St. Paul's-Victoria Avenue United Church
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Our Mission Statement
St. Paul’s United Church seeks to provide a safe and inclusive faith community that follows the example of Christ. We strive to accept everyone as they are. We welcome the ministry and participation of all persons, inclusive of age, gender-identity, gender expression, health, race, sexual orientation, marital status, differing abilities, religious or ethnic background and economic circumstance, and we recognize and celebrate the diverse abilities and gifts they bring. Empowered by the teachings of Jesus we are called to embody love so lives are changed and the world is transformed in a more just way. |
Packing the 'Homeless Kits" with the Sunday School.
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The church is located on Communication Road (Hwy. 40) about 7 km. from Chatham, Ontario. Regular Sunday worship is held at 11 a.m. with about 55 adults and children in attendance. Each Sunday the children enjoy being included in the initial part of the service then, after a brief time with the minister, they retire downstairs for the remainder of the time for a program suited to their ages which includes songs, stories and activities. Note that we have not had Sunday School during the pandemic.
The sanctuary, which holds up to 160 people, and part of the current hall were built in 1892 and the hall was expanded about 30 years later forming the current large Sunday School hall plus a full basement with a complete kitchen. A sound system is installed in the sanctuary and is used each week during our church services.
We are blessed with one of the best choirs in the area which offers both an Introit and an Anthem.
There is a very active UCW. with an average attendance of 12 at the monthly meetings. They do a great job of outreach for the church in many ways, including a mitten line at Christmas for one of our local charities, and home made cards that are sent each month to our shut-ins and students away from home.
Each year we make a significant contribution to the Mission and Service Fund. Our Charge also provides support for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
St. Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United church continues to play an active role in the lives of its church members as well as members of the surrounding community.
The sanctuary, which holds up to 160 people, and part of the current hall were built in 1892 and the hall was expanded about 30 years later forming the current large Sunday School hall plus a full basement with a complete kitchen. A sound system is installed in the sanctuary and is used each week during our church services.
We are blessed with one of the best choirs in the area which offers both an Introit and an Anthem.
There is a very active UCW. with an average attendance of 12 at the monthly meetings. They do a great job of outreach for the church in many ways, including a mitten line at Christmas for one of our local charities, and home made cards that are sent each month to our shut-ins and students away from home.
Each year we make a significant contribution to the Mission and Service Fund. Our Charge also provides support for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
St. Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United church continues to play an active role in the lives of its church members as well as members of the surrounding community.
St. Paul's-Victoria Avenue has several policies in place as per The United Church of Canada
to ensure the safety and well-being of each individual.
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to ensure the safety and well-being of each individual.
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If you would like to see events that have happened in the past at St. Paul's U.C., click here.