystery of God
Exploring Different Spiritual Practices and Paths     
Wednesday evenings    7:30 - 9:00 p.m.    More...

Celebration of the Eucharist:  every first and third Sunday at 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.   All are invited to join us in the sanctuary chapel.  This service is a quiet, gentle way to begin your Sunday morning, whether in preparation for the 10:00 a.m. service or just by itself.  Led by the Rev. Meredith Hill.

Sermon Topic of the Day - Karen is inviting people to join her after church in the Coronation Room, January 31 - April 4, to discuss the sermon topic of the day.  The book we will be using is "Christianity for the Rest of Us" by Diana Butler Bass.  Copies of the book will be available for your use.

175th Anniversary Events
  • 3rd Sunday in February & March - Games Night
  • February 21st - Pancake Luncheon after church
  • March 21st - Luncheon

Sunday, February 28th - Annual Meeting with potluck luncheon after the meeting

Saturday, March 13th - U.C.W. Spring Tea and Bazaar, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.  Admission $3.00

Week of March 29th - Holy Week Services at Noon held at George Street United

Sunday, April 4th - Easter Sunrise Service with breakfast at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
                              - 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service at George Street United

Sunday, April 18th - Abraham Festival at George Street United

Sunday, April 25th - All Person Visitation

Saturday, May 1st - A.O.T.S. Ladies' Night

Sunday, May 9th - Renewal of Baptismal Vows

Saturday, May 15th - U.C.W. Fashion Show